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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1982
Page
5
Members of the Eastern Star hosted their annual tea and program for Foxwarren and former seniors with 35 in attendance. Notables included Wilson Pooles recitations and Alex Reid’s Foxwarren history slides. Fall storage plans, a rummage sale at the school on November 6, and skating club events are announced with registration deadlines and volunteer requests.
Judy Caughlin of Shirley and Ross Dunn attended the Matheson-Fisher wedding in Hamiota on Saturday where Shirley was a bridesmaid. Ruth McLeod of Brandon visited her parents Merna and Wes McLeod for the weekend. Jon Montgomery visited friends Bob and Bonnie Stewart Friday. Mr and Mrs G Olshewski visited The Pas with their daughter and son-in-law last weekend. Willis and Ross Kieper attended funeral services for the late Mrs Charlie Kieper of Saskatoon.
Vera Emily Johnston nee McKone died October 1962 in Russell Hospital. Born August 4 1897 in Kelwood Manitoba she moved to Binscarth 1898 and married Alex Johnston March 24 1900. Active in community teaching Sunday school directing Agricultural Society United Church Unit 1 UCW Women’s Institute and Purity Rebekah Lodge 26. Survived by husband Alex, daughter Fern Haney Roy Haney Darvis Winnipeg Bessie Watson Burlington and several nieces nephews. Predeceased by son Keith Johnston June 27 1951. Graveside service October 11 1982 at Binscarth Cemetery with Purity Rebekah Lodge 26 honour guard. Interment at Binscarth Cemetery. Burial arrangements by Braendle Bruce Service. Donations to Binscarth United Church Memorial Fund welcomed.
Angusville residents gain library access to Russell and Binscarth facilities. An orientation for Silver Creek residents is set at Russell and District Regional Library on Monday October 25 from 2 to 4 pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Alvin Derkaten of Hussel wins the Gem of the Month Club September prize. Anne's Jewellery and Giftware in Russell promotes entries for purchases over 50 dollars with monthly draws and a final Christmas grand prize of diamond jewellery.
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