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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1964
Page
1
The list shows voters in Boulton Ward 1 with Laurie Davidson aged 29 and Bert Klimack. Ward 2 includes George Chesey aged 52 and George Motoshoski.
The District Elks gathering extended a cordial welcome to visiting members. At the head table sat Mr and Mrs Stevens Mr and Mrs Pooles Mr and Mrs Eamer Mr and Mrs Smellie Mr and Mrs Jackman and Mr and Mrs Oliver, among others.
Central School notes a 31 to 6 win in the first game and Rus sell defeated by Rossburn 19 to 0 in the final. Cheerleaders led crowds at both games. Blue and Gold named official school colours. Parents night on November 2 and 3 offers coffee from 7:00 to 8:30.
Red Cross donor drive in Russell on Wednesday November 4 at Community Hall aims for 500 bottles from the district. Legion members canvassed, appointment cards issued, but walk ins welcome afternoon or evening. Free transfusion service. 178 bottles supplied to Sacred Heart Hospital in three years. Please donate if you can.
The Russell Advisory Council debated hunting conduct at the Agricultural Office on Monday. The group approved a resolution urging Game and Fish members to teach proper hunting ethics while noting increased farm postings and incidents of improper behavior. Executive officers for the coming year were named, and planning included water works needs, farm home preferences, and leadership initiatives.
Russell Caugnin of Russell elementary represented Pelly Trail School Division at a Manitoba Teachers Society pensions seminar in Winnipeg on October 24. Over 60 teachers from across Manitoba attended, chaired by Donald McKinnon of St James.
At Mrs. Robert Halwas home 18 members and two visitors met for the regular Women's Institute. The roll call honored a Centennial Celebration. Guest speaker Thelma Wheatley demonstrated Christmas decorations and gift drawing was won by Mrs. Fenton. Next meeting is Thursday, November 19.
The Russell Chamber of Commerce invites members to the regular monthly meeting in the Council Chambers this Friday evening at 7 30. Items include the November annual meeting, Christmas store hours and winter activities, to be discussed by a full attendance.
A broad Inglis Chamber of Commerce gathering featured presentations on Hydro development at Grand Rapids and a No. 8 Highway trip film, plus a review of a strong year centered on Asessippi Park. New officers were elected led by President J. W. McKenzie.
The Penny Paraders event invites children to collect boxes and enter a tail and prize draw after rounds. The Elks host entertainment with preschool and grades 1 and 2 arriving at 7 90 and older children at 8 30. Peony Paride boxes are distributed at elementary schools and pre schoolers may pick up at The Banner office.
Silverton and surrounding districts report weekend visits with the Graveners at Lang while Jim Cochrane and family visited Virden. William Cochrane attends leadership school in Brandon, and Adam Sewaryn attends the Pool convention in Winnipeg. Silver Creek School welcomes Mona and Arnold Nerbus, new pupils, bringing enrollment to 27. new Silverton residents Clarence and Ronny Eli- visit W A Keatings. Hazlehurst Bingearth family visit.
Mr and Mrs Henry Layh visited at Mel arena with relatives at McCreary. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Nash and Mr and Mrs Lowe of Roblin who stayed with Mr and Mrs J Bryer and Mr and Mrs Ritchie Bryer. Mrs Lowe is a former local teacher. Canadian consumer prices rose 362 percent since 1949 while wages and salaries climbed 100 percent.
Readers learn of graduates from Winnipeg area attending exercises at Roblin Collegiate and visits by University of Manitoba students. The piece lists locals and relatives visiting, health updates, and a silver wedding anniversary, with travel to Kelvington, Rose Valley, and Wadena.
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