Army boxing finals crown Pte Harry Clearsky in Winnipeg
Pte Harry Clearsky, 18, of Rossburn Manitoba wins the light welter novice title at the Army boxing finals in Winnipeg. Stationed in Victoria with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, he defeats three Command champions to claim the trophy as Maj Gen J M Rockingham presents the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clearsky
Rossburn
Man
J. M. Rockingham
Army
Winnipeg
Clearsky
Victoria
Princess Patricia’s
Canadian Light Infantry
National Defence
Home Songs Of The Riding Hills And Night
A lyrical piece celebrates home songs from the Riding Hills. It evokes Whip-poor-will calls, river perils, wind through poplars, geese, moose, and wolves, linking memories of childhood to the landscape and seasonal scenes across hills and valleys.
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Riding Hills
Green Cloaked Riding Hills
Surprise Farewell Held Saturday for Mitchells
A surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mitchell on April 11 honored their impending departure from town. Rev. Houson led singing games and a short program with scripture and prayer. D. Sherritt spoke for the church and thanked Alf Mitchell for 26 years on the church board. H. Taylor presented a book ends set to Mrs. Mitchell and a leather wallet to Mr. Mitchell. the couple spoke briefly. A dainty lunch followed.
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A. Mitchell
Rev. Houson
Houson
D. Sherritt
Alf
Church Board
H. Taylor
Pony League Ball Team Reorganized in Rossburn
The Rossburn Pony League Baseball team was reorganized on April 21, 1959 with Howard McIntosh as coach and manager. Boys under 15 are asked to attend at the Fair Grounds on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Bruce Kowal was elected captain and Jerry Stupinsky secretary-treasurer. The meeting occurred at Howard McIntosh's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Pony League
Howard McIntosh
Fair Grounds
Bruce Kowal
Jerry Stupinsky
Armstrongs Visit Armstrongs and Friths in Winnipeg
Mr and Mrs Wrenford Armstrong and Dawn of Flin Flon visited Mr and Mrs Walter Armstrong over the weekend. They all went to Winnipeg to see Mr and Mrs Frith. Armstrongs returned home Friday.
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Wrenford Armstrong
Dawn of
Flin Flon
Walter Armstrong
Winnipeg
Mrs. Frith
Armstrong
Vesper Song and Home Songs Across the Riding Hills
A poetic reflection on evening stillness and communal tunes sung by locals. The lines evoke intimate songs tied to place across rolling hills, implying a shared cultural moment and seasonal calm.
R C Bingo Raises 101 Dollars and Honors Donors
The R C Committee Bingo on Friday April 10 raised 101 dollars. Donors and winners include Mrs. Paul Korowski with a tablecloth won by Mrs. J Hallick and numerous kitchen items awarded to listed winners. The event thanked all who contributed to its success.
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R.C. Committee
Paul Korowski
J. Hallick
Anne Schaworski
Joe Bart
Anton Lepischak
Wolanyk
Joe Blaskiewicz
Larry Zegalski
Adam Chicheluk
Mike Smycniuk
Archie Fiel
Bill Pokropany
Henry Zimmerman
Lena Zegalski
Clarence Lazaruk
John Kostesky
Eugene Zegalski
Rossburn MFU Local hears vice president Herb Andresen
About twenty five members attended the April 18 meeting of the Rossburn Local MFU. Herb Andresen spoke on vertical integration, noting its growth in southern Manitoba and its share of broiler and hog markets. The group set up a two-person MFU committee and pledged attendance for upcoming June meetings.
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Rossburn Farmers Union
Hears Mfu
Herb Andresen
M.F.U. Rossburn
M. Slow
Strathclair
Manitoba
M.F.U
Rod Clement Nominated at Liberal-Progressive Convention
The Liberal Progressive nominating convention met in the Birtle School Auditorium on April 14 with W. Fulton as chairman. Mayor J. Burgess of Russell moved to nominate Rod Clement for the Birtle Russell seat, seconded by C. Orr of Foxwarren. The vote was unanimous.
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Birtle School
W. Fulton
J. Burgess
Russell
Rod Clement
Birtle-Russell
C. Orr
Foxwaren
Gary Lindsay Visits From M.P.C. The Pas
Gary Lindsay of the M P C at The Pas spent the week end here.
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Gary Lindsay
M.P.C
Public Speaking Contest at Shoal Lake Honors 4-H Members
A Friday night Senior Public Speaking Contest at the United Church in Shoal Lake drew many 4-H members, parents and spectators. Winners were Donna Davidson, Joan Falloon and Janice Johnston representing the Birtle Sewing Club and Calf Clubs, with junior winners Shirley Bomek Grant Wotton and Marlene Davidson advancing to a Kiwanis judging run set for May 15 in Birtle School Auditorium.
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United Church
Shoal Lake
Donna Davidson
Birtle Sewing Club
Joan Falloon
Birtle
Shirley Bomek
Birtle School
Hospital Aid Holds Bingo Fundraiser Thanks Donors
The Rossburn Hospital Aid thanks donors and prize providers for a successful bingo. Highlights include A Ellis blackout prize, and multiple prizes such as Angel Cake by Mildred Heindle won by A. Andrew, Cup and Saucer by Mary Shorrock won by Steve Pokropany, Pyrex Sets by Dave Cleland won by Archie Fiel, and many more rewarded to local residents.
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Rossburn Hospital
A. Ellis
Angel
Mildred Heindle
A. Andrew
Mary Shorrock
Steve Pokropany
Dave Cleland
Archie Fiel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pony League
R. C. Bingo
Pete Lepischak
John Fiel
Anton Gumfeny
Peter Zimmerman
Mike Bort
Mike Hersak
George Heindle
Joe Urbanowski
Nick Maryniuk
Joe Zimmerman
Joe Zatylny
Mike Fiel
Pokropany
John Gumieny
Steve Maydaniuk
Joe Ziemiansky
Paul Borowski
Mary Zegalski
Nellie Lepischak
Joe Bobinski
Mike Kostesky
Joe Borowski
R.C. Ladies’ Society
Peter Gumieny
F. Shewchuk
Peter Lepischak
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Jean Lawless
Gordon Elvers
Nancy Andrew
John Koscielny
Vic Matusko
Child’s
Moffat’s
Hospital
McKnight
Steve Magdaniuk
May Lawless
People’s Store
Jessie Caldwell
Hospital Aid
Isobel Huston
H. MelIntosh
Judy Huston
Dora Sawchuk
Letty Anne Llon
Dora Werbowski
J. Plante
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