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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
3
A mouse named Freedom Fighter from Wun Sy battles Muscular Dystrophy. A chance meeting with Dr. Hans Selye of the University of Montreal led to collaboration with Dr. Bajus Yecated. The mouse traveled from Hungary to Canada to advocate for Muscular Dystrophy patients.
Inglis residents share visits to Regina and Rivers Manitoba. Local graduates and students from United College Winnipeg return to Inglis for church services and outreach. Community notices include birthdays and a wedding in Alameda Saskatchewan, a funeral in Roblin, and Perce Pooley heading to Kitimat BC for another carpentry season.
Mr Barcanung resumes charge of the morning service at Dropmore United Church each Sunday at 11 30 with Sunday school starting next Sunday May 7. May 12 marks Christian Family Day with theme God is Our Hope. Several district residents visited relatives and friends, 4 H Calf Club met at Castleavery school, and Achievement Day is set for May 14 at Maurice Digby’s farm with calf exhibit trip to Dauphin on May 15.
A Millwood sewing club dance drew light attendance. G Cartwright visited Brandon. Funeral crowds gathered in Russell for Mrs M Cartwright who died April 19 and was in her 80s, with widowed families receiving district sympathy. J Cartwright of Moose Jaw attended. L Bartko vacationed at Sclater Man. F Wondrasek visited Winnipeg with niece Jeanie Wondrasek.
Mrs R Morrison a patient at Roblin hospital wishes for a speedy recovery. Leslie McKay visited grandmother Mrs Lamon in Russell. Mrs J Craig won first prize in Roblin bread baking contest. Mrs M Cameron drives to school after winter board with Ben Cameron. Niel and Johnnie Burla returned from months up north. Mr and Mrs Pete Galatuik and family spent the weekend at Cupar. Betty and Bobbie joined them for a week’s holiday.
Endcliffe School hosts Frank Porada for two week practice teaching placement as its doors reopen for the new term. Porada joins the staff during the current instructional period, assisting classrooms and student engagement.
Winnipeg guests Mr and Mrs William Bennett Mr and Mrs Mervin Schaptpert and Mr Wallis Steiner join Miss E Johnson and Stan Wilson Jedburgh Sask Mr and Mrs Mervin Ferguson of Johnson Poffe and Mrs Chas Schepp travel to Edmonton for Richard Schepps wedding Mrs Robert Bily of Winnipeg visited Ingleside district Helen Swedberg and Terry tour Regina with relatives Most Western travelers have returned as earnings dried up with no money to spend locally
The province begins mailing licence renewal forms for a new two year period starting July 1. The Motor Vehicle Branch started last week with drivers and chauffeurs licences. the process will take three weeks. Hon. C. L. Shuttleworth expects many will use mail order, with in person applications also available. Fees remain $2.00 for drivers and $4.00 for chauffeurs for the two year term.
A well stocked first aid kit is essential for home, store, office or car. Keep dressings antiseptic sterile and accessible. ensure lids stay closed to avoid contamination and accidental exposure to curious children. avoid hoarding antiseptics to prevent dangerous potency loss.
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