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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
1
Polls open from 9:00 to 9:00 for municipal elections with ward contests in Russell RM and Silver Greek area. Ward 6 school trustee election includes Walter Zimmer with opposition from James L. Langford. Nearby towns hold councillor races in Ward 5 Buseli and Ward 2 Sutton with named candidates.
Ers was convicted on a charge of theft of a cow. Berry William Jackene appeared in court in Winnipeg after a Russell residence search on September 16. He received a fine of 100 dollars plus 2 dollars costs on the charge of possession of Cannabis.
The Russell Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting on the last Wednesday, October 25, at 6 30 pm in the Dell Room. Members and their ladies will then attend a wine and cheese reception at the Community Hall to welcome newcomers to town. A brief interval is allowed to cast ballots between events.
October activity wrap at the Russell and District Personal Care Home highlights birthday celebrations for residents including Miss A Landon Miss Anne Adams Miss Catherine Lorinet Mrs Ethel McLeod and Miss Jessie Mazuk future party set for the 25th. Interdenominational services occur Wednesdays at 11 as staff and volunteers assist with tea and entertainment gains. New piano enhances home atmosphere with staff and resident Anne Adams as pianists. New residents George Toderen from Russell and Laura Madill from Swan River join the home family.
Rural Scene outlines a Monday meeting featuring Loyd E. Cavers and a stock specialist from the Northwest Farm sector. It discusses rapeseed grading, market acceptance, feeding guidelines for beef and pigs, and the Nation Farm Diversification Program tied to ARDA initiatives.
Doors open 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Yorkson's CIGX radio unit. Compact cars on display include Chevy Chevelle Frienza and Vega. Intermediate class features the Shercelet Buick Century and Luxus. Full size Chevrolets Bel Air LeSabre and GMC trucks of 1973 also showcased.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ferris share nuptials this week as Valerie Nixon visits from Valerie nerve Sct. Guests include Mrs J Robertson and daughter in law Mrs Bill Robertson of Toronto. Digby relatives attend Magery McKenzie and Bryan Markel wedding in Regina on Saturday October 14.
Foxwarren residents and visiting relatives recall Thanksgiving weekend gatherings. Parental attendance included Harold Gollere and Dorothy Sawyer from Victoria BC visiting Doug Falloon and local families. A funeral for Mr Laycock, born 1804, was held at Gardiner Funeral Home with interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Foxwarren Oldtimers reunion and dance announced.
The report notes a change of ownership at Russell Hardware with Mr and Mrs Daimet taking over. The new owners, moving from a Calgary hardware store, plan to make Russell their home and keep the existing staff.
The Kinsmen Club of Russell aims for a busy season with seven guests at the September meeting and hopes to add a few more members. Planned activities include Bring Buddy night in October, a Beaver Baseball banquet in November, a Sadie Hawkins dance and cabaret, and a Hall of Citizens Supper in December.
The Community Safety Council announces the Defensive Driving course will be held at Major Pratt Collegiate in Russell. Participants may choose from two starting series with dates in October and November at specified centers.
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