Silver Creek Wins Award in Good Roads Contest
The Manitoba Good Roads Association released 1963 prize lists for roads and town beautification. The RM of Silver Creek earned second place and a diploma in best kept municipal roads 50 to 100 miles. Shell River won a trophy for road improvement and Roblin town won for town improvement. awards announced for presentation in Winnipeg on October 24.
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Manitoba Good Roads Association
RM. of
Silver Creek
Shell River
Roblin
Winnipeg
Handicap Tourna Confuses Young Golfers at Local Course
The Calloway Handicap System was used in the first local handicap tournament for youths sixteen and under. Players aged 14 and under carded 18 holes then waited for final tabulation, creating mixed feelings among low and high scorers. Dennis Deschamps and Rae Hainstock tied for lowest gross at 99, with Brooks Smart and Hainstock advancing to playoff. participants included Kukura, Kukura, Jackson, Wowk, Loney and others.
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Teaves
Calloway
Barbara Ann Kukura
Patricia Kukura
Louise Jackson
Dennis Brown
Denis Deschamps
David Wowk
Rae Hainstock
Clare Loney
Indoor Rodeo Planned by Elks and Legion for Housing Fund
The fourth annual Manitoba Gymkhana and Rodeo Association show, organized by the Elks and Legion, will be held Saturday at 12:30 noon to raise funds for housing. The Russell event adds points to the provincial total with barrel racing, western pleasure, pole bending, and senior reining. Junior events include parade of glamour, Clover Leaf, musical chairs, calf scramble, steer riding, and pleasure class, with bareback bronc riding featuring five imports from Saskatchewan. Entries close with Frank MacDonald or Dune Wowk by September 27.
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the Elks and Legion
Manitoba Gymkhana and Rodeo Association
Saskatchewan
Slim Helme
Frank MacDonald
Dune Wowk
Smallpox Vaccination Still Vital for Children
Health guidance urges initial smallpox vaccination at six months and boosters at ages five to six years, with emphasis on protective measures for contacts and special vaccines for typhoid tuberculosis influenza and rabies. Gamma globulin given to exposed individuals and pregnant women to prevent disease spread. Manitoba reports one hundred thousand smallpox vaccinations in 1962 and 112,850 doses overall.
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Manitoba
Closing-Out Account Supports Housing Project in Manitoba
A decade ago Manitoba farmers formed the Farmers' Protective Association to smoother grain marketing and minimize government controls. Their district group raised funds and kept a dormant bank balance of 65.35 dollars until a recent meeting directed that sum to the Elks Legion Elderly Housing project. An additional 5.00 dollar gift from Pete Patterson of Shellmouth brings the total fund to 2008.24 dollars.
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Manitoba
Farmers’ Protective Association
Elks Legion
Pete Patterson
Shellmouth
Losses From Burning Stubble In Wheat Fields
World of Wheat notes that moist conditions may prompt more farmers to burn stubble this fall. It warns burning erodes soil, removes nitrogen and organic matter, and eliminates the surface cover protecting against wind erosion. Efforts to prevent topsoil loss are urged as a sound future investment.
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W. G. Malaner
Coder Regalaton
Pera Rural
Medical Notice Patchwork of Vaccinations Mentioned
A fragment notes multiple vaccines administered including diphtheria tetanus and pertussis. The text references whooping cough and notes related injections, suggesting a public health or school medical record context.
Russell Chamber of Commerce Sets Earlier Fall Meeting
Pressing business prompts the Russell Chamber of Commerce to reconvene for the fall term one week early with a general meeting scheduled for Friday September 20 in the Council Chambers. Members are urged to note the changes and attend.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Council
Sixteen Vieing For Club Championship
Sixteen players entered the men's club championship qualifying round with match play starting Monday. The championship flight includes sixteen players for the Aberdeen Jewellery trophy. Draws show twelve in the first flight and thirteen in the second. First-round losers drop into consolations. Results to be posted at the clubhouse. Jack Thom had medal honors with 83. George Laing 84. Murray Wilson 85.
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Fory-One Lye Compe
Aberdeen Jewellery Trophy
Jack Thom
George Laing
Murray Wilson
Burke Garnett
Bill Lawson
Dune Wowk
Dee Sanderson
Bruce Ray
R. Bulger
Bill Unryniuk
Lorne Robinson
Lloyd Willett
Bob Ray
Harvey Kearns
Bill Patterson
Jack Wilson
Grass Greens Beckon Golfers Next Monday
Local golfers plan a fall outing at Clear Lake for next Monday September 16. Participants should sign their name on the card at the club house if weather permits.
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Clear Lake
Sept 25 Set For Ratepayers Meet In Russell Council
Russell Town Council set the annual ratepayers meeting for Wednesday September 25 at 8 pm in Council Chambers, moving it a week earlier than usual. The October 24 court of revision for the 1964 general assessment roll was also scheduled. Regulations for the Trailer Court mandate a $10 monthly rent paid by the 10th and water sewer and hydro charges due by the 10th else service is cut. A 4x6 foot limit on storm porches additions applies to trailers. Tenders close September 26 for moving the former Morriseau home on lot 3 block 123 plan 377. The town seeks a 1963-44 snow plowing grant from the department of highways. Latest provincial assessment increases were added to the 1963 tax roll. accounts paid totalled $928.74. A special session approved Maple Leaf Construction Ltd payment of 23/71825, with about $15,000 to be refunded by the province. Mayor Burgess presided with full council.
