Russell items spark town chatter and sweepstake notes
Local notes report Munro’s Irish Sweepstake ticket finishing out of the big money with a likely 300 pound consolation for Ken. Town meeting hints police reports may resume in The Banner, provoking talk of a Siam Drive publicity stunt. Others note Hunters heading to Saskatchewan for geese, Air Cadet League meeting in Winnipeg, and bingo jackpots in Russell. Community plans include a new suburbia start, a sports center opening, peddler license reminders, and a key October 30 Chamber meeting. Blue Monday marks political shifts with Manitoba tax hikes and fuel increases. A review calls for better union-employee relations and less union leadership conflict.
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Munro
Ken
Prospect Ave
Siam Drive
Clement Bros
Millwood
Dr. Ro
West End
Bill Schapf
Russell Sports & Hobby Centre
Memorial Rink
Harold Winterburn
Winnipeg
Keith Murdoch
New Westminster
Russell
Banner Bakery
Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Boulton
Centennial Group Holds First Meeting
The centennial committee met last Thursday to discuss a potential centennial project. Members include Mayor J A Burgess, Councillor Wally Garr ett, Ken Munro, Wally Brad, Alex Dalziel, Verne Warmian, Reeve Jas, Art Davidson, Frank Bily, and Ron Collins. The group favored building a new library and hopes to finalize plans by November 15 with financing steps to follow.
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J. A. Burgess
W. Burke Garrett
Chamber of Commerce
Ken Munro
Wally Brad
Citizens
Alex Dalziel
Verne Warmian
Russell
Jas, Rea
Art Davidson
Frank Bily
Ron Collins
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Lieut-Gov Tom Ryles Visits Russell Kiwanis Club
District Lieut-Governor Tom Ryles visited the Russell Kiwanis Club at a Tuesday luncheon. He reported on the recent international convention in Los Angeles, accompanied by Harvey Tolton, Glen Brown, and Joe Foster of Brandon club.
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Russell Kiwanis Club
Tom Ryles
Los Angeles
Russell
Harvey Tolton
Glen Brown
Joe Foster
Brandon
First Anniversary of Church Building
The new church building marked its first anniversary with an 11 o'clock Holy Communion led by Bishop Norris and 50 communicants. He confirmed three adults at St. George's Anglican Church, Foxwarren, in the afternoon. The harvest thanksgiving service drew a capacity crowd. The Bishop preached on Deuteronomy 8 9 10 and urged gratitude for a fruitful land. Mona Cross led, Mervin Stevens read, and Mona Cross's choir received special praise. Bishop Norris then shared slides from his African tour including Uganda Kenya Tanganyika and Jerusalem, promising to return soon for the remaining visuals. The day ended with a regation and warm regard from Russell and district friends.
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Aris Uaurems
Norris
St. George's Anglican
Foxwarren
Marna Cross
Mervin Stevens
Mona Cross
Uganda
Kenya
Tanganyka
Jerusalem
Bishop Norris
Russell
District
Area Conference For Manitoba Chambers
The first rail area conference of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce will be held on October 26 at Shoal Lake. Thirteen adjacent community Chambers are invited to discuss views and problems in a group setting with senior officials and speakers from across Manitoba addressing provincial and national affairs. Topics include leadership, organization services, and chamber problems. B R Wolfe of Winnipeg, recently elected Manitoba vice president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the conference begins a series of hard hitting educational meetings to strengthen Manitoba chambers, with further conferences planned in November and December.
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Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Shoal Lake
Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba
B. R Wolfe
Winnipeg
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Dr Frank Skinner Receives Horticultural Society Citation
Dr Frank Skinner, an Ontario born breeder, honored by the American Society of Horticultural Science for outstanding work in plant breeding. He is noted for hardy lilacs roses and trumpet lilies, began grafting before 1910, and runs Skinner's Nursery at Dropmore, with a long record of global material and projects.
