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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
2
A fragment from the Russell Banner lists E C Sanderson as publisher with writing and registration details. It notes prohibition against reproduction without written permission and mentions registration number 0678.
Old Bars item notes Mr. John Fraser of Hastings has accepted a tinsmith position with W. J. Doig. Also mentions a Binsearth School District bylaw to borrow 3000 for a new village school and lists several locals who served as jurors in Minnedosa.
Years Ago March 23 1961 lists Swan River ladies bonspiel reps Mrs L Stanley Mrs R Kennedy Miss Lou Batho and Mrs E Payne. It notes delegates from the local Home and School branch to the provincial convention in Winnipeg this week including Mrs J J Cross Mrs S Klym and Mrs R R Robinson.
Frans Minniska celebrated his ninth birthday on March 20 with friends including Janice Cochrane Marilyn Stewart and Greg Cochrane. Parents Mr and Mrs Dick Cochrane left for Winnipeg en route to England. A reception for Ernie Wood and Helen Olund drew district friends at Binsorth. George McLeod of Brandon Vocational School visited family over the weekend. Debbie Hackman attended Pam Jones birthday party. Harvey Hackman and Ervin Zipreik did business in Dauphin. Mrs David Dunn and Chris flew from Regina to visit Hugh Finlay in Victoria BC.
Bob and Ted Bennet visit relatives in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg while Stan and Ellis Yont attend a Moose Jaw truckers bonspiel. Winnipeg guests visit Norris Hogberg and Lawrence Upland. Frank Mehringer hospitalized in Esterhazy. Reginas Harvey Aberhart and D Arcy Hande visit with parents. Tim Lee travels to Canova for a 4H bonspiel. no prizes. Sympathy to Prince family of Melville on Mrs Katie Prince death. Marchwell funeral set March 24. Willie Prince and Spy Hill women join Fort Francis bonspiel.
The Angusville column reports Harvey Kat chin and family visiting Brandon relatives March 13 weekend, with a hockey game between Brandon Wheat Kings and Saskatoon Blades. Jackie Chuchmuch returns home from Winnipeg hospital improved. Get well wishes go to Paul uutba in Russell Hospital. A farewell party March 19 honors Goldie Forests couple moving to Russell. Forrest retired National Grain agent. Welcome Bob Someville and family from Ochre River. Someville becomes Stan Siwak’s garage new mechanic.
Weekend notes report Pamela and Deborah Lee visiting Bran don and Winnipeg relatives. Ernest Hande's family updates come via Black and Veatch. Homecoming Skates drew about 400 in takings with prizes pending. Norris Hogberg 25th anniversary celebrated with dance and guests from Regina Winnipeg Yorkton and other towns.
SILVERTON items report Mr and Mrs McCurrey of Dalphin and Mr and Mrs John Brown of Bitle planning a six week England holiday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Dyck visited Winnipeg. Emily Ferguson of Brandon General Hospital visited her parents Mr and Mrs Vic Ferguson. Fred Willis of Saltcoain and Bill Gray of Foam Lake spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wiltunin. Sympathy extends to relatives of Tom Hiyra. Speech festival in Bistle referenced with Nel Evans mentioned.
The writer congratulates Prime Minister Trudeau on his March marriage at 51 while joking about life choices. He contrasts Trudeau's path with his own, praising late marriage, laments aging, and notes family ties, then shifts to community notes about the Silverton WI meeting, its attendees, activities, and plans for April and May.
A fragmentary exchange cites Barbra Streisand and a boast about not being asked to be Prime Minister. The speaker quips about personal values, charisma, and confidence in beating an opponent at a game of Russian billiards.
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