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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
3
The article recalls a vibrant 80s social scene with local talent providing concerts and entertainment. The Walker family of Millwood formed a full orchestra, dances featured diverse programs, and the Canadian Foresters built a hall after 1890 that spurred gatherings. Buckboard travel and strong hospitality defined daily life.
Doreen Ham arrived Monday to vend a moth with her mother in Russell. Visitors include Mrs. Sinclair and daughter Sharon in Winnispre, Mrs. Lowe from Winnipeg for the summer, and Gordon Ham serving with the Paras in France. Local travel covers Bran don and Gimli summer school plans.
John Stefanishyn visited Winnipeg last week as a business visitor. Mrs. O Thompson of Vancouver is spending a few days at her parents' home. Miss Maria Michalchuk left for Winnipeg Tuesday. Miss Helen Hutzel of Winnipeg holidays with friends in the district. Mr and Mrs S Popick of Flin Flon are guests at Mrs A Nahirniak. Nick Baydak of Winnipeg visits friends. Nick Wolski of Mears renews acquaintances. Sympathy to the bereaved of Mr Michael Derkach who died Friday. Proceeds of 14.50 from Lima school raffle for Junior Red Cross sent to headquarters.
John Baydaak left for Brandon to attend the exhibition. Mr. Savereaux was badly hurt by a galloping horse driven by Alex Derlago and is now a patient at Sacred Heart hospital. A number of district boys are reported in France. The Chmelnycki scout picnic was well attended. Jed Walker was a visitor in the district.
Encourages readers to invest spare money in War Savings Stamps as a wise personal savings step during the war effort.
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