Horticultural Directors Review Season
The Directors of the Stussels Horticulture Society held two fall meetings in the Council Chamber Annex. They noted lower overall entries but more flower arrangements, plan to keep next year’s show in the school auditorium, and set plans for the November 1 annual meeting at 8:00 p m. A film From Muskeg to Metropolis and a flower arranging demonstration by Mrs Olga Halwas were featured. New fun competitions for oversized and uniquely shaped vegetables were announced, along with bulbs donated by Mr Ed Peers for early membership incentives. A new slate of directors is needed as terms expire and some members have moved away.
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Stussels Horticulture Society
Council Chamber
Olga Halwas
Russell
Ed Peers
Virden
Peers
Ing
Dennis ‘Trinder
Frank Bily
Rams Join New Hockey League in 78-74 Season Shuffles
The Parklaws Hockey League reorganized for the 78 74 season at Roblin meetings held October 10 and 19. A one year leave of absence was granted due to lack of ice time. Russell and Foxwarren applied for admission and were accepted. The league will have seven teams: Swan River Imperials, Cote Selects, Foxwarren, Russell Rams, Roblin North Stans, and Sea Pete.
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Parklawas Hockey League
Roblin
Russell
Foxwarren
Swan River Imperials
Cote Selects
Russell Rams
Roblin North Stans
Sea Pete i
Manitoba to End Daylight Saving Time This Fall
Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday October 28 as Manitoba reverts to standard time. Under the Official Time Act the change covers the province for a six month period from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October with the shift at 3 am when clocks go back to 2 am.
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Manitoba
No Tricks or Treats For Chamber Meet
The October Chamber of Commerce gathering occurs on Halloween with no treats planned. Members are urged to attend the full meeting, likely the year's last. plans for the Christmas season and a Beet and Barley festival report will be heard.
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Hallowe'en
Council Chamber
Bowling league standings and high scores reported
After the October 9-11 results Eileen Popoff topped with a 228, Agnes Cusitar had a 500 high triple. Russell Recreation led with 53 points, Pelly Trail Motel 50, Central Hotel 49. October 16-18 saw June McMurray with 222 and Verna Ziprick with 501.
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Eileen Popoff
Agnes Cusitar
Russell Recreation
Pelly Trail Motel
Central Hotel
McMurray
Verna Ziprick
Disaster drill planned Friday at Russell District Hospital
The Russell District Hospital will host a simulated disaster exercise on Friday October 26 1973 under Manitoba emergency measures. Hospital staff and Emergency Measures Organization personnel will participate in the event conducted under emergency circumstances.
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Russell District
441 Gab News Mussenl 4H Homemaker meeting report
The October 15 meeting in the Major Pratt College home economics room was opened with the pledge. Karen Rowell read minutes in secretary Darlene Weston’s absence. Carnie Woreste announced work tasks. Mrs Lacraine Als Dott assigned a short talk on work. Mrs Cle. presented a film on arts in Scandinavia. 1973 74 leaders listed include General Leader Mrs Jean Stevens Unit A Mrs Shirley Thompson Unit B Janet Glasman Mrs Rose Latary n assisted by Junior Leader Karen Russell Unit G ho thing Mrs Gerda Liske.
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Karen Rowell
Darlene
Weston
Carnie Woreste
Lacraine Als
Cle
Scandinavia
Jean Stevens
Shirley ‘Thompson
Giothing - Biss
Janet Glasman
Rose Lataryn
Karen Russell
Recital by Mrs Toews to be held in Binscarth
Mrs Toews, renowned pianist and adjudicator, will present a solo recital in Binscarth in the first part of November as part of the University of Manitoba music program. She has performed with CBC orchestras in Winnipeg and Vancouver and given recitals across Canada and the U S. In 1970 she won the International Bach Society Award and spoke at the NY Congress. The Binscarth concert features pieces for children and adults.
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Moma Ws
University of Manitoba
Toews
Canada
CBC
Wiewing
Vancouver
the Society
New York
Design Winners Announced for Beef and Barley Trade Mark
About a dozen designs were submitted for the Beef and Barley trade mark contest. Judges wanted a design showing cattle and barley with humor and broad appeal for The Beef and Barley County. The prize of five dollars each was awarded to Brenda M. Davidean and Brian Klimack.
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Coor
Suitebie
Brenda M. Davidean
Brian Klimack
Mouldy Feed Warns Manitoba Livestock Loss Risk
Kelvin Smith of the Manitoba Rural Youth Assoc warns farmers that mouldy hay silage and feed lower energy content can cause vitamin A deficiency and livestock losses. He advises gradual introduction of mouldy feed, close monitoring, and possible grain supplementation this winter. The note also mentions forming a rural youth organization and a Dauphin workshop on October 29.
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Kelvin Smith Ag
Yside
Tme
Manitoba Rural Youth Assoc
Manitoba 432 Club Council
Dauphin
Smith Jackson Au
Ocium
Main Street
Halloween greetings at Russell Personal Care Home and town notices
Community notices invite trick or treaters to the Russell Personal Care Home on Hallowe en evening. Horticularists plan their annual meeting November 1 in the Council Chamber Annex. Prizes for Pride of the Garden and Unique vegetable competitions. Seniors urged to contact Boss Loney about Meals on Wheels. Thrift Stop moves to new building near Russell Studios, donations welcome. Daylight saving ends at 3 am Sunday. time to turn clocks back. Manitoba Optometric Society warns Halloween safety tips focusing on masks visibility and safe makeup. Mothers urged to ensure white or light clothing and carry flashlights for safe Halloween events.
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Russell
Hallowe'en
Council Chamber
Manitoba Optometric Society
Russell Toastmasters Club Opens With Strong Start
The Russell Toastmasters Club met for its second weekly gathering, retaining roughly last year’s membership despite attrition from members moving away. John Collins won best speaker for a four speech on population control, citing global growth data and birth-rate concerns. The club invites new members to attend two meetings and contact current members.
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Ger Bouvier
Roger
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Binscarth
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Russell Recreation Council
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