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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
2
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Reeve Malcolm McKinnon and his brother Donald 60 died after supper on Wednesday with sister Christina McKinnon later collapsing but recovering. Coroners in Shoal Lake are investigating carbon monoxide poisoning from an engine used for an electric light plant outside the kitchen window. A double funeral is planned for Saturday at Westminster United Church Shoal Lake.
A carload of Rossburn men en route to a Brandon hockey match collided with a snow plough after being blinded by an approaching bus. Town clerk Harold Beirnes died instantly. Dr. W A Shaver and Joe Griffen injured, hospitalized in Brandon. Wives and friends visited on Saturday, reports hopeful recovery for all.
Sunday visits marked by Mr. Harry Collinridge at the Wackefields and Mrs. Hicks of Nidga visiting town. Alberta resident Mr. Ewart Beirnes arrived for his brother’s funeral and to attend the opening of the new rink along with Miss Rachelle Paisner who went to Roblin for the same event. Roy Rogers and Triger star in My Pal Trigger at Rossburn Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Allen Smith family of MacNutt visited Vista and Rossburn friends over the weekend.
The column lists sympathies for Mrs. Beirnes and kin after a bereavement, visits by Miss Margaret McLennan of Russell to Mr. Jerry Alexander, new residents Mr. and Mrs. H. Miller, church rally attendance by Rev. and Mrs. Black in Brandon, and moves by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hamilton. It also notes wishes for recovery to Dr. Shaver and others, a visitor stay for Mr. and Mrs. Crookshanks, a postponed John Collins auction sale to December 13, and a weekend visit by Mrs. H. McIntosh and Carol to Roblin Vie.
Audrey Ida Palmer and Howard Keith McIntosh wed November 28 at Union church Vancouver in a quiet ceremony. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Darcy Plante and best man Weldon McIntosh. Bride wore a brown wool suit with pink roses and white carnations. A reception followed at 923 Walford Street. They plan to reside in British Columbia.
Notices show Mears Mr Mike Saley left for Winnipeg for medical treatment. Evelyn Maydaniuk and friend visit Mr and Mrs Joe Maydaniuk. Alex Kombher sold his farm to Stanley Maydaniuk. Tina Sadler of Grandview visits with the Saleys. Frank Bereza left for Winnipeg. Ann Derlego home for a short visit. Percy Armstrong of Rossburn tests cattle for TB. Frank Martin of Minnedosa and two others hunted at Frank Magdaniuk’s and were successful. Farewell party for Mr and Mrs Wm Chehowsky as they move to their new farm bought from Henry Miller.
A three year old red steer has strayed from a farm in this district. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of this animal contact Mike Baydock Mears.
Miss Betty Kelso of Roblin was named Queen at the carnival where Mayor George Kelso officially opened the event. Winnipeg skaters performed in the ice follies and Mr Kelso received a gold watch from Roblin residents in appreciation of efforts to secure the rink.
A ladies curling meeting in the Club Rooms December 2019 elected officers. Honorary president Mrs Huff, president Mrs Murray, secretary Dorothy Woods, social committee Mrs J Stitt and Lorraine Alexander, draw committee Mrs S Veitcn and Mrs McIntyre, membership committee Lorraine Alexander and Marion Brown. A $4.00 membership fee was set with curlers paying fees to Dorothy.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Peden announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Alice Amy to Constable Edgar Lawrence Hadley of Mulgrave Nova Scotia The wedding will be held December 19 at Knox United Church Rossburn at 3 o clock.
The Kus Burn Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in the Club Room on Wednesday December 3. About thirty members attended as old directors were reelected. A new calf club was formed with fifteen calves funded by half the price. Members Elwyn Mc Feeters Keith Stitt Willie Cameron Andrew Kiez Bill Carson Stuart Chegwyn John Mitchell Paul Ukrainetz Alex Kurshusky Tom Heneghan Norman Mitchell Kenneth Caldwell Wendie Cleland Douglas Joiner Leslie Taylor will feed and show calves at next year's summer fair. John Mitchell was named president Andrew Kiez vice president and Douglas Joiner secretary.
The Rossburn Young People's Society met December 2 in the Club Room with 28 members. Cpl. F. Murray, R.C.M.P., gave a talk and the group decided to sponsor three one act plays in January. Four new members joined, and the next meeting is December 16 in the Club Room.
The Rossburn Skating Rink Committee extends thanks to Rossburn citizens for generous donations totaling over 500 dollars in four days.
Winnifred Gladys Armstrong, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Armstrong of Rossburn, married Gordon Renolds son of Rev and Mrs Renolds of Tenon on December 3 at Royce Ave Church Toronto. Rev Kerr officiated. The couple will reside at Kirkland Lake.
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The Rossburn Hospital Staff express gratitude to Mr. J. Lindsay for a generous donation of rubber matting for the hall. The staff say it brings real comfort to patients and visitors.
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