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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
3
The Rossburn C G I Girls hold their annual Vesper Candle Lighting Service at Rossburn United Church on Sunday evening December 15 at 7 30 pm. All are invited to attend.
A devotional poem by Mrs. Clara Peden describing believers as precious stones in God’s building. It portrays Christ shaping and refining through trials, noting how crushed hearts yield to divine care and the Master’s faithful polishing to reflect His image.
Mrs Malcom McDonald of Portage la Prairie visited her parents Mr and Mrs A Muir over the weekend. Mr and Mrs A Haacke have moved from Elphinstone district to Arborg Manitoba to live with their son Alwyn Haacke. Haacke briefly in Mimmedosa Hospital then moved to Ave Borg last week. Elphinstone friends wish them happiness in their new home. Elphinstone Women's Institute to meet December 13 at 8 00 pm at the home of Mrs G Till.
A December 4 1955 shower for Mrs Leemard Antonation at Mrs Mmm Shewcehak home drew about thirty ladies. Guests escorted the honoree to a decorated throne, received a carriage gift, and sang For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow. Geraldine Shewchuk presented gifts as lunch was served by hostesses J Domanski C Kwitkowski M Biemer and M Shewehuk.
Robert D. Geekie aged 78 formerly of Elphinstone died suddenly on Thursday December 1, 1955 in Ladner British Columbia. Funeral held Monday December 5, 1955 in Ladner with attenders including Miss H M Geekie Mr W Geekie F Geekie and Mr E Geekie of Elphinstone.
Wesley Eugene Maluk, son of Mr and Mrs BE Maluk, christened at St Michaels Orthodox Church Sandy Lake. Sister Rosanne and brother Timothy wore the gown. Rev J Rybalka of Oakburn officiated with godparents Mrs K Koltovsky Donald Malak and Mrs P Mendro.
H J Mather outlines the farm workshop as essential for reducing production costs. He cites tools from wrenches to socket sets, electric welders, grinders, drill presses, and air compressors, stressing electricity as a key cost saver in repairs and on the farm.
An old established firm invites members of the Masonic Order to act as representatives for part time work. Interested Masons should reply in writing with age and phone details to Box 186, Ressbure, Manitebs.
The Erickson Women's Institute met December 7 in the Legion Hall with 42 members and 5 visitors. Officers were installed by Mrs. Ethel Neilson. Funds include 163.31 in bank and 88.25 in outstanding cheques. A social for husbands is planned for January 26 and a monthly paper program was approved to invite nonmembers.
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