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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
4
A mothers in law society forms in New York as protests erupt with harsh and vulgar jokes aimed at mothers in law. The scene centers on strong public commentary and rising local debate over manners and satire in social circles.
Constance Ethel Astbury wed George Buckley in St James the Apostle Anglican Church Montreal on Friday December 30. The bride, Manitoba Normal School graduate, attended Wesley College with later studies in Boston and New York. The groom is eldest son of St John New Brunswick couple. They planned a Windsor Hotel reception and will reside at 18 Queen Square St John.
Local column records convalescence at home for Aire A Astbury after hospital treatment and various visits by residents. Mentions Burns Tea event at Fontaine’s Tea Room, attendance at a sister’s funeral, Royal Bank inspectors’ visit, and a Winnipeg contingent returning from a funeral, with other brief society items and a midget hockey game announced.
A feature on serving Canadian Finnan Haddie with breakfast ideas. Includes a step by step recipe using haddie simmered in water then finished with warm milk and butter. Notes on serving with Canadian bacon curls and garnishes. Mentions James Allison Glen and Marquette, Ottawa trip, and a hockey team receiving new uniforms. Ends with a Canadian U S sweepstake ticket note.
Classified snippets list a neat appearing man wanted for special work. Also an ad for a grain grinder and a used 45-60 engine, plus a tender notice from Russell School seeking bids for 100 cords of extra white poplar cord wood to be delivered by March 1 1938 with tenders due February 3 signed by H Clee secretary. Card of Thanks from W A Merritt and family expresses gratitude for support during illness and death.
Report notes that in 1988 Winnipeg police court fines totaled over 50000 dollars, surpassing 1987 by about 10000. The item cites RCMP secret service plans to probe Communist and Nazi activities in Canada and mentions French Premier Daladier in context of Africa talks and France's pledge on sacrifices for peace amid tensions with Italy.
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