Social and Personal Notes from Russell Area
Mr T Brownlee spent a few days this week with her son in law and daughter in Winnipeg. Misses Mary Way and Sheila Robertson of Winnipeg were weekend visitors. Mr and Mrs Jim McCulloch were Winnipeg visitors Sunday and Monday. Jim attended an MP C union meeting. Mrs M J McDonald has returned to Russell and is convalescing after breaking her leg in Winnipeg. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs J Donoghue and Billy and Mr G Gibbons who motored into the city. Mrs Fraser of Binscarth is a patient in Sacred Heart hospital. J D Robertson was a business visitor to Winnipeg. Jim Patterson received a certificate of merit from Stanford University for work in the Latham Foundation International Poster Contest. Mrs Walter Beasley and baby Brisa of Oak Lake are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Len Margetts. Miss Sheila Stuart and Herbert Rutar of The Russell Banner staff attended the Manitoba division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Winnipeg May 12 and 13. Don Adolphe, formerly with an oil company, returns home from Edmonton and plans to farm. J Hulme and G Hogan, provincial assessors, completed the Russell town assessment. Mrs Smith’s father Major J W Reynolds visited over the weekend at the Rectory. he travelled from England with his daughter prior to her marriage and has been visiting Brandon. Reynolds left by plane for England this week. Jim Isaacs, former second man with Manitoba Power, is appointed district supervisor at Inwood and plans to move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McCulloch
Winnipeg
Jim
Mp.c. Union
M. J. McDonald
Russell
J. Donoghue
Billy
G. Gibbons
City
Jim Patterson
Stanford University
California
Latham Foundation
Walter Beasley
Brisa
Oak Lake
Sheila Stuart
Herbert Rutar
The
Russell Banner
Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Royal Alexandra Hotel
W. S. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Major J. W. Reynolds
Salvation Army
Major Reynolds
England
Canada
Brandon
J. Eshelby
Jim Isaacs
Manitoba Power Commission
Inwood
Man
Mr. Isaacs
John Spicer
Nanton
Alberta
United Church
High River Hospital
Mr. Spicer
Bideford
Devonshire
Toronto
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Calgary
Regina
Jennie F. Manley
Parkbeg
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Spicer
J. Howard Spicer
Engagements of Anne Magnowsa and Joyce Patricia Beleshenski
Mrs A Magnowsa announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Anne to William Beleshenski son of Metro Beleshenski of Dauphin. Mr and Mrs Bob Page Brandon announce the engagement of elder daughter Joyce Patricia to Robert Brian Hurst son of Dr and Mrs A R Hurst of Brandon. The wedding is set for Saturday June 11 at 2 30 pm at St Pauls United Church Brandon with a reception to follow at the Prince Edward Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Magnowsa
Anne
William Beleshenski
Metro Beleshenski
Dauphin
Bob Page
Brandon
Joyce Patricia
Robert Brian Hurst
A. R. Hurst
St. Paul's United Church
Prince Edward Hotel
United Lutheran and Christ Church Announce May Services
From United Lutheran Church Russell Rev F Gaertner no service Sunday May 22. Christ Church in Canada Mr Wilfred Smith Lay Reader in charge Sunday May 22nd Sunday after Ascension no services. Prayers asked for ordination of Reverend Wilfred Samuel Smith to Deacon at St Pauls Church Dauphin by the Lord Bishop of Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church
Russell
F. Gaertner
Christ Church
Church of England
Canada
Wilfred $. Smith
Wilfred Samuel Smith
Church of God At
Main
St. Paul's Church
Dauphin
Brandon
Knox United Church May 22 Service Details
Rev W G Zwicker hosts a May 22 schedule at Knox United Church with 1 am service led by guest preacher Rev T E Gibbon BA secretary of the Manitoba Temperance Alliance. Junior Choir participates followed by 11 am Junior Sunday School and 12 Noon Church School. Hosea 6:1 urges returning to the Lord for healing and binding up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E.gibbon
Manitoba Temperance Alliance
Regular meeting and church event notice
The WMS adds a regular meeting on Thursday May 26 at 3 pm in the church basement. A presbyterial report will be given. Also note the Rogel Purple dance Saturday night in Russell Memorial hall. Mrs Jean Barker won the $5 door prize last week. the prize will be $5 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Russell Memorial Hall
Jean Barker
Obituary notices for Adolph Koss and John Spicer
Obituary items note funeral services for Adolph Koss 75 who died in Parkdale Manitoba with survivor list including son Henry and many grandchildren. Also John Spicer 86 buried at Nanton Alberta after death at High River hospital, with extensive career notes and survivors including daughter Dorothy Pennington and sons J Manley Spicer and J Howard Spicer.
