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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
2
Local newspaper note outlines publication schedule and association memberships. Editor C. Sanierson lists subscription rates and district coverage including Ottawa. Administrative details mention cash payments and production terms in a dated, archival style.
A note recalls Mr. Baker a merchant tailor opening a shop in the Edmison Block and mentions threshing machines active after unsettled weather, with an estimated month of good weather needed to finish work.
Miss Shirley Newenen of Winnipeg visited her Katchen parents in Angusville over the weekend. Brandon guests Mr and Mrs Richard Gallen stayed with their Kelyink and Gelliant in laws. Linda Maurice bride elect of Lamy received a mixed bridal shower hosted by H Popott J Chernecki Bill Sidonyk Lavinia Katchen Adam Sawaryn L Parebee with about 75 ladies present. James Koxmar and family hosted Kenton visitors from Manitoba on Sunday.
In a column by Bill Smiley, a neighbor’s son Jan and his friends chase motors and a $100 Cadillac hearse. Their plan to buy and drive it ends with parental scolding, community concern, and the hearse hidden in the woods. A second incident at school recounts a mock car theft that backfires, causing a $100 repair bill and teenage distress.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Mushumansky hosted visitors while Dennis Kelynuk and Gerry Kloon from Brandon College spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs John Kalyniuk and Mr and Mrs Nick Kiloon. One night guests with Mr and Mrs G Forrest included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Loteren and others from Flin Flon in the vicinity.
Marchwell community shares well wishes for Mrs Harold Remus Mrs Axel Nilison and Sheldon Zentner in Langenburg and Russell hospitals. Oscar Vandenameele family receives visits from Magnus Breidfjond Tracy Saskatoon and others as they return home. Friends and relatives from Fox Creek Alberta Dore Take Moose Jaw Calgary and Binscaeth visit or stay with local residents including the Swedbergs Greensides Handes Reichmuth Yont and Miller families.
The article extols voices as unique identifiers, likening them to fingerprints, and urges God to use each person to reflect Christ. It stresses that the church reflects many faces, with young adults gaining influence and all ages capable of guiding others toward the kingdom.
Silvert on residents accompanied by aunt Miss Larson attend Holy Communion at Gilvert on United Church this Sunday. A cairn unveiling at Minniska Church drew a large crowd last Sunday. Birtle visitors includes several women as ACW president Mrs A Dutt of India spoke. The Coulter family visited Boissevain and nearby friends on Sunday.
Mrs. Juanita McLennan of Cloverdale British Columbia spent the past week visiting with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong of Inglis are also noted in the social snippet with their acquaintances.
Usie Black of Portage la Prairie and the Mc Fanlane couple hosted Sunday guests. Joyce Evans and Bruce Stewart were named Freshie King and Queen last Friday. Verne Dual family visited Minnedosa Paxton home. Mrs V Gillies returns to Inglis after ten days caring for the Watson Dunn household. Minniska United Church held a full close and dedication service. Mrs J Freeman of Virden visits district friends. Mrs Jim Kieper serves as October correspondent.
A small green tackle box was found near the river and may be claimed at The Banner Office. A finder reported it and the owner is asked to contact the newspaper office to retrieve the item.
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