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American Society of Horticultural Science
Skinner
Society
New York City
North American
United States National Arboretum
Poland
Chopin Memorial Garden
Dropmore
Local Groups Donate To Elks Legion Elderly Housing Project
Donations received last week support the Elks Legion elderly housing project. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion contributed 232.40 dollars and the Order of Eastern Star added 25.00 dollars.
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Elks Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Royal Canadian Legion
Order of Eastern Star
Pelly Trail M T S Holds Manitoba Teachers Meeting
Pelly Trail M T S held its annual Manitoba Teachers Society convention at Bin Searth on October 7 morning. President A Minish of Major Pratt Collegiate opened with a call for better relations between teachers and trustees to improve education, promote consolidation of rural schools, and plan a November 14 guidance workshop for grades 1 to 12 at Rossburn Collegiate. Howard J Loewen, MTS director of public relations, delivered greetings and outlined future plans.
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Reuyaran Seseners
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Binsearth
A. Minish
Pratt Collegiate
Rossburn
Howard J. Loewen
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Civic Elections Polls Open Across Rural Municipalities
Polls open at 9 a m next Wednesday October 28 to elect two year term councillors in Rus sell Ward 5 and Wards 1 and 3 in Boulton. Polls close at 6 p m in Russell and proceed 9 a m to 5 p m in Boulton and Shell River areas. Candidates include retiring members Art Diddson and William M Bob Page in Russell, Laurie Davidson vs Bert Klimack in Ward 1, and George Motoshoski vs George Thesen in Ward 3. Polling locations include Council Chambers Municipal office Ward homes and Shell River Community Hall.
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Russell
Boulton
Jack Shipp
Rod Clement
Arnold Minish
Rt of
Art di Idson
William M
Bob
Pam
Bers
Laurie Davidson
Bert Klimack
George Motoshoski
George
Kenneth Klimack
Shell River
Mrs Astbury Attends Dauphin Anglican Anniversary
Mrs Maud Astbury of Russell attended the 75th anniversary of church services in Dauphin at St Pauls Anglican Church and the 50th anniversary of its present formation. She was joined by sisters Ellen and Emma Whitmore of Dauphin. Astbury, the first white baby born in Dauphin, helped cut a cake symbolizing 75 years as Bishop J A Norris of Brandon spoke.
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St. Pauls
Dauphin
Maud Astbury
Russell
Ellen
Emma Whitmore
Astbury
J. A. Norris
Brandon
Work To Start On New UGB Bevnor Elevator
Monday evening Pete Klimochko was elected delegate to the annual Winnipeg meeting November 4th and 5th. He will join in sessions on the annual report and farm policy resolutions. W Freier was named alternate delegate. Ven Falloon, district director, announced a new Russell elevator to be built with foundation work starting this fall.
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Al 2
Meesng Veshe Unite Grain Growers
Pete Klimochko
Winnipeg
Klimochko
W. Freier
Ven Falloon
Russell
Ski Club Plans Toboggan Lift at Russell Club
Ski Club plans a tow-dray to haul toboggans and tired fathers up the slope at Russell Ski Club. For details contact President Bill Galtinger. Calisthenics continue at Major Pratt Collegiate with open sessions every Tuesday at 7:30. Wear warm clothing.
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Russell
Bill Galtinger
Pratt Collegiate
Rev George Denyes Buried in Winnipeg
Former Silverton Church minister Rev George Franklyn Denyes died October 19 at General Hospital He was at Gottlieb Funeral Home with interment at Pineview Memorial Gardens He is survived by his wife two sons one brother and one more relative in this brief notice from Winnipeg announceme nt.
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Silverton
The
United Church
George Franklyn Denyes
General Hospital
Gott Tienes
Pineview Memorial Gardens
Minister Returns For Anniversary Service At Knox United Church
Rev Earl S Dixon returned to Knox United Church Sunday as guest minister for the anniversary service and conducted services at Minaki and Silverton. Dixon previously led Knox twenty five years ago before joining WWI chaplaincy. He took over Roblin charge this year and was accompanied by Mrs Dixon to Russell. Rev G Stewart exchanged pulpits with Dixon on Sunday.
