Town Notes and Local Business Updates in Russell
Russell news item roundup covers weather, Royal Navy crew on Britannia, a near mishap with a Viscount plane, new businesses including Russell Battery Repair Service, looming municipal election on October 28, and civic notices. Also features results from dog trials, alcoholism prevention week, and reflections on informed planning.
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Owath
Britain
Harry Ruppel
Royal Canadian Navy
Britannia
Windipeg
Levi Driedger
Russell
Florence Ziprick
L. G. Ziprick
New York
Hay Gillespie
Clement's
Frenchy” Feuillatre
Peter Andronyk
Roblin
Reavie
CPR
Esterhazy
Alex Kieper
Brandon
Hay Gillespie Jr
Ninette
Bill McNaughton
Pat” Stewart
Silverton and
Jim
Carman
Tom Mark
Mark You
Toronto
Royal Bank
Spy Hill man wins 500 dollar curl event title
Ray Smith of Spy Hill wins the 500 dollar curl event. Frank Gallant of Angusville and George Ranville of Dauphin claim the 43 dollar pot of gold prize. Joe Cross of Russell wins the pig draw donated by Bill Borkolsky at the club event.
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Ray Smith
Spy Hill
Oimgo
Frank Gallant
Angusville
George Ranville
Daupihin
Bill Borkolsky
Joe Cross
Russell
PCs Name Officers To Constituency Executive
The Birtle Russell Progressive Conservative Association held its annual meeting in Rossburn on October 2. Officers named include President Ted Dupont and Vice Presidents Ray Howard, Dr V Bor noski, Harold Brown, Secretary Dorothy Simms, Treasurer Sam Stitt. Speakers included Hon. R G Smelie Barry Strickland and MP J N Ofandzivk.
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Birtle Russell Progressive Conservative Association
Rossburn
Ted Dupont
Ray Howard
V. Bornoski
Harold Brown
Dorothy Simms
Sam Stitt
R. G. Smelie
Barry Strickland
BUAA
Hamiota
J. N. Ofandzivk
Marquette
Trend To Beverage Rooms Continues In Manitoba Licences
A government report shows beverage rooms rising to 137, beer parlours down to 196, and restaurant licences up to 183 as Manitoba liquor sales reach 960,341,988 with net profits around 16.3 million. Per capita consumption edges higher for spirits and beer amid price shifts and brewer discounts.
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Stewart E. McLean
Fedal
Manitoba
Russell Town Council Regular Session Records
Mayor J A Burgess presided with all councillors at the session held last Thursday evening. Paul Hal discussed building regulations. The council approved accounts totaling 10797.69, including 8102.40 to Pelly Trail School Division, passed a bylaw to sell property in the new development to A O Ross, and granted Western Construction Co Ltd a permit to remove an old warehouse and erect a new one for Imperial Oil Co.
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J. A. Burgess
Paul Halwas
Pelly Trail
A. 0. Ross
Western Construction Co. Ltd
Imperial Oil Co. Ie
Thresher Field Day At Albert Berney's
Thresher Field Day at Albert Berney's drew a large crowd as twenty five acres of oats were threshed with five stock teams hauling bundles. Spectators watched novices feed the separator and act as engineers while cameras clicked. Berney showcased his Sawyer Massey steamer and a Case steamer in use with Angusville United Church ladies serving coffee and sandwiches.
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Mr. Berney
Oscar Laycock
Fr. Berney
Angusville United Church
Pheasant Featured at Sportsmen's Dinner Plan
The Russell Game and Fish Association plans its annual meeting with pheasant as the special treat. The dinner is set for Thursday November 6 in St. Joseph's Church basement. Tickets are available from any district director.
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Russell Game & Fish Association
St. Joseph's Church
Pass Rate Up Slightly In Grade 11 12 Exams
The High School Examination Board reports 1964 pass rates rising over 1963 for both grade 11 and grade 12. Grade 11 reached 73.7 percent and grade 12 72.4 percent with 106,229 papers written, surpassing the 100,000 mark for the first time.
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High School Examination Board
Sxam
Goose Watching Memorable Hunt Amid Vast Geese Flight
A travelogue style report recounts a goose watching trip across miles to Saskatchewan. Hunters describe sunrise field setups with Willow brush hides and decoys, yet the highlight is the massive display of geese swarming as watchers and locals observe a bird spectacle. The party includes Len Margetts, Jim Angus, Elmer Hindmarsh, John Hamilton, and Doug Conn from Saskatoon, planning to return.
Funeral Service At Knox This Afternoon
Funeral services will be held today for Miss Mary Cusitar aged 71 who died after a long illness in Assiniboine Brandon Oct 11. The service is at 2:30 p.m. at Knox United Church with interment in the Russell Memorial Gardens.
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Mary Cusitar
Assiniboine Brandon
Knox United Church
Russell Memorial Gardens
J Seminar Student Joining To H. and S. Meet
Miss Cottingham is chosen as a delegate showing high achievement in curricular and extracurricular activities. The public is invited to hear this speaker at the H and S meeting.
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H.&s
Tough Grain Problems Loom In Manitoba Storage
In Manitoba stored grain may face mold and insect threats as moisture rises above 14 percent. Dr. Ray Liscombe warns that damp grain in bins heats, fostering fungi and pests. Farmers should weekly check bins, use rods to detect heat, and cool tough grain by aeration. fumigation is risky and should seek elevator guidance.
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Manitoba
Ray Liscombe
CDA
Winnipeg
Liscombe
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Sol
W. B. Garnett
Ken Reavie
Brian Pettitt
Rod Clement
Clement
Faye Bryer
Harry Stétichilt
Russell Legion
Legion
Pcs
Russell Town Council
Thresher
Albert Berney
Knox
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