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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
6
Notice of free delivery on all express shipments starting Dec 1 1950 with continued freight handling. Poultry shipments require container labels showing kind and weights with duties set per lb for chickens turkeys and preserved poultry and deposits due. Holiday fares for teachers and students run Dec 1 1950 to Dec 31 1950 with travel valid to Jan 25 1951 and require a vacation certificate.
The Board of Transport Commissioners reports 443 railway crossing accidents in the year to June 30, causing 140 deaths and 549 injuries. Main causes include racing trains to crossings, impaired vision, and misjudging speed. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly and shift to first or second gear to avoid stalling on tracks.
No publication of The Rossburn Review between Christmas and the New Year as in prior years. The December 20 issue will be a Special Christmas Issue, and readers are asked to send news messages and advertisements early.
Att. L. Paisner visited Rossburn last week before returning to Winnipeg on Monday. W.I. meets Tuesday December 12 at 3 pm in the Club Room with Christmas gift exchange up to 50c. Poultry Pool meets December 13 at 8 pm. condolences extended to families of Wm Mitchell, Mrs Ben Cormack, Mayer Paisner. Bible group December 14 at 8 pm at J. Cormack home. Birth announcement Russell Glushka born November 23 in Vancouver. Various visits and anniversaries noted including G M Bolton 56th anniversary and farewell to Ernie Brown party.
An 1880 winter memoir recalls Neepawa and Shell River hardships with temperatures dropping to sixty below. Mr Brown and family endured hunger and frost while Mrs Brown kept the children warm. The narrative notes land sowing, oat yields, and a life rooted in community, faith, and Conservative ties.
Hospital officials express appreciation for donations from Mrs. D M Glush karaspberries and other items. Gifts include produce, fabric, cash, and home goods from multiple donors, valued for maintenance and morale. Treasurer J G Stitt thanks contributors and notes community support.
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