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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1979
Page
6
Christmas greetings fill Inglis district notes with extended family visits across Manitoba and beyond. Jim Saraficean returns from Yorkton Hospital. numerous relatives celebrate with Beischer Hawthorne Nuptials and many travelers from Brandon Winnipeg Regina Thompson Selkirk and Edmonton share holiday time.
Isabel Hande spent a week with her son and daughter in Saskatoon then Calgary visiting Boyd and Phillip Handes and the Tom Pringles. New Years visitors at Esterhazy included multiple Bennett and Schepp families. Myrna Dowd Regina holiday visit to her mother and relatives. Jim Elly in Yorkton Hospital receives best wishes for a quick return home. Wilfred Kirk and wife travel to the southern USA to escape bad weather.
Anna Worontecki of Surrey formerly Angusville Manitoba died December 31 1978 at age 68. Predeceased by husband Anthony 1947 and sons Thomas 1964 Frank 1972. Survived by two daughters Harsine Minnie and Symonds Vera two sons John Adolph nine grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and one sister Mushumanski. Memorial service January 3 1979 at 10:00 am Our Lady of Good Council Parish 10460 139th.
Cliff Zimmer reports a six team hockey league: St Lazare Foxwarren Birtle Roblin Binscarth and Russell. First half schedule runs Jan 7 13 through Jan 28 Feb 3 with multiple matchups. Also notes fitness programs begin Tuesday at 7 00 p m at Major Pratt school and Russell Bulls invite 30+ to Tuesday practices at 9 00 p m with a schedule including Ford RCMP and RCMP School games.
Sudden death Saturday December 25 1978 at his rectory in Russell Manitoba ends Father Pol s fourth year of religious life. He served as pastor of Joseph the Worker Parish and is survived by brothers sisters and relatives in Manitoba. May he rest in peace.
The Dropmore Community Club thanks all who supported the Poker Derby on December 26. Apologies for any supply shortages and hope participants return next year. Drivers: Merv Hilland Tim Zentner Gerry Wond sek. Silent Partners: Phil Zimmer Liz Lopushinsk Patti Hunter. Best wishes to all in 79.
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