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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
2
The Russell Banner notes that El Cecil Sanderson is authorized as second class mailer under the Post Office Department Ottawa.
Shellmouth residents Mr and Mrs R Clark of Isabella Mr and Mrs N Patterson and Bobby of Decker visited Mrs P Patterson over the weekend. Welcome home to Mrs Bob Whyte who remains in the hospital with her baby girl. Congratulations Kay and Bob.
Mr and Mrs G Geib and Harold with their son in law and daughter spent last Saturday in Yorkton and Melville with baby daughter. Mrs M Laycock Rod Miss Leleen Campbell and Mike Flondra visited Melville and McKim. Mrs Lawrence Henry of St Rose stayed with her parents. The Hembrott cousins, threshing workers at W L Stevensons, returned to Ontario.
A Friday report notes cement foundation laid for a community barn with several volunteers. More hands are needed for the building phase. Birthday celebrations and local moves are mentioned, including the Forman family's move to Benito and Ruth Goodbun staying with the Goodbuns.
Cedric Rowan returns home after week in Sacred Heart hospital. Walter Rawlings secures a new truck. Mr and Mrs Nelson of Neepawa and Mr and Mrs Setter of Thunder Creek visit Robb's on Sunday. Miss Kay Robb travels with the Setters for a few days.
The Craigie work group met October 15 at Mrs Bruce Shaw home with eleven members present. Assistant hostess was Mrs W Storey. The next business meeting will be in May next year. A whist drive and dance is sponsored at Craigie School on November 15.
Harrowby community news reports Mrs Roberta Self recovering in Russell hospital and little Jeannie Olson with a cast on her arm. Funeral attendees for the late Mrs R Scobie gathered in Churchbridge on Saturday Oct 19. Weather improves and threshing resumes but grain remains not fully dry. J Blain on sick list. Mrs J Dent and Alvin Mandel visit Bailey home. Mrs D Blain visiting daughter Mrs Alex Bennett and Mrs R Chandler of Hartney.
Spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Robt Chandler. J Jablonski of Leslie Sask on short leave with family. Mrs Slinowsky of Shoal Lake spent Thanksgiving with son and daughter in law Nick and Slinowsky. A B and B outfit returns to town bringing expected excitement.
Grandview resident B Swasiuk visits with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Roy Derkach. Elphinstone couple Mr and Mrs W Dutfrat spend weekend in the district. Frank Hyra returns to resume teaching duties at Rackham.
Silver Beach and Ruthenia residents Peter Felnyk and Nichola s Gensiorek spent the long week end at their homes. John Stefanishyn made a business trip to Duck Mountains. M Nahirniak attended the Birdtail Cooperative Association Convention in Winnipeg. John Makar of Winnipeg spent a week in the district. Mr. and Mrs. N Melnyk and Paul Kensiorek visited Winnipeg last week. Miss Adeline Sywak returned from Port Arthur on Wednesday. Leonard Sywak accompanied her to visit his sister and brother in law.
Mrs Wm May and her daughters Joyce and Margaret left Thursday for Shilo where they will live for a few months with Mr May in charge of the YMCA. A farewell party was held at Mrs June Way's home with Crosby Ladies Club bidding farewell to Mrs May. The community will miss her longtime involvement and cheerful presence.
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