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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
2
Britain faced serious shortages over two years after V E Day with limited varieties and essential vitamins. Canadians note relief from rationing while Britain endures heavy wartime drain and adverse weather affecting crops livestock and reserves.
Mrs. Bill Edward and Doreen of Sidney Nova Scotia returned home after visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Fraser McLennan. Mrs. Bill Yuel and family camped at Silver Beach. The Minniska WMS held a monthly picnic at Silver Beach with lunch and foot races. George Yuel won five dollars at Jacksons barn dance. Mrs. Harold Stiver and family of Winnipeg visited Norman and Mrs McLennan in the area.
ENDCLIFFE George Pitts and family motor to Prince Albert with several relatives visiting Boreal residents. Peddie and Spiers families are guests, while Ruth Kendal and Bird siblings travel for visits. Ottawa area names include Giles Bird Stewart and Berry noted in social notices of community.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bob Switzer nee Winnie Large who were married in Winnipeg on July 26. Also news of Mr and Mrs Adam Haberstock and others after a bus accident en route home from Vernon British Columbia.
Friday dance draws wide attendance across districts. Mrs Baronet returns from Saskatoon two weeks away. Mr and Mrs Lewis visit friends Mrs R Lewis. Aurtley Brown comes home after Grandview holiday. Lawrence Robb had surgery at Sacred Heart hospital. wishes for a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Mary Evelyn Anne Jessie George Bob and Archie on exams. Joyce Cartwright visits from Millwood. Mrs Menzie of Winnipeg visits daughter Mrs JG Hunter. Women’s Association hosts August meeting at Mrs Mac’s on August 7. Mr and Mrs D Lewis depart after district holiday. Harold Smith and Murray Cameron head to Winnipeg Friday. Harold and Thirza Sopp wed in Winnipeg. Murray best man. Mrs Turta and Donnie travel to Sarnia for Elsie Turta’s wedding. Elizabeth Rowan of Roblin and G Rowan noted. Pauline Zimmer stays with brother John in Shellmouth. weekend visit ends.
A collage of small town records notes Union Bank branch plans in Russell, Barnardo Farm visitors, rifle scorers, barn raisings, a garage opening, farm team cups, pioneer deaths, front casualties, weddings, golf records, Elks flag day, and a 1937 aircraft inspection, highlighting local history and notable births, unions, and events.
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