Diamond Jubilee letter from Basingstoke WI highlights charity work
A cottage letter from Joan Sherburn, president of the South Basingstoke WI, describes the group’s 1978 program and Diamond Jubilee plans. It notes 108 members, a waiting list at 120, charity drives including Cancer Research and the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Appeal, and a visit to Denman College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Halwas
Margaret Rea
Tts
Peter Houseman
Peter
Chelsea
Basingstoke
Oxford
Hampshire Federation
W.J
Salisbury Playhouse
Salisbury
Tom Stoppards
Joan Barry
Cliddesden W
Denmam College
W. College
Russell Trojans Capture Consolation Trophy in Provincials
Russell Trojans, led by coach Greg Hodgkins, completed a 20–7 season by winning the B side consolation trophy at the provinceals in Neepawa March 9–10. After an opening loss to Killarney 48–25, they beat Minnedosa 44–37 and edged Flin Flon 44–43 on a last‑second free throw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt ‘Trojan
Greg Hodgkins
Neepawa
Lith
Killarney
Trojans
Minnedosa
Russell
Flin Flon
M.P. S. Trojans
Goose Lake
Swan River
Birtle
Virden
Swan Valley
Don Marschall
Murray Zimmer
Merril Kiliwnik
Ed Thom
Local Sports Showdowns Invite Wide Age Range in Russell and Binscarth
Hockey Showdown 78 set for Russell on March 31 with 126 participants across eight and unders to 23 and under. Curling Showdown 78 in Binscarth April 2 features ages 11 to 51 plus two class divisions and a $1 entry fee. The Russell Old Timers Tournament debuts this weekend with teams Rossum Birtle Roblin Grand View Springville Neepawa and Russell. Golf lessons offered by Randy Keiper in Russell Gym. Junior B’s Angus Me Ringette Rossburn volleyball and Ju do in Dauphin Manitoba Winter Games results in next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Anders
Binscarth
Cliff Zimmer
Shelley Clarke
Binscorth
Rossburn
Guenther Laube
Dauphin
Manitoba
Obituary for Rex Bradshaw of Binscorth and Red Deer area
Rex Bradshaw born April 24 1902 near Red Deer Harn Ranch spent life farming at Binscorth. Married Dorothy Jackson April 10 1981. Survived by wife two daughters Murray and Gary. seven grandchildren two sisters and one brother. Service held Knox United Church March 16 interment in family plot. Braendle Funeral arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rex Bradshaw
Red Deer Harn Ranch
Millwood
Binscorth
Rex
Dorothy Jackson
Russell
Cecil Kennedy
Vivian) Powell
River
B.C
Dave Jones
Marlene
Prince George
Murray
Gary
Mabel Homey
Binscarth
Bessie Greenlaw
Minnedosa
Burton
Knox United Church
Braendle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andover Road
Hants
England
Oakley
Deave
Joan Sherburn
The
Russell WL
Halwas
Russell Trojans
Jeff Miller
Bwedberg
Rick Zete
Iuk
Allan Nemberg
Don Marscall
Rick Goraluk
Warren Rannie
Layton Bezan
Clinton Bezan
Trevor Wowk
Linton Zimmer
Cancade
Hamiota
Brandon
Makaroff
Kenville
Bowsman
Deloraine
Langenburg
Newdale
Shilo
Togo
Elgin
Souris
Gilbert Plains
Rivers
Tantallon
Portage Lal Prairie
Reston
Carnevale
Redvers
Shellmouth
Marchwell
Inglis
Eric Swedberg
Rick Zetariuk
Alan Nernberg
G.M
Frank Clement and Sons Ltd
P.S
P.B
Lemans
Plymouth
G.M.A.C
Frank Clement
By Cliff Zimmer
Edward Rex
Nora Murray
Brent
Alex Murray
Conrad Ireland
Louis Johnson
Gordon Bryer
Mi- Jen Johnston
Douglas Clarke
Reggies
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg
Godfrey
Seagram
Canada
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!