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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
2
Incomplete clipping from a Canadian weekly newspaper. Mentions The Russell Ragalee and a Missal Banner on Main Street with references to subscription rates, postage, and payment terms. Editor E C Sanderson noted.
May 31 1906 Bes changed hands with P J Grogan as new proprietor. June 1 1916 L link buys Scott farm two miles north of town and prepares for next season. Soldiers quartered there to leave for Lewel next Payday morning. The retail liquor business ends in Manitoba and Russell will pursue dry policy. May 27 1926 Mrs R Shaw honored in Craigie district on 75th birthday with carnations. Outside appearance of St Josephs church noted.
Aged items list events from 30 to 10 years ago and earlier including weddings moves and school honors. Evelyn Chittick RN to be married soon, Margaret Grainger hosts in Angusville. social functions honor Jr. and Mrs. Robert Walker heading to the west coast. Agricultural Society plans new poultry pens and bleachers. Lanny Leifer receives governor general's medal at Russell Collegiate graduation. Rev W S Smith ordained to priesthood in Brandon era.
The community notes extend weekend visits from Sandra White and Sandra Lynn Ferguson to family gatherings with the Fergusons and Robertsons. Several residents attend graduation exercises at the teachers college and related events. A Brandon General Hospital patient is mentioned among visits to relatives in Roblin and Brandon.
Several girls pinned on a white congage and two little pins marked the stage. Iris Lin da Kalyniak thanked the lead for the acknowledgment, with Mrs Mary Keainig noting the appreciation for the leaders.
The report notes the 4H Call Club met Monday night at the Bradley and Bruce Stewart home. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Dan Hyra and family of Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs Reg Williams of Stuart.
A series of visits to Shellmouth area homes includes Blanche Johnson of Winnipeg and the Russins of Winnipeg visiting the Johnsons and P Patterson returning from hospital. other guests include Levacque Patterson Fingas and Davidson families from nearby towns. A baptism was held for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Burroughs officiated by Rev. Cockrill with Halpins as witnesses. A carload of Shellmouth ladies attended an event at Dropmore on Tuesday May 17th.
Barbars Body from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation offers spring bridal shower tips. She advises planning 23 weeks ahead, preparing dainties in advance, mail invitations early, and decorating with flowers and streamers. Emphasizing light foods and beverages, she suggests color coordination and testing new recipes before serving.
Odd notes describe Leo Boucher of Canadian National praising a so called secret ingredient that melts grease from cloths and hides in Atlantic Region recovery efforts. The piece mentions a Nova Scotia hotel salvage, a CN research lab for cleaning fluids and antifreeze, and university students hired as train porters and kitchen staff with training for meals in transit.
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