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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
2
The Russell Banner notes Canadian Weeklies including Neae Sogaton and the Manitoba Weekly available by subscription. In advance, rates run $3.50 per year within and $5.00 outside. A brief mention references a local death, SD, F0, and a county.
A review of notes from 30, 20, 10 years ago in Rebelkah district records shows officers appointed in 1929, 1999 town tree planting, 1949 tennis revival plans, and 1959 local business changes. Mentions of residents and visitors across Birtle, Rossburn, Esterhazy, and Winnipeg health and civic ties appear throughout.
The Craigie Cheerio Club met at Jo and Betty Spencer's home on May 13 with eight members present. Doris Barber will host the next gathering. The group donated $8 to the Salvation Army and Edith McKinnon will visit next month with Minnie Bily serving as banner news reporter. A parcel of used clothing was noted.
Shellmouth residents hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J Leveacque from Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs P Patterson along with visitors from Regina and Brandon. A. Busch hosted guests G Westergard Winnipeg and Misses A and M Busch Winnipeg. The week end drawing jackpot stands at 75 dollars.
Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends on the passing of Mrs Annie Dedley. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Frank K Gallant on their 52nd wedding anniversary May 2. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Chester Siwak May 20. Residents home for the long weekend include Mervin Stefanishyn Darlene Katchen Dennis Walochatiuk Ron Pradhnuk Shirley Katchen Mike Wa Winnipeg and others.
Ronnie Hackman of Oak Lake visited with the Hackman and Dunn families while Shoal Lake hosted a shower for Stanley Moshondz and his bride to be. Winnipeg guests from the Kieper and Mushumanski clans joined local families to share weekend time and updates. Silverton 4H Nifty Needl ers plan achievement night at the Silverton hall Friday with all welcome.
Millwood Calf And Camera Club met at Millwood Community hall at 6:30 pm May 19. The group reviewed the minutes and financials and discussed rally uniforms opting for terry shirts and jeans. A club picnic is planned for June 1 at the 4-H picnic park for members and parents. A Dauphin area tour is scheduled for June 29. Members will inspect club calves one evening before the next meeting on June 2. Richard Trinder, Club Reporter.
ENDCLIFFE Mrs Denham and Denise of Portage la Prairie spent the weekend with Court. Gerald Peatz of Winnipeg stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Peatz. Visitors with Mr and Mrs Norman Liske included Mr and Mrs Frank Hill Penticton BC Mr Golden BC Mr Siggs and son Winnipeg and Edna Liske and Shirley Muzyla Winnipeg Wayne Mu zyike and Cathy Lynon's Hamilton Ont Art Brandt and Emily Readlyn Sask. Relatives surprised Bill Kuzmicki on their 25th wedding anniversary with sixty eight guests. many gifts were received. Diana Kuzmicki Winnipeg and friends spent the long weekend with Diana's parents Mr and Mrs Kuzmicki and Allan Dale.
A columnist warns of a coming prolonged summer with a surge of bored youths in Canada and the United States. He describes summer job shortages, rising street culture, and the potential for rumbles, vandalism, and drug activity among youths and teenagers in cities, beaches, and parks.
A Telegram Syndicate column laments jobless youths, blaming permissive parenting and lazy government. It recalls the author’s summer job on a Great Lakes steamer, contrasts past work with today’s idle teens, and urges industry and government to create work programs to avoid long term social costs.
The text notes Eleanor staying with her parents for the weekend and visiting relatives. Eleanor's brother Mrs. Dennis Koch, of Sou they, Sask, with their father Mr. John Koch, of Langenburg, also traveled to visit. Walter Zimmer of Brandon spent the weekend in the district. Mr. and Mrs. Bent Zimmer and family visited Mr. and Ms. Rudolph Nernberg and family on Sunday.
Several families from Winnipeg Brandon Wetaskiwan Vancouver and Ontario visited the Silvert on district over the weekend. Attendees included Ed Lungal Brent from Shebandowan Ont Miss Pat Coulter Mr and Mrs Robert Coulter and family Miss Margaret Corley of Hamiota Mrs L Anderson of Russell and Rev and Mrs Woitte from Wetaskiwin Alberta among others. Angela Lungal earned a Grade IX proficiency award at graduation.
Over the weekend, Mr and Mrs Tom Barnes and family from Winnipeg, Mrs Hosick of Winnipeg, and Mr Jim Lungal of Winnipeg visited relatives. Local residents include Mrs MacNabb of Strathclair, Mr and Mrs Walter Ches Jak of Minnedosa, and Ad Silverton Lillie May B Shelby motored home with John McQueen of Lac La Biche. Lillie May will return to Winnipeg to begin nursing duties at Winnipeg General Hospital.
A Manitoba University student Miss Deborah Lee hosted a weekend gathering at her home. A late Monday message announced the passing of Miss Amy Lee of Victoria British Columbia sister of Eric Lee.
Reverend Pheil of Brandon will lead the service Sunday May 26 at 10 00 am at Angueville Church followed by the annual dinner The event notes a Goethe quote about ruthless vanity and seeking applause.
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