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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1969
Page
7
A tale recounts Joseph facing betrayal by his brothers who cast him into a pit and sold him to strangers, his rise to power in Egypt, imprisonment after Potiphar's wife false accusation, and the cupbearer's forgetfulness after his kindness to the king.
The column records birthdays and congratulations for Mrs. R and Mrs. Cora Dilts, mentions Mrs. Cora Dilts returning from Winnipeg for her grandson Billy’s wedding, and notes Bill Dilts of Brandon formerly from Russell and Harrowby. It covers a fishing trip by R Swanson and Cam Collins with son Wayne interrupted by rain, the Major Pratt Prom and Awards night with sixty two grade 12 students receiving rings and pins, and sympathy for Amy Lee of Victoria. It also mentions Ida Marie Collins hosting a grade 12 barbecue, Brian Collins visiting Melita and Virden, and Dwight Collins attending the Cross and Plough Service in Russell with Mrs. Collins Sr. and his sister on Mother’s Day.
The text cites Joseph enduring hardship without complaint, contrasting his silence with stories of Potiphar’s wife and the ungrateful cupbearer. It reflects on personal grievance by the author, urging restraint and patience as modeled by Joseph. Kiwanis Club.
Trinity Sunday services at Hrist Church led by Rev Canon E J Hyett on June 1 at 10:00 am. St Matthew's Binscorth cancels to allow Decoration Day observance. United Church of Canada Inglis Charge lists Russell 10:00 am 11:00 am Silverton 1:30 pm. St Josephs offers children’s instruction at 10:00 am and Mass at 10:30 am. Grace Lutheran in Russell led by John Schroeppel.
A busy slate of small ads lists rental first on Grange St Russell and multiple sales including Hereford bulls, turkeys, cows with calves, flax, a 1965 Galaxie 500, a trailer, a 1964 Plymouth Fury, farm equipment and a Roblin home. Contacts include Clarence Klimach Bart Beng Jack Bryer Sandy Craig Archie Lafreniere Bill Uhryniuk Alex Craig and J P Perchaluk with various Manitoba towns and phone numbers.
Manitoba’s 1969 fishing season opens with mixed conditions as water remains cold. Anglers report a 24 pounds plus northern pike at Lac du Bonnet and a lake trout over 22 pounds near The Pas, plus an award-winning pickerel at Tonata Beach. Lake trout show well at Clearwater Lake and walleyes appear regularly around Pine Falls.
Public auction to sell Ben Lyons of Binscarth Manitoba antiques at his residence on Monday June 2 1969 with viewing Sunday June 1 1969 from 2 to 5 pm. Auctioneer Job Thom invites inquiries via Box 127 Russell for catalogue. Also listed are real estate and business opportunities in Manitoba and a local grocery store with living quarters for sale through Scott Realty Ltd.
Help wanted for a mail truck driver aged 21 or older to operate between Neepawa and Russell. Contact Alex Peter at the listed phone number for details and application.
The Rural Municipality of Russell council will hold a Court of Revision on Tuesday July 8 1969 at 1 pm at the Municipal Office Russell to hear complaints to add remove or correct electors on the roll. Harry Shondra secretary treasurer RM of Russell notes the meeting date.
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