Social and Personal News roundup notes from Russell area
Various visitors and residents in Russell include Mr A Craig and Mr Jas accompanied by Donnie Esher and others. Mrs G Mann of Indian Head Bask visits Russell with her father D G Nield at an air cadet rally in Riverton. Roy Davidson and Doo Rerckson of Flin Flon were week end guests of Roy's parents. Erickson re enlisted in the RCAF in Winnipeg. Bayme and Nir la Ronge Sask spent the weekend with Mrs Tallis' family. Marna Levey of Calgary visits Russell. Dr and Mrs T W Shaw motor to Winnipeg to visit Elinor Shaw. Mrs J A Hamstock also visiting relatives. Funeral in Calgary for Mrs Freeman Lamb attended by several local friends. Gabe Pittet leaves for training then Tofield Alberta to manage a Mac Leod Dealer Store. Legion hosts farewell in his honor. A carload of Rebekah members attend the Assembly President’s visit at Roblin on May 1.
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Roy Davidson
Doo. Rerckson
Finn Flon
Roy
Les Davidson
Erickson
Winnipeg
RCAF
Marna Levey
Calgary
Russell
T. W. Shaw
Elinor Shaw
J. A. Hamstock
Difter
Gabe Pittet
Tofield
Alberta
MacLeod
BNE
The
Legion
Rebekah
Assembly
Roblin
Knox United Church Mother's Day and Baptism Service
The Mother's Day service led by the Sunday School staff and infant baptism. In the afternoon, a service conducted by Rev. Wm. Potoroko of Winnipeg with minister Rev. G. W. Tindale at Knox United Church.
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Wm. Potoroko
Winnipeg
Local Notices and Birth Announcement in Russell
Regular W L meeting set for May 15 at Rest Hotel plus Mother's Day tea and bake sale May 10 at Central Hotel. Anglican W A Mother's Day event May 10. CW L Rus sell rummage sale May 10 next to Thom's Grocery at 2:30 pm. Russell 4 H Clothing Club Achievement Day. Birth announced for Robin Mae Lange born May 1 1958 to Dr and Mrs H N Lange weighing 7 lbs 5 ozs.
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Birtle Hotel
Birtle
Man
Central Hotel
Canadian Legion
C.W.L. of
Russell
Thom's
Russell 4-H Clothing Club
Shaw Engagement of Elinor May to Lebbetter
Dr. and Mrs. T William Shaw announce the engagement of daughter Elinor May to Dr Thomas Alexander Lebbetter of Winnipeg. Wedding set for Saturday May 24 at 3 00 PM in St Joseph's church Russell with a reception at the bride's parents home from 4 30 to 7 30 PM.
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T. William Shaw
Elinor May
Knox United W A May Meeting Minutes
Knox United W A met in the church basement on Thursday May 1 with 17 members present. A motion to cancel the spring tea sale of cooking and bazaar was approved and a plan to cater the Royal Purple banquet on May 21 was decided. The June meeting will be held Thursday June 12 in the church basement with hostesses Mrs Davidson Mrs Bennett and Mrs Way.
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Knox United
W.A. Knox United
W.A
Tindale
Foster
Davidson
Bennett
Way
Christ Church Russell Service Times May 11
The Anglican Church of Canada with Rev. W. 8. Smith as Rector invites worshippers to Aviation Sunday on Sunday at 11 am with Sunday School at 7 pm Evening Prayer. Hymns listed 171 372 656 and 808.
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Christ Church
Russell
Anglican Church of Canada
W. 8. Smith
Jesus Christ
Russell 4H Calf Club Holds April Meeting
The Run Call Club met Tuesday night April 29 at Len Margetts home. Members gave public speeches and planned a social day of judging cattle and hogs with Inglis Shellbank and Binscorth Calf Clubs on May 6. A Coulter led an oral quiz. lunch was served by Mrs. Margetts.
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Len Margetts
Inglis
Shellbank
Binscorth
A. Coulter
Horticultural Notes on Potato Pests and Varieties
Horticultural notes discuss potato disease and insect threats to yields and tubers. It lists resistant varieties Canso Cherokee Kennebec and Keswick recommended for trial. Encourages joining the Horticultural Society to obtain the Prairie Garden book and notes a horticulture show set for August 23.
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Kennebec
Keswick
The
Horticultural Society
Prairie Garden Book
Canadian labor force rises in October 1957
In mid October 1957 Canada's civilian labor force reached 6,005,000, up 248,000 from a year earlier, with 5,797,000 employed, up 123,000 from the prior year. This Quick Canadian Facts note reflects substantial job growth and labor participation during that period.
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Canada
Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Grace Lutheran Church led by Pastor F Oswald hosts a 2:30 pm Divine Worship in Christ Church Anglican, outlining a shared midday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
F. Oswald
Christ Church
Millwood 4-H Notes April meeting and tour
The Millwood 4-H Clothing Club held its fifth business meeting on April 2 at Millwood School. Members reviewed demonstrations and sample projects while noting their book work remains nearly finished. An April 26 tour of local businesses in Russell included The Banner Office, Banner Bakery, hospital, Kinney Hatcheries, Lazy Cleaners, creamery, and the locker plant. thanks were extended to proprietors. The next meeting is May 8, the final club meeting for the year.
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Millwood 4-H Clothing Club
Millwood School
Russell
Banner Office
Banner Bakery
Kinney Hatcheries
Lazy Cleaners
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A. Craig
Jas Xsn
Donnie Esher
Yren Reees
Riverson
Freeman Lamb
Harold Clement
George Sparrow
Nelene Leifer
Jack Adolphe
Ted Armstrong
DR. W. J. Wolfe
South Side Service
Bill
Carrie Erwin
Russell Auto
Wife Insurance
Bob McMurray Complete Insurance
Rvice
Avalon
James Stewart
Audie Murphy
Eva Marie Saint Don Murray
Lyric Theatre
Clark Gable
Ava Gardner
Harry L. Trump
Brandon
Harry's Foods
Bob Thom
W.L
Russell Bowling
Smitty’s Grill
Roy Kennedy
Mom
Reavie
Brownie
Starflex
Russell Studios
Aberdeen
Jeweller
Portage
Millwood
Memorial Hall
Major A. M. Pratt
Wheatley & Dow
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