Favorable Vote For Regional Library
Voters in Russell town and rural municipality approved establishing a regional library. The bylaws passed 241 to 130. In Russell town 254 ballots were cast with 175 for, 77 against, two spoiled. Rural Russell had 121 of 66 for, 53 against, two spoiled. Ward results varied, most wards voting for the bylaw. Next step is final passage by the rempec.
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Russell
Russell Rural
Binsearth
Ward
Rempec
Convention Resolutions To Be Discussed At Brandon Meeting
Mani toba Chambers of Commerce circle Brandon will debate resolutions at the October meeting this Friday evening to guide delegates for the annual Brandon convention November 6 to 8. Education questions top the agenda and a brief for the Royal Commission on Education to be presented when it sits here November 4 will be discussed. The meeting begins at 7 30 p m in the Elks hall basement and all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Brandon
Roger
Royel Commission On Education
Elks’ Hall
Book Week Activities At Women’s Institute Meeting
Grade V Receives Book Week Aoad at the Women’s Institute home of Mrs. Russell Setter on October 17 with 15 members and two visitors. Reports from committees, bills approved, and a donation planned for Russell School’s Grade V room in honor of Young Canada Book Week. Mrs. Kippan spoke on Current Events including Our Queen Elizabeth and Parliament opening, Lester B. Pearson’s honor, and the pipeline issue. A rug-making demonstration by Mrs. W Heap and a prize for the secretary’s work were noted. the Way Leadership School was cancelled to allow attendance at the National Convention of the F.W.E.S at Otters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Russell Setter
T. Cairns
Grace
Cochrane
Russell School
F.w.es
Otters
Bain Nerther
S. Stevens
SM Goturene
W. Heap
Mra. W. Heap
Education Head to Speak at Manitoba Chambers Convention
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention opens in Brandon on November 6 with education as a focal issue. Rev Dr W C Lockhart principal of United College Winnipeg will headline the November 8 luncheon addressing Education's Future is Today's Challenge. A symposium on Crises in Education features Dr M E Laverthe Dean of Education University of Manitoba Mrs Nan Murphy past Winnipeg School Board chair and E L Amnett Manitoba Teachers Society secretary. M J G McMullen Manitoba Chambers manager moderates. The convention will debate 19 resolutions for a brief to the Royal Commission on Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lockhart
United College
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Brandon
Winnipeg
M. E. Laverte
University of Manitoba
Nan Murphy
Winnipeg School Board
E. L. Amnett
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
M. J. G. McMullen
Royal Commission On Education
October Meeting of Municipal Council in Russell
The Russell municipality held its October session with all councillors present led by Reeve Jas Rea. The council approved transferring SE quarter 30-21-28 from Endellufe School District to Londonderry District, hired Ted Johnson as patrol operator at $1.00 per hour, and planned survey work for Townships 18 20 and 21. Delegates to the Municipal Convention were appointed with Reeve Rea as voting delegate. The tax sale is scheduled for March 19 1986, arrears due by Dec 31 1964 must be paid, a safety deposit box will store municipal bonds, and accounts totaling $819454 were approved for payment.
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Ane Counen
Russell
Jas Rea
Endeluffe
Londonderry
Ted Johnson
PPA
Millwood Hill
Rice Hill
Geo. A. Allen
Simpson
Mrs. P. Robinsont
Wil
South Side Service
Penrith Elevator
Vandalism Flare at Agricultural Grounds Reported
SONS. LeURIosa investigating another act of vandalism which occurred at the agricultural grounds during the past week. This time two windows in the office were smashed, the flag pole uprooted and damage done to the Old Timers building.
Elks Plan Kiddies Hallowe'en Party and Masquerade Ball
Witches goblins and other characters prepare for Halloween one week away. Elks sponsor Penny Parade for Save the Children Fund with proceeds from treats. Kiddies show in TAS hall from 6 to 9 pm. Adults attend masquerade ball at Memorial hall.
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The
Elks
Save the Children Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Curlers Plan Changes for Coming Season
Curlers at their semi annual meeting outlined rink reorganization for the season. Skips will be named and assign rinks by draw with a new order of priority, aiming for at least 26 rinks and country rinks as needed. Fees set at 14 dollars for men and 40 dollars for school feet, with extra charges for organizations using rinks and for caretakers. Committees named for ice and draw. Dune Wowk remains club president, Frank Schentag acting secretary.
