Mississippi River Riverine Anomaly Mentioned
A historical claim notes that the Mississippi river could flow uphill because its mouth lies farther from the Earth's center than its source, reflecting an upside down perspective on river gravity.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
4
A historical claim notes that the Mississippi river could flow uphill because its mouth lies farther from the Earth's center than its source, reflecting an upside down perspective on river gravity.
Deepest sympathy extended to Mrs McFadyen of Shellmouth and to the Pawluk family after Anthony Pawluk’s death. Notices include Junior Red Cross card party March 31, St Patrick social, WMS and Ladies Aid meetings, and community visits from Mike Gallant and Peter Pradhnuk. Activities feature debates, choir, quilting bee planned for March 30, and funeral services in Greek Catholic church.
Mrs. D. Goddard visited her daughter Evie Cochrane in Silverton. The Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs. N. A. Robertson’s home with an Irish program led by Mrs. Coulter, an Irish lunch, and discussion on Ireland. A Short Course in agriculture by Pool Elevator featured speakers Poloway Torsyth and Scott, plus National Film Board films. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Wilfred Keating family. Evie Cochrane home from hospital. Evie attended spring assizes in Minne dosa.
The novelty spiel concluded with winners in the main event led by L. Falkevitch and Bill Zimmer with Mike Falkevitch Rudolph Moore and others taking second and third. In consolation, Adolf Ciprick, Joe Falkevitch, Ed Zimmer and Rudy Zimmer won first with Klimack, Liske and Berkaski taking second and Pitts, Bill Pagan and Evelyn Liske third.
Ivy Kendel thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after a recent accident. Edna Liske plans time with sister in Fort William Ontario. Mrs Gus Geib Mrs Willard Setter and Harold Geib visiting Melville for a few days. School boys won in curling though score not known.
Obituaries for Mrs Margaret Anderson aged 87 and Mrs Niel McFadyen with dates of service and burial details. The notices note multiple family survivors, origins in Castleavery Ireland and England, and ties to Shellmouth and surrounding communities. Also mentions dental health tips emphasizing refined sugar avoidance and protective foods.
Funeral services are set for Mrs Flo rence McFadyen 69 widow of the late ... plus details on date place and bereaved family members as read in the notice.
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