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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
7
Still in Nanking T. C. Davis, Canadian ambassador to China, remains there with no clear landing date for his embassy staff evacuation. Davis, from Prince Albert Saskatchewan, says his tenure spans six months.
Mr and Mrs Ward of Bin Searth visited the Heap home during the week. Mr and Mrs H Farmer of Spy Hill and Mr and Mrs G Roulston and Brenda of Langenburg spent Sunday with the Wondraseks. Eileen Heap left for Harris Sask for employment. R Scoble of Churchbridge visited with his daughter Mrs J E Wondrasek. A surprise farewell party was held at the school for Mr and Mrs L Gyorgy who left for Birtle where Gyorgy becomes section foreman. Mr and Mrs J W Bankey of Esterhazy visited the Bily home last Sunday.
Harrowby residents host Goodwill Club at Mrs A Olson’s on April 25 in honor of Mrs W B Rowley who plans to leave Harrowby soon. Contest balanced toothpicks on a bottle with Mrs Rowley winning a prize. Guests express regret at Mrs Rowley’s departure and a lunch followed.
Multiple sale notices list items such as a McClary wood coal range gate-leg table and a Ford Model A rebuilt motor with prices and contact details. Other listings include gladioli bulbs, a back bar fixtures package, and a collection of used cars with trade or commission terms from Brandon Used Car Exchange in Manitoba.
On Monday afternoon neighbors brought tractors and plows to stop a spreading blaze that threatened farms. After several hours the fire was controlled though many acres of pasture were burned. The wind shifted aiding safety and the quarantine was lifted as the precaution proved unnecessary. Garnet Scarrow and family moved into the house once occupied by Frank Robinson and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. Man and E. Astaundson of Russell visited Mr. and Mrs. Polding midweek. Miss Alice Polding returned home from wintering at Sioux Lookout Ontario, with her mother Mrs. J. W. Farquhar visiting her parents. A prairie fire near Mr. J. Way’s business route south of here toward Winnipeg last week was also noted.
Advertises having the largest and most up to date land clearing machinery. A group of jobs will be appreciated and inquiries directed to BOX 97, MARCHWELL, SASK.
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