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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1973
Page
2
Mr Hyde of Arden named CPR Agent, with Mr and Mrs William Robb and the Ten family referenced in related notice. The fragment records a local appointment and family connections in a period newspaper item.
A brief sampler from Russell highlights a Friday arrival from Larkhall with plans to reside in Russell, mentions a Calgary visitor renewing old acquaintances, and notes a Muskoka Lakes purser visiting. Earlier items recall a Galician worker stealing a driving team and goods traced to Calder, with ongoing snowfall across the West.
Mr and Mrs Jas Thompson of Binscarth move to Winnipeg after long service in the district. They were among early settlers and were honored guests with presentations before leaving. Thompson lived in Binscarth for 81 years as roads become impassable for motor traffic.
Russell Women’s Institute met at the Friendship Centre on Oct 18 to explore why women participate in public life and how they can increase involvement from homemakers to community leaders. Members urged preparation, informed candidacy, and support for women running for school boards and town positions.
Ruth Alvina Schmitke, born August 20 1921 in Inglis, died October 14 1973 at Russell and District Hospital. Funeral October 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church Inglis, Rev RJ Kaczor officiating. Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Inglis. Survived by husband Oscar, daughter Peggy, sons Donald and Rodney, sisters Millie Lydia Donny Ann. Braendle Bruce Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
On Tuesday October 16 1973 the Millwood Lads and Lasses 441 Crafts and Clothing Club held its first meeting and chose new officers. The group has 8 members and 4 readers. The next business gathering is scheduled for December 5 with monthly meetings on the first Wednesday. An item from the St. Regis Forest Lounge recalls fondly earlier World Series viewing days.
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