Town Residents Jog Through Summer Ties Across Canada
About Town notes two months in Vancouver where Leah held a summer job. Winnipeg residents Bill, Barb, and Kelly Robinson visit alongside David and Debbie Felber of Boissevain. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Montgomery and family with Mr. and Mrs. George Trowell of Virden. Vists extend to Burnaby and Toronto linked Mary Kay events and a Queen of Sales title. Betty Sherman of Victoria visited relatives in Russell at a Personal Care Home with Aunt Elma Stevenson and another aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Barb
Kelly Robinson
Winnipeg
David
Debbie Felber
Boissevain
Eldon Montgomery
George Trowell
Virden
Betty Sherman
Victoria
B.C
Elma Stevenson
Elks Bingo Remembrance Event and Art Show Dates
Local business coverage notes Elks Bingo at Elks Hall held every Wednesday. An art exhibit features Betty Pash of Binscarth and Eleanor Reykjahn of Langenburg from August 21 to September 11 at Russell Library starting 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Elks Hall
Betty Pash
Binscarth
Eleanor Reykjahn
Langenburg
Russell Library
Bridal Showers Invite for Cindy Ross and Debbie Chipelski
Bridal shower notices invite Cindy Ross bride elect of Gerald Mountain on Sunday September 5 at 2 00 pm Leisure Club and Debbie Chipelski bride elect of George Wilson at St Marys Church basement September 11 1982 8 00 pm plus Brenda McArthur bride elect of Stuart McLeod at Roblin United Church Roblin Manitoba September 11 1962 8 00 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Ross
Gerald Mountain
Debbie Chipelski
George Wilson
St. Mary’s Church
Brenda McArthur
Stuart McLeod
Roblin United Church
Roblin
Man
Rural Manitoba libraries win $15000 establishment grants
Cultural Affairs and Historical Resources Minister Eugene Kostora announced establishment grants totalling 15000 to three rural libraries. Western Manitoba Regional Library in Brandon RM of Argyle Public Library Baldur and Russell and District Regional Library each receive 5000 with 4000 to buy books. The Argyle library is newly established while the others have expanded services into nearby areas. The government aims to expand culture and development at the grassroots level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kostora
Western Manitoba Regional Library
Brandon
RM. of Argyle
Baldur
Russell and District
R.M. of Argyle Public Library
Kostyra
Family News and Travel Highlights Across Regions
Minniska Jim and Missy Dunn spend the week with David and Donnie. Shirley Dunn visits Griswold for the weekend. David and Donnie Dunn attend a Rapid City wedding reception for Donnie’s cousin. Bob and Bonnie Stewart travel to Alberta after delivering Marilyn to Vermillion for college. Larry, Joan, and Shara Rodenbush visit Brandon with Joan’s parents Adolph and Edna. Banner correspondent for September is Donnie Divnn. Call 773-2497.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Missy Dunn
David
Donnie
Shirley Dunn
Mrs
Ross
Griswold
Donnie Dunn
Rapid City
Bob
Bonnie Stewart
Alberta
Marilyn
Vermillion
Larry
Joan
Shara Rodenbush
Brandon
Adolph
Edna
Banner
Donnie Divnn
Birth of Avery Layh at Russell District Hospital
Layh and Don announce the birth of their daughter Avery on August 18 1982 at Russell District Hospital weighing 7 lbs 15 oz She is a sister for Adam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layh
Jan
Don
Avery
Russell District Hospital
Adam
Hang Tag Filing for Garment Care and Longevity
Readers are urged to save hang tags and labels with fibre content to guide garment care. Create a hang tag file by attaching tags to index cards with garment descriptions and include spare buttons, yarn, and care instructions for future reference. Group cards by garment type and expand the system as needed.
Family Focus Store Your File Box Near The Washer
A family tips piece urges keeping a file box near laundry to record clothing costs and hang tags. It suggests budgeting ahead for back to school and setting aside monthly amounts to avoid large future expenses.
Morrisseau descendants gather for reunion
Morrisseau descendants met at Cameron and Donna Genaille’s home for a day of reminiscing. Jack and Mary Morrisseau emigrated from the United States to Manitoba in the early 1900s, where they raised eight children Door. The family divided, with some remaining in Russell and others moving to various parts of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Mary
Langan
Morriseau
Cameron
Donna Genaille
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Beatrice (McGillis
Lena
Saunders
Vina
Genaille
Alice
Waddell
Agnes Morrisseau
Dauphin
Arthur
William
Justin
Russell
Beatrice
Wary
Floyd Carter
Floyd Jr
Seattle
Washington
Rita Chavez
Max Anthony
Juanita
Ontario
Oregon
Martha
Dave Keplin
Belcourt
North Dakota
Wilfred
Jackie Saunders
Winnipeg
Garry
Monique Genaille
Rivers
Glenda Baker
Bill
Edmonton
Arron Broadbent
Sheila
Kevon Hayes
Bob
Eleanor Genaille
Regina
Penny Genaille
Brian
Tone Genaille
Jennifer
Brent
Roberta Waddell
Dee Dee
Connie
Jim Ward
Toronto
Clarence
Donie Waddell
Sask
Provincial home grounds award winners named
The 1982 provincial home grounds awards honor 60 entries with top five close scores across Urban 1 through Rural categories. Winners include Mr. and Mrs. R. Pawlik of West Kildonan and others in Carberry, The Pas, The Pas, and Lac du Bonnet. Reunion attendees from Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, and beyond attended the judging and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
West Kildonan
Carberry
Sigin
Stonewall
Winnipeg
Brandon
Dauphin
Portage
R. Pawlik
D. Wershler
N.J. Didur
East Kildonan
Urban
C. Barlow
Manitoba
B.D. ‘Sutter
Souris
E. Kabaluk
Lac du Bonnet
Man
Farm
O. Sadler
Bigin
J. Swarychowski
Poplarfield
Rural-Urban Mahalek
The
G. Smith
W. Shier
Thompson
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Vancouver
Leah
Carol Schesker
Mary Kay
Uuit
Major Pratt School
Caro
Cavalier
Cheerios
General Mills
Pears, B.C. Bartlett
Zor
Pride of
Corned Beef Pride of Canada
Mulaire Food
Russell,Man
Minniska
Home Economist
Reg Curle
Atoon
Terry
Rita Waddell
Wayne
Pat Waddell
Justin Morrisseau
Selkirk
Grace Evangelical
Bill Russell
Ray McMullan
Christian Assembly
Gospel Hall
Lethany Evangelical
Inglis, Man
United Church OF Canada
Russell-Inglis
Rev
Murray Etty
ST. Mary's Church
J. Pazak
V. Fedorowith
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church
Une Sartheran
Craig R. Harmon
Pratt School
D.A. Boscher
Main Street
the Royal Bank
Egrand
Laincutters
Caraballo
Central Inn
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