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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
4
A flurry of social notes recalls visits and weekend stays across Brandon, Souris, Winnipeg, and surrounding towns. Families including Miller, Senko, Galatink, Stroud, Cochrane, Sparrow, Dalziel, Yankoski, Johnson, Pettit, Rosnoski, Kawchuk, Langford, Keighley, Hildebrandt, and Moran are mentioned in gatherings, visits, and travels to Regina, Winnipeg, and Gilbert Plains with weddings and reunions noted locally.
St Josephs C W L of Russell announces a smorgasbord to be held in the church basement on Sunday May 17 from 5 to 7 pm. Adults priced at 1.00 with children 12 and under eligible for reduced rates. Proceeds support church activities.
Rev D G Stewart leads morning service at 11.00 followed by senior Sunday School at 12.00 am. Minniska at 9.90 am and Silverton at 2.00.
May 1964 schedule lists services at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for Angusville Rossburn and Russell churches. Specific times include 10 a.m. at Angusville and 11:30 a.m. with cemetery services at each site. Rev. J. Lehky is noted.
William John Jackson died April 28 at age 74. Funeral services were held May 2 at Russell United Church. Born in County Armagh Ireland he came to Canada in 1898 with family and farmed in the Boulton district before retiring and moving to Russell. Survived by wife Ethel Ada, daughter Margaret Ostapowich, sons William and Earle, twelve grandchildren, one brother Thomas and four sisters in Winnipeg. one brother James predeceased. Interment at Russell Memorial Gardens. Rev. Stewart officiated.
Ramencraig and Horace Hamon wed at Knox United Chapel on May 9 with Reverend Pierson officiating. Guests included 35 relatives and friends. reception at Prince Edward Hotel. Out of town guests Rev Glen Tyndale and others from Rivers and Russell attended. The couple plan residence in Fairview Brandon. In Roblin, Linda Gail McDougall and Elwood Ray Armstrong married May 9 with Rev. Wilams. turkey supper for family and grandparents.
University of Manitoba this spring, assumed her duties on May 7. She will be stationed in the agricultural office at Russell omitted will be responsible for carrying on work with some economies projects. Con ducting homemakers' programs will be a large part of her work. This involves short courses, meetings and personal fits. Miss McAuley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus D. McAuley, of Dufresne, in south western Manitoba. She attended Elm Grove, Lorette and Winnipeg schools. She was a member of the Elm Grove 4H Clothing Club. During her studies at The University she specialized in clothing exiles subjects. She member of Alpha Delta Pi.
Shellmouth residents report a meeting at the rink to organize a volunteer driven hall project. Plans call for immediate work and district residents are urged to assist. Swintak and Swinatk families visited, and Mrs. M Rowan attended a Regina funeral for her nephew with sympathy extended.
Millwood Jr and Mrs Wondrasek were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs J Shearer of Mac Nutt. Mr and Mrs A Cartwright of Phoenix Arizona visited Allen’s parents Mr and Mrs G Cartwright. Roy Bily of Calgary spent days with his mother Mrs C Bily en route to Europe for holidays. Mr H Cartwright of Souris was an overnight guest last Thursday and they visited Mrs Sehrot. Mr and Mrs R E Wondrasek returned from Winnipeg on Sunday with Mr F Henry visiting relatives in the district.
Late classified items include a for sale note for a Finlay range in Inglis with contact 223, another sale for a fully modern bedroom house on Westbourne Avenue via Thos Jackson at 322, plus a mixed notice of a dog ad by Alvin Mfundle describing a black male dog 18 inches tall with bobbed tail and indoor friendliness. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and tributes after a bereavement, naming pallbearers and local services.
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