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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
3
Mrs Barlow entertained at a small party Saturday night with games a luncheon and dancing to Barlows radio Isabel Douglas read the Address and Jack McLeod gave Ming McKague a manicure set. Five local golfers played in the Birtle tournament Sunday with three taking prizes.
The report lists residents visiting friends and returning home, including Mr and Mrs Ray McAlinden and Mr and Mrs Norriscromk of Harrowby visiting Mr and Mrs Swain and Mrs Howard Cartwright. It notes Elmer Bets as president and Elleen Greensides as vice president of the Junior Red Cross, with Lila Wondrasek as secretary treasurer. Joey Bachinski moved back to Brandon, and rainfall delayed progress on district airing.
Residents including Mrs Bradley and grandson Jim mie from Transcona visited the Collins home. Plans for a September 22 fowl supper and Amateur Contest with prizes were set. A dress-goods donation distribution occurred for spring baskets. The furnace at the church was to be started with Mr McCann to oversee. The next meeting will be at Mrs W Young’s home.
Vista to WMS and Ladies' Aid met last Wednesday at Mrs. W Stitt's home. Mrs Breakey led worship while prayers were offered by several members. Mrs Finder and others read devotionals and Mrs Hamilton spoke on what the church has given. Mrs Miller sang a solo before closing with the benediction.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Keech of Winnipeg spent a few days of their honeymoon with her parents Mr and Mrs James Murdock. A harvest service at Bavelaw drew a good crowd with a well decorated school and an earnest sermon by Mr McLeland on the bountiful gifts of nature.
Silver Beach and Ruthenia residents report the opening of a new school with M. Syruyk from Ethelbert in charge. Visitors include Mr and Mrs H Clarke and Jamuy from Dryden, Ont. J Solomanuke in Inglis works on finishing touches to A Melnyk's new home. Miss Gladys and Mike Melny visit Swan River. Threshing in the district is delayed by recent rains.
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