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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
2
The Russell Banner announces new partnership with Sanderson and M Rutar as publishers. Details vary by edition but zet the banner confirms leadership changes and ongoing publication from Russell.
A compilation of local notices spans May anniversaries and events from 58 to 15 years ago. Highlights include a Knights of Maccabees banquet for A C W Soper returning from South Africa, cricket season openings, Russell football wins, medical degree awards, a Red Cross meeting, base ball and golf club updates, and community achievements in Robins and Rossburn areas.
The week’s brief items report Mervyn Dunn at a ball and sale in Dauphin, Mrs. W. J. Heap hospitalized at Sacred Heart, Tibbetts family visiting relatives, church services on Sunday, five babies baptized including Lynda Lee Hackman and Cheryl Elinor Tibbits, Grant Ralph Tibbits, Stuart Donald Davidson, and Scott Allen. Mrs. Margaret Keating returned to her summer home after wintering with Mrs. Bill Chase, Brunkild, and windows shot out of thirteen panes noted as poor amusement.
Rochedale residents report travel for the May 14 funeral of Mrs. Robt. Bennett of Marchwell. The Ladies' Club met May 10 with 20 members, Mother’s Day honored by inviting mothers or friends, and plans for a June 5 picnic and June 14 meeting. Updates include local business changes, a May 15 pit train start, and a Junior Red Cross tea in early May.
The Harrowby community expresses sympathy for Mrs. Chas. Collins in Langenburg hospital and for the family of Theodore Soderstrom who has passed away. Also congratulates Sheila Green sides on achieving top marks.
Mrs. never is noted as a patient in Sacred Heart Hospital at Russell and well wishes are extended for a speedy recovery. a number from the community attended.
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