Social and Personal Interest Guests Enter Town
A wave of visitors and distant relatives filled the week with staycations and reunions. Calgary guests Mr and Mrs Stan Armstrong joined Mr and Mrs Jim Tallis while in town, and Winnipeg natives Mr and Mrs Beryl Anderson visited along with others from Brandon, Snow Lake and Yorkton, renewing acquaintances and sharing holidays with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Winnipeg
Chester Wishart
Scott
Cheryl
Snow Lake
Man
GS. McLennan
Stan Armstrong
Jim Tallis
Calgary
Beryl Anderson
Stewart Dodds
Yorkton
Dan Grimble
Neepawa
Harold Davidson
Russell
Dan
Gordon Loney
Penny
Dauphin
Vic Brown
Montrose
Peter Pacey
Messrs
John and
Pete Cieslek
Steve Koshman
Moose Jaw
Joe Gries‘mer
Hodgville, Sask
Vic
Bruce Shaw
G. E. Reynolds
Edna Reynolds
Minsota
J. E. Reynolds
Vancouver
R. E. Bridgeman
Saskatoon
Vic Ferguson I
Danny
Late August Dress Sale and Golf Club Tournament
Peter Paceys offers $3.00 off all summer dresses in a late August sale. Russell Ladies Golf Club hosts an annual tournament on Sunday August 29 with $3.00 entry and supper included. Tee-off ends at 1:00 pm with qualifying scores due by August 30 for club playoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Paceys
Russell
Golf Club
Engagement of Beverley Joyce Thickett to Terry Smith
Engagement notice for Beverley Joyce Thickett of Russell Manitoba to Private Terry William Smith of Victoria British Columbia announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Thickett. Wedding planned for Saturday September 11 1971 at 4 pm Knox United Church Russell Manitoba. Announcer Mr and Mrs Donald Rowat announce marriage of Shannon Patricia Rowat to Robert Garthson. The wedding occurred July 10 at Kirkfield Park United Church. Open house September 4 from 8 to 11 pm at the bride's parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thickett
Russell
Man
Beverley Joyce
Terry William Smith
L. W. Smith
Victoria
Knox United Church
Manitoba
Donald Rowat
Shannon Patricia
Robert Garthson
Ralph Robinson
Kirkfield Park United Church
Births in Coquitlam and Langenburg Families
Mr and Mrs Gary Gillette of Coquitlam B C announce a son Richard Todd born weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs Darwin Reykjalin nee Eleanor Zimmer of Langenburg welcome a daughter Holly Anne born August 19 1971 at Russell and District Hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irths Gullette
Gary. Gillette
Arlene Hove
Coquitlam
B.C
Richard Todd
Reykjalin
Darwin Reykjalin
Eleanor Zimmer
Langenburg
Russell and District Hospital
Holly Anne
Canada sees 2480 forest fires in July Fires burn over 1.19 million acres
The Canadian Forestry Service reports 2,480 fires across Canada in July, 31 more than last year and well above the 10 year July average. Total area affected reaches 1.19 million acres, more than double the July average. By July this year, fires total 6,938 across the year to date, over a prescribed area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Forestry Service
Canada
Wedding of Delmar Reid and bride in Binscarth chapel
Delmar Reid son of John Reid officiated by Rev A Ridell in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore an Adine silk gown with chantilly lace bodice and empire waist, escorted by her father, with yellow Shasta daisies in her bouquet. Muriel McMorris attended as maid of honor. Jack Douglas and Stan Good were best man and usher. After a reception at the Eric F Willis Pavilion the couple will reside in Russell, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Marshall Reid
John Reid
Binscarth
Reid
A. Ridell
M. H. Arnott
Jack Douglas
Binsearth
Stan Good
Minto
Eric F. Willis
Grace
G. A. Todd
Brandon
Russell
Man
How to Dry Gourds Safely for Ornaments
Instructions on selecting ripened gourds, handling to avoid bruising, and drying methods. Pick before frost with brown dry stems, wash in lukewarm water, wipe with Lysol solution, and place on racks in a dark cool airy spot. Check for mould and discard soft gourds after three to four weeks. aim for safe partial dryness suitable for decorative use.
Wider Educational Choices This Fall
Youth and Education Minister Saul Miller announced new legislation allowing students to attend schools in other divisions without tuition if their home division lacks a required program of studies. The bill aims to broaden educational opportunities by equalizing access to vocational and specialized courses while ensuring residual costs are covered by the hosting division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Miller
Miller
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