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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

4

Social and Personal Notes From Winnipeg Area

Mr. Keith McComb spent the weekend at Hay and this week with his brother Burke playing in the North Western bonspiel at Inglis. Inspector and Mrs. L R Labossiere and two sons have moved to Memorial Avenue, Russell, from Roblin. Mrs. A Mosoronchon returned from Vancouver after Christmas with her son George, New Year’s with her son Dick and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Telencoe at Winnipeg. John Vewcharuk of the C P R Telegraph returned to Winnipeg after a holiday with his parents. Mr. W H Westwood visits Winnipeg on business. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wilson of Dauh, Mr. and Mrs. M Wilson last Sunday. Bob Anderson of Winnipeg visited with Dr. and Mrs. T J Brownlee. Miss Margaret Cumming of Winnipeg visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A G Smellie. Mrs. C C Graham attends the funeral of her sister Mrs. J Schofield in Montreal.

Burke Inglis A. Mosoronchon Vancouver George Mary M. ‘Telencoe Winnipeg John Vewcharuk C.P.R. Telegraph Bill Vewcharuk

Births Labossiere and Wagner at Sacred Heart Hospital

At the Sacred Heart hospital on Sunday January 8, Inspector and Mrs L R Labossiere welcomed a daughter Theresa Mary a sister for Edward and Robert. Mr and Mrs Geo Wagner also welcomed a son Jack Carlton born Sunday January 8 at Sacred Heart hospital.

Labossiere Sacred Heart Hospital L. R. Labossiere Theresa Mary Edward Robert Wagner Geo. Wagner Jack Carlton

Obituary: Robert McCallum Frame Died at 19

In St. Joseph's hospital Victoria British Columbia on January 8 1956 Robert McCallum Frame aged 19 years and 6 months obituary notice reports his death following illness.

Frame St. Joseph’s Hospital Victoria B.C Robert McCallum Frame

Sunday Worship and Sunday School Services Listed

Full Gospel Pentecostal Church holds 2:30 pm Sunday service with Grace Lutheran Church led by Pastor Fred E. Gaertner in Christ Anglican Church. 3:30 pm Sunday School follows. all are welcome to attend.

Grace Lutheran Church Fred E. Gaertner In Christ Anglican Church

Wedding of Leifer in Grace Lutheran Church Russell

The December 27 ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church Russell officiated by Rev Gaertner featured Miss Louselle Leifer at the organ. She wore a white tulle gown with pink lace and carried pink roses. Dolores Waddell attended as maid of honor, and Florence Delipper was bridesmaid. Garry Ross and Johnny Vencharuk were best men. Gerhardt Grohs was usher. About 130 guests attended a reception at the Central hotel dining room. The couple reside in Russell after the wedding.

Grace Lutheran Church Russell Gaertner Louselle Leifer Dolores Waddell Florence Delipper Garry Ross Johnny Vencharuk Gerhardt Grohs Central Hotel

Epiphany II Service at Christ Church Russell

The Anglican Christ Church Russell schedules Epiphany II services on Sunday January 19 with 11 am parish Sunday School and 7 pm Evensong and Sermon conducted by Rev. W. S. Smith curate in charge. The annual congregation meeting follows the service.

Christ Church Russell Anglican Church of Canada W. S. Smith

Knox United Church Weekly Services and Meeting

Knox United Church schedules Sunday services with a sermon titled The Master Surgeon and an evening worship led by the Senior Choir. Includes Bible readings from 2 Corinthians 4 1 6 and I Timothy 3 5. Junior and Senior Sunday School follow, with annual congregational meeting Jan 23 at 6 pm.

Knox Congregation

Shell River district seeks bids for old school site

The School District of Shell River invites written offers to purchase the former school site in NW 6-24-27 WPM, about three acres. Offers must reach R. G. Smellie in Russell, Manitoba, by February 1, 1956.

Shell River R. G. Smellie Russell Manitoba

Hold Thou me up Psalm 119 117 devotional note

Daily meditation on dependance on divine strength. The piece urges prayer for God to uphold believers, citing Psalm 119 117 and Lyte, stressing weakness, risks and the need for grace. It highlights faith, fear erased, and confidence in God’s protection through life and death.

Henry Francis Lyte

Russell's First Baby Born in Sacred Heart Hospital

Boyd Murray McFarlane arrived January 2 at 7:55 pm weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Lionel McFarlane announce the birth at Sacred Heart Hospital and a knitted outfit will be given by the Hospital Aid.

Sacred Heart Hospital Lionel McFarlane Boyd Murray Hospital Aid

Mrs C E Whitmer Heads W A for 1956 Knox Woman's Association election

The January Knox Women's Association meeting in the church basement on January 5 elected Mrs. C. E. Whitmer as president and Mrs. L. Leifer as vice president. Twenty members attended with one visitor. After hymns and readings, Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting and lunch was served by hostesses.

Knox ‘Women’s Association G. W. Davidson John Jackson L. Leifer Francis R. Havergal W. G. Zwicker C. E.whitmer L. Foster Z. Brownlee H. E. Way Rs. C. Cusitar

Minniska W M S Hear Talks by Mrs G Denyes

The January meeting of Minniska W M S was held Tuesday January 3 at Mrs W Dunn's home with eight members and three visitors. Mrs G Denyes led hymn 9 and gave an Indian work talk at Norway House. Secretary's reports for 1955 were read and a good year noted. February meeting will be at Mrs T Duns.

W. Dunn G. Denyes F. Hertlein B. Stewart G. McLeod M. Dunn Norway House

Reston Recorder marks first adless Brady era in 50 years

The Reston Recorder reports its first publication without any advertisement bearing a Brady signature. The Brady family has long shaped the paper’s business ties and broader community presence, a history spanning more than five decades of Recorder operations.

Reston Recorder Brady Recorder

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Keith McComb Hay W. H. Westwood Earle Wilson Dauhter-In-Law M. ‘Wilson Bob Anderson T. J. Brownlee Margaret Cumming Mrs A. G. Smellie Avalon Glenn Ford Dorothy Meguine Arthur Kennedy Edmund Purdom al Drama Richard Todd Michael Redgrave Harry L. Trump Birtle Man ST. Regis Hotel Smith Street Portege Full Gospel Pertecostal Church Faid's Food Store Knox United Church Manitoba Censor Board Mannoba Board OF Moving Picture Censors Homemakers Isobel Hamilton Extension Service Manitoba Department of Agriculture Agricultural Representative Ladies of Reavie's Pharmacy Sat Buckovina Iigo Ropyianska C. E. Whitmer W.A Minniska W.M.S Oneida Ove Dig H.R Park & Sons W. D Bill) Aberdeen Wheatley & Dow Reem
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