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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 23, 1978

Page

5

Small Town Notes And Weekend Visits In Foxwarren Area

Readers share weekend visits from Jim Ellis of Bran don to his parents Bruce and Geraldine Ellis and Janet Gervin of Goodlands with her sons Gary and Sam. Allan Pizzey recovers in Winnipeg Health Centre after surgery. wife joins him. Curling teams, local hockey chatter, and aCarnival planned by Brandon Figure Skaters are noted along with theft woes and spring birds at the Esso Coffee Shop. Messages praise seniors, report illnesses and hospital stays, and urge community support.

Jim Ellis Assiniboine College Brandon Bruce Geraldine Ellis Janet Gervin Goodlands Gary Sam Doug Betty Falloon Allan Pizzey Winnipeg Strathclair Bill Burnett Binscarth Esso Spr Jean Wright Shoal Lake Hospital Stitt Pioneer Lodge Falcons Maha Margie Bernie Whetter Ted Widdicombes Bert Carr Neepawa Alberta Larry Robert Allan Jim Doreen Hudson Linda Freeman Brandon University Tom Weslowski Sparwood Kimberley B.C Joey Weslowski Tom Joe Sr Foxwarren Recreation Foxwarren Russell Rec

Bulls Praise New Manitoba Bull Test Station Site

The Manitoba Beef Cattle Performance Association reports over 90 members have bulls at the 140 day station for 1977 78 with 363 bulls of ten breeds weighing at 56 days. Station manager Jim Cramer notes gains comparable to prior years and confirms no sheds at the site one quarter mile east on highway 351 east. The opening is set for March 23 at 2 PM with Agriculture Minister James Downey attending. The first sale is scheduled for April 29. buyers may visit beforehand.

Manitoba Manitoba Beef Cattle Performance Association Jim Cramer The Performance Association James Downey Cramer

Obituary: Karl Mensch of Shellmouth Manitoba dies at 76

Karl Edward Mensch, 76, of Shellmouth Manitoba, died February 4 1978 at Russell District Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 13 1901 in Hoffenthal Sasatchewan, he farmed his family land and raised Hereford cattle. Survived by Annie four brothers Jacob John Paul Rudolf and a sister Mrs Margaret Kendel. predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral February 8 1978 at Immanuel Lutheran Landestrem Church with interment Garden of St John Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers listed and Arrangements by 58-Key's Funeral Home.

Karl Edward Mensch Shellmouth Manitoba Russell District Hospital Hoffenthal Sasketchewan William Katherine Nee Hans) Mensch Canada Edward Flower Valley School Mensch Saskatchewan Western Development Museum Annie Jacob John Langenburg Paul Windsor Ontario Rudolf Chilliwack B.C Margaret Kendel Anna Lena Haas Elizabeth Popp George Immanual Lutheran Church Landestren Vern Vansteenburg Adam Garden of St. John Yorkton Memorial Gardens George Haas Fred Rathgaber Allen Johnson Ab Busch Don Mushumanski Herb Adams Popp Paul Kendell Frank Mensch Frank Andres Erwin Rathgaber Jake Haas 58- Key's Funeral Home

Understanding Safe Weight Loss and Diet Risks

This piece warns against fad diets especially the protein sparing or last chance diet. It notes 30 to 40 percent overweight, advises gradual weight loss not exceeding two pounds a week, and emphasizes balanced intake from all four food groups plus regular exercise. It warns of serious health risks, especially without medical supervision, and suggests consulting a doctor to assess diet quality.

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Death of Marion Mackie at 57 in Brandon Hospital

Marion Ruth Mackie 57 longtime Russell and Brandon resident died February 12 1978 at Brandon General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born Crystal City Manitoba she moved to Russell in 1942 married Bert Mackie in 1946 and later moved to Brandon in 1975. She worked 36 years with Manitoba Telephone System and was active in 4 H Club. Survived by husband Bert two sons Claire and Doug a daughter Marion Kalyniak Winnipeg three grandchildren and sister Mary Lynes Crystal City. Funeral February 16 at Rosewood Chapel with Interment in Rosewood Memorial Gardens Pallbearers listed.

Marion Ruth Mackie Robert Mackie 21St Street Brandon Russell Brandon General Hospital Ruth Crystal City Manitoba Bert Mackie Manitoba Telephone System Bert Claire Millie Lundar Doug Leon Kalyniak Marion Winnipeg Mary Lynes Rosewood Funeral Chapel C. Conners R. Kayes Rosewood Memorial Gardens Barry Coulter Bert Ziprick Don Bicknell Cluff Lynes Edwin Cockerline Stan Triggs

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