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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
2
E Cecil Sanderson is identified as editor and publisher of The Russell Banner. The notice declares authorization as second class mail by the Post Office Department in Ottawa.
John Balakunyz sold his store to Milton and Alexander Chuchmuch who have not yet taken over. Mike Sernic bought the Germack family house now being remodeled with a larger size and basement. Unclear business plans for Sernic. Jack and Roy Pettitt spent the weekend with grandmother Mrs Ackroyd. Rev C Vincent to exchange pulpits with Rev W Holmesby October 20 for Thanksgiving service at Angusville church 7 30 pm. Sunday bus delayed by snowstorms. Mrs Sara Angus of Russell visiting W Renn and family. Jack Anderson visited with his wife, hospitalized in Brandon. Threshing and harvesting delays loom for farmers. Church fundraiser supper and concert set for Oct 22 Ukrainian Hall 6 pm supper 8 30 pm concert.
Mr Tom Todd of Fort William Ontario visits sister and brother in law the Dunns while Mr and Mrs G S Anderson visit Winnipeg. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mike Chuchree on daughter Patricia Anne. Mrs W Ramsall and Michel visit Willis Keiper family. DArcy Kyer, former farm worker for Watson Dunn, returns to Cornwall Ontario. Pie Social at Minniska School well attended with pies sold. Willis Keiper and family plus Adolphes and Mrs Rameell visit Yorkton. Mrs Goodings of Angusville visits daughter and son in law the A Ross. Terry Anderson visits L Keating family.
Mary Simpson marked her seventy fifth birthday on Wednesday afternoon in Silverton. Friends and neighbors joined the celebration, sharing greetings and cheer.
Friends and relatives visit and travel between Yorkton Carlyle Brandon Swan River Silverton and other towns. Congratulations to Lyman Saddier and Cicely Wilson on their Oct 5 wedding. plans include a honeymoon in Saskatoon and return to Silverton. Windmills of Holland cast preparing for fall tour. local women serve meals to delegates at a church event October 2 and 3.
Mrs John Black visited Winnipeg last week and Miss Margaret Betz returned to Langenburg. Miss Margaret Heep of Binscorth spent the weekend with her parents. A wedding dance for Mr and Mrs Theodore Betz was held at Millwood school with a pink and white crepe cake and many gifts. Betz thanked guests and dancing resumed. Swald Schrot and Walter Roulston drove to Shilo. Snowfall halted threshing and harvesting. Betz painted his store and the school received paint during holidays.
Shellmouth Elliott and the teachers are congratulated for a good season's work and their faithful service. Miss Irene Wishart, organist and secretary, reports no financial difficulties.
Mrs. Rawlings visits daughter Mrs. W. Craig while Mr. Jack Rawlings travels to Winnipeg for care at Deer Lodge Hospital. A Thursday dance led by Matt Lily and orchestra was well attended. Fred Hant spent the weekend with her parents. The community mourns Alex Ralston who passed away, with sympathy offered. Old man winter arrives early, Threshing in the district would have completed soon.
Harrowby residents report worsening weather with days and weeks of threshing ahead and a looming hard winter. The note mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Self to Elstow Sask, Mrs Herring and George’s Yorkton trip, Mrs Wm Williams holidaying at Neepawa and Amaranth, Arthur Olson attending a Brandon wedding, Reuben of Birtle as his brother, and Sheila Greensides back home recovering from an arm injury.
The event featured 17 calves and a fine pair of hogs with a notable entry in poultry. In the hall, Miss Doreen Ham of Montreal visits with Mr. and Mrs. Les Rismitton. R. Rutherford of Russell returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hamilton. Mrs. Gertie Woods visits her niece Mrs. Arthur Chesney.
Parish notes show Rev. G H Adams presiding on 13 October at 2 pm in Shellmouth Holy Communion at 4 30 pm Craigie Holy Communion at 7 30 pm Russell evening prayer follows a schedule of services across locations in the parish.
Thanksgiving services at 11 am and 7 pm led by Reverend JE McNeill MA BD with Minister Russell. An explanation of the Marriage Act amendment will be given at the evening service. A baptismal service will be held Sunday October 20 at 11 am inviting parents with young children to make arrangements.
The Russell Pentecostal Mission Hall lists Sunday devotional at 2 30 p m and Friday Bible Study with Prayer at 8 p m led by Rev G F Melmoth of Box 20 Marchwell Sask The verse quoted is Whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter therein Mic 9 1.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Mary Jan McKay widow deceased of Russell Manitoba requires all claims be sent to W Hancock solicitor for executor William J. Rinn by October 26, 1946. Dated September 23, 1946 at Russell Manitoba.
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