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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
2
Shellmouth Mrs Patterson and family greet travels as Keith and Marie Davidson return from Winnipeg. Principal Mrs Gritzmacher opens school with Miss Busch in charge. Mary Grimble joins Winnipeg trip. Norah Stewart resumes teaching in Malartic. Farewell for Mrs Levaque includes music and toast. Eileen and Jack relocate to Winnipeg.
Mrs I Ferris of Bowsman visited the Rowan home along with Archie Goodbun Lawrence Clarence and Alvin Robson of Russell and Anne Rowan of Roblin. Freda Hunt goes to Winnipeg for Normal School. Frank Andrews spent Sunday with his parents at Birtle. Mrs Robb returned from Winnipeg after medical treatment. Woodpeckers were heard in town this week. Mrs Sokolom and Ms Duke visited locally. Mrs Scott returned to Winnipeg after district visits. Norman Priest and Pat Dillison went to Winnipeg after holidays at the Robertson homes.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Keating of Calgary visited friends last week. Mrs Clarence McLaren left Thursday for Stranrear Sask after two weeks in Silverton. Mr and Mrs Bob Whiteman and Bert of Winnipeg attended the funeral of John McIntosh and renewed acquaintances. Mr and Mrs R S Cochrane motor to Kenville for the holiday. Mr M Roberson in Winnipeg attending rugby games. Mr and Mrs R Pritchard holidaying with friends at Melita. Tony Mushumanski shipped a carload of barley from the Silverton Pool Elevator weighing 48 lbs per bushel grade 3 CW six row.
Residents recount a busy weekend with relatives from Melita Silverton and Regina. Local improvements include repairs to a garage and a torn down structure while Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Grainger report health gains. Society mourns several deaths and hospital reports. Church resumes next Sunday under Minister Vincent after a rest period.
Millwood Br. and Mrs. R Debnam and Pat of Churchbridge visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wondrasek on Sunday. Mrs. McCall returned to Winnipeg on Saturday after a week with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. T. Betz and Mr. C. Wall of Killaley.
September notices recount historical farm purchases, threshing outfits, and harvest labor in Seeburn and Russell. Entries note farm acquisitions in 1902 1907 and 1912, school reopenings in Russell, and grain buyers and fines for off season shooting. The 1917 business meeting discusses harvest labor crews and shop closures, while 1927 garden show winners highlight horticultural activity.
Ten years ago on September 8, 1997 Harold Thompson’s plane was damaged when landing gear buckled during taxi after touching down at Silver’s field. No injuries occurred and the wings were damaged beyond repair.
The snippet notes Mrs. Frank Kubish of Winnipeg visiting Millwood on Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cartwright and Freddie of Arcola visit Mrs. Olga Schrot. Joyce Cartwright leaves for Winnipeg to attend Normal School. George Roulston of Langenburg visited R. E. Wondrarek’s home, and Miss Ivy Soderstrom of Harrowby leads school attendance.
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