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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1978
Page
3
Binscarth Mr and Mrs Harvey Weiss and two boys from Edmonton visited over Easter with Aunt Mrs Stella Johnson and relatives at Rossburn and Birtle. Mrs Leona Churchill and her son joined from Edmonton to see her parents Mr and Mrs John Crerar at Birtle.
Lidcliff Lottie Roy Gray and Pat Reagh attended Brandon Fair as visitors last week. Ernie Woodhouse traveled to St. Rose for their Bull Show and Sale. Donald and Helen McKay visited with Don's mom Mrs. McKay in Winnipeg, returning by Brandon on Monday. Glen McKay and Brian Barrett visited their families on Saturday. Mrs. V. Jones of Austin visited with Betty and Gordon Mundle.
Winnipeg paper on Monday March 20 greets the first day of Spring with verse and advice to forget winter and prepare for good luck and adventure. Manitoba note celebrates arrival of warmer days with eleven days left in March. References to Spring has sprung theme and upbeat tone.
A local news item confirms Russell curling winners in the Bonspiel with teams celebrated for their performance. The report notes audience interest and community pride in the event results.
Miss Lelia Pauline Matheson born in Binscarth Manitoba died March 17 1978 at Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria after a lengthy illness. She lived in Victoria six years and is survived by her brother George of Binscarth and sister May of Steinbach plus nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held March 21 at Belmont United Church Victoria with Rev. Robert McPherson officiating and cremation following.
At the Avalon in Russell and the Community Theatre in Binscott the western Boot Hill plays tonight through April 7 with 8 30 p m showings. Also at the Avalon and Binscott the Choirboys opens April 8 9 and 10 in Russell showing 8 20 p m, a comedy drama about police life. You Light Up My Life screens April 15 and 16 with 8 30 p m shows, featuring a young singer songwriter actress striving in Los Angeles.
Agriculture Canada economist Gordon Pugh expects price strength to continue in 1978 with higher cow and light feeder values. He cites strong U.S. prices, a devalued Canadian dollar aiding beef gains, and rising feeder demand as key supports, while noting reduced cow slaughter and imports influence totals.
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