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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
8
When light is weak the eye muscles overwork to keep clear vision and become fatigued. Symptoms include burning tired eyes gritty eyelids and watering. Prolonged strain may affect overall health. Adequate lighting for close work and periodic eye exams are advised.
An April 17 wedding in Winni peg at St Stephen's breadth church joined Ruby Ellen McMurray and David B Thom with Car attendants and a reception at Oak street. The couple plans residence on Ash street Collie MacFarlane after a motor trip in the United States. Edith Joan MacFarlane wed William Arthur Collie at Russell Knox United Church with a satin gown, bouquets, a reception at John Spencer home, and a later dance at Mi llwood school before a honeymoon on the groom's farm at Pope Man.
The Red Cross drive in Russell enters its third week. Six organizations have been canvassed and two groups, the Chamber of Commerce and the Elks Lodge, have raised over four hundred fifty dollars. The drive is expected to reach the 1000 mark before closing. The Russell Red Cross Society is led by President Rev. J D Lafferty with W J Westwood as treasurer.
April 4 obituary lists surviving wife Eva Alice and four daughters Mrs Walter Thickett Mrs John Hayton Langford B C Mrs Walter Brown Montrose B C Mrs W Harrison Castlegar B C and sister Miss Florence Wood Vancouver Island B C Funeral service held in Trail B C on April 8.
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