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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1969
Page
2
The Russell Banner states it is published every Thursday at its Main Street office in Russell Manitoba and is a member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association and the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association.
The column lists historical glimpses from 1909 to 1949 about regional development. It mentions The British American Elevator Co planning at siding west of Russell and potential shellsmouth sites, new houses on Pelly Avenue, weather-related damage, overseas service returns, licence plate records, piano exam successes, church leadership changes, a bathing beauty queen title, water supply doubts, a devastating fire at Reeve Rod ney Nield’s home, and a students recital with numerous participants.
Private Jean Bryer of the RCN based in Halifax is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Bryer. Mr Paul Lubrecht and Donnie were business visitors to Winnipeg last week. Mrs Charles Arthurson of Shamattewa Man spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ritchie Bryer and will attend summer school in Brandon on Tuesday. A number of district ladies attended a shower for Miss Monica Lee at Marchwell hall. Mr and Mrs Herb Morcombe Laurel and Colleen of Portage la Prairie visited the Bryer and Nelsons households. Miss Edith Bryer has returned from Pikwitonee Man where she taught last year. Mr and Mrs Chuck Nelson of Brandon spent the weekend with Cecil Mields. Mr Pat Fields of Thompson is visiting for a few days.
Local residents share weekend visits as Wayne Pushka and families drop by Angusville. Ricky Choptiuk spends summer with grandparents, birth of Daryl James on June 26 celebrated by Choptiuk and Katchen families. Alex Kalyniuk hosts relatives from Pine Falls and Brandon, with Burns Lake Calgary trip planned. Currie Chuchmuch returns from Thompson, June 28 stag honors. Bill Ritchie and Goldie Forrest visit.
Marchwell and Stacey Lynn Ken yon and family from Regina spent the weekend with Norvis Hogberg. Alex Bennett and Jean Schepp visited Rossburn on June 27. Eric Westerlund and Harold Hoglund visited the Hoglunds and George van Caesseles in Winnipeg. Mrs Howard Christ continues to Fort Leaven.
The piece portrays Canada as a 102 year old adolescent in a satirical column. It allegorizes provinces and relatives as family members, noting jealousy, self doubt, bravado, and shifting loyalties. The author laments modern changes, economic shifts, and calls for unity amid West East divides and foreign influence.
Worth Kansas hosts graduation events for Capt Howard Christ as family celebrations unfold. Calgary visitors include Mr and Mrs Boyd Handes and relatives. Monica Lee’s bridal shower at Marchwell hall precedes July 12 Russell wedding. Laure Morcombe holidaying with Alex and Mrs Bennett in Portage la Prairie joins a broader region of relatives and friends. Pamela Lee returns home after Winnipeg operation. Various trips and visits span Regina to Edmonton with extended family gatherings in Prairie districts.
For Safety Sake Regular presemspition glass es are a hazard themselves. CMIB and The Accident Prevention Association of Manitoba urge all glass wearers to have their lenses hardened for safety.
Miniska residents and guests travel between Flin Flon Winnipeg and Regina for visits. Families including McLeod Cochran McLean Wilding Dunn and Kieper Kuzmicki Wag ner attend gatherings. Swimmers at Asessippi Beach and a wedding in Roblin mark a weekend of travel and social ties.
Miss Ursula Danda of Winnipeg visits in company with Mr and Mrs N Liske Allan and Jeanette Marshall, accompanying the group on their stay. The readable fragment notes a social visit or hosting arrangement among named individuals in Winnipeg society circles.
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