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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1978
Page
4
Mrs Marg Peterson of Winnebago visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Bell. She accompanied Mr and Mrs Robert Hazelhurs. Cat and Mrs Dave Felber of Amaranth visited with Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson this week.
Local notices advertise Elks Bingo sessions each Wednesday and St Joseph's Bingo on Tuesdays with 15 games 10.00 and a 440.00 blackout plus a 65 numbers draw. A dance at Rossburn Town Hall is planned for Saturday December 2 from 10 2 00 pm featuring Kick-
Binscarth United Church Unit 8 U C W hosts Bazaar Bake Sale and Tea on Saturday November 25 from 2 00 pm at the church. Anglkan Church Russell sponsors a Novelty Bingo at Ukrainian Catholic Church basement Angusville on Saturday December 2 at 8 00 pm with 20 games Lap card 81 00 extra 8 for 50c. Russell 4 H Homemakers bake sale 1 00 3 00 pm Russell Skating Arena.
Reggie cites David Crombie saying not to get upset by Ottawa statements or you’ll ride an emotional elevator too often. The quip frames Ottawa discourse as cyclical and exhausting.
Jason Joss was born November 5 1978 at Russell and District Hospital to Pat and Dennis Joss. He weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces and is the brother to Steven Patrick, David, and Darrin. Darryl Ernest Arran arrived Monday November 6 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce to Lyle and Angela Arran. grandparents are Jim and Doris Orr and Bob and Dorothy Arran of Binscarth.
The Russell Beef Club held its October 16 1978 reorganization at Silverton Hall electing Lea ne Olshewski president Bryn Christopher vice president Frank Worneski treasurer Thersa Kieper secretary and Susan Shaw reporter A Variety Concert is set for November 9 1978 at Silverton Hall The second meeting occurred November 13 1978 Roger Cochrane and Brent Lungal spoke on Showmanship trip to Brandon The Christmas Party on December 9 1978 at Silverton Hall will have gifts valued 2 to 3 dollars The group adjourned after films Ruth McLeod presiding Next meeting is December 1 1978 at 8 00 in the Russell Annex News Reporter Susan Shaw
Former residents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Martin of Pelly were honored on October 8 with a come and go tea and family supper in Pelly Hall to mark their 60th wedding anniversary. About 120 relatives attended the tea and 72 joined the pot-luck supper. Lawrence Martin acted as MC and offered congratulations.
Community notices record multiple church services in Binscarth Russell and area with United Church and Anglican listings. A November 26 event mentions telegram readings from distantly named relatives and dignitaries. The Martins receive tributes and celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with gifts and a social evening.
Minniska Dunn and family attended a cattle sale in Brandon on Saturday. Bill Kalyniuk went to Brandon last week for medical care and is in Winnipeg for an appointment this week. Judy Caughlin and Winnipeg family joined her parents Willis and Mrs Kieper and attended a 60th wedding anniversary for Charlie and Terri Rose. Lars Keller wed in Russell. A new home was moved onto Harvey Hackman’s yard Friday. Ross Dunn returned from Winnipeg for a funeral in memory of Linda Wishart. Hadley family of Shoal Lake visited Tim Dunn’s mother over the weekend. Edna Klimack attended a Roblin 4 H regional meeting Saturday. Chris Dunn had a Winnipeg dental appointment Saturday.
The Leisure Club reports a sixty dollar note and thanks to auctioneer Wayne Naherniak for his time. Some auction items remained unsold but will be sold later. The building advances and volunteers are needed to finish interior. The Thrift Shop will open soon with donations welcome. the club now has about 180 members and welcomes anyone over fifty to join via Beatrice Craig.
Jock Parker of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture served as a field crop judge at the 1978 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Parker was one of two judges for the wheat, rye and buckwheat events.
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