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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
2
The Russell Banner lists subscription rates payable in advance with 250 dollars per year for within area, three dollars outside district, and three fifty per year. E C Sanderson and H M Rutar are listed as publishers, with association memberships noted.
A collage of local notes from Russell over decades. Train service to Millwood begins next Monday. Settlers flock to Bittern Lake. Business changes include Gow buying Smith’s barber shop and pool room, Smith purchasing Wishart’s livery. Planned new blocks enclose three story Dr. Wright building and Merchant’s Bank site. Russell Board of Trade officers listed. Exam results highlight W. W. Wilson and Russell H. Boulton. A Belgium Relief fund garden party, a Lord Kitchener memorial service, and music program. Plowing match winners announced by Shellmouth Agricultural Society. Piano recital features Eleanor McLennan pupils and guest. Russell School principal appointment noted. Renton Barry wins at Winnipeg races. Leg Puller lineage linked to Russell Breeding Station.
Rev H Moss of Lynn Lake stayed with Mr and Mrs James Shearer for several days. Miss Corinne Langston of Bottlin visited Miss Rene Jennings over the weekend. Mrs D A Bradley-Hunt attends the Ninth Extension Course in Winnipeg and Manitoba University convention. Bert Hunt travels to Winnipeg and now receives medical care at Deer Lodge hospital. Mrs Bushko attends sister in law Mrs Mike Dudzinski funeral in Winnipeg, with sympathies extended to family. Various relatives travel to St Rose du Lac to visit Mr H Deitrich ongoing hospital care.
Mrs Noreen Bauming spoke for the ladies and wished Mabel well in her forthcoming marriage. Mrs Rae and Mrs Tummons helped unwrap gifts while Mabel thanked guests for their kindness.
Millwood hosts a farewell for Mr and Mrs H E Furnace and Lynne who sold their business to Mr A McNutt of Spy Hill and plan to move to Sardis B C to run a Tot store. Furnace served as postmaster since 1942 and residents present gift a silver chest and cash purse. Nearby visitors include D Scobie and family from Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs W Barlow hosting guests from Myrtle and Burnaby.
Seven members answered roll call at the Minniska Woman's Missionary Society meeting June 5 at Mrs. F Hertlein’s home. Mrs. Hertlein led devotions, two visitors attended, and Mrs. D McLeod spoke on Indian Education from the study book noting Christianity arrived 130 years ago. Members to bring 50c next time. Dunn sale proceeds go to the expense fund. Upcoming meeting at Mrs. P Halwas. Lunch was served by Mrs. Keating and Mrs. Halwas. Allison 501 turbo-prop engine will power the new four‑engine Lockheed Electra.
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