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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
3
Reports from Britain describe a severe food shortage affecting health and industrial output. The piece argues for supplying Britain with all available food, highlighting widespread hunger among thousands of families and the impact on daily work and production.
The Ingleside harvest service drew a record crowd despite road and weather conditions. The minister delivered an inspiring message and grand singing as locals reflect on Sunday duties. Meanwhile Marchwell families, the Rudolf Millers, moved to a farm south of Russell from the John Erickson place.
Mrs. Alex Smyth Sr left for Iilhorn to visit her son Roy. J W Farquhar and spouse visited Sioux Lookout Ontario. Leopold Poking and G Cornell visited Portage La Prairie over the weekend. Harvest Thanksgiving service held at Bavelaw on Sunday.
Local readers gain value from The Banner want ads as shoppers discover deals and opportunities. The notice highlights practical listings, including goods for sale and service offers, encouraging steady engagement with the paper’s marketplace.
Angusville A one day WMS conference will be held in Angusville United Church on Monday Oct 6 at 2 pm Mrs MacKenzie Gladstone president of Portage la Prairie Presbyterial who attended the Dominion Board Meeting in Toronto in May is the guest speaker All ladies of the district are invited to attend Lunch will be served Mr and Mrs Peter Stefanishyn took their baby to Winnipeg last Thursday for medical treatment They accompanied Mr Sirnick and returned on Saturday night Miss Dorothy Grainger is working in the post office now Mr and Mrs Peter Paquet visited Mrs Joe Stitt at Rossburn last Sunday afternoon Mrs Wm Hawkins of Neepawa is paying an extended visit at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lang Vance Mrs Rudy Leowenberger of Langenburg Sask is visiting her father while her mother Mrs M Krisko is visiting her parents in Winnipeg who are in poor health Bob Grainger of Moose Jaw Sask is holidaying at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs James and Charles Ratcliffe to Winnipeg last Sunday
Silverton held a Sunday rally day service with a strong promotion program led by children. Mrs Watt Cochrane spoke about the day while Donald and Marion Keating prepared for Winnipeg studies. A WMS conference is set for October 6 at Angusville Church with Mrs McKenzie of Gladstone as guest speaker.
MILLWOOD residents visit FE A Carter family and Harrowby hosts Mrs C Carter Regina. H. Heap and George return from Winnipeg with Mrs Heap improving after an operation. Ewald Schrot visits Shilo with mother. Gyorgy couple visit Birtle while Mrs A Carter visits Winnipeg. Threshing outfits resume work after weather delays.
Allen Hastings of Canlake Ont was weekend guest at the home of Mr and Mrs John Spencer. A district shower honored Miss Hilda Thickett, former Craigie resident, hosted by Mrs G Lyons of Binscarth. Congratulations to Miss Thickett and William Campbell on their wedding at the Anglican church in Russell. The October meeting of the Craigie Cheerie club will be held Thursday afternoon at the home of Misses L and J Spencer.
Education on cancer detection stresses early medical investigation and regular health exams. Advances in surgical, x ray, and radium treatments improve outcomes when cancers are found early. Public awareness during Cancer Education Week encourages routine doctor visits and proactive health checks.
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