Rural Council Holds Routine Meeting in Rossburn
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn council met Saturday with Reeve Shust presiding and all members present. Minutes and financial report were approved, a resolution approved Kane Equipment Ltd for track chain allowance, two disability allowance applications were approved, one Old Age assistance approval granted, bills paid, and the council adjourned to meet May 7.
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Rossburn
Shust
Kane Equipment Ltd
W I Meeting Held Tuesday in Rossburn
The W I monthly meeting in Rossburn on April 5 drew 10 members. Plans for the May district convention here were discussed and set. Mr Murphy gave an engaging Yellowstone National Park film and a Sunny Iceland film, enjoyed by all. Mrs McIntosh won the jackpot. lunch was by Mrs Langridge and Mrs Stitt. A display of antiques is planned for May 20 at the convention.
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Rossburn
W.1
Murphy
Yellowstone National Park
Department of Education
Iceland
McIntosh
Langridge
Jack Stitt
Winnipeg Disability Allowance Approvals Narrow to One
Of many applications for the disability allowance sent to Winnipeg, only one has been approved by the department for payment.
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Winnipeg
Department
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Alex Andrew
Funeral service held March 30 in Rossburn United church for Mrs. Alex Andrew who died March 27 in Rossburn Hospital after a short illness. Born April 17, 1879 in Renfrew Ontario, she lived in North Dakota Sanford and Rossburn district before 1947 retirement to town. Survived by husband Alex four sons three daughters fourteen grandchildren. Interment in Rossburn Cemetery.
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Alex Andrew
Rossburn United Church
I. Roset
Andrew
Rossburn Hospital
Renfrew
Ontario
North Dakota
Sanford
D. Mansell
Rossburn
Alex
Emma Elvers
Netta Smith
Agnes Smith
Plumas
James
Douglas
David
Arthur
Tees
Alberta
G. Ogston
Fred
Henry Mansell
Winnipeg
Wm. Mansell
Pine Falls
J. Reid
Dugald
A. Forde
Vista
J. Collins
C. Palmer
L. Plante
H. Miller
Rossburn Cemetery
Jr Public Speaking Contest Draws 23 Entrants
Shoal Lake hosts 23 junior speakers at the Ukrainian Hall with Donna Davidson of Birtle Cloth Club taking first prize, Barbara Preston of Shoal Lake Calf Club second, Anna Molgat of Strathclair Clothing Club third. Winners advance to Strathclair April 15 with judges Stanley Jones and Professor C Hopper. Hopper will speak on "Speech."
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Shoal Lake
Donna Davidson
Birtle Clothing Club
Barbara Preston
Shoal Lake Calf Club
Anna Molgat
Strath
Strathclair
Stanley Jones
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Professor C. Hopper
English Department
University of Manitoba
Hopper
Ministers Discuss Secondary School Areas In Rossburn Visit
Winnipeg visitors met Minister W C Miller to review proposed ward based Area Board for secondary schools. Six member board proposed with equal north south representation and ward allocations plus assessments totaling 1 707 - one plan backed by district loans and population. Citizens urged to offer constructive criticism and suggestions.
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Rossburn
Mike Sotas
Harris Huston
Winnipeg
W. C. Miller
Vista
King George
Perth
Sharman
Curling Club Meeting Reports Small Turnout
At the annual curling club meeting last Wednesday evening, mild weather limited attendance to 15. A follow up meeting to elect officers will occur in about a month. Accounts were approved, and the report noted a financially successful year. The Ladies Curling Club hopes to improve the waiting room soon.
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Rossburn
The
Ladies Curling Club
Social Evening At Rossburn United Church
The Rossburn United Church W A sponsored a social Friday evening in the club room. A spelling match was held followed by Musical Chairs. A car naming contest tested attendees knowledge. About 18.35 was realized and a delicious lunch was served ending an enjoyable evening.
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Rossburn
Rossburn United Church
W.A
By election to fill school board seat discussed at Rossburn meeting
At the Rossburn school board meeting Monday night it was decided to plan a by election to fill the seat formerly held by James Harlow. A film titled The First Easter will be shown at Rossburn United Church Sunday School and Vista Sunday School after the Easter Sunday service on April 10. Everybody welcome.
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Rossburn
James Harlow
Unparalleled Spring Promises Early Seeding
Old timers note an unmatched spring with snow depleted and little standing water. The author hopes this signals early seeding and an end to the unusually wet years.
March of Dimes Funds Collected by Rossburn Group
The Rossburn branch of the Canadian Order of Forresters collected 12 dollars and 25 cents for the March of Dimes polio fund. Collection boxes were picked up from local stores on Saturday and donors are thanked for contributions.
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Rossburn
Canadian Order of Forresters
Close Call While Sawing Wood Injures Worker Jacket Entangled
Mike Bry kaliuk nearly lost an arm when his jacket caught in a saw shaft Friday afternoon. The jacket ripped to shreds but his injury was avoided due to the fabric giving way and preventing a deeper wound.
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Mike Brykaliuk
Mike
Mrs J Von Hagen Wins Prize at Elphinstone Bingo
Mrs J Von Hagen won a pen and pencil set at the Elphinstone Bingo on Friday.
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J. von Hagen
Elphinstone
Baptismal Service Held Sunday in Rossburn United Church
Dr. Parker of Shoal Lake officiated at a baptismal service in Rossburn United Church Sunday at 4 30 pm. Those baptized were John Dale son of Mr and Mrs Murray McLaren John Richard son of Cst and Mrs Bob Simpson and Morgan Joseph son of Mr and Mrs Earl Taylor.
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Rossburn
Rossburn United Church
Parker
Shoal Lake
John Dale
Murray McLaren
John Richard
Cst
Bob Simpson
Morgan Joseph
Earl Taylor
Waywayseecappo Band nominates council candidates
A Waywayseecappo Band meeting at Young Shingoose’s home nominated Arthur Shingoose Archie Shingoose Tommy Rattlesnake Hugh McKay and Wilbur Cooke for the council election to be held at the Ag ency Office on April 7. Easter exams finished, Day school children await holidays as Easter service is set at 4 p.m. at Waywayseecappo Presbyterian Church.
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Waywayseecappo Band
Young Shingoose
Arthur Shingoose
Archie Shingoose
Tommy Rattlesnake
Hugh McKay
Wilbur Cooke
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Rural Council
W. I
Millet
Lorn Wingert
Beaver Lumber Co
Stettler
Calf Club
Irene Sabaski
Foxwarren Clothing Club
Judith Findlay
Shoal Lake Foods Club
Melvin Zemliak
Vista Poultry Club
May Oakley
Fay Campbell
Foxwarren Clothing Calf Club
Kay Findlay
Shoal Lake Garden Club
Ilona McLean
Grant Wotton
Birtle Club
Martha Smith
Arnold Hersak
Rosemary
Minister OF Education
Bryan
Birdtail
Ruthenia
Glen Elmo
Valley
Chmelnycki
Mohyla
Clarke
Hranko
Byrd
Olha
Marconi
Curling
March OF Dimes Fund
Our Day School
Mr. Pollock
Waywayseecappa Presbyterian Church
Mr. Clarke
Portage la Prairie
Donald Mecas
St. Boniface Hospital
Cecil Mentuck
Brandon Samy
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