28 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1958
Page
1
The Rossburn United Church Women’s Missionary Society held a tea and sale of home cooking in the church annex Saturday evening. Net proceeds totaled about 342 dollars. The WMS expresses sincere appreciation to helpers and donors.
The death of Mrs Mary Elsie Collingridge 73 occurred August 7 at Erickson Hospital after 18 months illness. Funeral service August 20 at Ekford Presbyterian Church with Mr. Pollock officiating. Interment in Rossburn cemetery. She left a large family including three sons Wilbert Edmund and others and several daughters. Rae's Funeral Home of Shoal Lake assisted arrangements.
Divine law must govern the family circle before social problems can be solved, speakers told an international delegation of Jehovah's Witnesses at a convention in New York. Steve Dany leyk o, presiding minister of the local congregation, said 95 delegates from Brandon-Souris and Marquette congregations attended the eight day event at Yan kee Stadium and the Polo Grounds July 27 through August 3. Continued on page 2.
Rev and Mrs Fred Houson and their son Mark arrive from Lac du Bonnet to lead the Pentecostal church in Rossbern this week. Rev J Neil and family depart for Selkirk as the Housons begin ministry this Sunday.
Local residents and relatives gathered in Vista and nearby towns last week. Visitors included Helen Blind of San Diego and Charlie Smith family from Winnipeg, with Mrs Bilinski and Nellie hosting. Many journeys to attend teaching duties and family visits tied the community together.
A Calgary Alberta firm announces a national contest offering 53 cash prizes to prairie farmers over 16 years old. The $2,000 prize pool includes a first prize of $1,000. Open to residents of Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and the Peace River District.
The Rossburn consolidated district opened its elementary section on Tuesday morning August 26 marking the first day children were brought to the new school. Enrollment reached 166 with staff including Bruce Robertson principal and several assistant principals and teachers across grades 1 to 8. The high school session starts September 2.
In a large gathering at Clear Lake on Sunday August 17, the Campers Association endorsed a brief urging the park department to keep the current site for permanent campers. The seven proposed improvements include dust control, optional electrification, pruning of undergrowth, new piers and steps, better kitchens and garbage systems, and expanded toilets and sanitation. The group emphasizes current tenancy and urges expansion without moving the location.
A miscellaneous shower was held in the Annex of the Ukrainian Hall on Saturday evening August 23 in honor of Miss Helen Luba RN of Brandon bride elect for October 4. She arrived to greetings from family and friends, received corsages, and gifts were displayed on a decorated wagon TV set. Guests included out of town relatives and nieces helped open gifts, with 40 ladies signing the shower guest book, followed by lunch.
Bumper crop reports from the Review Office indicate Ernie Hamilton of Solagirth finished harvesting his wheat. The crop yielded 41 bushels to the acre and graded No 1 northern, marking notable quality in the season.
An elderly farmer describes aging, declining sight and vigor while still cherishing home. He recalls logging days and hard work, marking seventy six milestones and stepping back from active labor. He notes time’s changes from forests to grain fields, and finds solace in rest and immortal truth as the sun sinks in the west.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Birtle United Church for Charles Thomas Bartram who died August 12 at Brandon General Hospital at age 72. Rev. Whetter officiated with graveside rites in Birtle cemetery. Bartram, born January 4, 1886 in South Shields England, came to Canada in 1911 and lived in the Rossburn and Angusville districts before returning to Birtle in 1949 with his wife Lucy Ann Berks. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this summer. Survivors include wife Lucy Ann four sons David Charles Jack and Edward five daughters Jenny Isabella Winnifred Mae Doris and Ruby, 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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