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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

4

Social News From Winnipeg Visit Weekend

Mr and Mrs R Berg and Mr and Mrs L Davidson spent the weekend at El in Winnipeg. Mrs Frank Smale and family joined to spend weeks at C W Russell's home. Dr and Mrs H N Lange visited in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs A Tallackson of Preeceville Sask and Mr and Mrs A Hart attended the Manitoba Elks Association convention in Souris this week.

R. Berg Mrs. L. Davidson TR Emcemreete Winnipeg Frank Smale C. W. Russell H. N. Lange A. Tallackson Preeceville Sask A. Hart Manitoba Elks’ Association Souris

Foxwarren Sports Reserve Date Poster

Community bake sale sponsored by The Community Hospital Aid set for Saturday June 28 at 3 p.m. in West Wood's Hardware. Women's Missionary Society meets at Mrs. Frank Clement's home on June 2 at 8 p.m. Miss Manitoba Contest ranks 14th of 25. Queen crowned at Brandon Exhibition with Royal Purple tickets. The Fashion Shoppe offers coats and suits ten dollars off, skirts half price, dresses from four ninety five to two ninety five. Agents Perth Dry Cleaners.

Community Hospital Aid West Wood's Hardware Women's Missionary Society Frank Clement Manitoba Brandon Royal Purple Perth Dry Cleaners

Births at Sacred Heart Hospital This Week

At Sacred Heart hospital two births announced in mid June. Elva Ann to Mr and Mrs Walter Michalchuk on June 15, a sister for Sandra. Karen Marie to Mr and Mrs Cliff Russell on June 12, a sister for Sharon. An additional note from New Westminster BC announces Jin's wee sister born June 6.

Michalchuk Sacred Heart Hospital Walter Michalchuk Elva Ann Sandra Russell Cliff Russell Karen Marie Sharon Fred Russell New Westminster B.C Jin Wee

Robertson Couple to Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Robertson will host at home on Wednesday June 26 from 3 to 5 and 8 to 10 pm to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

E. W. Robertson

Peace Garden Dedication Marking 25th Anniversary Tour Route

Touring Manitobans are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Peace Garden dedication on July 14. The event spans No. 10 Highway and historic routes 2 3 and 28, highlighting the garden’s 1340 acres with lakes streams terraces and stone and fog buildings.

Turtle Mountain Pembina Souris No. 10 Highway

Ladies of Grace Lutheran Meet For June Session

The Ladies of Grace Lutheran Church met at Mrs. H. Mantie’s home for the June meeting. Mrs. F. Oswald led worship and program with readings by Mrs. E. Klimack and a responsive Psalm 63. Pastor Oswald spoke on prayer as a powerful unused force. Mrs. O Halwas was named delegate to the U S C W convention in Edmonton June 25. A thank you card from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katchen acknowledged jams jellies fruits and pickles. Next meeting is July 11 at Mrs. J Herttein’s home. lunch was served.

A. Be O. Halwas Edmonton M. Katchen J. Herttein

Summer Church Schedule at St. Joseph's Russell

The 1957 schedule lists St. Joseph's Church Russell Manitoba with Rev. R J H Larrabee as pastor. Masses every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in Russell. Shellmouth services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon. Binscorth services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

ST. Joseph's Church Russell Man R. J. H. Larrabee Shellmouth Binscorth

Double Ring Wedding Unites Norma Jean Wondrasek and Robert Schmidt

Norma Jean Wondrasek daughter of Mrs. Wondrasek and the late Jacob Wondrasek of Millwood Man and Robert Edwin Schmidt son of Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt of Marchwell Sask were married in a June 7 ceremony at Knox United Church Russell. The couple's reception followed at the church hall and a wedding dance in Marchwell Hall drew a large crowd. They will reside on the groom's farm south of Marchwell after a Yellowstone Park honeymoon. Out of town guests included Wondrasek relatives from Vancouver and Regina and several from Esterhazy Sask.

Knox United Church Russell Norma Jean, Dauhter John Wondrasek Ted Emily McKinnon Betty Wondrasek Elaine McKinnon Karen Bily Norman Schmidt Alvin Miller Wendell Wondrasek Sheila Greensides Emechine G. F. Denyes Marchwell Hall Yellowstone Park Grooms Farm Marchweell Wondrasek Vancouver A. DeBeer J. ‘A. Bryan Regina M. Schappert Frank Henry Winnipeg L. Lomenda L. Knourek Lyle’ Knourek E. Pangracs L. Kulovany Esterhazy, Sask

Obituary: Theodore Drosdowski Funeral Held at Greek Church

Theodores Drosdowski died June 7 at his daughter Mrs. C Switzer home. Funeral services were held June 11 at 10 am at the Greek Catholic Church in Lakedale. Clergy Rev Romen ishyn and Rev Laputa officiated. Pallbearers included four sons Alex Bill Peter Tony, son in law Mike Hnatuke and a grandson.

Theodune Unvovowski Lakedale Theodore Drosdowski C. Switzer Romenishyn Oakburn Laputa Roblin Alex Bill Peter Tony Mike Hnatuke

Drosdowski Interred At Lakedale After Long Life

Percy Switzer's obituary notes birth January 7 1006 in West Ukraine and emigration to Canada in 1900 with the Drosdowski family. He lived on the home farm after his wife Annie died July 13 1947, later residing with daughter Mrs. Switzer. Survived by ten children, thirty eight grandchildren and thirty nine great grandchildren. Out-of-town mourners listed from several towns across Manitoba and Ontario. Indicated he helped build Lakedale church and remained an active parishioner.

Percy Switzer Lakedale Cemetery Deterssa Ot Kawet Drosdowski West Ukraine Annie Swircki Canada Lakedale Switzer Drosdowski Mike Watford Ont Peter Detroit Mich Alex Windsor Tony Silverton Bill Angusville Dora Duchak Winnipeg Nettie Kowal Oakburn Mary Clifford Miami Florida Emily Hnatuke Rose Switzer Joe Michalyshyn Paul Michalyshyn Harry Drosdowski Tennie Prokropiwna Rossburn Manitowaga

Knox United Church Announces Interim Minister Denyes

Reverend G F Denyes appointed as interim minister at Knox United Church with a mas service focusing on Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

Grace Lutheran Church Worship Service Invite

Grace Lutheran Church invites attendees to a 9:00 am worship service led by Pastor F Oswald. The notice welcomes parishioners and expresses a heartily open invitation to the Anglcan Caren community for the Service.

Grace Lutheran Church Russell Man F. Oswald

Trinity 1 Services At Christ Church Russell Minister

The Anglican church announces Sunday services at Christ Church Russell led by Rev W S Smith with 11 am worship and 7 pm evensong and sermon. St Cuthbert's Shellmon holds 3 pm evensong and sermon. The church stresses sacramental worship rooted in the Bible.

Christ Church Russell Anglican Church of Canada W. S. Smith Trinity St. Cuthbert’s Church Shellmon

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