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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
4
A fragmentary text offers quirky wordplay and odd definitions. It mentions a feminine form of bachelor and a “latest husband” idea, plus stray lines about money, an oboe playing in a BBC band, and a misread note on meals at a person named Attlee's.
The Safety Division reports 19 Manitoba motor vehicle fatalities in 1950 through June, up from last year with pedestrians driving most of the rise. Winnipeg totals show 8 pedestrian deaths in six months, while truckers maintain low accident rates. Officials urge obeying signs, slower speeds, and constant caution.
A preacher ends a sermon by asking debt payers to stand, then those not paying debts. One poor man remains seated, revealing he runs a newspaper whose subscribers are the standing audience. The exchange closes with a quip about seasons and wood types for fires.
Father Zakrosky visits Gilbert Plains for a Greek Catholic Dinner at Ukrainian Hall. John Chaytor returns home and hopes to resume work soon. Mrs. Peter Hasiuk back from two weeks with relatives in Fort William Ont. Walter Wolovech family travel to Winnipeg after Rudenski-Chemica wedding. Winnipeg residents visit Paquet and relatives after weekend calls. Wedding party attend Kuz Magnowski and Rudenski-Chemica events in late July. Mrs. Sara Angus journeys via Winnipeg to Fort William visiting relatives in Rossport. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clifford visit from Washington DC. Bill Luba leaves Misericordia Hospital after leg surgery with sister Helen nearby.
Mr and Mrs Williams and family have taken residence in the cottage formerly used by Mr T Hanlon. Williams is the new grain buyer for the Pool elevator. The note expresses hope for a long pleasant stay in the community. Also mentions visits by J Menzies and Brian Gimli to McNutt Saskatchewan to see Geo Hunter, and a Rusell Cowan pair with T Miller at Clear Lake.
Local shop KLYM'S NOVELTY SHOP advertises ladies and men's wrist watches and extended jewelry lines. The notice also promotes lighters pipes and a range of gifts for the family including books magazines comics soft drinks candy and ice cream.
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