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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
8
A farewell gathering was held Thursday at the D McKinnon residence in Millwood for Lynne Furnace who left for the coast. Norma Wondrasek presented a keepsake and wished her success in her new home. The afternoon featured games and a farewell weiner roast.
Betke and two children accompany Betke on a motor trip to Winnipeg on Monday.
Royston celebrates a two year old Joanne Sudbury born on June 27. Winnipeg guests Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Whaley visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moster. Charmaine Violet Patterson six months baptized July 1 at United Church Shellmouth by Rev. Denyes with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moster. Dennis Zimmer recovering well after operation at Roblin hospital.
Rev W G Zwicker leads Knox United Church in Sunday worship at 11 am with Bible verse Psalm 19 verse 1. The service proclaims the heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows his handiwork.
Alma Zimmer and Lawreye Feldmann unite in marriage June 30 at the Inglis church with Rev. F Oswald officiating. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with intricate detailing and lilies of the valley in her bouquet, while attendants wore Nile green and mauve gowns. A wedding supper followed for about fifty guests and the couple planned a short honeymoon at Beach North Dakota.
The Silverton Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. David Fisher’s home on June 28 with 19 members and four visitors. Ann Sudbury planned to attend a Leadership Camp at Clear Lake. The group approved a cash donation to Gimli Fresh Air Camp and redirected surplus used clothing to Indian Missions via the Indian Agent at Lizard Point. The afternoon program, led by Mrs. Graham’s group, included scripture, meditation, a reading on charitable work, and a talk on aiding immigrants arriving in Canada.
Obituary notes the death of Mr. Fontaine after a lengthy illness. Rev. W. S. Smith officiated and interment followed. He ran the bakery business for 35 years before passing it to Lyle Schwalm. Survived by widow Mabel Bell and daughters Winnifred Bell and Gwyneth McPhail of Carberry. Funeral details appear in the county notices.
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