Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Social and personal items list recent trips and transfers. Keith McComb Jett visited Washington DC with Mrs McComb Jett and J McDonalds. Allan Cartwright transferred to Winnipeg as assistant accountant at Royal Bank. H J Shipley travels to Winnipeg for Russell reunion. D A Kinney campaigns in Shellmouth Foxwarren Angusville McAuley Binscorth and eastern areas. Len Margetts Sandra and Mrs B Payne visited Winnipeg. George Laing family visiting Winnipeg. Royal Purple gathering in Brandon honors Mrs Waite. Barry Edgar returns to Lyleton as former Russell Intermediates coach. Miss Violet Liske Alice Pettitt Jerry Wishart Glen Berg families home for weekend.
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Allan Cartwright
Brandon
George Cartwright
Winnipeg
The
Royal Bank
Manitoba Teachers’ College
Violet Liske
Alice Pettitt
Jerry Wishart
Glen Berg
Mary. Lawrence
Pettitt
Weekend Visit From Manitoba Couples to Ferguson Home
Mr. and Mrs Cecil Nield of Glenboro Manitoba and Mrs Chiff Wallace with son Jack of Branton visited the home of Mr. and Mrs H E Ferguson at the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Nield
Glenboro
Man
Chiff Wallace and Son
Jack
Branton
H. E Ferguson
Knox United Church spring tea and bazaar set for April 26
The Knox United Church women’s association hosts a spring tea bazaar and home cooking sale on Saturday April 26 at 3 pm. Candy and other items will be offered. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Assocition of the
Knox United Church
Deaths and funerals in Selsgirth and Russell areas
Obituary notices for Mrs Thomas Bowen of Selsgirth who died at 97 in Manitoba after a life on farms and railways, survived by seven daughters, two sons, 27 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral held at St James church with interment in St James cemetery. Also notice of Steve Kocuk death in Russell after emigration from Austria with funeral details and survivors listed.
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Thomas Bowen
Jack Mahan
Selsgirth
Mitchell
Ontario
Manitoba
John
North Bay
E.G. Fisher
Shoal Lake
Lucy
St. James
Rev. Buck
St. James Cemetery
J. Wyness
Cecilia Nield
Frank Stainer
Jim Diamond
Delmar Stainer
Paul Bisson
Harrowey Uimuns
Steve Kocuk
St. Boniface Hospital
F Ar Russell
Father Bzdal
Roblin
Russell
Father Hodowany
Russell Cemetery
Jack McFarlane
Ronnie Collins
Carl Johnson
Pete Poheluk
Joe Kochanowski
Mike Fadyshen
Mr. Kocuk
Dauryn
Austria
Canada
Ingleside
Harrowby
Martha Stanchuk
Kocuk
Knox United WA hears of Hawaii trip and plans sale
Knox United Women's Association held its March meeting with thirty members. The visiting committee reported 22 visits and several cards sent. A Spring sale and bazaar was set for April 26. Mrs F Clement spoke on the Hawaii trip with photos. Donations to the Osborn Home Neepawa were requested, with Mrs Earl Murray as treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs G W Tindale, Mrs C R Beswatherick and Mrs C Whitmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United WA
Osborn
Neepawa
Earl Murray
G. W. Tindale
C. R. Beswatherick
C. Whitmer
Red Cross Campaign Has Large Objective
The Canadian Red Cross seeks broader support for its 1968 campaign highlighting its global humanitarian role. The appeal outlines free blood transfusions, outpost hospitals, veteran care, arts and crafts, and Junior Red Cross education as core services. Citizens are urged to respond to volunteer requests with generous donations to meet growing obligations.
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Canadian Red Cross
Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canada
Cross
Inglis 4 H Club Notes and March Meeting Details
Inglis 4 H notes document the February 25 meeting opening with the pledge and minutes approval. The treasurer reported, a concert raised 6440 after hall rent of 7.00. Shellbank and Inglis Calf Clubs contributed with 21.70 cash, Linda Ziprick moved repayment of a 950 loan from the WI. Lunch committee listed. Next meeting was March 4 at Inglis school. The piece also mentions Canadian Pacific Railway Dayliners fleet as a separate note.
