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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 24, 1944

Page

3

Neighborhood Happenings Feature Local Visits and Events

Norquay residents Mr and Mrs Val Schappert visited Mrs J T Adams. Margaret Schappert holidaying with her grandfather Mrs John Adams. Mamie McLean of Oakburn renewed acquaintances and stayed with Mr and Mrs R Breckenridge. Gordon McKay from RCAF 1 Souris in hospital for a brief stay. Alex Lorimer from Winnipeg visiting relatives. Gladys Cammidge and Donelda Jackson from Winnipeg visiting the Jacksons. Mrs Bradley and Mrs J Gibson traveled to Winnipeg. Gibson to return to Sidney for teaching duties. Curlers dance at Jacksons barn a success. Mr and Mrs John Neuls Jr holidaying here before moving to Victoria B C.

Val Schappert Norquay Sask J.T. Adams Margaret Schappert John Adams Mamie McLean Oakburn Man Fim Sacred Heart Hospital Alex. Lorimer Winnipeg Herb. Lorimer Gladys Cammidge Donelda Jackson Tom Jackson Bradley J. Gibson

Proper storage steps to protect grain in granaries

Farmers should empty granaries to dry and repair them, vent walls and floors, remove grain insects, whitewash if infested, and store grain in ventilated bins with straw and hay caps. Consult the Grain Research Laboratory or a local elevator agent for storage problems.

Grain Research Laboratory Winnipeg B. N. Smallman Nipeg

Raffle yields 180 dollars for Red Cross drive

The Shellmouth event raffled the stal lion with proceeds of 180.00 credited to Red Cross. Winners include A. E. Mason of Skinners Nursery and Gunated by Ed Mensch and George Kendell. Weekend visitors and travelers are noted among local residents and relatives.

Ed. Mensch George Kendell Red Cross A. E. Mason Skinner's Nursery Jack Bryant Hamaack D. A. Goodbun Jack Lavecque RCA P. Patterson Ray Davidson Pat Langford Winnipeg

Minniska Church Forms Choir and Visits Noted Members

The Minniska congregation praises choir efforts led by Mrs Tim Dunn and Rev Vincent. Mrs Liske stays with Mr and Mrs Watson Dunn while recovering. Fraser McLennan and Janice visit Winnipeg. Gordon Stayner visited Malcolm McLennan. Bob Cochrane recently stayed with Mr and Mrs.

Minniska Church Tim Dunn Vincent Liske Watson Dunn Fraser McLennan Janice Winnipeg Gordon Stayner Malcolm ‘McLennan Bob Cochrane

Coulters Return Home After Two Weeks with McLeods

David and Angus Coulter have returned to their home after spending the last two weeks with Janet and Wesley McLeod.

David Angus Coulter Janet Wesley McLeod

Local Couples Wed and Community Hails Bride

Congratulations go to Mr W S Buchanan and Miss Alice McKinnon who wed August 1. In honor of the bride August 19 the district gave a purse at a Spencer home gathering August 16. Alice is noted Red Cross worker active in community affairs and will be missed by many friends.

W. S Buchanan Alice McKinnon Winnipeg N. Storey Glen Spencer Binscarth J. W. Spencer Cooke Clear Lake

Death of Harrowby resident Frank Percy noted

Local obituary reports the sudden death of Frank Percy near Churchbridge Sask after a health decline. He leaves a large family across Ontario Alberta and the U.S. with a large funeral attended by many from the district. He served twelve years as Harrowby postmaster and was a carpenter with landmarks noted.

Frank Percy Tercy Estherary McKenishe Churchbridge Sask Percy Harrowby Fred Red Deer Fred Percy George Pringle Marchwell Tom Harvey Terey

Crosby Social News Notes Two City Visits

Miss Alice Polding, visiting Winnipeg and Brandon, returned Monday with Miss Betty Clark of Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Robinson report their sons Douglas Bob and Albert among those mentioned in family news.

Alice Polding Winnipeg Brandon Betty Clark D. J. Robinson Douglas Bob Albert

Local Volunteers and Servicemen Updates

Tom Rubel has returned home from Winnipeg Thursday after completing the Normal course. Pte. Bob Eckert is on leave visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G Eckert. Mrs. W Holunga returned from Rochester Minnesota after medical aid. Miss Joan White visits with Mr. and Mrs. J R Robertson and family.

Tom Rubel Winnipeg Bob Eckert G Eckert W. Holunga Rochester Minn Joan White J. R. Robertson

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Inglis Shellmouth Minniska Regis Cox Craigie Ermine Lillian Davies Lillian Swin Blain Pocky Gawryluk Roy Cartwright Arthur Olson Mintredosa George Herring Fort Tarry R. H. Self W. Catwright Millwood R. Rannie Binfearth Collins Harxew F. Percy Crosby Canada Maly Canadian Army
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