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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
5
The Millwood picnic on Friday was a success but the town dance that night disappointed attendees as the orchestra failed to arrive. Local softball prize winners include Ingleside ladies and Millwood teams with Brightside and Harrowby also placing. Numerous community notices follow including travel, visits, and a bike accident with a broken elbow.
Mrs Esther Westerlund traveled to Seattle visiting her daughter. She was driven by Mr Westerlund to Yorkton then by bus to Seattle and returned via Vancouver in a circular tour. She had just come from Sweden for the spring season. Grandma Pearpoint has returned to Saltcoats after a visit. Mr and Mrs G A Swedberg also mentioned.
House 2 storey 20 by 38 listed with G B Ross contact 269-13 Rus sell. Electric Eaton range available imperfect condition 50 dollars contact Russell Keating 266-4. Ten bred sows for sale by W Mr Cochrane contact 246-12. White building bricks for sale apply The Banner Office. 45 Harley Davidson motorcycle recently overhauled apply Art Moore at Craig Motors. One Whiner engine in perfect condition 35 dollars cash contact Geo Chipping Silverton pare. Tenders wanted for Millwood school windows two to seven with jams and transom windows above. offer deadline July 15. material supplied. H E Furnace Millwood.
The article lists numerous people traveling for vacations and sightseeing across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and Colorado. It notes visits by families and individuals from Unity, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Togo, Flin Flon, Rama, Saltcoats, and other towns, with trips to Regina, Qu Appelle, and camp spots as the vacation season lasts.
Mr and Mrs Nick Gallant were visiting Winnipeg for a few days. John Nahirniak and Nydia, accompanied by William Michalchuk and Eugenia, motored to Brandon on Monday. Maria Michalchuk left for Winnipeg on Saturday. Nick Olynyk and family of Winnipeg holidayed at Mr and Mrs M Der each, while Nick Shwaluk of Shoal Lake spent Sunday at his mother Mrs J Stefanishysi's home.
Local readers are invited to use Banner Want-Ads to obtain timely results. The service promises quick responses, convenient placement, and wide reach for classified notices and listings.
Mrs. R. S. Henderson expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr Brownlee, Sacred Heart hospital staff, and all who visited during her hospital stay. She also thanks the Pentecostal church for prayers and spiritual aid, quoting scripture on healing and faith.
In memoriam for Charles Edward Ferguson who died July 11 1948. The verse recalls tears as he faded away and resting in peace. Elizabeth and family remember him, noting his long suffering and final homegoing for perfect rest.
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