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Ice
D. McCaig
Roy Whitmer
Logie Johnson
Harold Clement
Dune Wowk
Frank Schentag
Anniversary Marked By Knox United Church
Knox United Church marked its anniversary with Sunday and Monday services and a dinner. Rev. G W Tindale preached at Sunday services while Rev Prof RMms of Brandon Pollgge could not attend Russell. About 300 attended Monday supper prepared by church ladies, followed by a variety program with Burke Garnett, vocalists, and the senior choir under Mrs E C Sanderson.
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Knox United Church
Lange
G. W. Tindale
Barate
Bee
Fe Uiness
Rmms
Brandon Pollgge
Russell
Marquette MP Recalls First Week In Ottawa
Marquette MP N Mandziuk describes the opening of parliament with Queen Elizabeth II on the throne and Prince Philip nearby. He notes the government’s Agenda including cash advances on stored grain and farm policy, the House of Commons debates led by St Laurent, and answers from Prime Minister Diefenbaker. He offers to follow up with further observations in week two.
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Marquette
Parliament
T.V
Parliament Hill
Senate
Prince Philip
Mons
Canada
Government of
House of Commons
Prsedasetay
Titania
Louis St. Laurent
Mr. St. Laurent
St. Laurent
John Diefenbaker
Coldwell
CCF
Solon Low
Rocial Credit Group
N. Mandziuk
M.P. Marquette
It's The Law 2 Parking Definition and Lighting Requirement
A historical legal note defines Parking as the standing of a vehicle on a highway not temporarily for loading or unloading. It also states a motor vehicle may not be driven on a highway unless every lamp over four candlepower is compliant with the act at all times.
Children’s Aid Society Fall Campaign Launch
The Children’s Aid Society of Western Manitoba starts its annual fall drive on October 23 across 37 rural municipalities with a $10,000 goal. The appeal funds family and children services for households facing marital issues, unemployment, sickness, desertion, divorce or death. Workers offer counseling and practical aid to keep homes intact and strengthen the community. In 1966 87, over 1,950 children received help through foster care or in-home support, promoting a richer, more stable family life.
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Ne Chularen
Aid Society
Western
Manitoba
Silver Creek Voters Reelect Reeve Nield in Tight Race
Silver Creek electors reappointed Reeve Nield to a tenth year with 328 votes to 279 for Nick Derkach. Ward results show varied support across six wards. A. E. Kalynial wins Ward 5, defeating Joe Sawaryn by 58 to 8, joining the council next year.
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Sleeve Reaney J. Nield
Silver Creek
Nick Derkach
Minniska
Nield
Derkach
Nield Derkach
A. E. Kalynial
Joe Sawaryn
Christ Church Honors Departing Members
Christ Church hosts a social in the basement after Sunday service to honor Mr and Mrs H R Dicketts departing Russell for Vancouver B C. Mr Dicketts long served as treasurer and choir member while Mrs Dicketts led organ and choir and headed the Afternoon Branch of the W A. The rector presented a silver tray as thanks and both thanked the congregation for their years of service. Refreshments were provided by the Evening Branch of the WA.
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Christ Church
H. R. Dicketts
Russell
Vancouver
B.C
Dicketts
W.A
W. S. Smith
Christ Poe
Pegresgpic
Canada’s Evergreen Endowies Forests of Canada rich in softwood timber
The forests of Canada form one of the world’s largest softwood timber areas. They rank behind only the Soviet republics in pine and spruce woods.
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Canada
Soviet Republic
North End Project Shapes as Rutar Workshop Center
The structure rising just north of Robertson's Garage is set to be the workshop and warehouse for contractor Joe Rutar, indicating a rapid development phase for the North End project.
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Robertson
Joe Rutar
No. 1 hard wheat debate spans 1917 notes and 1994 ships
Former grain buyer Jack McKinnon disputes Jim Newell's claim about No. 1 hard wheat shipped from Russell. McKinnon recalls that in 1994 most cars he shipped graded No. 1 hard, listing shippers Frank Jones, James Rea, and George Rea. Also notes a 1917 record background and a duck band incident on George Mintenko’s farm.
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Jack McKinnon
Jim Newell
Russell
McKinnon
UGG
Frank Jones
James
George Rea
Record Demand For Canadian Farm Loans
The Canadian Farm Loan Board reports a record year ending March 31 1967 with 2921 loans totaling 13.98 million dollars at 5 percent interest. The average loan was 4765 dollars, land purchases dominated use, and by year end 20,372 first mortgages and 1,841 second mortgages totaled 53.75 million dollars.
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Canadian Farm Loan Board
Government of Canada
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Book Week
Chambers
Elks Plan
Hallowe'en Party
Ottawa
Children’s Aid Society
Reeve Nield
George Mintenko
Lorne Pettitt
Children’s Aid
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