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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
5
Harry Zimmer returns home from a winter stint in lumber camps. He notes varied weather with thunderstorms and snow and rain, plus hail and roof noises. He mentions upcoming wash days and the role of the good housewife in keeping household duties orderly.
John Flynn, patient at Russell hospital, receives well wishes for recovery. Red Cross drive updates list Arthur Haas of Kelihre and donation totals from Castleavery School District 110.20, Shellmouth 57.00, Royston 2250, Flower Valley School 6.49.
The article recalls Apps leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a Stanley Cup victory in 1948 as captain. After a decade in the NHL and 201 goals, Apps is celebrated as a popular Leafs figure, facing both rivals and teammates in reminiscence.
Rochdale, Kenyand, Cameron, and Craig families visited W Craig on Sunday. Roblin residents A L Jory and wife visited their daughter and son in law A Craig. Irene Lovas and Nellene Zurich joined Craig family gatherings. A washout on the Dropmore road blocks all traffic with repair timing unknown. Craiges and H M Keay visited Russell on Monday.
Dropmore resumed on Sunday with an open invitation for all children. Mr. Chapman of Spy Hill visits the Nerbas home while Mr. George Bernhardt heads to Russell for work. A May 7 dance is announced with Miss Kay Robb connected to the Mackies as a couple. Part of Valley Road into Deepmore flooded and washed out by spring floods. Mrs. Bert Morrison returned home last week after helping.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Smyth moved to the James Murdock farm last week renting it for two years. Miss Alice Polding returned from Brandon where she worked at a Seed house through winter. Community expresses sympathy to Mr Robert Boles of Bavelaw district on the bereavement of Mrs Boles who passed away Sunday evening April 18. Ducks heard flying over end on April 19. Spring arrives tardily and hopes rise to stay.
The undersigned announces a notice to creditors from his Oakburn Manitoba office dated April 16 1948 and states funds or obligations with a May 20 1948 deadline to present claims. The notice appears to reference estate administration with Oakburn Manitoba as the locale.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to the Sisters for support during a difficult time. The message notes appreciation from the family and mentions the community’s kindness and prayers.
Mrs Archie Bridges expresses gratitude to Dr Shaw Sisters and nurses the Young Womens Club of Knox United church and all who were kind during her stay at the hospital.
In loving memory of Annie Ethel De La Mare wife and mother who died April 29 1947. She is gone from us yet always in our hearts forever remembered by her husband and family.
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