Rossburn youth attends world Sunday schools convention
John R. Coughlan son of Mr and Mrs Wm Coughlan Rossburn left Tuesday to attend the World Conference of Sunday Schools in Toronto August 10 to 16. He is delegate from Rossburn and Vista United Churches with delegates from India Africa Europe and other regions expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Coughlan
Wm. Coughlan
Rossburn
World Conference of Sunday Schools
Toronto
Vista United Churches
India
Africa
Speed as Manitoba Highway Hazard Emphasized
Provincial traffic director R B Baillie ranking speed as the top danger on Manitoba roads. He cites speeding in 13,642 Highway Traffic Act convictions in 1949 and 30 percent of property damage crashes. He warns even ten miles over road conditions can be dangerous and urges vigilance during dusk and darkness.
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Manitoba
North America
R. B. Baillie
Baillie
Bouillie
Isa Lie
Young Boys Save Child From River Rescue in Minnedosa
Two Minnedosa boys Freddie Erickson and Jimmie Phelps are hailed for rescuing four year old Larry Snowdon from the swift Minnedosa River. They reached the unconscious child, revived him, and later his family learned of the act. Freddie had previously saved a boy from the same river at six and earned a Lowney Company certificate. A Royal Humane Society award is being considered.
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Minnedosa
Minnedosa River
George Snowdon
Larry
Joan
Wayne
David Williamson
David
Freddie
Jimmie
Mary Grassie
Lowney Company
Young Canada Club
Snowden
Burgiss
Royal Humane Society
Devoted Mother Laid To Rest In Rossburn
Mrs. Jessie Ada Brown aged 65 widow of Alexander Brown died July 29 at Grace Hospital Winnipeg. Born in London England she moved to Canada 1906 living in Rossburn area until 1939 then Winnipeg. Survived by six daughters with services held August 3 at Rossburn United Church officiated by Rev H Johnstone. Interment in Rossburn cemetery with pallbearers Herb Taylor Alfred Mitchell Ronat Veitch A Joiner Wm Stitt Henry Miller.
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Jessie Ada Brown
Alexander Brown
Grace Hospital
Winnipeg
London
England
Canada
Rossburn
Brown
Siemens
J. Lasky
Grace Brown
Oyen
Alta
Herb Turnbull
San Bernardino
Calif
W. Fletcher
Moose Jaw
Ivy Brown
Rossburn United Church
H. Johnstone
Harvesting Late yield expectations for district crops
The report notes very late seeding and cold wet weather delaying crops but projects exceptionally good yields if weather cooperates. Lodged fields and heavy straw will slow harvesting. Rossburn Pool and National elevators are closed until August 15. A proactive comparison cites 1948 as reference for early harvest patterns.
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Rossburn
National
Frank Bart
Pool
Mike Ryszytyl
U.G.G
Birdtail
Alex Cleland
Hospital Aid Report Tea raises funds and thanks donors
The Ladies' Hospital Aid hosted a cafe style tea on Saturday evening raising 55 dollars. Gratitude expressed to organizers Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Alexander and donor Archie McKinnon for five dollars. A $50 donation from the Forresters is acknowledged. Next tea is set for August 19.
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Ladies’ Hospital Aid
Menzies
Caldwell
Alexander
Archie McKinnon
Forresters
Milton F. Gregg Named Labor Minister Succeeding Mitchell
Milton F. Gregg, veteran minister for 24 years, was appointed Monday as Minister of Labor, succeeding the late Hon. H. Mitchell. Hon. H. Lapointe was named veterans minister in a separate appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton F. Gregg
H. Mitchell
H. Lapointe
Anne Klym and Michael Oneschuk Exchange Vows
A Greek Catholic ceremony united Anne Klym daughter of Mr and Mrs John Klym Rossburn Manitoba with Michael Oneschuk son of Mrs Julia Oneschuk St Catherine Ontario in a 2 PM August 7 wedding officiated by Father Olyniak. The bride wore a lace gown and pink roses bouquet. sisters Elsie Nettie Elaine and flower girls Shirley Hallas Sonia Marynnik attended. After a reception for about 300 guests in Rossburn Town Hall the couple planned a honeymoon at Clear Lake and residence in St Catherine Ontario later.
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Anne Klym
John Klym
Rossburn
Man
Michael Oneschuk
Julia Oneschuk
St. Catherines
Ont
Olyniak
Elsie
Nettie
Elaine
Shirley Hallas
Sonia Marynnik
Shoal Lake
Rossburn Town Hall
Clear Lake
Love of travel and human kindness amid fear of war
A reader recalls a bus ride with two Ukrainian children of a Greek Catholic priest, praising their intelligence and manners. He decries obscene literature and public depictions of sex, praises clean books like The Everlasting Hills, and calls for public opinion against indecent works.
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Gladstone
Theresa
George
Miss
Canada
Ukraine
Munich
Russia
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Freddie Erickson
Ernie Erickson
Jimmie Phelps
Mrs. H. Phelps
Minne
Oesa
Rossburn Cemetery
Hon. H. Mitchell
M. F. Gregg
Hugh MacLennan
Gwethlyn Graham
High Heaven
Earl Moffat
Rossburn, Man
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