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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

2

Weddings Highlight Long Valley Bank of Langenburg Nuptials

A sequence of society notices details three weddings in December. Arthur Steinwandt of Langenburg married William Glastone Tennant in a December 6 ceremony conducted by Rev. H. Fun. The bride wore nylon sheer with orange blossoms, and a reception followed with about 90 guests. The Stewart and Addison wedding in Prince Rupert and Manitoba featured Miss Sally Welter and Miss Mary Sager, with a naval cutlass cake and dancing at Valhalla Hall. A Winnipeg Holy Trinity Church service united Martha Dressler and Raymond Spencer with a pale blue street-length gown and a later reception.

Langenburg Arthur Steinwandt Langeninins William Glastone Tennant W. R .Tennant W. R. Tennant Rusvel AH. Fun George Koch Doreen Kriewaldt Marchwell Russell Eddie Klimack Louie Falkevitch Reg Patterson Crebie R Tensant P. It Kingdon Arthur Burton Je Franklin Arthur Weckson Ernie M Hainstock Albert Steinwalt Seymour O Stevens Ernests Scheepp Rudolf J. Miller Alex. Kiminko W. P. Stewart Endeiffe AMCS Chatham Sally Welter James Praser RCN William Addison Morris Teng Barbara Teng Peter “Lien Vorgan Valhalla J.A. Teng Andy fcNaughton Taff Counle Third Ave Holy ‘Trinity Church Winnipeg Martha Dressler Raymond John’ Spencer Goodeye Norman Cusiin Earl Robin Ton

Marriage announcement from Surrey church in Sussex

Dr John Robert Spears Cooke, son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Biskin of Drive Worse ric Surrey, wed Diana Harcourt Cooke of Gavebten Cats iWi Mage at St Peters Church Slinfoin Sussex. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Atay with bridesmaids Miss Mary Bowditch Rosenby.

John Robert Ronald Biskin Ric Surrey Td Spears Wimbledon St. © Peter's Church Slinfoin Sussex Aisi Diana Harcourt Cooke

ENDCLIFFE CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND LOCAL NOTES

Norman Liske breaks an arm sawing wood and convalesces at home. Bill Pagan returns from hospital. Bill Wildman takes a vacation in Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Pete Kurchak visit Roblin relatives. W Morrison of Shellmouth visits Mrs Pitts amid stormy weather. Local students Alice Schwalm von McCann Olive Bird visit over weekend. Editor and staff send readers season’s greetings.

Norman Liske Bill Pagan Bill Wildman Pete Kurchak Roblin Pitts

Christmas notices from Shellmouth community

A Shellmouth column reports the Levaque family visiting Snow Lake for the holidays. A funeral was held for Mrs. M. Ranza at United Church in Russell with Rev. McNeill officiating. Isabel Langford returns home to Mrs. Anderson. A Christmas service, choir program, and school concert featured Santa Claus handing out gifts and candy.

Jack Levaque Snow Lake M. Ranza United Church Rev. McNeill Russell Isabel Langford Anderson Rothwell Elliott

Christmas Holiday Arrivals and Travel Bits

Miss Freda Bradley-Hunt arrives to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs. D A Bradley-Hunt. Mr Tony Chowan left for Win stipes to spend the holidays. Mrs C Lewis left for Trail BC to make a new home. Ms Ryebuck of Saskatoon visits Mr and Mrs Geo Baronet. Lawrence Robb and Archie Goodbun of Russell return home for Christmas. New Year dance at Silk hall invites community to start the year right.

Freda Bradley-Hunt

Angusville candlelight service impresses community

Mr Tokar and Mr Pradinuk from Rossburn heard speakers at Angusville church. Mrs Sharman earns praise for community work as residents celebrate with a 30-voice choir in black gowns and white collars. Collectors raise $62 for the Destitute Children's Punch. Merry Christmas from your correspondent J.

Children's Punch

Silverton WL Group Holds Regular Meeting

The Silverton WL held a regular meeting at Mrs Evie Cochrane’s home with 14 members present. President Mrs M Coulter led with the Creed and Roll Call. A humorous roll call joke, Red Cross work report, a wartime paper on Ontario origins, and plans for the January 19 meeting at Mrs Robertson’s were noted. Edits mention Don and Jack Keating’s Winnipeg trip and a lively bonspiel with 21 entries. winners await next issue.

Evie Cochrane M. Coulter Robertson Red Cross Willis Kieper Ontario

Wedding and holiday greetings in Souris note

William Brown of Souris spent the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spencer returned from Winnipeg Monday. Congratulations to the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William Tennant, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Spencer. The Banner editor sends Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

William Brown Souris Raymond Spencer Winnipeg William Tennant 3. Jackson R. Spencer

Holiday greetings and local notices from Marchwell

Karl Johnson of Harrowby was seen boarding for Yorkton last Saturday. Claus Norstrom also went to Yorkton for the weekend visiting old stands. The Hydro gang prepared wires and other setup. Readers are wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as the town stays busy.

Karl Johnson Harrowby Yorkton Claus Norstrom Hydro Gang

Millwood Christmas Concert Brightens Stormy Night

The Millwood Christmas concert on December 15 drew a strong crowd despite a stormy night. Miss Mancaret Heap stepped in for Miss Reed and kept the program going. Santa Claus arrived after the concert and handed out gifts to waiting children. Lunch served.

Millwood

Winter Snowblocks Roads Near Crosby and Binscarth

Snow and wind freeze side roads while the main road from Corner Store to Binscarth remains passable. Miss Alice Polding left for Ontario to visit her sister Mrs J Farnhurst in Sioux Lookout. A son was born on December 14 at Sacred Heart hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank Robinson.

Binscarth Alice Polding Ontario J. Farnhurst Sioux Lookout Frank Robinson Sacred Heart Hospital

Braille Pupils Learn in Regular Classes at Canadian Schools

About 500 students who are totally or partially blind attend Canadian residential schools. They learn Braille and take part in regular classes as part of the school program.

Esidential

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