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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
8
A call to spiritual freedom explains humanity as captives to sin and Satan. It cites Bible verses: Jesus came to release the bound and gave his life as a ransom for many. Readers are urged to request a pamphlet titled Heaven and How To Get There by mailing to Jim Webb in Brandon, Manitoba.
A brigaded list details multiple cases from Manitoba and Saskatchewan addressing liquor possession and impaired driving, speeding violations, license suspensions, and roadway infractions. Names include Fouillard St Lazare, McKay Russell, Elash Russell, Labine Saltcoats, and Boisbvert Mildred Lake, among others, with fines ranging from 12.25 to 500 and several 45 day permits noted. The report presents a ledger view of court actions across cities such as Russell, Birtle, Inglis, and St Lazare with surnames and locales clearly identified.
John Wishira died at 83 on August 4 1977 after a long Russell residence. Funeral services were held August 6 at 2 00 p m in Russell Memorial Gardens with Canon E Hyett officiating. Survived by wife Nellie and son Don and families. four stepchildren. many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Contributions to Canadian Cancer Society encouraged. Burial and arrangements handled by Brandle Bruce Funeral Chapel.
Erik Alexander More notes the death of Alex More a Russell born aviation pioneer who helped open northern routes for Wings Ltd and Hudson Bay Air Transport. Born February 2 1902 in Bredenburg Saskatchewan he learned mechanics in Winnipeg then became a bush pilot flying into Northwest Territories Yukon and Baffin Land. He retired to Victoria in 1967 and died July 2 in Penticton British Columbia leaving wife two daughters four grandchildren and siblings. He was commemorated in 1974 when Manitoba named a creek and lake after him. Education quote ends.
Local residents and visitors were noted throughout the Silverton area with trips to Brandon Boissevain and Brandon area excursions. Names include Helen Keating Esther Larson Dave Hogendoare Lil Anderson Phyllis Ford Gordon Br yer and others visiting relatives, attending events, or touring nearby communities and gardens.
A compendium of wry remarks on currency and aging anchors a note on Ambrose Bierce’s vagrant opinion about money and a Canadian dollar dip. Ma Murray, at ninety, signals an end to celebrations and vows no more fanfare, preserving her famed sign off and enduring wit.
A steady stream of visitors from Winnipeg Calgary Regina Yorkton and Simpson arrived in Shellmouth to visit relatives and attend a local birthday celebration. Notable gatherings included the McKenzie wedding plans in Vancouver and a second birthday for Casey Kawada with Edith Clark Bill Dunn and Jean Langford among attendees.
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