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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
3
A scanned list shows numerous individuals including Murray Yankoski Julian Yankoski Anthony Yankoski and others like Harley Anderson Gordon Anderson E Hamstock Cameron W Friautx Buen Simpeon William Stewart Flatt Co M Ford John McDougall Livya McInnes Peter A McInnis Robert Oswald Bevid Williams Jr Bill Boyd in Silverton Wey Lennard Birdtail and Leslie S York.
The Silverton branch of the Canadian Red Cross held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening October 22. E. P. Stewart was named president with a full slate of officers and a war work committee convener leading sewing and knitting efforts totaling 198 items. Treasurer reported $896.97 in gifts and $810 sent to head office, leaving $48 balance.
The Mountain House Juniors organize for the season with officers Erma Bentel president Mitchell Beatty vice president and Delores Beatty secretary A early October draw awarded prizes to Fred Fisher Grandview and Mrs G W Pent lichuk Inglis for two articles.
The Rossburn Pentecostal Tabernacle invites with three services on Friday at 11 a.m. and in the afternoon and evening. The usual service is canceled. Sunday features Sunday school at 1 30 p.m. and evangelistic service at 2 30 p.m. A second Sunday has Sunday school at 11 a.m. and evangelistic service at 8 p.m.
Continued from Page 1. Congratulations to Rev. snd Mrs Onions on the birth of a daughter in Sacred Heart hospital on Thursday Oct 24. Edith McKague returns home after months in Inwood Manitoba. Miss Mary Black, student here, spent weekend at Oakburn home. Mrs Peikoff and baby son Marshal Davia have returned home.
Crosby H. K. Bligh came home Friday after a Winnipeg visit. Mrs Edie Wendrasek and infant son returned home after weeks in Welby. Mr and Mrs S Greene of Venice Calif visit Mrs Werdrasek and relatives. Vernon Kingdom wins first prize cockerels at Binscarth poultry show. Leslie Barrington of the R C A F spent leave at home last week.
Mr and Mrs Wood and family left by motor Saturday for Trail BC where they will make their home They were accompanied by W Brown G E McKinnon of Foxwarren visited at his home here Sunday J D White of Hartney and Mr and Mrs J E Bridgeman and Russell of Moline visited last week with Mr and Mrs B Shaw
Harrowby and Bear Creek social round reveals Mr and Mrs Robt Scobie Mary and Hugh among visitors to S gird Sunday. Jagneus Degneus and Des Gagneus families at Galbraith home. Tyefischer of Bear Creek visited daughter and son in law George and Mrs Dilts. Collins and Wilams returned from Camrose after a month away. Cronk family visited Angusville while Mrs Black and Grice visited Saltcoats. Olson family to move to Binscarth. Dilts and Berke spent time in Winnipeg, returning Friday.
Twin Brae Miss Jenny Rubel had a minor operation in the hospital at Russell. John Litzenburg spent the weekend at the home of L. Gertz. Vera Frum of Grandview visited Geo. Mintenko. Mrs Geo Boleznik is in the hospital at Russell for appendicitis. Annie Winchar returned home from Russell after hospitalization. The John Koss family visited their son Gus. Mrs Alex Prokopetz visits with daughter Mrs George Mintenko. Pete Holomay moved into the district from Togo Sask and bought the Bill Chenecky homestead.
Glen Elmo and Mr and Mrs Wm Brykaliuk visited their daughter Mary in Russell. Harry Werbowski completed his house and moved in. Billy Shilles of Mears, an old timer, spent a few days in the din ret. Mrs Gordon Play and her son William left to spend the winter.
The Brandon Children's Aid Society appeals for funds to support local work and help place English children evacuated to Canada into suitable homes. The appeal stresses the urgent need for voluntary donations to cover the care and protection of vulnerable youngsters and asks the community to open hearts and purses for the children’s welfare.
Angusville WMS held a bankoffering meeting October 24 in the church. The gathering opened with hymn 25 and discussed December bazaar plans. A devotional followed hymn 321, with readings by the president and Mrs. Turnbull, papers on Peace and Thanksgiving, a duet by Mrs. Bellara and Mrs. Seebach. Lunch ended the meeting. next meeting set for Mrs. Wm Young’s home.
A weather novelty for the season brought thunder and lightning with heavy rain. Farmers and households welcomed the downpour as soft water supplies were running low.
The piece argues England must boost munitions and wartime supplies from Canada, highlighting Canada’s dollar shortage and tariff barriers. It notes Britain’s dire need for wheat copper lead nickel airplanes tanks guns and shells while Canada’s trade limits curb purchases from Britain.
Ontario notes list local visitors and family news including Frank Dadavich of Macdonald, and a Winnipeg trip by Mr and Mrs Nick Verlowski with companions. Glen Elmo school closed mid day due to teacher illness while Mike Piasta begins house work. Red Cross canvassers extend thanks for support in Canada World War II relief and urge unity with Britain. War price factors discuss wheat outlook in Spain, Greece Russia and North Africa, with notes on Ireland, Argentina, Romania and the UK.
Public notice states arrears of taxes and costs on multiple parcels in Rossburn Rural Municipality will be sold at public auction on Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm in the council chamber if payments are not made. Parcel list includes numerous sections and quarters with road right of way and ditches. Dated Rossburn 25th day.
Remembrance Day dance hosted by the Elks on November 11 to raise proceeds for war charities. Advertised products are promoted alongside the event details.
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