Russell Banner publication details and rates
The Russell Banner is published each Thursday from Main Street Russell Manitoba. It is a member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association and the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association. Rates payable in advance are 3.50 within Canada and 4.50 per year outside Canada. Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department Ottawa. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. E. C. Sanderson is editor and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Banner
Main ‘Street
Russell
Manitoba
Assocation
Associaton
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Bia Bavs and local history notesApril 1908 to 1958
A compact retrospective item lists changes at Smellie Bros. Ltd with William Bingham back to work after six years away, a growing Russell School attendance prompting a potential fifth room, a local dealer unloading machinery, a hospital remodel planned for Rossburn's Hook block, and a 1928 fire at Wm Laycock’s residence. It also records district moves, sports lines from 1930s hockey, price notes, and a 1958 curling club election plus a cancer Society message on early diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bingham
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Vancouver
Russell’ School
Wm. Laycock
Ogether
Dunn
L. L. Lewis
Saskatoon
Binscarth
Maxine Loney
Spike Adolph
Russell
Meadows
Hoffman
Adolph
Loney
Page
Simms
Waldman
Warr
McCaig
House
Clement
Ango
Wasslen
Orr
Howard Smith
Soda Biscuits
Giant Box
Angusville Bonspiel Winners and Local Notices
A fragmented Angusville notes long list of bingo winners from Friday April 6 and a separate novelty bingo at St. Joseph Catholic Church on April 2. Local events include visits from guests Henry Tkachuk and Miss Sylvia Siwak, birthday greetings for Anna Dufrat, and congratulations to Larry Sidoryk on a $100 curling prize. Several families attend gatherings in nearby towns and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Cliff Hamilton
Ronnie Siwak
Henry Tkachuk
Paul Luba
Myron Chuchmueh
Peter Parobeck
Matt Chichiluk
John Dare
Helen
Tucker
Steve
Shust
Mike Lepischak
Winnie
Wilson
Ernest Kondrat
Alex Juba
Jack Sidor
Bill’ Tanasachuk
John A. Sidoryk
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
John Kalyniak
Dick Nychuk
Clarence Cusitar
Arthur Wagner
Frankie
Mushumansk
Eddie Kelle
Bill Katchen
Kethy Siwak
Carrie ‘Yankoski
Mike Chernicki
Walter Gensorek
Lorraine Kotelnnski
Frankie Mushumanski
Joe Juce
Felix Mushumanski
Frank Siwak
Anna Dufrat
Richard Gallant
Tony Gallant
Standon
John Brandon
Sonia Derkach
Oakburn
Pent
Roy Derkach
Mickey Chernecki
Disneyland
California
Larry Sidoryk
Jack Kostiak
Nelson] Dagg
Brandon
Rivers Camp
Silverton twins christened at United Church
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coulter of Silverton welcomed twins Jenie Elizabeth and Tan Grant at a Sunday christening led by Rev. Connor. Mrs. Williams, Viola’s mother, stayed with her son-in-law and daughter. Miss Joan Bily and Miss Barbara Eshelby of the Rossburn teaching staff visited Barbara Geosh elby’s parents. Joan traveled from Winnipeg.
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Robert Coulter
Silverton United Church
Connor
Jenie Elizabeth
Tan Grant
Williams
Viola
R. Coulter
Joan Bily
Barbara Eshelby
Rossburn
Barbara
Geoshelby
Joan
Winnipeg
Inniska and district social visits and U C W meeting
Inniska Manitoba district notes report visits by Mrs Mervyn Dunn and Mrs Paul Halwas to Winnipegosis and Gladstone. Attendees include Louise Miller Evin Dunn J J Dunn and families. U C W met April 2 with seven members two visitors. program on the United Church in Japan. Also notes on fund raising and stamps and clothing drives.
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Mervyn Dunn
Paul Halwas
Royal Purple District
Swan River
Frank Mushumanski
Lorraine Mushumanski
Frank Hyra
Ernie Erickson
Erickson
Minniska U.C.W
Inniska U.C.W
David Dunn
United Church
Japan
Bob Stewart
Korea
Lepsolarium
C. ‘Ostapowich
U.C.W
God
Donald McLeod
Willis Kieper
Shellmouth Weekend Visitors and Local Notices
Weekend guests included Tom Whyte of Prince Albert Norah Stewart en route to Brandon to visit her mother at Central Park Lodge. Mrs Vic Morrison hospitalized for surgery in Winnipeg General Hospital. Belle Joy returns to the village after wintering with Mr and Mrs Wood in Vancouver. Alex Yaremko buys the school and starts a garage business. Banner Want Ad urges selling unused items.
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R. Whyte
Tom Whyte
Prince Albert
Horwood
Birtle
3. Wood
Vancouver
Alex Yaremko
Millwood residents visit friends and relatives
Mr. R Scobie of Church Bridge visited with Mr. and Mrs. J E Wondrasek and Jean for the past week. Mr E Schrot of Shilo visited his mother Mrs O Schrot and Mr and Mrs G Schrot during last week. Mr and Mrs G Wilson were weekend guests of Geralds parents Mr and Mrs J R Wilson of Boissevain. Mrs L M Self Alva and Wm Self visited with Mr and Mrs C H Carroll and family in Regina for the weekend.
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R. Scobie
Churchbridge
J. E. Wondrasek
Jean
E. Schrot
Shilo
O. Schrot
G. Schrot
G. Wilson
Gerald
J. R. Wilson
Boissevain
L. M. Self
Alva
Wm. Self
C. H. Carroll
Regina
Millwood Calf and Camera Club meets in April work
The Millwood Calf and Camera Club held its regular meeting on April 3 selecting outfit colours for Rally Day and planning the club display. Tim Lee previewed his speech for the public speaking contest in Binscorth on April 8. On April 5 the club visited the Brandon Winter Fair, viewing displays and cattle and shopping time. Evening featured the horse show and 4-H calf scramble in which Clifford Trinder participated, earning a calf halter for his effort.
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Tim Lee
Binscorth
Brandon
Clifford ‘Trinder
Michael Trinder
Cancer Society aids patients and funds research
The Canadian Cancer Society helps patients live more comfortably and funds cancer research through public education and donations. The annual drive supports outreach, treatment support, and research initiatives across communities.
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Canadian Cancer Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. C. Sanderson
C. Menzie
Cam
Hook Block
Albert Fontaine
Banner
Sens
Leroy Stevens
Pelly Avenue
Doug McCaig
Russell Curling Club
K. C. Reavie
Logie Johnson
Tom ‘Smart
Dune Wowk
Frank Schentag
Ross Kieper
Stan Yankoski
Tom Jackson
Lyle Schwalm
Ellis
Memorial Hall
Betty Kennedy
Larabee
Judy] Kieper
Spotless Dry Cleaners
Angusville Hall
Angusville
Virden Auction Mart
Virden
Man
TNS
Sandy Lake
Harry ‘Peachule
Sylvia Siwak
Silverton
Minniska
Shellmouth
Adv
Millwood
Calf and Camera Club
ST. Mary’s Church
Forney
Are Welders Ltd
Co-op
Russell District
Co-op Farm Center
Selkirk - DeCorby - Crossley
Dauncey
Moosomin, Sask
Eric Selkirk
Spy Hill, Sask
Blacklock Auction Service
Shell
Farm Service
Harry Stanchuk
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