09 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
1
A collection of quirky wordplay exposes playful definitions such as a lady-in-waiting as the feminine of bachelor and a screen star's latest husband as ultimate. The passages swap meanings with humorous twists and incomplete phrases hinting at broader linguistic wit.
The Safety Division reports 1950 motor vehicle fatalities in Manitoba through June total 19, up from last year, with 12 pedestrian deaths. Winnipeg accounts for 8 pedestrian fatalities in the first half of 1950, doubling 1949. Drivers are urged to obey signs, reduce speeds, and exercise caution.
A preacher ends a sermon by asking debt payers to stand, all rise except one who cannot pay his debts because he runs a newspaper and all who stood are his subscribers. The minister then prays. The piece closes with a quip about summers and winters and the quality of wood for a campfire.
Angusville News reports multiple visits and social events. Father Zakrosky of Gilbert Plains visited Father Luckin. The Greek Catholic Dinner was well attended at Ukrainian Hall. Jotn Chaytor returned home and expects to work soon. Mrs. Peter Hasiuk returned from Fort William Ont after two weeks. The Wolovech family traveled to Winnipeg after attending the Rudenski Chemica wedding. Mrs. Ed Paul and Ruth and Roy visited the Paquet family. Mrs Nayier of Rus l joined them. Lechowicz hosted relatives from Watrous after Kuz Magnowski wedding on July 25. The Ukrainec families traveled from Windsor to the west. Hazel Duchak joined from Winnipeg and visited Mrs. Matt Senko. They attended the Rudenski-Chemica reception on July 27. Mrs. Sara Angus of Russell spent Sunday with her daughter in Winnipeg en route to Fort William to visit relatives in Rossport Ontario. Mrs. Cecil Switzer hosted Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clifford of Washington DC. Bill Luba's return from Misericordia Hospital follows leg surgery with sister Helen visiting from St. Boniface.
Mr and Mrs Williams and family take up residence in the cottage formerly used by Mr T Hanlon. Williams becomes the new grain buyer for the Poo elevator. Also notes visits by J Menzies and Brian Gimli to McNutt Sask to see relatives, and other local movements to Clear Lake.
Local ad highlights ladies and men's wrist watches along with jewelry lines lighters pipes and other gifts for the whole family. Includes broad showcase of items and appeal to shoppers seeking diverse gift options.
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