Local society notes and upcoming events in Russell
Victoria visitors attend Russells, Elks Lodge hosts a purple event on Friday June 6. Russell Women’s Institute meet June 7 at Mrs Jackson's home. Young Women’s Club winds up June 18 in church basement. Dauphin wedding visitants include Mr and Mrs Coulter Cochrane families. Dress giveaway at Fashion Shoppe wins Mrs Hamilton. Various residents visit Winnipeg Montreal Kenville Yorkton and Denver. Father’s Day gifts promoted at The Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Women's Institute
John Jackson
Dauphin
Betty Ebbern
Mervyn Coulter
Stewart Cochrane
Ev. Cochrane
R. Coulter
D. Cochrane
E. Cochrane
Watt Cochrane
Les Clarke
Obituary: Mrs Thompson Dies After Long Illness in Victoria
The late Mrs Thompson died in Victoria on May 23 after a long illness. Rev J A Roberts of Esquimalt led the service, with Canon O L Jull assisting. Interment was at Royal Oak Burial Park. She was born near Dumfries Scotland, moved to Canada in 1913, worked for the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Kerrobert, did war work in 1916, and married Mr Thompson on February 9 1918 at Hampstead. Survived by husband, two daughters, a granddaughter, her mother, four sisters, and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
J. A. Roberts
Esquimalt
O. L. Jull
Royal Oak Burial Park
G. A. Stubbins
Kerrobert
W. Mattick
Qu’Appelle
O. F. Springer
Togo
F. Burden
Lang
R. Tod
Russell
F. G. Hart
R. W. Murdoch
Cornwallis
N.S
Elspeth
Pioneer James Farncombe Dies at Castleavery
James Farncombe died Friday May 9 at his Castleavery home. Born in Ontario in 1867, he moved to Portage La Prairie in 1887 and married Mary Helene Moore in 1901. He and his wife retired to Yorkton in 1945, later returning to Castleavery to live with daughter Essie Dale. He leaves wife, nine children, a brother in Vancouver, ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild. funeral to be held from his home with Rev. D. M. Hammond officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farncombe
Castleavery
Mr. Farncombe
Ontario
Portage la Prairie
Mary Helene , Moore
Portage
Farncombe
Yorkton
Jack Dale
Essie
Allan
Lac Verte
Sask
Melvin
Sturgis
George
Fairlight
Charles
Worksop
England
Vancouver
D. M. Hammond
James Shearer
Arthur Nichols
Allan Anderson
Harry Roe
Fred Kendel
Adam Wagner
Birth of Sarah Ma Smith at Sacred Heart Hospital
At Sacred Heart Hospital Russell a daughter Sarah Ma Smith was born Tuesday May 21 1952 to Mr and Mrs H W Smith. She is a sister for Margaret and Henry.
Kostuik Engagement Announces Peter to Nydia
Mr and Mrs Mike Kostuik of Angusville announce the engagement of their only son Peter to Nydia Wonitowag youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Wonitowag of Foxwarren The wedding is planned for the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kostuik
Angusville
Peter
Nydia Wonitowag
Alex Wonitowag
Foxwarren
Wedding of Cleo Moore and Robert Fieseler at St Pauls Langenburg
Cleo Rose Moore and Robert Henry Fieseler wed May 14 at 3 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church Langenburg Sask in a double ring ceremony. Rev A Querengesser officiated with Miss Charlotte Hienkson on organ. The bride wore nylon tulle over champagne satin with French lace details and carried red roses. Family members served as attendants and guests were ushered by relatives. A lawn reception followed and the couple plan to live on their farm north of Langenburg after a motor trip to Niagara Falls Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieseler-moore
Scotland
Frank Fieseler
Pat Moore
Mavis Moore
Karen Wilke
Constable Fieseler
Gerhart Severin
Wally Becker
Ervin Fieseler
Rudulph, Schaan
Card of Thanks from the Maher Family
We sincerely thank all our friends and neighbors for kindness shown during our bereavement. Gratitude goes to our minister, organist, choir and ushers. Mrs. Maher, Alice and the Maher family.
Impounded mare up for auction if unclaimed
Impounded on May 31 1952 a light bay mare with white star on forehead and white hind ankle has been a mother and weighs 1300 to 1400 pounds. If not claimed and all expenses paid by 2 pm Monday June 16 1952 the mare will be sold by auction at the barn on Section 16 SE half township 23 range 27 Municipality of Boulton Inglis Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulton
L. H. Ziprick
Inglis
Man
Sale at Mrs L Strugnell's Across from CNR Station
Auction item list includes two weds complete clothes closet chesterfield suite battery radio small table washing machine winter van drive belt for thresher dresser vanity set stool gateleg table five chairs book shelf range Coleman oil heater Ford weeder Singer sewing machine lawn mower harness forge double trees garden tools scythe posts many small articles. Owner L Strugnell Shipley & Son Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Strugnell
Shipley & Son
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Mrs
Arnold Coey
Victoria, B.C
Mrs Ernie
Elk’s Lodge
A. Mushumarski
J. R. Hamilton
Rita McMurray
Winnipeg
Jack Robertson
Mr. C. ©. Graham
Montreal
Stussell Women's Institute
Central Hotel
Logie Smellie
Bashaw, Alta
A. G. Smellie
W. Needham
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Needham
R. E. Hainstock
Gary
Glen
Gail
5. W. Robertson
W. H. Westwood
LR. Petrie
Donald Mann
Binscarth
G. Honey
Mrs. Frank Jones
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Melrose
North Battleford, Sask
Jean Nelson
Margaret McLennan
G. S. McLennan
C. A. Campbell of
Winnpeg
E. W. Robertson
Margaret Robertson
Jim McLennan
Glen Durston
Birtle
Manitoba Hydro
W. J. Westwood
Mrs. Lussier
Minneapolis
Kelvington
Dad
Ronson
Russell Bowling
W. Dimona
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
F.W. Dudley
Brandon
Reesor's Jewelery
Rudolph Zimmer
Cracknell
Laura Madill
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Ewange
ieee + Man
Kiwanis Club
Russell Memorial
N. R. Park & Sons
J. M. McKinnon
Jewellers & Engravers
Russell, Man
Bob McMurray
International Wheat Agreement Producer Marketing Boards
M.F.A.C
Swan River
Rossburn
Boissevain
Swan Lake
Woodlands
Marlborough Hotel
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry
Organized Agriculture and Co-Operation
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co-operation
Royal Bank Building
Pacific Coast
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