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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

3

Winnipeg Visitors Included Farm Union Delegates

Mr and Mrs Stan Jackson and daughter Linda visited Winnipeg last week accompanied by Mrs Oscar Fingas and Paul Galatiuk. Stanley Jackson is a director of the Manitoba Farmers Union. Mrs Fingas and Paul attended as delegates to the MEU convention and banquet at the Marlborough hotel. Oscar Weir also attended as a delegate.

Stan Jackson Linda Oscar Fingas Paul Galatiuk Winnipeg Stanley Manitoba Farmers’ Union

Dropmore community events and Christmas concerts noted

The article lists multiple Dropmore events including a New Year's Eve dance at the Dropmore Community Hall with music and no lunch, the Dropmore Christmas concert in the community hall, and a White Gift Service at Dropmore United Church with a children’s program. It also mentions residents moving to Regina, a Castleavery Christmas concert, and local 4 H Club notes with a Tastee Sete event planned and Huck Weaving demonstrations.

Qevembes Dropmore Hall Paulette Dietrich Loretta Ziebart Brenda Simair Faye Digby

Millwood and Winnipeg residents visit relatives in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Me and Mrs Townsend of Winnipeg spent several days with Me and Mrs D Minder before returning to the city. Miss A Bily returned from Edmonton after attending her nephew B Yont's wedding. Miseily traveled with Mrs R Yont Lorna J Bily and Mr J Bily of Marehwell and Mrs ML Weber of Delisie. Mrs A Heap returned from Thompson on December 5 with her daugh ter and son in law. Mr R Cartwright works for MacLeod Ltd in Dauphin. Mrs G Wondrasek visited Mr and Mrs P Wondrasek while Gordon worked in Northern Manitoba. Family gathering with Mrs A Bily and Miss M Bily included Mr and Mrs Jim Bily, Mr and Mrs R Yont and families of Marchwell and Mr and Mrs F Bily and family. Minnie Wondrasek spent the weekend with her daughter and son in law in Russell. Mrs A Heap plans to spend next week visiting relatives and shopping.

T. ‘Townsend Winnipeg Minnie Wondrasek E. Berk Russell A. Heap

Silverton community updates and events note

Mr Wilfred Keating remains in hospital as residents send wishes for a speedy recovery. Robert Coulter and Jack Cochrane traveled to Winnipeg for the weekend. White Gift Services held at Silverton United Church included Sunday School and shared services with choir music. The Silverton School Christmas concert is set for December 20 at 8 00 pm in the hall. Jim Kieper is under the weather with flu. The WMS annual meeting occurred, marking the transition to the United Church Women’s Group in 1962. Regular curling is underway and a Square dancing night drew a good crowd with a Dropmore set. No more square dancing until spring. Charlie McFarlane returned from big game hunting in the Duck Mountains. Ladies from the district attended a shower for Miss Alice Trinder in Russell.

Silverton Wilfred Keating Wilfred Robert Coulter Jack Cochrane Winnipeg Silverton United Shurch Silverton School Pam Jim Kieper Jim WMS Wats New United Church Women’s Group Dropmore Charlie ‘McFarlane Duck Mountains Russell Alice Trinder

Harrowby Greets Reader and Announces Local News

Harrowby extends season’s greetings to the editor and staff with wishes for the coming holidays. Birthday cheers to Ida Collins and Marie Collins on December 15 while Cheryl Collins marks her first anniversary. Mr J H Lee moves to a new section at Birtle as the Lee family joins, boosting attendance at nearby pupil counts. The annual concert is set for December 20 with a call to attend, and wedding bells are rumored for December 16.

Ida Marie Collins Cheryl Collins Manitoba J. H. Lee Jett Birtle Lee Nasy Abies

Air Patrol Planned For Game Officers

Manitoba mines and natural resources minister Hon C H Witney said field reports describe experiments in air ground and water patrols for game law enforcement. The plan integrates aerial with land and sea patrols and two way radio contact amid winter violations noted during the game bird season.

C H. Witney Manitoba Mines and Natural Resources Twoway Radio Witney

Aerial patrols eyed to boost game and waterfowl protection

The department plans to expand air patrolling using light aircraft to improve coverage of game and water fowl areas. Aircraft with wheels or floats proved economical and quick, delivering patrols in minutes far outperforming ground work. The minister noted success and potential future expansion, while halting low flying private planes near Netley.

Witney Netley Withey

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