Western football bests and worsts of 1961 list
A caustic 1961 Football Book of Lists catalogs bests and worsts across Western football. Names such as John Helton, Dave Fennell, Warren Moon, Joe Poplawski, Vic Rapp and Hugh Campbell appear among numerous superlatives, from best players to worst beards and most loyal fans.
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John Helton
Winnipeg
Dave Fennel
Edmonton
Warren Moon
Trevor Kennerd
Mike Holmes
Jack Gotta
Calgary
Pat Bennet
Willie Armstead
Brock
B.C
Paopao
Saskatchewan
Joe Poplawski
Bryan Kelly
Tom Wilkinson
Larry Highbaugh
Waddell Smith
Nick Bastaja
Hector Potheir
James Sykes
Harry Holt
Vince Goldsmith
Blue Brigade
Figo
Earl Lunsford
Ray Jauch
Ardell Wiegandt
Joe Faragalli
Hugh Campbell
Vic Rapp
Bob Irving
CJOB
Bobby Thompson
Ray Odums
Joe Wilder
Ray Turchansky
Edmonton Journal
Bombers
Alouettes
Winnipeg Tribune
Greg Fieger
Sask
Tony Proudfoot
Larry Key
John Henry White
Leo Blanchard
Leo Ezerins
Don Barker
Vancouver
James Parker
Ed Jones
Pat Clayton
Curling club calls for volunteers for 1961 62 season
Curling season plans underway at the curling club with work parties to prepare for the first draw. Volunteers are needed for tasks from painting and nails to hamburgers and cleaning. Fall clean-up October 5 at 1:00 p.m. and evening draws begin in November with mixed and ladies events. Entries due October 26. Contacts include Evelyn Whitmer, Myra Kilkenny, and Terry Stonehouse.
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The
Curling Club
Evelyn Whitmer
Myra Kilkenny
Terry Stonehouse
Russell recreation clinic and Terry Fox run announced
Cliff Zimmer notes a Thursday Sept 10 running clinic at the Russell Recreation office with no charge and pre registration by calling 78 2804 before 5 pm. Sunday Sept 13 at 1 pm Russell Inn hosts a Terry Fox 10 ki run to raise pledges. Also minor flag football sign ups at the school and photographer course details with contact Cliff Zimmer at 773 2804.
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Russell Recreation
Russell and District
Terry Fox Cancer Fund
Russell Inn
Terry Fox
Recreation Ofice
Russell
Doug Fowler
Cliff Zimmer
Dugout filling aid extended as drought lingers
In late July the waiver on the $200 rental fee for filling farm dugouts was extended. Farms may borrow government pumps for 18 hours and small gas pumps for 48 hours plus piping at no charge, with a small fee if equipment is used beyond those periods. First come, first served until freeze up. apply through Richard Pasquill. Meanwhile Dr. Clay Gilson discussed farm futures, forecasting heavier computer use, weather prediction TV displays, and potential farm financing and ownership changes by 2000, including farm shares traded on stock exchanges and a farm needing around 20 million dollars to operate for a year.
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Richard Pasquill
Winnipeg
Clay Gilson
University, of Manitoba
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange
Herald
Otto Penner
Joan Deere
North America
Dr. Gilson
Toronto Stock Exchange
Russell Minor Hockey Association Meeting Alert
On Thursday September 10 at 7 20 p m the Russell Minor Hockey Association invites members to an annual meeting to discuss involvement in the Parkland Minor Hockey League Before the Parkland meeting on October 6th interested coaches or assistants for any age group are urged to attend and offer support.
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Russell
Parkland
Northwest 4-H Regional Pony Show Heads to Roblin
The NW regional 4-H Pony Show features Pony Achievements work turning into pleasure and potential for further competition. Stel Rose and Swan River may compete September 28 in Roblin as the host district rotates within the region. Posters invite 4-H members and visitors to view the event and support 4-H.
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Ition
Stel Rose
Swan River
Roblin
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Virden
Hawaii
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Vera Oltrey
Manitoba
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Carrie Borkotsky
Keith Warner
Enid Parasiuk
Howard Joyce
Val Brown
Ra Kilkenny
Corresponden
Department of Education
St. James Street
Manitesba
St. Regis Hotel
St. Regis
Russel Inn
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Russell Airport
Dianne Tremaine
Yorkton Flying Services
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