03 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
1
A first person reminiscence recounts early homesteading near Vista and Rossburn. Alexander McDonald recalls surveying disputes, a dangerous river crossing on Hair's Crossing, and building a homestead with his family. He notes 6.18.23 as a key date, customs issues with squatters rights, and later farming life with Scots settlers.
Local notices report events and visits in Rossburn and nearby towns. Highlights include planned postponement to April 14 and a Board of Trade meeting on April 7, family visits in Winnipeg and Nesbitt, a hospital staffing move, upcoming Ukrainian Women’s Society bazaar at Paris Cafe, and a Silver Tea fundraiser for the United Church Ladies Aid.
Oakburn and area residents share weekend visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Gordon Setter of Rus sell visited Mr and Mrs H J Brown. Mr Stanley Yanick and family visited Brandon. Mr W Melnyk returned from Winnipeg. visitors included Peter Rwensthke Jorn Kushion Mo bowodie and others after a visit to Powst. Mrs H Collingridge of Kelloe spent the weekend with Mrs H Whyman. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs George Menzies on their newborn son at Shoal Lake Hospital. Sandra Peden returned home after a month visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Peden at Rossburn. Mrs J N Mandzuik was a Winnipeg visitor last week. News tips to Oakburn Correspondent Mrs J W Smith, phone 142.22.
Mr Tom Sinclair returned home from Victoria B C Miss Eunice Joiner visits Shoal Lake. A social evening at Cle lands featured games and a large lunch. proceeds over $10 benefit the Hospital fund. Mrs Adolph Kostesky remains in Rossburn Hospital with best wishes for recovery. Mrs Jean Cleland visits Rossburn. Mr Alex Chuchmuch of Angusville stays with Kosteskys.
The piece notes maple syrup rising to six dollars per gallon with extra for tin and the price ceiling nearly doubling from last year. It discusses loosened coupon controls for canned fruits and sugar while rationing remains in place, and cites Mr. Isley on extending controls until May 15 to prevent chaos from an abrupt end.
Mr Elmer Shepherd has sold his business and garage to Stan Sewack and Mike Sank, who will assume ownership on April 1. Mrs Sam Wowk and daughter Vivian traveled to Vancouver, visiting niece Mrs Gerrick at Sandy Lake. The Lords supper is scheduled at Angusville United Church on Easter Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Rev C Vincent will be present.
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