Kiely Wolowetz wedding at St Marys Cathedral Winnipeg
Syl via Wolowetz and Garnet J Kiely wed at St Marys Cathedral Winnipeg with Father Curry officiating. The bride wore a white summer brocade gown with Empire jacket and veil, followed by a reception at St James Hall. Attendants included Matron of Honor M Chomica and Bridesmaid Evelyn Yakinchuk.
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St. Mary’s Cathedral
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Sylvia Wolowetz R. N
Joseph Wolowetz
Angusville
Man
Garnet John Kiely
A. M. Kiely
Curry
Len Scalon
Ava Maria
New York
M. Chomica
Oakville
Ontario
Marylin Rebenchuk
Peter D. Kiely
Paul Clifford
Ted Searles
St. James Hall
St. James
John Yakinchuk
D. Alder
Europe
Funeral and Wedding News From Oakburn and Area
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Yustina Wloychechowski at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Oakburn with burial in the local cemetery. Born 1884 in Europe she came to Canada in 1913 settling near Oakburn, later moving to Oakburn town. The piece also notes a wedding reception for a couple from Angusville with about 300 guests and lists numerous out of town attendees and honeymoon plans in the USA and Southern Ontario.
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Yustina Wloychechowski
Oakburn
Romanyshyn
Lehky
Rossburn
Ukr. Gireek Catholic
Harry Kuch
Nick Shwaluk
M. K. Wasilka
Nick Koscielny
Peter Maduke
Mike Samborsky
Canada
Olha
Shoal Lake Hospital
John
Winnipeg
Raginski Funeral Home
Angusville
Manitoba
E. Willerton
Toronto
Ont
M. Chomica
Oakville
Mirs. M. McLaren
Pilot Mound
Man
Alec Sabeski
Brunkild
J. Yankinchuk
Neepawa
M. Sabaski
Russell
Lewitsky
Sandy Lake
N, Chomica
Marco
Mike Chomica
Joe Wolowetz
Roblin
Garnet
A. M. Kiely
A. Perozuik
Vista W A Holds Monthly Meeting At Chesney Home
The Vista W A held its monthly gathering at Mrs. Art Chesney’s residence with few attendees due to holidays and the busy season. Mrs. Stitt led devotional and read an article from the United Church Observer about The Queen at Kingston. Mrs. Hamilton was ill and unable to attend. members sent best wishes for her recovery. The meeting ended with The Lord’s Prayer and lunch served by Mr. Chesney.
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Vista W.A
Vista W. A
Art Chesney
Stitt
Chesney
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Strong on 78th Birthday
A surprise party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith on August 9 honoring Mrs. Strong for her 78th birthday. About 19 family members and friends attended the gathering.
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J. Smith
Strong
Bridal Shower Honors Betty Miller Bride Elect
Betty Miller the bride elect for August 15th received a miscellaneous bridal shower on Wednesday evening. Mrs Mackedenski and family members escorted honored guests to seats as corsages were pinned and gifts displayed. Debra Baker and Linda Young delivered a wagon of gifts symbolizing a telephone switchboard before a luncheon closed the event.
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Betty Miller
Betty Mackedenski
Betty
Donna Hamilton
Patsy Mackedenski
Shirley Belinski
Mrs. Miler
Mrs. Musgrove
Mrs. Strong
Debra Baker
Linda Young
Editor Letter Reflects 50th Rossburn Fair Joys
A reader from South Burnaby recounts Rossburns first fair in 1909 and the fiftieth anniversary in 1959. She recalls meeting old neighbors, admiring parade floats, praise for cemetery beautification by Mr. W Brown, and gratitude to Mrs. R Peden and her daughter Marion Day for hosting.
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Pacific Coast
Birdtail
Mr. W. Brown
Mabel (McKee
McDonald South Burnaby, B. C
Births McMillan Son for L McMillan Couple
To Mr and Mrs L McMillan on August Sta a son Gordon Scott born, a new arrival for the McMillan family.
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McMillan
Mrs. L. McMillan
Sta
Gordon Scot
Rossburn Rural Council Meeting Actions and Debates
The Rossburn Rural Municipality council met August 1 with reeve Shust presiding and all councillors present. They approved minutes and the July financials, heard petitions on oiling No 45 highway, and granted $50 for crow and magpie bounty payments. The CNR shed removal was refused after resident inquiries, a Valley School District dissolution request to join Rossburn was noted with a by law planned for Sept 8, and Doug Andrew received land drainage approval. Bills were paid and the meeting adjourned until Sept 8.
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Rossburn
Shust
No. 45
CNR
Birdtail
Valley
Valley S. D
Doug Andrew
Funeral Rites for Samuel Sokolan Held in Russell
Samuel Sokolan aged 75 died July 18 at Sacred Heart Hospital Russell. Funeral service held July 17 at Uk Greek Catholic Church Russell with Rev Bezdel officiating. Burial at Russell Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers listed. Survived by three sons and four daughters, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral prayers said Thursday at 9 p m.
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Samuel Sokolan
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Bezdel
Russell Memorial Gardens
Alex Sokolan
Mervin Sokolan
Bert Sokolan
Dan Gurniak
Matt Bidochka
Jack Stienhover
Firefighters battle blaze in Birtle area
Rossburn Fire Brigade rushed to a 1:25 a.m. alarm from Birtle with 800 gallons of water, arriving ahead of Virden to save two buildings, the Savoy Theatre and Bill Melnyk’s barber shop. Neighbours aided, preventing greater disaster in a grand show of cooperation.
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Rossburn
Birtle
McIntosh
Mike Antonin
Peter Lamb
Harry Aylwin
Virden
Savoy Theatre
Bill Melnyk
Local Social Notes Sketch Weekend Visits
Rossburn area residents report Friday and Saturday visits as Gordon Williamson joined Mavis and John Williamson at Chillon. Mrs. Sarah Young plans several weeks with her daughter Mrs Wes Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. John Magdaniuk visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Appelt in Virden on Sunday. Mike Derkatech of Winnipeg called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hryciuk Sunday. Archie Smith spent the weekend in Gladstone with his wife and family. Harold Slon and Robin Huston camp at Gardiner’s Lake for a few days. Walter Manulak and Evangeline Slon visited Mr. and Mrs. Slon Saturday.
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Gordon Williamson
Chillon
Mavis
John Williamson
Sarah Young
Wes. Williamson
John Magdaniuk
Ernie Appelt
Virden
Mike Derkatech
Winnipeg
Bill Hryciuk
Archie Smith
Gladstone
Harold Slon
Robin Huston
Gardiners Lake
Walter Manulak
Evangeline Slon
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Kiely
Wolowetz
Possburn
Ressburn
Rossburn News
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