Former Rossburnite Milton Stitt Buried in Rossburn
Funeral service for Milton Howard Stitt aged 61 9 months was held at the United Church February 6 with Pastor Eaton officiating. He died April 1 in London Ont hospital. Interment at Rossburn Cemetery. Surviving family includes mother Mrs J J Stitt three sisters six brothers and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Howard Stitt
St. Josephs Hospital
London
United Church
Eaton
Messrs
John Young
Fowarren
Wm. Armstrong
Robi. Carson
Walter Armstrong
Wm. Brown
Wilson Stitt
Rossburn
Man
Joseph J
Stitt
Perth
Winnipeg
Alberta
Mr. Stitt
Angusville
Foxwarren
Peace River District
Spruce Grove
Alta
Ont
J. J. Stitt
A. Maltz
Painsdale
Mich
O. McFeeters
Charlotte
Tom
William
Vista
Sam
Jack
Robi
Dickson
Rossburn Times 1911 Reflections and Local Notes
A retrospective look at The Rossburn Times of December 7 1911 notes editor H J Bowley and manager M S Lee. It highlights social scenes a married couple’s kitchen misgiving and urges wealthy locals to support the community with prudent giving. The Rossburn School Report lists November 1911 senior and grade results and a string of town visits and small notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peden
Rossburn
Rossburn Review
Rossburn Times
Bin+searth
Man
H. J. Bowley
M. S. Lee
Maude McKee
Wesley Williamson
Arthur Cooke
Clarence McKee
Francis McDonald
Lily Young
Harold Beirnes
Ewart Sinclair
Beulah Ross
Ewart Beirnes
Lily Peicoff
Evalena Sinclair
Annie Kelso
Cordelia Peden
Martha Peden
Vina Harlow
Cassee McKee
Miss H. Barker
Roads Association Announces 1950 Award System
The Roads and Beautification Campaign outlines new prize structures for 1950. Rural municipalities compete for best kept roads with Union of Manitoba Shield and Provincial Cups. Ninette receives a Wade Trophy diploma. patrol prizes are limited to suburban areas. beautification efforts include cleanup and plant up programs aided by Home and School groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roads Association
Union of Manitoba
Ninette
Wade
The
Assn
Manitoba
Don’t Destroy Spawning Fish Warns Manitoba Official
Fish and Game Director G. W. Malaher cautions it is unlawful and wasteful to kill fish during spawning in Manitoba rivers. He urges letting spawning complete to sustain future catches, noting break up spears and dumping fish harm spawning, with angling season for pike pickerel perch sauger goldeye mooneye opening May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Malaher
Game and Fish Branch
Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Mr. Malaher
Malaher
Legion Meeting Ross Burn Branch No 40
Regular Can adian Legion meeting at the Legion Hall on Tuesday May 2 at 8 pm sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
The
Canadian Legion Besl
Legion Hall
Easter Week Visits and Social Notes in Vista
Miss Joyce Sitko spends Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Sitko. Mrs Martin of Glenella visits her parents Mr and Mrs W H Halliday. Mrs W Miller and Helen visit in Winnipeg with the former's brothers. Mr Ernie Chesney of Brandon spends Easter weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs A Smith and children visit at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton. Reita Stitt visits relatives Leckie family and Alison. Marlene and Valetta Hamilton stay with Mr and Mrs A Smith at McNutt. J Brown returns from Portage hospital with son Walter. Mr and Mrs H Hamilton drive to Russell. Miss Glasman visits relatives there. D Atkinson, M Hay and Willis Stitt travel from Winnipeg for Easter weekend with local families. Ladies Aid and W M S meet at Mrs H Hamilton's. Easter programme led by Mrs M D Hamilton. a quilt made for W M S supply. Next meeting will be at Mrs L Hamilton’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reita Stitt
Nice
Mrs. Leckie
Alison
Mrs. H. Hamilton
Russell
Miss Glasman
D. Atkinson
Miss M. Hay
Willis Stitt
Winnipeg
Mrs. Alexander
Mrs. Hay
Mrs. W.stitt
Ladies Aid
Weekend Fires Destroy Two Farm Homes
On Sunday April 9 the Charney farm log house in Marco district burned completely with most main floor contents saved. Origin of the fire is unknown. The next day the Gumieny Dutchuk farm frame house burned entirely while the residents were away. none of the contents were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Charney
Marco District
Frank Gumieny
Maurice Dutchuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pastor Eaton
C. Locke
John Cormack
C.S. Chard
J. W. Fraser
Elphinstone
Dave Mithchel
Minnedosa
Messrs Gee and
John Neald
Seeburn
Mr. Wellwood
Nicholls and Sheppard Co
Miss May McDonald
Ben McKee
Jas. McKay
Hugh Warnock
Annie Cumming
Shoal Lake
Mrs and. Peden
Department of Health and Welfare
M. Flattery
Department of Health
Flin Flon Highway
W. J. Beachell
Alexander Chuchmuch
Steele
Rossburn Co-Op
Willard
Irwin’s
Pier Yah Puter
RSM Aes
Legion Meeting
Joyce Sitko
Mrs. Sitko
Mrs. Martin
Glenella
Mrs. W. H. Halliday
Ernie Chesney
Brandon
Mrs
A. E. Chesney
A- Smith
W. J Hamilton
Marlene
Valetta Hamilton
A. Smith
McNutt, Sask
J. Brown
Portage Hospital
Walter
Castile
Dru Store
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