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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1981
Page
4
Bruce McGregor ran the Manitoba Marathon in Winnipeg on Sunday finishing the 26 mile course in hours 8 minutes. He raised 440 dollars in pledges for the Manitoba Association for the Mentally Retarded and thanks all who contributed.
Community notices list Elks Hall bingo each Wednesday at 8 PM, plus a Father’s Day special at Richmar Drive-in offering 15 piece chicken for 14.75 and other combos including sides and ice cream. Also notes Red Cross swimming at Asessippi Beach June 29 to July 10 with registrations, a first aid safety course at Birtle Health Unit Clinic June 27, bridal showers in various towns, and a Golden Wedding Anniversary open house June 28 at Silverton Community Centre.
A double ring ceremony on May 30 1981 at Knox United Church Rus sell Manitoba united Grace Joyce daughter of Ted and Olga Herechuk with Bradley Franklin son of Frank and Gail Clement. Rev David Staples officiated. Matron of honor Mari ellen Cusitar bridesmaids Jo Anne Burla Kathleen Cle ment Beverly Clement. Best man Brian Cusitar. Groomsmen Jack Dunn Joe Wishart Clifford David son. Reception at Elks Hall. Couple to reside in Russell.
The Russell library marks its centennial with tributes to Mrs. W W W Wilson Mrs Ruby Coulter and Mrs Belle Busch. Their paintings, displayed here, span Canada from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island and reach to Europe and Africa. Jan Layh’s Prairie Landscapes return June 19 to 24. Garry Ross born in Winnipeg is a paraplegic painter using a headbrush since 1988.
The column records visits by Reg gies family and friends to Winnipeg and Selkirk, including Cochrane and Coulter members, a Manitoba Junior Hereford Association meeting in Souris, an open house at St Johns School in Selkirk, and heifer shows at Foxwarren. It notes hospital and funeral notices in Brandon and Winnipeg travel, plus social chatter and a diner anecdote.
Margaret Thatcher Britain’s prime minister stood firm against terrorist demands despite intense abuse and pressure. Her steadfast refusal to back down is praised as an indomitable display of courage in a dire situation.
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