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Earl S. Dixon
Knox United Church
Minaiska
Silverton
Mr. Dixon
Knox
Roblin
Dixon
Russell
G. Stewart
Auto Show Attracts Crowds Despite Detroit Strike
Frank Clement & Sons Ltd held their annual auto show at Memorial arena with many models on display. most cars bore sold signs due to the Detroit workers strike affecting Canada production. coffee and doughnuts were served, live music by Frank Miles and Ron Thompson, CHGX radio broadcast from site. prize draws awarded to local residents including GA Kauffman and Dr C C Graham with several others winning helicopter rides and a cooler.
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Frank Clement & Sons Ltd
Memorial Arena
Detroit
Canada
Frank Miles
Ron Thompson
Yorkton
Chgx Radio
Lorne Harrison
GA. Kauffman
Russi
F. Clement & Sons Ltd
C. C. Graham
University Day at Manitoba Opens New Campus Buildings
The University of Manitoba will host its third annual university day on Saturday December 24 from 1 30 to 5 pm on the Fort Garry campus. Visitors may tour open buildings including the new women’s residence dining hall and the new university college. Public openings will allow viewing of the structures and exhibits.
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University of Manitoba
Fort Garry
University College
Elks Host Special District Meeting in Russell Hall
Elks District to hold a dinner meeting at Russell Elks hall this Friday evening. Jewels will be presented to past district deputies of the last twelve years and the incoming district deputy grand exalted ruler will be installed. District Deputy D Stevens of Benito leads the program with Grand Lodge reps Cec Pooles A E Eamer The Pas and A G Smeliie Russell. Manitoba Elks Assoc reps R Jackman J L Stewart Dauphin Winnipegosis to represent the Royal Purple. Many visitors will be accompanied by their wives.
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Winnipeg
A. Dominick
The
Pas
A G. Smeliie
Russell
Manitoba Elks Association
R. Jackman
J. L. Stewart
Dauphin
Winnipegosis
Order of the Royal Purple
Report On Recent Teachers' Meeting at Binsearth
A Manitoba teachers convention at Binsearth October 5 and 6 featured Mayor B Murray’s welcome and talks by Sklar and Inspector Kymin on student attention and community relationships. Sessions covered handwriting taught with music, general courses, and job prospects for grade eleven students as firms seek trained workers.
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Pelly Trail
Teachers’ Association
Binsearth
B. Murray
Sklar
Binsearth H. 8
Lockerby School
Kozak
Manitoba ‘Teachers’ Society
Legion Hall
Tibbatts
Binscarth
W. Warman
Afr
R. W. Lightly
Moody
Manitou
Manitoba
Matt Kawebuk
Pelly
Binscorth
Russell
Rossburn
A. Minish
S. S
Rural Scene Notes Farmwide Events At Binscarth
A rural page highlights cattle field day at the Agricultural Extension Centre on Saturday October 1 sponsored by the University of Manitoba Animal Science Dept with speakers from the university. Also details reorganizational meeting of Russell Beef Calf Club on October 24 at Elks Hall for youth ages 10 to 21, and a woodworking club kickoff October 30 at Binscarth. Bliss Birchall of the Child Guidance Clinic spoke on Problem Child in the Classroom, with plans for the 1965 Rossburn convention.
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Nage
Frank Horecey
Binscarth
Agricultural Extension Centre
Animal ‘Science Dept
University of Manitoba
University of Manioba
Russell
Elks Hall
Low
Bliss ©. Birchall
Sine
Rossbourn
Shared services in schools urged by Society brief
The Society presents a brief to the special legislative committee on shared services. It urges basing principles on Premier Roblin's February address, experimental but practical school collaborations, a teachers committee for guidance, minimal prescription, limited Act changes, and grants to cover extra costs. Halloween pranks pose injury risks. warn to remove loose articles.
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Ne Aaniova ‘Reaewers Society
Theegislature
Roblin
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