Centennial year hopes and calls for peace and neighbor love
The message looks forward to Canada’s 100th year of freedom, urging goodwill and peace on Earth. It envisions easier travel and a globally connected future, calling every Canadian to participate in making the country a better home while embracing the law to love thy neighbor. May 1967 be a challenging year with health and happiness for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell and District
Russell
Russell Hardware
Peggy's Pointers Tips for Stain Removal During Holidays
Peggy Barker offers guidance on removing candle wax cranberry sauce and chocolate stains from Christmas dinner tablecloths. Techniques include wax blotting, warm iron, soap suds dishwashing fluid and bleach if needed, with cautions to identify stains and treat promptly.
Christmas and New Year Services in Local Churches
Lutheran Church announces Rev H F Eriksson Christmas schedule with services at Betheny Inglis Dee New Year Eve 7 30 pm January 1 Centennial Year service at 10 30 am Grace Russell 1 00 pm St Marys Church Mass every Sunday Rev M Badel CSS January 1 Centenary service 4 pm Confessions and carols January 6 8 pm High Mass January 6 10 am Mass January 15 10 am January 19 10 am Maga.
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Lutheran Church
H F. D. Eriksson
Betheny
Inglis
Dee
Grace
Russell
ST. Mary's
M. Badel
CSS
New Year Services Listed for Churches and Blessings
A note lists service times for several churches including United Church of Canada Rev Don and Cockrill on New Year Day at noon. Ukrainian Catholic Church Ruthenia Olha Dolyny Rossburn Angusville and Rossburn are shown with Blessing of Water at morning times. Rev J Lehky is named.
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Inglis
United Church OF Canada
Don & Cockrill
Ukrainian Catholic ‘Church
Christmas Concert at Shellmouth Brightens Village
Mr Tokar led a Christmas concert with pupils on the eve before Christmas enjoyed by all. Willie Rist won the lamp raffle. A White Gift service was held with choir directed by Mr and Mrs Haas. Darcy Davidson and team escorted households with Yuletide songs. Senior citizens toured the dam area on December 17 and visited Mr and Mrs A Busch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Busch
B. Johnson
Obituary Notices from Moosomin and Rusell Districts
Former Rusell district resident Mrs Annie Snuggs died December 1 in Silkston Hospital at age 69. Funeral service and burial details follow. The Moosomin service included Rev C D Gibney and interment at Moosomin North cemetery with pallbearers listed. The report references a Winnipeg service at Thomson Funeral Chapel with Father Brown and St Marys Church observations.
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Annie Suggs
Russell Snd
Annie] Snuggs
Silksioon Hospital
Obituary notes from Roblin Esterhazy and Melville
Funeral notices express condolences for the Whyte family of Esterhazy and Roblin and the passing of Sandy Roberts a Shellmouth native. Whytes attended a funeral on December 23 in McCreary and services for Roberts were held at the United Church in Shellmouth the same day at 11 00 am.
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Fort William
E. McLaren
Shirley
Roblin
Lorne Whyte
Esterhazy
W. G. Morrison
Melville
Whyte
McCreary
Whytes
Bob
Kay
Sai
Sandy Roberts
Sandy
Shellmouth
United Church
Christmas Time of Family Reunions and Gatherings
A long list of Christmas visits and holiday travelers across Manitoba and beyond. Families from Pine Falls Winnipeg Branden Carberry Minnedosa and Toronto hosted and joined relatives for Yuletide at many homes, with trips noted to Banff California and Winnipeg for the holidays.
Russell Centennial Kickoff Parade Sets New Year Celebration
Russell marks Confederation Year 1867 with a Saturday parade at 3 PM led by Mayor Burress. Residents, school children, and banners march Main Street to celebrate Canada’s birthday. A bonfire at 8 PM lights Manitoba skies, followed by a sing song and remarks.
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J. A. Burress
Russell
Manitoba
al Siemens
Buress
Christmas Guests and Family Gatherings Mentioned
Neepaws residents including Mr and Mrs Bob Anderson and families along with Mr and Mrs Dan Grindle visited relatives over Christmas. Harold Mr Pacey of Winnipeg joined Peter Pacey and family for Christmas. Florence Ziprick spent two weeks with relatives. Terry Waddell and Bill Andrews hosted in Winnipeg.
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Sanderson
Harold Oman
Minnedosa
Donna Merle
Winnipeg
John
Floyd Robinson
Oy Bryan Loney
Bill Custer
RG. Ledingham
Indaw
Bill Ledingham
Jack Robertson
Terry McNaughton
Merid Sitter
Dert
Debbie
Bob ‘Thom
montis \ohiday
California
Thom
Samuel
John Cfankir
Cathy
Mrs
Bob Anderson
Dan Grindle
Neepaws
Harold
Lucas Pacey
Winnireg
Peter Pacey
Florence Ziprick
Inlaw
Terry Waddell
Bill Andrews
Figure Skating Club Sets Practice Times and Rink Rules
The notice calls grade 6 and younger skaters to a free practice Saturday from 10 am to 11 45 am with supervision for older girls. Tuesdays and Thursdays require all skaters to be ready by 4 pm. Mothers must accompany children and help with attendance and supervision at the rink.
Silverton New Year wishes from Jenson to readers
Jenson extends greetings to the editor staff and readers for a happy prosperous New Year. Me for Mrs Bruce Evan and family spent the holiday visiting relatives in Samnonton and notes it is nice to see Mr and Mrs.
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Jenson
Bruce
Evan
Samnonton
Christmas Visits and Family Travel Across Prairie Towns
Local residents share Christmas with relatives across Manitoba and Ontario. Names include Mathison of Hamiota, Bob White family, EE relatives, Jebe Keating, Murray Robertson, Pat Coulter from Univer sity, Ethel Coulter of Grand Rapids, Alwyn Coulter family, McLeod residence in Vic, Robert Coul er and clan at Pilot Mound, W. A. Keating household welcomes Dick Crawley and Clanwillam kin, H. Larson of Minneo, Gerald Kesting family en route Don Mills, Lynn Ferguson at home in Nibette, Earl Ross travels to Winnipeg for family reunions, Donald welcomed home, Watt Cochrane visiting Kenora relatives, David Coulter and Allan with Russ Coulter for Christmas.
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Mathison
Hamiota
Bob White
Ste
Robert Couler
Pilot Mound
Viola
Alrs
W. A. Keating
Dick Crawley
Clanwillam
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Peggy
Peggy Barker
Air Force
Glen Storey
Genee Ee Sei
Muss Lynn Sparrow
Pine Falls
Jeorge Sparrow
Sing Brad Bentley
Linda Langford
Cabergary
Francey Langford
E. W
Langford
Frank Robertson
Jack
Flin Flon
Chris
London
Ont
Ted
Calgary
University
Geo. Naylor
Beth
Duby Vinnell
Pat. Williamson
Erin
Maureen
Donald Bruce
Don Gillen
Joan
L. V. Dunn
Boissevain
Coultis
Robert of
Brandon
Clement Robert
Karen Ross
Winney
Sod Girard
Mountain Road
Elatives
Delbert Deschamps
Denis
Racey
David Bryer
Toronto
Eilen Bryer
Erle Payne
Danny Coutts
Stewart
Benito
Jim Nicol
Carberry
Mrs. Fi Dun
Silverton
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