Nominating Convention Endorses Bob Smellie in Birtle Russell
The Progressive Conservative nominating convention for Birtle Russell met at Memorial Hall Russell with 150 supporters. Robert G Smellie was nominated again to contest the constituency with speeches by Harry Greeves and guest attorney-general Sterling Lyon. The gathering highlighted Roblin government successes including the Farm Credit Bill and education reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Birtle Russell
Memorial Hall
Robert G. Smellie
P.C
Birtle-Russell
Harry Greeves
Birtle
Smellie
Frank Zegalski
Rossburn
M. J. Tokar
Sam Stitt
Foxwarren
Bob Smellie
Harry Pollock
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Saskatchewan
Dept. of Agriculture and Conservation
U. of M
Roblin
Canada
Prince Edward Island
U.C.Y Bingo Draw Delights With Wide Prize List
U C Y Club held a March 25 bingo drawing to a full crowd and thanked attendees. Winners included Murray Hryciuk, Mrs H Drosdoski, Patsy Matusko, Mrs Tommy Shindruk, Lucille Bau bie, Mr Vic Matusko, Natalia Hrubeniuk, Mr Archie Field, Pete Mychasin, Myrna Smyeniuk, Ernest Bonchuk, Mrs Harry Verbowski, Mary Twerdowhlik, Betty Ann Slon, Myrna Smyeniuk, Steve Pokropany, Mrs Ed Shust, Mrs E Caldwell and others receiving items from T pieces to Pyrex dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.Y
Frank Gensiorek
Murray Hryciuk
Clarence Lazaruk
H. Drosdoski
Sylvia
Lucille Baubie
Patsy Matusko
Mary Twerdowhlik
Lillian Boychuk
Steve Pokropany
Betty Ann Slon
Sonja Glushka
Ed. Shust
Ernest Bonehuk
Myrna Smyeniuk
Mike Piasta
Irene
Phyllis Kozun
Mrs. E. Caldwell
Rossburn Bank Duty Change At Local Toronto-Dominion
Ronald Jackman arrived from Kamsack to assume duties at the Rossburn Toronto-Dominion Bank. On Wednesday local residents Mr. and Mrs. Ron Greenshield Bert and Dean of Virden and Tu Harrison of Gainsborough renewed acquaintances in Rossburn.
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Rossburn
Ronald Jackman
Kamsack
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Ron Greenshield
Bert
Dean
Virden
Tu’’ Harrison
Gainsborough
Trustees Elected For Oakburn Consolidated School District
The first meeting of Oakburn consolidated S. D. No. 255 was held at the National Home with ratepayers from Oakburn King George Wheatfield and Rogers Schools present. Elected to the new board were Paul Michalyshyn chairman Frank Zubrack vice chairman Mrs Lena Nychek John Muzylowski and Tony Kalynovich.
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Oakburn
Teachers Of Pelly Trail Division to Meet At Rossburn
The Pelly Trail School Division will hold an organizational meeting at Rossburn Town Hall on April 11 to draft a constitution and elect officers for a Division Association. The move, urged by the Manitoba Teachers' Society, aims to unite all division teachers and pursue a common collective agreement.
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Pelly Trail
Rossburn Town Hall
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Winnipeg
Weather Summary From The Week
The report shows a high for the week and a low for the week along with rainfall of .14 inches and snowfall of .28 inches. Temperatures ranged around 57 high and 22 low. Snow accumulation continued as the week ended with lingering wet conditions.
Rossburn Game and Fish Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Rossburn Game and Fish Association met April 6 with about 26 attendees including 12 juniors. President Jim Andrew led. finances showed a 171.25 balance. motions approved paying 5c per crow and 15c per magpie. plans for a lake booth rent set at 15.00 yearly. grounds remodel for May 14 and officer reinstatement for the coming year were approved.
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Rossburn Game and Fish Association
The
Legion Halk
Alaska
Joan Maydanialk
John Macyshyn
Alex Cleland
Joe Bart
John Klym
John Magdaniuk
Cecil Gunn
Women's Institute Sets April 25 Tag Day for Cancer Society
The Rossburn Women's Institute met April 7 at United Church annex with 15 members and 1 visitor. Plans include a Tag Day for the Canadian Cancer Society, delegates to District Convention at Russell and Provincial Convention in Winnipeg, a W.I. bursary for children of members pursuing teaching, and guest speaker Mrs. Leland of Miniota in May.
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Rossburn Women’s Institute
United Church
Langridge
Ross Call
Canadian Cancer Society
Russell
A. McIntosh
E. Stewart
E. Stitt
Winnipeg
E. Langridge
W.I
Leland of
Miniota
Farewell for Sandy Lake Priest Before Australian Mission
More than 200 parishioners and guests gathered on April 2 to bid farewell to Rev. M. Melnick who leaves Sandy Lake Parish for missionary work in Australia. Community leaders and organizations presented gifts and expressed esteem. Lunch followed, served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Melnick
Australia
Rev
J. Kristalowich
Winnipeg
Fr. Melnick
Mike Kristalowich
The
Credit Union
Larry Kristalowich
Canadian Legion
Mrs. Okopniak
Ukr
Catholic Women’s League
Marilyn Nechwediuk
Geo. Semeniuk
Ken Olach
Shpytkosky
Luehkin
Mike Sawitsky
Czerna
Harry Sulymka
Newdale
Kussy
Romanyshyn
Oakburn
Father Melnick
Father Ludhkin
Neepawa
Spring Caws and the Old Black Crow Portrait
A poem laments winter ending with the crow as a stark herald of spring. The speaker mocks the crow’s croaking song yet acknowledges its seasonal cue, contrasting it with robin and lark melodies. The verse blends harsh diction and wartime slang to depict a harsh arrival of spring.
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Robin
Lark
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Charlie Louch
Binsearth
O. McFeeters
God Save the Queen
Pelly
Jim Andrew
Wally Perchaluk
Maron
Women’s Institute Monthly Meeting
Unitarian Service Committee
M. McFeeters
M. Hutton
Sandy Lake
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