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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1965
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks mention attempts at elections and the phrase Good Old Nick. The text references an established water supply and claims it is now ample under a Liberal government.
A head on crash on Highway 83 five miles north of Russell left 53 year old Mrs. Nicholas RatAishes of Roblin dead. Her husband survived as did Paul Lungai of Silverton whose car also involved rolled to hospital with injuries. An inquest will be scheduled later.
The Trojans moved atop MPC standings after a win over Sandy Lake 3 to 6. Jom Ophiawione posted a 6 game win streak across three matches, with Rossburn and Sandy Lake fading in contention. A Friday clash with Elphinstone could seal first place. fans urged to attend at Russell Fair Grounds around 4 PM.
Premier Roblin announced the Provincial Flag Act is ready for formal proclamation. The document for sending to the Queen has been prepared by the Garter King at Arms and the flag with its description and the Queen's signature was returned to Garter for recording in the College of Arms.
The Manitoba style convention of Pelly Trail School Division held in Ossburn on October 1 featured welcome by Rossburn officials and performances by Rossburn Collegiate students. Key talks addressed funding, modernization of education, and team teaching practices with later sessions on subtopics and a banquet.
Lice to Defend, Coom Lr ney will terminate his drayman contracts with CNR and CPR after forty years of service in Russell. Fraser will take over the complete town drawing duties starting Friday. Dee Loney began draying in 1925 with a horse team and sleigh in winters. His sons Len and Gordon joined, with Len later entering a trucking role and Gordon moving to the Co-op. Loney now handles motor vehicle licenses and enjoys gardening in his spare time.
The Toronto Telegram reports the late campaign shaping Liberal plans to stress record prosperity and social welfare including tax cuts, a national medicare, and pensions alongside industry moves. Diefenbaker presses unity and opposition on medicare while Tommy Douglas pushes immediate medicare and student loans amid voter apathy and local issue focus.
A letter discusses placing a World War I veterans plaque on a monument and limits for a Second World War memorial. The writer suggests a suitable lettering and moving the plaque to a forward position to preserve authenticity of the sites.
Funeral attendance for Thomas Taylor at Foxwarren noted as his nephews C McFarlane and others reflect on family ties. Weekend visitors include Frank Dyck of Winnipeg, Angus Coulter and families, Emily Fraser and Kevin Wall visiting East Kildonan occupants, and Lavern Dufrat in Brandon. Birth announcement for Vic Ferguson’s son. Weekend host Stan Dufrat and R Coutler families mentioned. Captain Don Davies of Winnipeg and Mrs Ferguson also cited.
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