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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1978
Page
4
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Winton of Winnipeg spent time at the home of Kathy's parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph Robinson, during their visit.
Knox United Church hosts a Christmas Eve Carol Service at 7:00 PM on December 24 with coffee served after. Ladies are asked to bring dainties. St Joseph's Bingo runs Tuesday nights with 15 games at $10, a $25 blackout, and a £480 jackpot in 55 numbers. admission $1 with 3 extra tickets 80 cents.
The family of Walter and Fran cis Hutton invite friends to a come and go tea honoring their parents 25th wedding anniversary. Event runs January 6 1979 from 2 00 to 5 00 and 7 00 to 10 00. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill Russell announce the marriage of Deborah Jane Russell to Brian Howard Collins. The ceremony occurred December 16 1978 at Westminster United Church. A wedding social for Rhonda Lee Simms and Richard Omer Hayrecht has been postponed until further notice.
A Reggies Free Press columnist, age 80, argues that the right to strike has become the right to hold the community to ransom, stating the stance reflects a widening impact on public life.
Kalny uk Ken and Arva Huff of Winnipeg announce the birth of a daughter on December 15 at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. Ted Hut Swan River and Alexander Kalynuk Russell announce the birth of son John Michael on December 13 weighing 8 pounds. Randy Fingal and Gayle announce son Kent Andrew born December 12 1978 at Russell and District Hospital.
Eadcliffe Cyril Sudbury and Susan visited in Shoal Lake with Cyril’s mother. Norman Liske spent Monday in Winnipeg and Maureen Sudbury travels from Lacombe to join family for New Year’s. Colleen Wileman returns from Brandon University for Christmas with relatives. Ina Eckert's hospital return is noted. New district residents Ed and Norrie Rostovitch move into a valley trailer. Bill Zimmer and Meme Bee are mentioned with guests.
Over 125 friends and relatives gathered December 9 1978 to honor Sandy and Beatrice Craig on their 40th anniversary. The event in Carman and Roblin featured a Come and Go Tea hosted by family, a guest book led by Karen Spear and Sheena Spear, and a red white decorated hall. Beatrice’s brother Lisle Jory and daughter Shauna appeared with Beatrice’s extended family later, followed by grandchildren presenting red roses.
The United Church lists services across Foxwarren Binscarth and Russell with times. Major Pratt Collegiate Pastor Rev Richard Koehn is the contact at 773 2445. Rector K Vickers leads the Binecarth Foxwarren Pastoral Charge.
The Russell Banner wishes editors and staff a Merry Christmas. Congratulations to Mrs. E. Wer shaler on her 79th birthday and Mr. Mike Bulbuk on his 90th. Al and Marie Angrin purchase and open a Russell grocery.祝. Mr. Randy Fingas welcomes a baby boy at Russell District Hospital, with grateful grandparents. Attendees include Lena Ostafichuk, N Osesky, Mrs M Senyk, Peter Flundra, and others visiting from Winnipeg Coch rane and Vancouver.
The House of Commons backs a bill to rename July First from Dominion Day to Canada Day to strengthen national identity. The piece notes Canada’s historic wartime identity and contrasts it with other global events and weather-driven disasters, citing local sports and social order reflections.
The J & E Hardware team topped the first half with 118 points and swept December 14 bowling night by earning 12 of 12 points. Emily Kier claimed High Single 274 and 731 total for High Triple, with Eleanor Krymushenko earning 595 and Barbara Christianson 238 honorable mention.
Team 11 Hearts tops the Mixed League with 82 points and 11 of 12 on December 18. Florence Shwaluk earns Ladies High Single 255 and Ladies High Triple 678 across 250 231 182. Harold Schrader takes Mens High Triple 58 193 208 181. Agnes Senek notable for Spades and Dave Silversides of Clubs also honored.
The 4-H Russell Beef Club held its third meeting of the new club year on December 11 1978 and joined the Silverton Nitty Needlers for a Xmas Party December 9. Activities included games and a Santa visit with gift exchange and lunch. Proceeds totaled thirty dollars for the 4H Council exchange trip to Quebec and ten dollars paid to the Silverton community club for hall use. Calves will be tagged January 2. Next meeting is in January at a location noted by reporter Susan Shaw.
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