Dr. T. W. Shaw Dies in Winnipeg Hospital Funeral
Dr. Thorne William Shaw died October 6 at Winnipeg General Hospital. A former Knox United minister assisted by Rev. Glen Stewart, his funeral was held at A. B. Gardiner Funeral Home with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Born in Chesley Ontario, he moved to Manitoba in 1912, taught, studied at Manitoba Medical College, served in WWI, practiced in Russell over 40 years, and held CMA and MRCP Manitoba honors. He leaves two daughters Elinor Lebbetter Jr and Quarnie O’Callaghan, five grandchildren, two brothers Harold and F C Shaw, and a sister Kathleen.
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Unitea _cauren
Veil
Thorne Wiliam Shaw
Winnipeg General Hospital
Elm ‘Wood
Russell
Royal Canadian Legion
Knox United Church
Rus
Thos. A. Lebbetter Jr
Elinor
St James
Bernard W. O'Callaghan Quarnie
Dauphin
Harold Shaw
Owen Sound
Ont
F. C
T L Brownlee
C. C. Graham
Bardall
Shoal Lake
Chas
Fatal Mishap Near Town Saturday Night
A Yorkton resident struck a pedestrian believed to be Mr Douglas near the highway on Saturday night. Police were alerted after the collision and Coroner H. N. Lange ruled that an inquest was unnecessary.
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Douglas
Yorkton
H. N. Lange
Inter-Collegiate Sport Activities in Pelly Trail Division
The Pelly Trail Division season runs mid September to late month. Elphinstone leads with undefeated record, Russell follows with two losses. Local team wears gold and scarlet, beat opponents 20 to 6 in a recent game. Next home match on Oct 16 features Binscarth vs Major Pratt. Volleyball hampered by small rosters. girls teams show strong results. A Rossburn meet on November 2 selects Zone 10 qualifiers for a Russell-hosted tournament, with division winner advancing to Winnipeg provincials.
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Elphinstone
Russell
Binscarth
Pratt
Rossburn
Winnipeg
Prehistoric Skull Unearthed Near Russell Manitoba
Road workers uncovered a prehistoric skull and skeletal fragments about 15 feet underground in blue lake clay near Russell. The 36 inch horn span suggests a herbivorous megafauna larger than a modern buffalo, dating to around 10 000 years ago. Identification is tentative andawaits confirmation from the American Museum of Natural History.
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Niles
Russell
Manitoba
Blue Lake
Lake Agassiz
Trees Bank
Sao
Sutton
American “Museum of Natural History of
New York
Old Thresher Seeks to Revive Traditions in Local Event
Albert Berney fired up steam Saturday to revive threshing traditions and memory of earlier days. Spectators crowded the field in hopes of joining the action as teams and gear were prepared, echoing community interest in historic demonstrations.
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Albert Berney
Canada Savings Bond On Sale Across Manitoba In 1963 Drive
The eighth Canada Savings Bond issue is on sale in Manitoba through installment plans or cash at banks and other institutions. About 70,900 Manitobans purchased roughly $70 million last year, with payroll deductions accounting for $38 million among 25,000 buyers. The 5.08 percent yield is expected to attract many savers, and residents of any age may invest up to $10,000. Also, Coop Week is proclaimed in Manitoba for October 18–19 to honor cooperative organizations and events.
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Canada
Manitoba
Ewing
CPU Perets
Coop
Errick F
Left handers beat right in Russell golf classic
At Russell golf course a left handed team defeated the rights 1840 to 864 in a nine hole foursomes. The rights appealed with accountants and statisticians but could not overturn the result. Notable participants included Ken Munro and Jack Thom among others, with awards and a raffle prize announced that evening.
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Russell Golf Course
Ken Munro
Jim Burgess
Delbert Deschamps
Bill Patterson
Ewart Mather
Harvey Ke
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Pugh
The Pugh family celebrated their Golden Wedding with guest speaker Smellie who gave the toast and prayers. Rod Clement read congratulatory telegrams. The couple arrived in Canada in 1912, worked with a railroad gang, homesteaded in Sturgis, farmed until 1945, then retired near Russell. Their sons Bill John and Nick have farming, ranching, or railway work roles.
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George Pugh
Smellie
Grace
Rod Clement
Ada
Sturgis
Gether
Binsearth
Russell
Pugh
Bill
Brandon
John
Binscarth
Nick
CNR
Thanksgiving season observance and World Series note from New York
A verbose letter shows Thanksgiving reflections and impressions from Wally McKenzie at Yankee Stadium during the World Series. It also includes assorted rural harvest notes from Manitoba areas, pumpkin giants, and homemade produce. The Royal Bank of Canada Monthly Letter discusses adult learning and continual education's role in modern life.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Wally
Soya
Royal Bank of ‘Canada
Police Report Charges For Careless Driving And Violations
Report of traffic cases before James Rea and Henry Boryskiewich includes Phillip Genaille of Russell fined 25 dollars and costs for careless driving with license suspended. Vincent Smith of Russell fined 50 dollars with license suspended plus additional fines for failing to stop and failing to register the vehicle. Constable Rutledge notes penalties for HTA 7032 and related violations.
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Henry Boryskiewich
Silverton
Phillip Genaille
Russell
Vincent Smith
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Pelly Trail
Felly Trail
Prent Row
Sandra Elichuk
Judy Soderstrom
Diana Dunemore
Emily Fraser
Margaret Orr
Natalia Hrubeniuk
Sharon Nerbus
Inglis
Centre Rew
Diane
Michalchuk
Joan Gillen
Gail Cartwright
Ruth Allerton
Donna
T. W. Shaw
Bill Uhryniuk
Kelly Caughlin
Dick Wheatley
Burke Garnett
Tefvhanders
Judy Woods
Mr. Pugh
Can
Bill Prokop
Speciman
Timmy Ireland
George
Dougie McLeod
Donald McLeod
Jack Shipp
Mike Luba
Angusville
John Zimmer
Shellmouth
Cliff Russell
George McLeod
Free Press Weekly
Const
Jim Rutledge
James Rea
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