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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
4
Social notes report visits and holidays among families from Russell and nearby towns including McDougalls Keewat McCaig Deschamps and McLennans. Engagements announced for Shirley Irene Coulter to Robert Blackwell and Edith Anne Pettitt to Andrew Alexiuk with receptions planned in Russell and Sundown Manitoba.
Margaret Marion Heap and Walter John Burt were married at Knox United Church Russell on June 22. Rev G F Denyes officiated with L Leifer as organist. Bride wore white satin lace and net gown with sequin tiara and red rose bouquet. Bridesmaid attended in coral net over taffeta. Best man George Heap. ushers Reg Self and Gordon Wondrasek. Reception at Millwood School. out of town guests included Wyburn Sask J Carmichael family Rocanville Virden Estevan Portage la Prairie and more. Honeymoon at Harris Sask.
Lucille Mae Zimmer of Shellmouth wed Melfred Alfred Dietrich of Dropmore at St Joseph’s Russell with Rev R J H Larrabee officiating. A second ceremony united Geraldine Stefanishyn to William Krisa at Angusville Greek Catholic Church. The groom, a barber and Wildwood Country Club founder, later settled in Winnipeg with family and former farming ventures. The notices list many out of town guests and local attendees.
Edward Russell, long time resident, died peacefully at Sacred Heart hospital after a brief illness. The funeral service will be held at Christ Church with burial at the family plot. Lawrence Gustin and others extend condolences to the family.
The Anglican Church of Canada reports no services at Christ Church Russell during July. Rector Rev. W. S. Smith administers church affairs as the month-long pause continues.
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