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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
5
A busy week in Foxwarren and surrounding areas features visits from Cal gary to Winnipeg and Brandon, with extended families gathering in Lions, Mohawks, and Mourning. The Ron Low-Butch Goring Hockey School ran successfully, a Sunday under twelve hockey tournament crowned the Mohawks, and community members plan a return to daily life after events.
Miss Carol Simpson of Tilly Alberta visited Brooks and area as part of the 4-H Exchange. Guests included Jeanne Calpas and Kay and Doris Barber with several 4-H members on trips to Clear Lake and Wellman Lake. The note lists multiple visitors, anniversaries, and travels across Manitoba and Alberta, including Cushing family reunions and Camp Sunshine roles.
Andrew Percy Waddell died suddenly July 6 1976 in Russell and District Hospital at age 80. Born December 22 1895 in Ellice, only son of James and Margaret Waddell. Married Evelyn Wyness of Shoal Lake December 1942, farmed at Birtle Foxwarren then town life 1972. Survived by wife Evelyn daughter Grady and grandson Richard of Red Deer. Funeral July 9 at Foxwarren United Church. Burial details and local mourners listed. community notices and weekend visitors included.
Cathy Lee Ellis aged 20 dies at Grace Hospital Winnipeg on July 20 1976. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ellis of 512 Kirkfield Street and sister to Marilyn Nevin and Carol. Funeral 2 00 p.m. Friday at Kirkfield Park United Church with Rev E White, interment Chapel Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements Park Lawn Chapel Leatherdale Gardiner St James.
Millwood area residents including Bill Yount and family from Edmonton visited the Frank Bily residence. The Bilys toured Edmonton and western Canada on the first week of August. Many Winnipeg and Brandon visitors stopped by while relatives gathered for summer travel and social visits. Your News Reporter for next week is Marsha Trinder. contact number 773 2711.
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