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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
2
The Russell Banner is designated for second class mail status by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, confirming its publishing allowance and classification under postal regulations.
George Stevenson died suddenly on Tuesday morning September 24. He led the Community Club from its 1908 origins as the Eadcliffe Social Society and served as school trustee for 21 years. Known for animal husbandry knowledge he aided neighbors and supported worthy causes. Funeral attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark and Betty of Winnipeg with Birnie Butcher.
A welcome party and miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davidson Tuesday evening with host Ridgeway delivering the welcome speech. Bruce introduced his Scottish bride Jean as guests presented gifts and shared lunch. The local orchestra provided music and dancing followed a cordial sendoff. nearby items note Winnipeg travel by Mr. Henry and others, a W A meeting planned at Mrs. Stewart’s home, and a Vet's dance success despite bad roads with Mr. Oldensky mentioned.
The Women’s Association will stage a fowl supper and sale at the Community hall on October 23. Proceeds likely benefit association activities and local improvements.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs jr Fulbrook on the birth of a daughter. Miss Kay Robb arrived home Winnipeg this week. Miss Sopp spent the weekend in MacNutt. Mrs Grosse and family returned home with Mrs T Turta. Alvin Robb spent Sunday with his parents. Deepest sympathy to Mrs Birnie and family in their bereavement. Women's Association meets at Mrs Munro s on Saturday Oct 5. Harvest Thanksgiving service postponed due to bad roads. Miss Nan Wyleman and Miss Eva Lambert of Edgcliffe were weekend visitors at MacFarlane s. Saturday with her mother Mrs R Scobie at Churchbridge. Gustaf Schrot and Lawrence Rice attended the Bett McCall wedding at Winnipeg last week. Mrs Annie Wondrasek returned from Gerwyn Illinois after funeral of her son in law Mr Bohdan. Theodore Betz purchased a house from Mrs Mary Cartwright and is decorating. Miss Margaret Betz of Langburg Sask has been relieving at the store this week. Mr and Mrs D Watson of Winnipeg spent Monday with Mr and Mrs John Wondrasek. Stuart Perrin of Spy Hill Sask moving sheep bought from Theodore Klimm last week.
Mrs Walter Ireland hosted about fifty neighbors in Ingleside Sept 25 for Miss Annie May of Crosby before her October wedding. Birthday songs followed a tribute read by Mrs Philip Robinson and gifts displayed in a wagon. Guests included Wm May, Murray May, and others. Cancer awareness message ends the item.
Theodore Betz and Hilda McCall were married in Winnipeg on September 25. The couple traveled by train to Millwood to begin their life together. Mrs. C. Bily visited Yorkton on Saturday. Mrs. J. E. Wondrasek spent the day elsewhere.
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