Bride-Elect Irene Bartram Honored At Shower
Irene Bartram, bride elect, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. G Mintenko. Sixty five attendees joined in gifts as Donna Mintenko wheeled in a wagon of presents, with corsages pinned by Louise Luhowy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Mintenko
Irene Bartram
Irene
Nick Holunga
Snowlake
Donna Mintenko
Louise Luhowy
Isabel Mintenko
Sketch Club Notes Batte Within May Sessions
The Sketch Club notes describe two recent sessions in May with Sylvia Sryant of Inglis as model in a Scotch attire and Jim Patterson producing a coloured sketch. Members Jay Billingsley Mrs Wilson Jean McInaughton Marion Fraser and Lois Laycock contributed food work. May 14 attendance strong with peer criticism and shared sense of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sketch Club
Sylvia Sryant
Inglis
Sylvia
Jim Patterson
Jay Billingsley
Mrs. Wilson
Jean Meci Naughton
Marion Fraser
Lois Laycock
U N Children Picture Shown At Inglis This Weekend
A UNICEF documentary titled Assignment Children is being screened at Sundown Theatre in Inglis this weekend. The film highlights UNICEF’s work to aid sick and undernourished children in Asia and reflects the United Nations efforts toward world peace, health, and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Asia
Inglis
Danny Kayes
Foel Unicef
United Nations
Evening Auxiliary Donates To Restoration Fund
Mrs. Bob George hosted the Evening Auxiliary gathering at her home on Monday evening with full attendance. The group contributed to the Church Restoration Fund and noted the Deanery meeting was postponed. Mrs. D. Bicknell helped serve lunch. The next meeting is June 6 at Mrs. Bill Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob George
Manitoba 4-H Seed Clubs Welcome New Awards
Top leaders in Manitoba 4-H Seed Clubs become eligible for inaugural awards offered by the Canadian Hall Underwriters Association. Awards honor the outstanding Seed Club member in each Manitoba Agricultural Representative Area. The Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture confirms acceptance of the awards. Saskatchewan 4-H Grain Club members also qualify for these honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Frank Muirhead
Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Hail Underwriters’ Association
Minniska WMS Notes May Meeting At Silverton
The May meeting of the Minniska Woman’s Missionary Society was held on Wednesday May 11 at the Silverton Manse hosted by Mrs Denyes. Mrs Dunn led the meeting in Mrs Hertlein’s absence. Mrs Bruce Evans read the scriptures. Mrs W Kieper spoke on WMS functions learned from the Winnipeg conference and the Birtle Presbyterial. Sixteen members and five visitors attended. Next meeting at Mrs Louis Berke’s. Lunch by Mrs W Dunn and Mrs M Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Silverton Manse
Denyes
M. Dunn
F. Hertlein
Bruce Evans
W. Kieper
Winnipeg
Birtle
Louis Berke’s
W. Dunn
For Sale 60 Ft Lot on Augusta at Ogner's Coffee Bar
Classified notice states a 60 foot lot on Augusta is for sale with details available at Ogner's Coffee Bar. The brief item preserves the location and contact point from the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ogner’s
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Mickey Nield
Mr and Mrs Mickey Nield express deep appreciation to the Angusville community for the presentation given to them on their departure from town, thanking neighbors for kindness and support during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Nield
Angusville
Regular Meeting of Young Women’s Club Highlights
Twenty six members gathered Monday at Mrs. L. Foster’s home for the Young Women’s Club meeting. Reports from the visiting committee by Mrs. W. McNaughton, Len Margetts appointed as new visitor, graduation banquet committees formed for May 27, and discussion of a booth at the Russell Fair. The Manse will receive repairs funded by a $25 donation from the club. Members will place church flowers on Sundays leading to Rally Day. Hostesses were Mrs. H. Pettitt and Miss Louselle Leifer. Next meeting June 6 at Mrs. R. G. Smellie’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Club
L. Foster
H. Pettitt
Louselle Leifer
R. G. Smellie
Stewardship Sunday Observed at Knox Church
Knox Church held Stewardship Sunday with a final evening service, a social hour, and a sing song led by R G Smellie. Russell Masonic Lodge attended. Rev W G Zwicker installed 1955 stewards including R 8 Clement and many others. sermon titled Every person can be a steward. Lethbridge Alberta, built on coal, now runs natural gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
R. G. Smellie
Russell Masonic Lodge
Knox
W. G. Zwicker
R. 8. Clement
R. C. Smellie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. T. Brownlee
Mrs Mac Jamieson
Mary Way
Sheila Robertson
J. D. Robertson
Don Adolphe
Edmonton
Mr. J. Hulme
Sir. G. Hogan
Avalon
Tokori
William Holden
Grace Kelley
News and Cartoon
Marlon Brando
Eva Marie Saint
Alan Ladd
Audrey Dalton
Eral
Harry L. Trump
Birtle, Man, On
Adolph Koss
Parkdale
Koss
Henry
Henry Koss
Henriett
Smitty’s Grill
Black Splash
Perth
U.N
Minniska W.M.S. Notes
Faid's Food Store
Young Women's
Lethbridge
LY Madison
W. R. Park & Sons Jewellers & Engravers
W. D
Bill
Russell Home & School Association
Russell Collegiate
Hilda Neatby
W. K
Coats & Shorties
Teeners
Boys’ & Girls
Shuttleworth
Russell, Man
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