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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
3
Crosby and Miss W. Flett depart for Winnipeg and other points to spend Easter. On Wednesday a farewell dance was held for Miss Annie May who left for Winnipeg to visit her aunt Mrs Keech. The severe cold spell persists as gophers are seen foraging in the past two weeks.
A brief list shows a Bush League Hockey Tournament at Russell Rink in March, a Salad Tea at Fontaine's on a Saturday, and a Play and Dance in April benefiting the Red Cross. A Tokyo statement admits China’s army at 2,000,000 troops while promising a prolonged war for a new order in Asia.
Mrs Horimer left Monday for a short visit to her Bagot home. Miss Mary McNeelands returns from Winnipeg for a two week holiday. Miss Winona Blackwell of Brandon visits Rev and Mrs Rosenquist. Enid Coulter spent the long weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Joe Fischer motored to Tilston with Mr and Mrs Routly visiting. Elizabeth Fischer and Mr and Mrs Crawford deepen family ties on a visit. Geo Mackie returns from Timbert on for a week’s holiday. Crawford Rose and Dave Hawkins motor to Gilbert Plains. Dave stays for Easter. Rose of Elphinstone visits brother and sister in law Crawford. Wershler and Betty with Mrs De LaMare and Charlie Shnider motor to Winnipeg for the long weekend. The patriotic club met Tuesday last week. plans made for a June sale of work and a $40 donation to the Salvation Army. sacks sent to the Red Cross. The meeting closed with God Save The King.
A funeral service for Ben Burroughs was held Monday at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Russell after a short illness, conducted by Rev. Dixon. Mrs. Sid Wishart leaves for an extended visit to British Columbia. Easter holiday visitors include Iris Mawhinney, Belle Patterson, A Busch, E Busch, Bessie Patterson, Margar et Whity, and Mifred Patterson. Jerry Hooper spent Easter at Dropmore. Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson move into town. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. Fields at Langenburg hospital: a son.
A March 19 farewell gathering at Endcliffe School honored Mr. and Mrs. A Highfield and family with a farewell address by Mrs. R McCann and a clock presented by the Young People's Club and Community Club. Highfield, long active in district farming and community work, will move to Flin Flon with best wishes for health and success.
Dropmore Miss Merle Setter of Inglis spent the past week at her aunt Mrs R Robb home. Mrs B Bradley-Hunt left Thursday to spend a holiday in Winnipeg. Miss Beryl Hooper of Shalmouth was the guest of Miss G Lewis for a few days last week. Miss Gail Lewis is holidaying.
Millwood Geo Cartwright visited in Win- C N Rawluck spent a few days in Brandon for the winter fair. Geo Burns Jr of Bredenbury visited the Klimm home. Roy and Charlie Bily spend Easter at home. Albie Kubush of Winnipeg visits Eileen Heap. Mrs John Black spent Monday with friends in Churchbridge. Wm Bily returns from Ontario. Clara Dilts of Harrowby visits the Rices. Voting results reported: Ewbank 39 Glen 25 Peden 7. Minnie Bily visits Bruce Shaw at Craigie.
Rossburn residents share Easter week comings and goings with relatives in town. Youth Training clinic drew a good turnout on Thursday. Lillian and Mike Urbanoski returned from Winnipeg to spend Easter with parents. Milton McKague, Bill Barry, and Russell Meadows visited town Sunday. Jack Peden made a hurried weekend return. Eleanor Lindsay spends Easter vacation with her parents. Olga Skorobohach underwent an appendicitis operation in Dauphin hospital. friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Master Wilbert Craig spends Easter with Beverley Maxwell. Miss Bessie Hiscock visited friends. Mr and Mrs D Arcy Plant plan moving to Rossburn. Sterling Palmer spends Easter in the Valley. John Prachniuk plans to build again in Greater Birdtail this spring. Freddie Plant visited Yorks last Sunday. Joseph Cummings called on his way south. Allan Smith remains in his house after moving it. Allan Elvers plans finishing soon.
A handkerchief shower and farewell party honored Mr J A Smith and Mrs J A Smith of the Valley before their departure for Alberta at Mrs A Joiner's home. Games and prizes delighted guests including Mrs Houston, Mrs Andrews, Mrs P Joiner and Miss C Miller. Maisie Craig and Eunice Joiner organized the shower and Mrs Otto Elvers read the address. Lunch was served by Mrs Otto Elvers, Miss Thane Elvers, Miss D Miller and Mrs Sam Crookshanks with hostess Mrs A Joiner aided by Mrs Simon Crookshanks.
Harrowby resident Miss Nan Scobie returned Friday after two weeks visiting friends at Sols girth. Mrs Dave Blain came home after four months in Ontario with daughter Mrs Cannon of Kenora. Mrs Geo Dilts of Winnipeg visiting district friends. Robi Scobie and Dave attended a Winnipeg hockey game this week. J Galbraith of Rhine visited Archie at his home Monday. Miss M Archer spending the Easter holidays at home. Miss Clara Dilts spent a few days at Millwood. The Softball Club will hold a meeting in the school on Friday April.
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