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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
5
A vintage ad outlines the Duo-Therm mechanical heater with features for stable temperature, quick heat transfer, waist-high dial controls, automatic draft minder, two waste-stoppers, enamel finish, glass lighter door, and optional attachable fuel tanks. Includes 9 large radiant doors for fast room warming and humidifiers for healthier heat.
In a Manitoba Rod and Gun section this month, The Flying Saucer Squad profiles trap shooting across Canada. It traces early live-bird targets to 19th century records, highlights Saskatoon’s George Genereux winning Champion of Champions at the Grand American in Vandalia, Ohio, and notes dramatic shootouts and regional pheasant releases in Manitoba. The piece also covers timber wolves, fishing reports from the Whitemud and Waterhen regions, and community figures like Gill Tidsbury and Ben Hill supporting conservation and angling interests.
Visitors over Labor Day weekend include Mrs. M Sitter and Mrs Braithwaite from Wilkie Saskatchewan and Miss Nel Evans of Winnipeg. Harry Cochrane of Viren visited family, while Me and Mrs Wilson Fraser from Calgary stayed with Mr and Mrs E Fraser. Mr and Mrs N A Robertson Mrs Garber J Peddie and E Robertson drove to Saskatoon last week with Ms Garber staying with friends.
Winnipeg residents J Peddie of Portage and Mr and Mrs J C Rutherford and Glenda of Minnedosa left Monday for Winnipeg. Miss Ella Burns of Moline spent the weekend at Hazlehurst. The Stratford School opened August 28 with Miss Josephine Migodel of St Brieux in charge. beginners Beverley Nychuk and Patsy Melnyk. Visitors at the Coulter home included Dr and Mrs C McInnis, Mr and Mrs L Bennett and Anne and Linda Berrington of Winnipeg. F Lt C Keating of Trenton Ont spent the weekend with relatives. Diane Hazelhurst, summering with grandparents, returned to Winnipeg. Hazlehurst and Alf red accompanied her to Neepawa to meet her parents. Sympathy to Rev and Mrs G F Denyes on the death of Mrs Denyes sister. Mrs Ruth Coulter and daughter Joan of New Zealand were Sunday visitors at the Coulter home.
Local Angusville update lists visits from Winnipeg and Regina residents including Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bridgewood and families, Mrs. Roy Breckenridge, and Mr. Cliff Blight. Several hometown events noted include choir turnout, a wrist injury, WMS meeting, wedding congratulations for Bert Lopchinsky and Joelene Lucki, and multiple birthday recognitions in September.
Residents hosted guests from Calgary Regina Winnipeg Flin Flon Brandon and Russell over the long weekend. Local families entertained friends and relatives for various social occasions including christenings and gatherings at homes of the McNeills Galatis Burla and Choropita households. Graham MacLeod departed for Grade XII studies in Roblin.
Craigie and St Vital residents spent long weekend with Glendad and Caroline Spencer’s grandparents. Georgina Mintenko and Aleta Casitar headed to Hamilton by bus via the U S. Russell School welcomed two Craigie beginners Clifford Spencer and Ronnie Stevens on September 4. Birthday wishes to Linda Cooke and several Spencer and Rowe family members born in early September. Doreen McKinnon visited Neepawa relatives. McFarlane Cranwell wedding dance at Millwood drew district attendees. McKinnon family visited George McKinnon at Foxwarren.
Mr. and Mrs Gordon Bryer hosted visitors including Jack Bryer and family at Binsearth. Mr and Mrs Don Lang of Yorkton and Mr and Mrs Chas Hertlein with family from Winnipeg attended at Robt Billings home. Mavis and Orville Hertlein returned home with their parents. Muriel Nash visited Roblin. Walter Cusitar and family joined Ritchie Bryer’s family. Dale Billing attends Russell Collegiate.
Bonnie Millwood, visiting Winnipeg with cousin Jeanie Wondrasek, joined her parents Mr and Mrs D Scobie for the long weekend drive home after spending time with relatives.
Sincere thanks to Rev. Zwicker Mr Hodge and the Bin searth Branch of the Canadian Legion for services and to all who gave sympathy during the sorrow caused by the sudden departure of our husband and father Mrs Jacob Wondrasek and family appreciate the floral tributes and sympathy cards
Mrs J Scobie and her sons spent the weekend at Mr and Mrs J E Wondrasek. Mr and Mrs N Plotnikov of Vancouver visited with Plotnikov’s mother and Mrs Fred Stauch and Mrs Winona Stauch of Yarbo at the home of Mr and Mrs C Bily.
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