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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
2
A group of five boys among fifty British youths in Canada for a four week tour sponsored by W. Garfield Weston teaches the ship telegraph under the guidance of an instructor. The lesson covers the ship's telegraph workings.
Miss Helen Miller spent time with Dr and Mrs Kippen at Newdale then returned home with her parents Mr and Mrs W Miller on Sunday. Ladies Aid and WMS met at Mrs W Hallidays to plan tea August 20 in Mr C Menzies show room. Families drove to Silver Beach on Sunday. Ernie Chesney of Brandon holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A E Chesney. Peggy Hamilton vacationed with her uncle Mr and Mrs J Rutherford at Shoal Lake. Mrs T Miller visited Gimli and Winnipeg relatives. Guests at the Millers included the Menzies family from Gimli and Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs Cowan from Russell.
The Government Liquor Control Act notice states Robert Earl Moffat applies for a druggist license for Moffat's Drug Store at Lot 11 Mountain Road Rossburn Manitoba. Objections must be filed within ten days after the last Gazette issue, with hearing to be fixed by the Commission. notice given to the local municipality.
Car owners may purchase the ROSSBURN license plate holder at Slow's Garage Silewich Garage Joe's Garage Irwin's Garage or Moffat's Drug Store. Purchases support the Memorial Rink Fund with proceeds exceeding manufacturing costs.
Congratulations to Mr. G. M. Bolton who celebrated his sixth birthday on Wednesday August 10. He remains in good health and is wished continued health and happiness by his many friends.
Miss Elaine Cleland spent last week at Silver Beach. Isabel Copeland of Grandview visits with her aunt Mrs. E Caldwell. Many locals travel for family events with relatives in Weyburn Winnipeg Virden and Ontario. Best wishes to Miss Vickie Kodlesky who wed in Winnipeg last week.
L A Fonger appointed assistant freight traffic manager for the Western Region of Canadian National Railways with Winnipeg as headquarters. The hospital site on Fourth Street is secured after purchases and a donation of 200 from John Collins. The plan calls for a 60000 project aided by 27000 grants, with bids for construction to be advertised soon and completion expected before year end.
Glen Elmo Mr and Mrs Pushka of Transcona along with Mr and Mrs John Pushka spent a week with friends and relatives in the district. Parapa of Grand view visited with Mr and Mrs Wm Brykaliuk on Tuesday last. Frank Dutkavich of Winnipeg holidayed in the district. Mrs Mike Sotas injured her foot stepping on a rusty nail and was confined to Russell hospital for a few days.
The first grain delivery of the year reached Rossburn on August 9, three weeks earlier than last year. Frank Bart delivered malting barley grading 3 c w 6 row at 48 lb per bushel to the National Elevator, and Mike Ryszytyl delivered barley grading 2 c w 6 row to the Pool Elevator at 50 lb per bushel.
In loving memory of William Shaw who died August 10 1948 at age 51. A devoted husband and father, cherished by his wife Mrs Wm Shaw and family. The poem recalls their happy home and enduring presence felt by loved ones as they journey through life alone.
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