Town News Roundup of Visits and Local Events
Betty and Hank Smith returned from a Las Vegas holiday. Mervin Chuckree and Mandy of Medicine Hat visited relatives in Russell Winnipeg and Thompson. Lyndon James Harris baptism sponsored by Mervin and Sandra Musbumanski. Verna Harris of Winnipeg visited son Jim and family. Joe Shipp visited Edmonton and Calgary with relatives. Weekend visitors at J A Burgess included Neil Burgess Frank Robertson and families. Bob Thom Kathleen Thom and Fern Officer joined Jack and others. A double anniversary party honored Harvey and Lorraine Kingdon and Ernest and Ivy Kingdon in Winnipeg and Russell with family present. Distance guests from E Kingdon Russell Alvin Kingdon Binscarth Louis Beryl and Marie Martinet Foxwarren Les Kingdon Whitecourt and Calgary. Christmas party at Town Annex December 12. Josephs Bingo every Tuesday 15 games $10 each, $25 blackout, $820 jackpot. Elks Bingo every Wednesday 6 pm. Ukrainian Catholic Church event December 8 at Angusi ville Ukrainian Catholic Church basement. December 18 Craft Sale and Entertainment at Binscarth Drop-In Centre. Ukrainian Orthodox Bingo December 15 at Angusville Community Centre.
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Betty
Hank Smith
Las Vegas
Mervin Chuckree
Mandy
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Bill Chuckree
Russell
Winnipeg
Thompson
Mervin
Sandra Musbumanski
Lyndon James Harris
Verna Harris
Jim
Emily
Joe Shipp
Edmonton
Inlaw George
Pauline Shipp
Calgary
Jack
Ivy Shipp
J.A. Burgess
Neil Burgess
Lethbridge
Frank Robertson
Kenora
Ontario
Bob Thom
Kathleen ‘Thom
Fern Officer
Jack Wilson
North Star Inn
Harvey
Lorraine Kingdon
Morris
Ernest
Ivy Kingdon
Lorraine
E. Kingdon Russell
Alvin Kingdon
Binscarth
Louis Beryl
Marie Martinet
Foxwarren
Les Kingdon
Whitecourt
Alta
Loraine
Mrs. Burnside
Bible Society Sunday and Knox United Christmas Events
Knox News outlines Bible Society Sunday on December 9 and urges support for translation and distribution work. It lists church activities including White Gift service on December 16, rehearsals on December 7 8 and 15, Silverton White Gift Family Service December 21, Christmas Eve service at 7 30 and a UCW Unit 3 Christmas party December 13.
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United Church News
Bible Society
Bible Society Committee
Silverton White Girt
Knox United
U.C.W. ‘Unit 3
Bluebird Trail Reflections and Winter Nest Box Observations
A field note from a bluebird line observer recounts nest box interactions with mice during fall cleaning. A mouse pair repeatedly reuses materials, witnessed in a field post scene with oats, nose rubbing, and persistence. The writer notes spring adoption of a new nest box and ongoing bird counts for March 1980.
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Cone
Norah Stewart
Christmas Preparations At Hassell Personal Care Home
Festive decor and music set the mood as Hassell Personal Care Home readies for Christmas. Residents and staff will attend a December 1 Christmas party with Ukrainian dancers from St Vladimir College. birthday observances follow December 12. A staff and wider health care facility party is planned for December 8 at Elk's Hall. A November 5 wine and cheese event raised funds and support.
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Hassell
St. Vladimir's College of Rublin
Russell
Elk’s Hall
Child’s Lament From Lost Opportunity In Loving Death
Poem laments a child who never met a mother in life and laments missing chance to love. The speaker imagines a life together and honors a child’s longing to comfort a dying mother. Submitted by L. Derkach.
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Talen
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Friendship Centre
Anex
Joseph
Elks Bingo
Elks
Elks Hall
Angusville
Binscarth Brownies Silver Collection
Angusville Com Centre
Russell Banner
Texaco
Tri-Chem
Jean Shuckree
Garry Robertson
Music Service
Doug
Jean Sutherland
United Church OF Canada
Banscarth
A. Jean Ward
David W. Allen
Anglican Church OF
Russell Alliance
K. Vickers
Church OF ‘Canada
Russell - Inglis
Pratt Collegiate
Richard Koehn
David W. Staples
ST. Joseph the Worker
R.C. Church
ST. Mans Church
Sun
Avrele
Bethany Lutheran Church
Inglis
Manitoba
Paul M. Swedberg
Frank Stadiak
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Inglis, Manitoba
Grace Lutheran Church
Russell, Manitoba
Paul M. Swednerg
Church of the Lutheran Hour
Christian Assembly
Binscarth Gospel Hall
Joey
L. Derkach
Craigie
Mrs
Lyle Melver
Russell and
Louie
Don Melvorall
Royal Bank
Blazer
Velour
Parka
Apple Bee
Dale’s Men's
Vegas
NHL
Hockey Brew
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