Weekend visits and engagements fill Russell area
Weekend in Russell and surrounding districts brings a flurry of guest visits from Winnipeg, Brandon, Boissevain, and Regina as families host relatives over Labor Day. Engagement notices announce Jo Anna Jane Joss to James Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Agnes Harper to Gavin Coulter, and Janie Marie Michilishuk to Ernest Lazaruk. A newborn son arrives to William and Mrs Hancock in Kitchener Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Ackroyd
Harold David
Winnipeg
Sincadebb
Wether
C. Ackroyd
Dan Tives
Grindle
Neepawa
Cliff Russet
Dau*phin
C. Russell
Henderson
Norman Lanse
W. Clement
John Clement
Greg Clark
Larry Tummins
Mike
Kukura
Patricia
Children’s Hospital
Roy Minish
Swan River
Russell
W. Brown
A. G. Minish
V. Rosnoski
Dr. Rosnoski
J. Rosnoski
Gainsborough, Sask
John Jackson
Joseph J. Joss
Manitoba
Jo Anna Jane
James Hugh Grant
Walkerton
Ontario
Christ Church, Russell
James Harper
Boissevain
Man
Elizabeth Agnes
Gavin George Coulter Tyod Lake
D. R. Coulter
Silverton
St. Paul's
Rosevain
Mike Michilshuk
Janie Marie
Ernest John
John Lazaruk
Shoal Lake
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ruselle
Obituaries For Kevin Schwalm And Harry Old
Funeral service was held for Kevin Wayne Schwalm aged one at Knox United Church Brandon. Rev G W Tindale officiated with pallbearers Bill Wiseman Wally McFadyen Lyle Schwalm M Scarrow. Kevin died August 1 at Brandon Hospital. Large gathering then for Harry Lee Old who died August 17 in Brandon. Rev B Herrod led chapel and committal services with Brandon Lodge 19 AF and AM in attendance. Interment at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife three sons and four daughters plus many relatives. Gerald Gordon predeceased him, with siblings scattered across North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Wayne Schwalm
Vern Schwalm
Brandon
G. W. Tindale
Knox United Church
Russell Cemetery
Bill Wiseman
Wally McFadyen
Lyle Schwalm
M. Scarrow
Kevin
Brandon Hospital
Harry L. Old
Brockie Donovan
Harry Lee Old
B. Herrod
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Brandon Lodge No. 19
Westlawn Memorial Gardens
Mr. Old
Arnold
Dougas
William
Vancouver
Verna
A Burrage
Kathleen
Saskatoon
J. Little
Vivan
D. Jenkins Joan
Dawson Greek
Jim
Los Angeles
Sid
Alaska
Charles
St. Paul
Minn
Ecca
Oilmont
Mont
Gerald
Gordon
W M S August Meeting Report and Mission Work
The August W M S meeting featured a meditation by Mrs Smellie and prayer by Mrs Dunn. The supply secretary Mrs Bell reported on the 50 lb regional box and 300 lb Christmas clothing for Korea from Knox Church. Mrs Clement reviewed Dr Dooly and five American companions inspired by Schweitzer, aiding Laos with a 35-bed bamboo hospital amid paganism and disease. Hostesses were Mrs Coulter Mrs Shaw and Mrs Klym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schweitzer
Arica
Dooly
Laos
Ruby Coulter
Bruce Shaw
8. Klym
Wedding of Lydia Semannik and Allan Stainer in Birtle
Lydia Semannik and Allan Stainer wed in United Church Birtle on August 19 at 3 pm. Officiant Rev William Whetter presided as families and attendants wore pink, white, and lilac. After a reception at Blue Legion hall the couple departed for a northern honeymoon before settling in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Birtle
Lydia Sonja
Matt Semannik
Angusville
Allan ‘Thomas
Frank Stainer
Poxwarren
William Whetter
Helen ‘Tymoshchuk
Ruth Russett
Patricia Rowland
Wayne Dunham
Orville Stainer
James Diamond
I Blue Legion
Robert Cahoon
Pas
Snow Lake
Flin Flon
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Mrs Lennan
Mes.j. Billingsley
E. C. Sanderson
W. H. Schwalm
Heather
Regina
Marilyn
Sheila Stuart
W. M. Cochrane
Ladham
W. Moffat
Star City
Bredenbury
Sask
J. H. Grant
Andrews, Walkerton, Ont
J. J. Cross
Don McKinnon
Don
Jack McKinnon
Eric Payne
Eric's
Bertie Payne
Strathclair
George Naylor
Alice Pettitt
Bowsman
Mrs. W. J. Pettit
Elda/ Liske
Dean Joyce
Victoria
B.C
Dre. Tests Mctornas
M. Madill
Medicine Hat
Dike Calvert
Oilla
W. D. Turnbull
Donald Mann
Gladys Honey
Points West
Jerry Alexander
Mary, Glasman
Russell and
Rossburn
Reta Andrews
St. Boniface School of Nursing
W. Andrews
Tommy Fenton
Nathan
Marilyn Fenton
Nathan Fenton
Tommy
Gwen Bennett
Vera White
Miss Bennett
Harry Pettitt
Bagot
Pettitt, Sr
Arthur Pettitt
Wiliam Johnenone, Dees
Winnis
George, Coultis
Ethel Weir
W. Weir
H. E. Ferguson
Mrs. Allan Robinson
Mr. McTier
Binscarth
Indow
Doug. McCall
Mrs. Wolfe
Banff
Alta
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Brock
A. Prisken
Camrose
Cliff Sage
Preeceville
Mr. Sage
Assiniboine
Endeavor
Canora
Jancock
Kitchener- Waterloo Hospital
William Hancock
Douglas St
Waterloo
South Side Service
Bill
Carrie Erwin
Bob McMurray Great West Life Assurance CO. Complete Insurance Service
Avalon Theatre
Showtime
George Montgomery
Diane Brewster
Kok Plus
Sabu and the Magic Ring
de Luxe
Sabu
Alt Pompeii
Adain
Grring
Steve Reeves
Kent
Stafford’s
Johnson’s
Libby’s
Catelli
Finance
Russell Il
Aamonian Ms Tink
All Trees of Insurance
W.M.S
Paramette
Reavie
Joe's
Fox Warren
Beaver Lumber
Roy Larrabee
St. Joseph the Worker Church
Woalops
Gall
Holiday Knitwear
Tony Day
Botany
Oxford
Wheatley & Dow
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