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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Fred Ross announce the engagement of their younger daughter Margaret Sharon to Mr George Harold Yeo elder son of Mr and Mrs Harold Yeo The wedding is set for February 24 1968 at Bethany Lutheran Church Inglis at 7 00 PM
Mr and Mrs Jim Bezan announce the birth of Warren David Carlton born February 1 1968 at Sacred Heart Hospital Russell. He weighs 9 pounds 9 ounces and is a brother to Layton Clinton Heather and Jamie.
Local business notes announce a whist drive and dance at Lis Centre hosted by the Russell Club and English Community Club. The event is set for Friday February 9 at 8:00 pm with orchestra led by Vi Smith. Admission is 1 dollar 50 cents for adults and 1 dollar for students.
Peggy Barker, District Home Economist, reviews blackout and insulating drapery linings, dry cleaning versus washing, and self lining with acrylic foam. She notes price quality, fabric choice, and a fiber flexibility test for fiberglass. An organizational meeting for the basic sewing course is set for Monday February 12 at 7:30 pm in Kippan House. open to interested participants.
Christ Church Guild held its monthly meeting at Mrs Heap's home. Hyett led with prayer and Bible reading as members recited the Lord's Prayer. A cook book committee was formed for sales at the Shrove Tuesday tea.
The Russell 4-H Calf Club met with thirteen members present on February 5. Minutes from the last meeting were read, beet and heifer scramble rules were discussed, plans made for the 4‑H Variety Concert on February 9, and Tim Kleper led a member quiz. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19.
In Kit Reed's The Center Part Mart Ewald seeks escape from Paircrest, the state home for girls run by her father, while Amelia Bean's Time For Outrage recounts the Lincoln County War era through a tense tale of murder, loyalty, and resistance.
Minniska U C W met at Mrs Verne Dunns home on February 6 with eight members and two visitors present. Mrs Tim Dunn led the Japan social conditions study and the worship service. The annual Presbyterial meeting is set for February 19 at Hamio ta with Minniska as hostess for World Day of Prayer for Minniska and Silverton in Silverton Church. Mrs C Connor will be guest speaker. Nylons should be gathered and sent to the Vancouver depot. The next meeting is February 27 with Miss Betty McCoglin and Rev John Klassen in attendance.
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