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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
2
The Russell Banner reports a posting from the Ottawa post office regarding payment of postage. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the notice concerns a due postage amount and the required payment action by recipients.
The item recalls R H Keay of Asessippi delivering about 250000 feet of lumber at Kamsack for Brandon shipment and about 300000 feet cut to date. It also mentions O Gibson selling his farm to Owen Gwyers for 20 dollars per acre and J E Warrington with Oddfellows in Winnipeg this week. Miss J Gray delegates Crystal Rebekah Lodge, with appointments signed at Kelloe and Vista.
In 1928 L. V. Smith left Smellie Bros for Brandon. F. C. Shepherd, curling club secretary since 1910, received a pen set and pipe. 1998 marks 25 years since Russell became incorporated. Len Grasby cup holder Leonard Loney defeated Lorena Adolphe in the grand bonspiel final with teammates Glen McLennan Bill Hembrott and Dudley Lee. 194 N park and sons Yorkton bought Fox's Jewellery with Alan Neelin to manage. Miss Phyllis Derrack hosted a bridal shower with Knox United Church choir. 1958 Clem Roberts sold his pool room to Nick Derkach. Margery Marilyn Shaw engaged to Bernard William O'Callaghan of The Pas. wedding set for March 15. Ancient Greeks predicted lands west of Spain toward India.
Angusville reports jackpot bingo winners with names and amounts and notes Linda Maurice won a draw for next week admission. Four curling rinks entered the men’s seispiel at Rossburn and Foxwarren mixed event entries. Updates on bonspiels, birthdays, health, and local visits across Angusville area.
In Silverton area the Miniska Liptay Bd district pursues a Senate contest action featuring Men and Doug as central figures, outlining campaign dynamics and regional political stakes.
Sympathy extends to the Dunsmere family. The World Day of Prayer drew a large crowd with Mrs. Connors delivering the message. Tony Hyra is hospitalized with best wishes for a speedy recovery. The Coulters and Snitynskys traveled to Brandon. Fra ser and Cochranes visit Winnipeg and Hamiota. 4 H bonspiel results show Russell Calf Club and Angusville Calf Club in top places. Silverton hall thanks bingo players and the Dreger family for attending the dance. Bonspiel reports cite first to fourth place in the first event, with Russell and Angusville clubs featured. Mothers attended with food, ice conditions praised, and more bonspiel rounds planned. Visiting at the Moller home included Lyle Hall and family from Abernathy. A Trish Stew supper is announced for March 16.
The reader recalls a motorcycle accident with painful medical treatment that cleanses wounds. The metaphor compares medical scrubbing to divine judgment washing away self deception and sin. It urges confidence in the Great Physician to do what is needed for healing and forgiveness.
The curting rink at the Collegiate bonspiel crowned Debie Whyte, Linda Bezan, Barb Plumb, and Ida Marie Collins as first to fourth in the main event with consolation winners Lois Zimmer Gail Evans Thelma McDonald and Miss Roy. Boys main event crowned Jack Betke and others with consolation winners Sazaras Harold Zimmer Garry Morrison George McLeod. Senior girls basketball lost to Elphinstone by five baskets in the Pelly Trail Championship. Junior boys travel to Rossburn March 9 for a tournament. March is Red Cross Month in Canada.
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