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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
4
A wartime style help wanted notice seeks unemployed workers under fifty with a car for farmer-focused positions in Rosburn Birtle and Hamiot. No capital or selling experience required. Address responses to P O Box 966 Winnipeg Manitoba.
Snow continues in Silvert on as residents plan a winter rink at a recent meeting. Alwyn and Russ Coulter Exmie Fraser and Dick Cochrane traveled to Brandon for the fat stock show after a storm hindered a Wednesday trip. Jim and Roberta Cochrane returned from Winnipeg after Easter with relatives. WMS met in church with Mrs Keating presiding and devotional as Birs R S Cochrane shared notes on Bible translation in Africa. Mrs Mervin Coulter read a story on Christian stewardship and a hymn closed the gathering. Harry and Jack Cochrane also attended Brandon for show prizes.
Mr and Mrs Joe cnuen and daughter Deanne returned home last Friday after wintering with Deanne's grandparents in Prince George BC. M Siwak bought the old Cliff Shepherd shop and plans to tear it down and erect a new building with gravel ready to start when weather allows. Deepest sympathy is extended to the relatives of the late Mr.
Plett of Binsearth and fellow residents extend congratulations to Mr. Gilbert A. Cope on his 89th birthday, sending best wishes from Angusviller friends.
Endcliffe residents shared visits last week with family in Brandon MacNutt and Yorkton. Mr and Mrs Zimme moved into the Henrikson house with Mrs Wagner joining Mrs Zimme in Saskatoon after holidays. Local fires claimed a Witty home last Thursday afternoon with flames seen by Radcliffe residents. Flu and colds persist as weather stays changeable and farmers seek feed for stock.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs D McKinnon on the birth of their son Brian David. Mrs John Spencer returned Saturday from Winnipeg after a holiday with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Glen Spencer. While in Winnipeg Mrs Spencer attended a convention of
The Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co-Op Ltd delegates from Russell branch stay with Mrs. Adams’ relatives in the Chelsea Sask area. Mr. and Mrs. Adams plan to motor home after several months in Winnipeg, while the guests include Mr. and Mrs. W Ismart Sr. and family.
Millwood reports the birth of a child named Bryan David on April 12 at Sacred Heart Hospital Rus sell. Mrs. John Black visited Churchbridge last week while a quiz programme and dance drew a good crowd. Ted Betz with Ivy Soderstrom hosted the quiz. prizes went to Minnie Bily and Jack Wondrasek. Sympathy extends to the Murdoch family after a death last Wednesday. Mrs. R. E. Wondrasek and children visited sister Mrs. D. Johnson at Marchwell.
Marchwell reports an April 9 gathering at Mr Otto Lundgren's home with Mrs Harry Lepka and Lawrence winning high scores and Mrs Willie Prince and Adolph Wastrodowsky low. Lunch was served, collection taken. Rev N L Melander, missionary from East Africa, visited briefly, covering Marchwell and Churchbridge the same day before heading to Saskatoon and Regina for a conference. Maple Hill pupils were mentioned.
The article lists prize recipients including Gloria Johnson first for rivers and lakes of the prairie provinces Joan Yeal first for Saskatchewan weeds and New Year s resolutions No man Schmidt for Saskatchewan premiers Clifford Prince first for facts on China Maurice Johnson second for Saskatchewan trees and shrubs Claris Johnson second Saskatchewan weeds Mrs Margaret Lundgren proprietor of the Mr and M Coffee Shop had a finger torn off in an upstairs door last week and is in Langenburg hospital Mrs G A Swedberg travels to Regina for the Canada Lutheran Conference convention to represent this corner and visit her mother there
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