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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
2
The item recalls Miss Millicent Struthers from 1903 and notes that houses remain in high demand with one owner receiving twelve applications for a single vacant unit. Other entries mention a ladies band’s three day engagement and various local updates from 1913 to 1943, including teaching duties, a new Chevrolet coupe, and fairgoing.
Dances drew large crowds at Jackson's and Gibbon's barns last week as the Angusville Overseas Committee attracted supporters. The column recalls 1953 and 1963 highlights with Aberdeen Angus losses, poultry club awards, and a new nine hole golf course opening. A 12 year old Craig Loney scored a hole in one at Transcona, witnessed by his parents and relatives.
The Angusville Hotel held a Friday July 27 ribbon cutting by Mayor Bil Wowk to open the new dance floor. Prizes were awarded to the first and oldest couples to dance, with other prizes also handed out. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Boryske wich and family of Thunder Bay, Mr Alex Boryskewich of Thunder Bay, Mrs Pearl Mushumanski and granddaughter Lori of Winnipeg, and Mr Pauline Olynyk and Mr and Mrs Paul Olynyk of Regina visiting relatives.
Silverton district shares lengthy notes of July visits to Clear Lake and Winnipeg, with Scott Coulter celebrating his eighth birthday and numerous relatives and friends from Ottawa, Victoria, Portage la Prairie, Regina, Dauphin, Red Deer, Calgary, Toronto, and more visiting local households. Mentions of condolences, weddings, new baby Connie Dean, Joyce Evans named to Manitoba softball team, and various trips to Bible camp and pool outings.
Mr and Mrs Simon Zentner attended a 25th wedding anniversary in Norquay July weekend. Ontario cousins visited with Lloyd Palmer family. Several readings mention relatives traveling to Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Winnipeg, and other towns. Notable items include a July 4 marriage of Mrs Walter Ireland, a July 15 tea at Marchwell Hall, and various family visits across Manitoba and Saskatchewan regions.
Debbie and Cindy Sidoryk visited Winnipeg for a week to see Judy Linda and relatives. Mr and Mrs Harry Popoft toured to Benito and Swan River with the Rod 0. Victor Kascil and family from Winnipeg spent a week visiting Russ Tanasychuk and others. Nick Katchen Thunder Bay Out and family holidayed at Angusville and Rossburn before returning home. Krisko family mourns Mrs Helen Krisko funeral held Monday at Roman Catholic Church July 30. Ducky winners announced at Oakburn with Darlene Martin of Calgary and John Kobluk named. Ernie Choptuik and family vacationing with Ketchin relatives. Ronald Shirley Katchin visited with John Katchin Harvey Katchin and families. August birthdays and anniversaries listed for local residents. Doris Dianne Olynyk and Bonnie Mychuk returned from Seech Lake after two weeks away.
The United Church of Canada announces the August schedule for the Russell Inglis Pastoral Charge led by Rev. B D McIntyre with services at Inglis at 9:45 and Russell at 11:15. Grace Lutheran Church lists Russell services with Sunday School at 10:30 and Sunday Service at 11:30.
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