07 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
1
Winter sports begin as ice is prepared with a mixed bonspiel to start the season. Entry costs one dollar per rink with half proceeds funding the Winnipeg High School Curling Championship. Non members in Rossburn pay double to enter the open bonspiel.
Jackpot Bingo 10 to be played off on December 13 with no limit on numbers called and over 100 dollars in prizes. Last week’s blackout winner list includes Mike Brykaliuk Steve Maydaniuk Walter Topolinski and others with several ties and a 5 dollar consolation noted for Matt Sidlar.
The Rossburn Hospital Aid held its annual gathering at Mrs. May Lawless's home with 15 members present. Officers for 1962 were chosen: President Mrs. M Lawless, Vice President Mrs. J Caldwell, Sec Treas Mrs. G Stewart, Sick & Visiting Mrs. I Huston and Mrs. J Caldwell, and Board Member Mrs. J Lawless for a 3 year term. The group plans Xmas treats for in-patients and a silver spoon prize for the hospital’s first baby in the New Year. The next meeting will be in January 1962.
Josephine Blaskiewicz wed in a Nov 11 ceremony at St Theresa Church Rossburn officiated by Rev Mendyka. Attendants included Evangeline Genovey and Noreen Skavinski with a reception at Rossburn Town Hall and guests from across Manitoba and Western provinces.
Rossburn Women’s Institute met in the United Church Annex with 15 members present. Officers elected: President Mrs L McKnight Vice President Mrs A Lindsay Second Vice President Mrs A McIntosh Secretary Treasurer Mrs G Stewart Pianist Mrs A Snider Program Convenor Mrs W Stitt Board Member Mrs E Stitt. Mrs Stitt reported and noted Rossburn will host the book of remembrance ceremony at the district convention next May in Roblin.
A letter laments disturbances by outside hecklers at the A C T Amateur Broadcast held in Rossburn last Saturday. The writer vows action to remove the hoodlums and hopes the incident is cleared up on the next broadcast.
The Rossburn W L reports a December 2 ACT Amateur Broadcast drew a capacity crowd over 600 with 23 contestants. Volunteers handled telephone donations, and entertainment featured Wendel Cleland on electric organ. Winners were Connie Lazaruk with Diane Kiez, Bert Klimak with the Polka Dots, and Lesia Chopp with Judy Huston.
The Rossburn Intermediate Club invites residents to an organization meeting at the Rossburn Hotel dining room Friday at 8:00 pm to form leadership, recruit players, and push toward a championship season with league play beginning next week.
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