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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
3
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The financial statement was adopted and the Constable's report received and filed. One Old Age Pension application was approved and two building permits were granted. The bills were passed for payment. Council adjourned.
The Rossburn Post Office now features a complete set of aluminum boxes installed by carpenter Otto Elvers and postmaster Jack Stitt. The new boxes brighten the lobby and modernize the interior while keys have been distributed and patrons adjust to their new box locations.
A very heavy thunder storm swept the north west portion of the area Tuesday evening centering over the Glen Elmo district. An authoritative estimate said at least an inch and a half of rain fell. Light hail was reported. Vague reports indicate some grain flattened by the cloudburst though exact details are not yet received.
Lukinski list shows a daughter born August 9 1954 to Mr and Mrs Walter Lukinski. Andrew birth records twins a son and a daughter born August 12 1954 to Mr and Mrs Doug Andrew.
Anguishville correspondent reports a large family reunion on Sunday August 8 at the Bell Bros home lawn. Attending were Gordon Westmacott and family from Winnipeg, Ema Keatting and Peddie family from Russell, J Ware and Turnbulls from Grandview, and several others from Snyder Snyder Oklahoma Croll and Angusville.
The Department of Agriculture notes harvesting starts in southern districts with uneven yields and quality. Factors lowering production include reduced acreage, late seeding, excess moisture, rust, heat, drought, and pests. Swathing began in Gretna Winkler area. some early crops cut north to Neepawa, while Riding Mountain and northward see little harvesting this month.
Nickie Kalyniuk earns the $100 Rossburn School Scholarship for the year. The award requires at least 70 percent on the June Departmental Examinations and continued study for another year. Kalyniuk scored 77.1 percent and will continue grade 12 at Rossburn Collegiate. Contributions to the fund come from multiple local groups and individuals.
Mr and Mrs C Palmer and Mr and Mrs George Wight spent Sunday at C Browns. Betty Scott and Edna Carson of Winnipeg visit Elaine Cleland. Jack Carson visits A Cleland. Ed Dumonte visits D Maxwell. Elizabeth Palmer visits her aunt C Brown. Baird family and Jimmy holiday at Victoria and other points. Howard McGowan and Marie of Camp Borden visit C Browns. Mrs James of Winnipeg visits her parents C York.
An active Elphinstone committee led by Jack Morton and Clayton Hunter works to build a covered rink on school grounds. Members include Hugh Irwin Nick Rochelle Mike Jarema and others from the Elphinstone Legion Student Council and Greek Catholic Church. Best wishes for the project.
The school opens for the year with a short morning session on Wednesday August 25. Non resident students are limited due to heavy enrollment in Grades 9 and 10. Proposes two new High School rooms and a composite unit with Rossburn to share costs. Non resident grant of 7.50 per month falls short of per pupil costs.
Bernice Hogue of Strathclair visits the Carson home this week. Ray Cameron returns from summer school at Tuxedo and will teach at Long Plains Indian School near Portage la Prairie this term. Manley Karmazenuk and Viola LaRocque go back to Carman after holidays with Manley’s parents. Miss Bray and Bill Sacharko of Winnipeg visit Rossburn area while Bill Huselak from Selkirk visits Chas. Derlago. Levite Bartkin spent holidays at Dauphin camp and returns Saturday. John Checkowski of Selkirk visits relatives in and around Rossburn this past week.
A Fish Derby will be held at Fish Lake on Sunday August 22. Prizes go to the biggest Wall eyed Pike and the biggest Perch. Derby runs from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Three Angusville boys join campers from across the province at Clear Lake for a lively first week in August. Daily routines include dawn swims, dish washing, crafts, and a polar bear club. The program features a United Nations supper, a Co op store, and an Indian Pow-wow finale with awards for top swimmers.
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