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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
3
Christmas season notices list homecomings and New Year visits from residents like Alvin Lucki and Gordon Ferguson with families across Winnipeg Rossburn Russell and Angusville. Obituary notes include John Gallant Sr who died December 22 at 87, with detailed family migration from Galicia and a long Canadian lineage.
Christmas visits spread through Silver Beach Porcupine Plains Oakburn Poplarfield and Yorkton as families gather. D Gallant and Mrs A Walke attend John Gallant’s funeral. Lima School held its annual Christmas concert featuring educational films.
New Year visitors and holiday guests are listed from multiple Manitoba communities. Names include Mise Laye, Vangel Giea of Winnipeg, Mrs. Patterson, Dick Garrett receiving high scores in an agricultural short course at Russell, Miss Beth Garnett visiting MacNutt, and many locals such as Cliff Wishart, John Neals, McDougalls, D. McDougall, and Mrs. A. Herbert hosting W A meetings. Several residents spent holidays in Inglis, Castleavery, Dropmore, Fork River, and Roblin camps, with students and staff from the University of Manitoba and Agricultural College among those home for the holidays.
A large congregation attended Sunday’s special Christmas service at Rochedale led by Rev. Nixon from Shellmouth. The choir delivered solos, carols, and hymns as part of the varied program. Local residents Joyce Bradley-Hunt and Barbara Bradley-Hunt feature in holiday notes and community events.
The notice extends sympathy to the Spencer family on their father P. H. Spencer's loss and to Mr. Fisher’s family. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cusitar on the birth of a daughter. Various residents visited and traveled for holidays, with a Red Cross whist drive and dance on December 27 raising funds and awarding prizes to Mrs. J. Shipp and M. C. Shaw. The Hackman Orchestra provided music.
The district mourns the death of Mr. Percy H. Spencer in his 88th year. Gifts were distributed by Senta after lunch, with Wm. Bily as chairman. Margaret and Elmer Betz visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Betz. Mrs. Mary Cartwright visits her sons in Moose Jaw. Community extends sympathy to Mr. George Fis Sr. and family.
Miss V Flett earned praise for her first concert program with students of Crosby. Leo Polding sang two songs to delighted listeners while the room featured tasteful decorations and a gift laden tree. Santa arrived to distribute presents to eager youngsters before Miss Flett left for Selkirk for the holidays. Morley Francis Clark was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Clark of Bavelaw on December 1.
The Ukrainian Club hosted a surprise Christmas gathering Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J Kozar for their son Horace who has returned from military service with the Fort Garry Horse. Forty seven guests attended with lunch served by the ladies. A Skorhoba spoke and Mrs N Chopp presented a men s dressing set. Mrs J Antoniuk of Roblin and Lena Kozar were mentioned as visiting or home for Christmas.
Twin Brae Jack Lawson of God's Lake returns home to visit siblings. Carrie Ruble travels to Melville after holiday stay. Geo Hardy and family join Jack Robertson’s for Christmas. Sandy Gibson and Haney families spend Christmas at Wm Chinecky’s. Olga Chmecky home for holidays. Fred Koss visits brothers. Julia Kruger spends holidays with sister Mrs G Koss.
Miss J Polischuk a Valley school teacher spent part of holidays with Mr and Mrs Storzuk. Harry Baydak is very ill in Russell hospital after appendicitis operation. Miss Mary Barniski is home from Russell after appendectomy. Wasyl Kawsa in Winnipeg General Hospital doing fine. John Parsons of Rossburn visited Storzuk's. RCMP captured a notorious local character.
Glen Elmo r Miss Daisy Bilwaka spent Sunday at Anton Olyniak's. Mr and Mrs Nick Werbowski and son visited Mike Bart's at Birdtail. Wm. Brykaliuk was success...
Russell defeats Binscarth 10-5 in season opener as R McKinnon and P McKinnon spark the offense with assists from Hu bert Peterson and Lloyd Hembrott. Binscarth answers with four by McCaig Wasslen Cluft and A Wasslen to end the first, then trades blows in a rugged New Year's Day rematch.
In the text, residents search for good water at eleven feet near a house. Mrs. John Huska and her son Pete drive to Pine Falls to visit her mother. Nick Werbowski travels to Shoal Lake on business recently. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Laskoski spend Christmas day at Mr. Siwak's in Angusville. Bill Sotas of the United States visits family nearby.
A lively hockey game last Wednesday at Elm Klub rink saw the home team win 5 to 2 after a 2 to 5 score. Endcliffe defeated Elm Klub 7 to 5 in a fast Saturday match. The Wolverine Christmas concert drew a large crowd with a hearty lunch and heartfelt thanks to pupils and teacher. The school closes for two months. Miss Bailey returns to Winnipeg. Harrowby Christmas concert drew many locals for a good time. Miss Olive Bryer returns from nursing in the United States for Christmas. Miss Rhoda Wise spends Christmas with her parents.
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