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Russell Town
Council Chambers Council
Morriseau
CNR
Department of Highways
Maple Leaf Construction Ltd
W. W. Gosman
J. A. Burgess
Third Game Set In Manitoba Baseball Final Series
The Pilots from Pilot Mound won Sunday at Angusville 63 to 52 to force a deciding game in the Manitoba Baseball Association final. The opener at Pilot Mound went 52 in favor of Angusville. The treble championship game is set for Brandon Kinsmen Stadium at 2 p.m. Sunday with Harry Rubeniuk and Brian McCauley pitching for the Cardinals and Brian Hodgson and Gwynne handling battery for the Pilots.
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Maritona
Brian McCauley
Meril Kilichnik
Brian Hodgson
Gwynne
Brandon Seminar For School Principals at Brandon College
The Manitoba Teachers' Society hosts a one day Brandon Seminar for principals and vice principals at Brandon College on Saturday September 21. J Irving Bateman of Brandon will be general chairman and invitees include Western Manitoba principals. About 75 to 100 participants are expected.
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Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Brandon College
J. Irving Bateman
Brandon
Manitoba
Town Notes From Russell On Harvests And Politics
Farmers rest after two weeks of steady work as rains slowed harvest. Wheat grades near No 3 while barley is light. August golf winners were Dick Wheatley and Ed Frieze. Record heat followed by 90s. Municipal affairs urge voters to weigh council and school board bids, noting possible retirements of Mayor Burgess and Reeve Rea. The Printed Word.
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Ernie Bridges
Constable Rutledge
Dick Wheatley
Ed Frieze
Manitoba Gazette
Dave Coppleman
Joseph S.barnes
Queen's Hotel
John J.switzer
Silver Creek
Russell
PFRA
Conjuring Creek
J. A. Burgess
Jas. Rea
Twelve Students Enroll At Brandon College For 1963 64 Term
Brandon College welcomes twelve new students for the 1963 64 term. Science students include Joan Gillen Judy Soderstrom David Cochrane and Brian Langford. Arts enrollees are Diana Dunsmore Mary Eshelby and Don Sanderson. Harvey Craig returns for grade twelve, Betty Eshelby resumes third year arts, Scott Drever and Brent Kinney start fourth year arts, while Jerry Wishart and Bruce Mintenko plan second and third years in arts and science. Kent Warman new entrant from Durban also joins to advance in teaching. Donald Smellie Neil Burgess Bill Ledingham and Lynn Dalziel pursue studies at United College in Winnipeg.
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Brandon College
Brandon
Joan Gillen
Judy Soderstrom
David Cochrane
Brian Langford
Diana Dunsmore
Mary Eshelby
Don Sanderson
Harvey Craig
Betty Eshelby
Scott Drever
Brent Kinney
LaRiviere
Jerry Wishart
Bruce Mintenko
Jerry
Bruce
Kent Warman
Durban
Donald Smellie
Neil Burgess
United College
Winnipeg
Don
Neill
United
Bill Ledingham
Lynn Dalziel
Double Sales Tax by C. J. Harris
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce criticizes Canada tax patchwork. It argues consumers bear an undeclared sales tax through corporate collections, noting concerns raised to the Royal Commission on Taxation about Ottawa revenues.
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Edmonton Chamber
Corporation Ax
Canada
Edmonton
Commission
Edmonton Brief
House of Commons
Sec
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Royal Commission On Taxation
Ottawa
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Russell Eelmentary School
Merle Pasaluko
Karen Russell
Elsie Boucher
David Chipelski
Darlene Huston
James Bridges
Alma Paul
James Christensen
Marlene Hiller
Brian Chuckree
Thomas Genaille
Richard Laderoute
Margaret Stewart
Nancy Reavie
Jeff Glasman
Kevin Searcy
Orrin Setter
Tracy Stewart
Vernon Klimochko
Dennis Falkevitch
Gordon Genaille
Miss Passluko
Thomas Greaves
Barbara Witty
Anne Woroneski
Cheryl Davidson
Katherine Perrin
Lynn Onchulenko
Judy Forsyth
Jack Norman
Bobby Jackson
Kim Smellie
Connie Sechwalm
Barry Wishart
World OF Wheat
Kelly Caughlin
Ken Reavie
Sandy Craig
Stan Yankoski
Brian Downey
Art Bulger
Stan Clement
Steve Klym
Wilton Brown
Ab Busch
Murray Stewart
Doug McCaig
Eric Payne
Ernie Lazaruk
John Srywushenko
Dick Wheasley
Doug McCaigric Payne
Jack ThomnBill Lawson
Brandon Seminar
Campbell Grant
Ajax
Ont
C. J. Harris
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