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Inglis
Inglis Calf Club
Shellbank Calf Club
Shellbank Calf
Linda Ziprick
Margaret Maryniuk
Bonnie Gallant
Bonnie Maryniuk
Gail Armstrong
Leona ‘Ross
Inglis School
Mother's Ten
Letter claims posters mislead about Liberal candidate appearances
In a Manitoba Farmers Union District No 3 letter to the editor the writer says posters imply four candidates will attend three meetings. The district secretary says only the Rapid City meeting can fit the schedule, explaining the Liberal candidate's absence at the Russell meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Farmers’ Union District No. 3
Rapid City
Russell
D.A. Kinney
Per. J. A. Burgess
Knox United Church Services With Themes
Rev G W Tindale leads morning service at eleven with the theme The Face broken , Three Marys. An evening service follows at seven with the theme Broken Things.
Minniska W M S Meeting Reports Plans and Bake Sale
The Maren WMS met March 4 at Mrs G McLeod’s home with nine members present. Worship and Bible study centered on In Everything or Prayer. Funds from a bake sale were reported as very successful. A Crippled Children Fund film is set for March 21 at 8 o clock with lunch and collection. Next meeting is Easter at 3 30 April 1 in the school. The King of Kings film is planned for Good Friday. Benediction closed the gathering.
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WMS
Crippled Children Fund
King of Kings
D. McLeod
Hacknan
Grace Lutheran Church Service by Pastor F. Oswald
Grace Lutheran Church hosts Divine Worship at 2:30 pm led by Pastor F Oswald at Christ Church (Anelican).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
F. Oswald
Divine Worship Christ Church
Anelican
Christ Church Russell Rector Schedule Notice
The Anglican Church of Canada invites parishioners to Sunday services on March 16 at 11 am and 7 pm for Vestry and Evensong. Vestry correspondence should be sent to Herb, the vestry clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Russell
Anglican Church of Canada
W. S. Smith
Four room properties advertised in Russell Banner
Classified notices request a good four room unit and a small store with four rooms in Russell area. Ads promote a four room cottage at Angusville with phone contact, and a four room frame house with bathroom, full basement, furnace, cistern on Thurston and Russell corner with two 50 foot lots. contact George Mintenko for details.
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Russell Banner
Thurston and Russell
George Mintenko
OGW
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keith McComb Jett
McCombs
J. McDonald
Washington, DC
H. J. Shipley
Mrs. R. Shipley
D. A. Kinney
Shellmouth
Foxwarren
Angusville
McAuley
Binscorth
Len Margetts
Sandra
Mrs. B. Payne
Strathclair
Eric Payne
George Laing
HE. Ferguson
Don ‘Bicknell
W. McNaughton
Thos. Jackson
G.W. Davidson
Waite
Barry Edgar
Lyleton
Edgar
Russell Intermediates
Ken Flett
Aericultural Representative
R. C. Smellie
National Dairy Counsell
Seigneur Club
Quebec
Tom Fenton
W. E. Fenton
Gunner Anderson
Yellowknife N.W.T
Harold Davidson
Harry's Foods
W. J. Wolfe
Russell, Manitopa
South Side Service
Bill
Carrie Erwin
Bob McMurray
Avalon
Victor Mature
Janet Leigh
Mary's
Bing Crosby
Angrid Bergman
Harry L. Trump
Stan Dunsmore
Bill Hoffman
Women’s Association
Hawaii
Aberdeen
Jeweller
Russell and
Portage
Canadian Pacific Railway
Peter Pacey
Phune
Minniska W.M.S
Rutar
N.C.F
Richard Hudnut
Reavie’s Pharmacy
Wheatley & Dow
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