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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1996
Page
4
A nostalgic family note celebrates Christmas rituals and shared joys. It recalls children’s wonder, pine scents, old carols, and baking, with mothers preparing treats and families gathering around holiday meals and trimmings.
A nostalgic guide to festive decorating and gifts drawn from Five Roses Flour notes and classic traditions. It offers wrapping ideas tailored to hobbies and people, scent tips with candles and spices, simple centerpiece tips, and easy party drinks. The piece ends with wishes for a joyful Christmas and a good year ahead in 1997.
The Anglican Church Guild met December 3 1996 in the Parish Hall for the last gathering of the year. Mary read scripture from Matthew and chapter 2, prayers followed, Joy led a Bible study titled Gods Xmas Cards, and 10 members attended. Minutes were read and adopted. A charity selection favored Samaritan House Brandon and gifts included oranges for Sunday school, with prizes won by Edie and Vi. A festive lunch followed, with decorations and a birthday cake for Belle Claridge who turned 98 on December 8. The year ends with wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Christmas Cheer Board requests knitted mittens and items for a mitten tree at IGA Mall. Help decorate by pinning mittens or other warm articles for children and adults this winter season.
Tickets for a Christmas Day supper at Russell Leisure Centre are $4 each or $10 per family with sales from Ministerial members. The Russell District Ministerial sponsors the event and tickets close December 1896. JR Company presents an Xmas Smorg at Knox United Church on Friday December 20. Trekkers walking program ends December 18, 1996, resuming January 6, 1997 at the Community Centre.
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