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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
8
A conversation notes a planned film at the Bijou next Wednesday. The Rebekah Lodge of Oddfellows is hosting the show to raise funds for the Odd Fellows Orphan Home, hoping for a large turnout despite many calls on residents.
Russell Red Cross notes a business meeting on Saturday January 27 at 3:30 at Mrs Smeitie. A Silver Year event is set for Saturday February 3 at the scene of Mes Secker. Sock Shower at Mrs W Barry's drew 24 pairs of socks and 5.75 dollars in cash. Deny handed in receipts from Girls Red Cross Auxiliary proceeds of tea at Miss Setters.
The KRndcliffe Red Cross meeting will be at Mrs E Payne’s home on Wednesday February 7 at 7 30 pm. New officers will be elected and a Knick Knack sale plus social evening will take place. Knick knacks welcome and subscriptions should be brought that evening. Lunch will be served later. All members and others are invited to participate.
Despite severe weather a large crowd attended a ten cent tea hosted by Mrs FM Lee on Saturday January 20. Donations including tea and cash brought total to 28 pounds 75 shillings, handed to secretary Mrs C Collins. A bag of finished work and comfort items was sent, and a committee planned Feb 6 entertainment at Marchwell Hall to aid the Red Cross. Next tea scheduled for February 3 1917 by Mrs McKinnon at the Harrow Skool House.
The Misses Young of Eadcliffe visit with Mr and Mrs DC Stewart. Mrs Chas Morrison holidays with her mother Mrs Jas Keating. Mr and Mrs J O Keating were passengers to Winnipeg last week. On return, Pre Geo A Aller did not receive the welcome at the station due to a misunderstanding.
A wartime message from E F Lenevairre BE France expresses heartfelt thanks to the Red Cross Society of Silverton for Christmas gifts sent to troops. He notes a quiet Xmas with a banquet and a bit of snow, and sends best wishes to the Red Cross ladies for the coming year.
Strayed to Section 36-21-29 a three year old grey gelding with a white face. Banner Seei Apply to Prank Stevens by phone ex Kugel. Owner Pagan Russell asks owner to remove and pay expenses. Sale notice mentions 2000 bushels.
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