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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
1
Members warn the resort could close next year if provincial government steps are not taken. A survey was promised months ago but not done, while petitions and a resolution are being prepared for residents. committees were named to handle nominations and board actions as plans move ahead in fall meetings.
Town council members attended a special meeting last Saturday afternoon to give the first reading to Bylaw No. 719. The bylaw proposes extending water and sewer as a local improvement from Memorial Ave north to Arsini St, west to Main, and south to Augusta to service an elderly housing project and nearby residents on Memorial and Main with no objections filed.
The passage discusses voter engagement and the role of citizens in elections. It notes a small but notable interest level, with an estimated three in ten voters paying attention. A proposed monthly increase of ten dollars is analyzed against a projected annual shortfall, stressing who will bear the tax burden through direct taxes and higher prices.
The Grade Niners became official as a freshie group with initiation last Friday. A parade through town marked the event and the group now participates fully in student activities.
The Zone 10 meeting discussed provincial entries in November and 1962 Crandall girls semifinal run. Plans included two Winnipeg referees, two basketball coaches and clinics, and intramural schedules for curling. Birdtail River to run zone playoffs and Fort La Bosse with Virden to organize track and field zone meet. Donations of 25 dollars from each division board urged to fund clinics.
The annual Home and School district conference will be held at Major Pratt Collegiate in Russell on Tuesday October 1 with registration from 1 30 to 2 00 pm Guest speaker is Mr George Nick supervisor of Physical Education for Manitoba Delegates will be attended by district chairman and other executive members Also attending are Mrs B J Klym provincial vice president Mrs J Burgess Russell and G Matheson Binscarth The Russell Home and School executive assists in arrangements A Problem Clinic will discuss membership drives Quest magazine and new North Brandon District boundaries All parents and residents are invited to attend Registration starts at 1 30 and the fee is 25 cents
Education Minister James McLean will be guest speaker at the banquet of the Pelly Trail Teachers’ Association convention to be held at Major Pratt Collegiate with the Manitoba Teachers Society annual meeting on September 30 and October 1. George Nick, deputy minister of education, is set as guest speaker on the second day. events include general business, discussions on reports, and executive ceremonies. The Knox United Church recreation room hosts Friday luncheon. convention executive includes S J Klym inspector, Mrs E Keating president, W Andrews vice president, J S Moran secretary-treasurer, and others from Russell, Rossburn, Elphinstone, and Vista.
Manitoba sucens were rewarded with Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire provincial awards for high marks in the June examinations, and two teacher trainees received citizenship awards for their leadership of student activities. Receiving one of the latter awards was Eldon M. Montgomery of Maryfield Soak a Brandon College student presently teaching grade 6 in Russell Elementary School.
The Low and Widdicombe construction crews unearthed what is believed to be a prehistoric buffalo skull during work on the No 4 highway through the Assiniboine valley. The find has been sent to Winnipeg and forwarded to New York for identification as fossils and petrified remains surface daily attracting collectors.
Silverton Women's Institute forwards a donation of 10.00 to the Elks Legion Elderly Housing project and expresses hope it will aid the worthwhile effort and wishes success to the organisations undertaking it.
Canvass planned by the Canadian Bible Society runs from Tuesday October 1 to Saturday October 8. The world Bible societies launched Gods Word for New Age urging a 1963 fund of 60 000 and highlighting illiteracy among 15 to 50 year olds while UNESCO aims to literacy 350 million in five years amid Communist literature.
Knox United Rally Day service honored 130 pupils with attendance awards. Jack Thom led, assisted by Miss Beth Naylor and teaching staff. Pupils advanced across departments from cradle roll to senior, with numerous 35 Sundays+ attendees earning plaques and seals across multiple age groups.
The Leisure Ways golf week shows sparse results with only two matches in the men flight, Thom beats Garnett and Sanderson defeats Ray. Consolation rounds feature Wilson over Lawson awaiting either Ubryniuk or Patterson. In first flight Reavie and Dewey win. Payne upsets Lazstuk, Fingas over Smellie, Hicks over Smart. Ladies tournament: sixteen players in matchplay, only one game completed. Men’s and ladies events schedule Oct 7 with sign ups at the clubhouse.
Paul T. Vickers of McAllen Texas reports Manitoba road enthusiasts expect delegates to a pair of meetings. Highway 83 runs north to Swan River and hosts a convention at Laredo Texas October 4 and 5. Highway 261 to the Manitoba border south of Cartwright holds its annual meeting at Anadarko Oklahoma October 5. Both routes connect with Mexico's Continental 281 at the McAllen Reynosa gateway. Continental 281 is the shortest US to Mexico City road. More Canadians travel Nos 83 and 281 to the Lower Rio Grande Valley for winter trips into Mexico than on other US roads.
The store added a new meat department on Tuesday at the east end of the Robinson store. Equipment includes two chilled storage rooms for meat and produce and three refrigerated counters for frozen foods cured meats and fresh meats.
Court cases heard by Magistre G A Lauman and Judge James on. Includes juvenile offenses for careless driving under HTA 7032 with fines of 10 dollars and license suspensions. Town bylaw violations for rank on street with 10 dollar fines. Other offenders from Keith Smith Birtle and Mervin Hiller Russell fined 10 dollars for careless living and 25 dollars for disorderly conduct.
A library feature highlights Peter Schmid’s open minded exploration of India Pakistan Kashmir and independence with provocative judgments. Alan Le May’s novel Shep Daniels follows a mute driver’s perilous Civil War era chase as law and order collapses in Missouri and a feud between Shep Daniels and Roger Ashland drives a suspenseful, vengeance driven plot.
Canada Savings Bonds will yield an average of 5.08 percent per year if held to maturity in 12 years. Interest is paid annually starting at 4 percent for two years, rising to 5 percent for six years, then 5 percent for the final four years.
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