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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
2
The Russell Banner appears as a weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with offices on Main Street in Russell Manitoba, indicating regional local reporting and community notice focus.
The Russell news item recounts the first display by the Rus sell Boy Scouts led by Scout Master Mr B Sparrow with T Hill's clerk leaving for Winnipeg and W A S Wilson replacing him. It also notes past anniversaries and local society meetings with speakers and singers planned for recent and upcoming events.
The Binscarth and District Chamber of Commerce met June 21 in the Tagen Oe Room. Minutes read, finances discussed, lifeguards volunteered until end of June with swimming memberships set at prior year prices. A $12 donation to Camp Sunshine Fund was approved, and staffing for swimming lessons debated with Red Cross input. The executive is empowered to run summer chamber business and a September meeting planned.
Mr and Mrs Harold Clement and their children left over the weekend for the west coast and will visit in Seattle at the World’s Fair.
Homecoming week guests include Mrs N Dowhy Sr and Mr and Mrs Nick Dowhy with boys from Brandon and Mr and Mrs John Davidus and Darren visiting Mrs G Barker and Eva. John and Rita attended a wedding in Gladstone while Cathy Boucher’s bridal shower sparked an over eager invitation. Suzanne Frenette and Dave Ketcher of Winnipeg visited, Frank Hor Matheson’s family hosted, Barb Plumb returned from Swan River, R J Simpson family from Stockholm appeared, and Randy Herpberger with daughter from Dauphin. Betty plans to teach in Moseake Mim after Canada return. William and Beatrice Thompson in Saskatoon connected with grandson Gwen visiting home. Jamie Christe left for Winniseg then Sandy Hook to be a camp counselor.
Jett and family left for Wawa Ontario to visit friends and relatives. Bonnie Woods returns from Brandon for a summer with family as Lea visits for the weekend. Brian Parker and wife head to Norway House after a Winnipeg flight. Monty and Mrs. Johnson stayed with Patti’s mother Dorothy Pash. The Johnsons recently moved from B.C. to Russell Drive. C. Jagroop and Brenda and Kamla of White Rock, B.C. visit for a few weeks with Shirley Hall. Notices request social items by 5:00 pm Monday. Weekend guests with Mrs. Elsie Cornell included Paul from Winnipeg, Art Willis, Fonda and Joey Davidson from Flin, and Blair Davidson visiting Massey. Ed Perreault’s Silver Wedding on June 6 drew 110 visitors from Manitoba and Manitoba region. Eastern Star and Grand Chapter Winnipeg guests hosted by Allan and Mrs. Graham. Les Keene and grandparents from Chatham NB visited Binscarth. George Brown and Kelli from Winnipeg weekended with Harold Brown. Visitors with Mrs. B J Ireland included John Plumb, Ted, and Charles Armitstrong of Gainsborough. Stuart Douglas holidaying in Thunder Bay with Pam and Kim staying with Tom Plumb. Binsearth Community Centre weekly draw won by Gerth Smart and Rick Huyberecht of St. Lazare for $25 each. Cornell Garage building slated to open. Achievement Day by Binscarth AgriClub held June 24 with 12 members in events. junior champion Braxine White, reserve Rebecca Ryan. senior champion Corrie Baker, Cheryl Kingdon reserve. Julie Ryan awarded trophy for most improved rider. Corrie Baker listed as recipient.
Two trophies awarded for high points with results from a written quiz led by Mr Cavers. Judge was Mr Jim Crow of Dauphin and Mr Bloyd Cavers presented the awards. Thanks to leaders and helpers for a successful day. All members received red ribbons.
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