Margie Dnistransky Weds T Skavinski in Oakburn
The marriage of Margie Dnistransky daughter of Mrs A Dnistransky and the late Alex Dnistransky of Otha to Tony Skavinski eldest son of Mr and Mrs Joe Skavinski of Oakburn was held at the Roman Catholic Church Oakburn Manitoba on Tuesday November 15 at 5 pm Rev Cieply officiated. The bride wore a white nylon net gown with lace bodice and a lace bolero veil and carried pink gardenias. Bridesmaids Steffie Maduke Ann Chuba and Helen Muchasin wore pink and blue gowns with matching headdresses and carnations. Best men Car Kozyk E Sheeska and Stan Kaskiw. A reception followed at the Ukrainian National Home Oakburn. They will reside in Oakburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge
A. Dnistransky
Alex Dnistransky
Otha
Tony
Joe Skavinski
Oakburn
Manitoba
Cieply
Stan Antonation
Steffie Maduke
Ann Chuba
Helen Muchasin
Shower Honors Bride Elect Margie Dnistian Sky
A miscellaneous shower was held at the Ukrainian National Home on November 13 in honor of Miss Margie Dnistian Sky, bride elect for November 15. Guests presented corsages as they arrived, gifts were exchanged, and toasts followed with a light lunch served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Dnistiansky
Steffie Maduke
Paul Chegus
Joe Skavinski
Anne Chuba
Margie
Passing of Mrs Korolyk in Rossburn
Mrs Stanley Korolyk died at her Rossburn home on Sunday December 11 at age 70. Born June 5 1885 in West Ukraine she had lived 55 years in Rossburn municipality. Funeral at Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church with burial in Orthodox cemetery Rae's Funeral Home Shoal Lake in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Stanley Korolyk
Korolyk
West
Ukraine
Rae
Shoal Lake
Surprise Baby Shower at Michelehuk Home for Barney
A group of ladies visited Sunday night at Mr and Mrs Maurice Michelehuk to celebrate the infant son Barney. Mrs Michelhuk accepted a purse of money and a baby gift. The evening included games and a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Maurice Michelehuk
Barney
Michelchuk
Births at Rossburn Hospital announce three newborns
Born to Arthur and wife at Lizard Point a son on December 13. Herchak couple of Rossburn welcome a daughter born December 7. Lepischak couple of Rossburn greet a daughter born December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Hospital
Arthur Brandon
Lizard Point
Herchak
John Herchak
Rossburn
Lepischak
Martin Lepischak
Passing Of Mrs Stewart Rossburn
Mrs Sarah Stewart 54 of Biltmore Apartments died suddenly at home on Monday December Born in Glasgow Scotland she came to Canada 38 years ago and lived in Grandview Dauphin before moving to Winnipeg three years ago She is survived by two daughters Joyce and Marjorie Mrs Bill Bannister and five grandchildren Funeral service held at United Church Grandview December 9 at 2 30 pm officiated by Rev Merchant Burial Grandview Cemetery Pallbearers listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Sarah Stewart
Biltmore
Glasgow
Scotland
Stewart
Canada
Grandview
Dauphin
Winnipeg
James R. Stewart
Joyce
Marjorie
Bill Bannister
Jean
B. Lawless
Bill Abercrombie
Dave Abercrombie
Jack White
Grandview Cemetery
White Gift Sunday urged in Vista to aid the needy
Vista residents are asked to bring gifts for distribution in Winnipeg on White Gift Sunday December 18. District participants attended a Rossburn Short Course last Wednesday sponsored by the extension service. Adam Halliday has returned from South Africa and now works in Michigan. Bob Martin, a long-time local, was laid to rest in Strathclair last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Rossburn
Extension Service
Adam Halliday
James Halliday
South Africa
Michigan U.S.A
Bob Martin
Strathclair
Funeral Rites for George Bolton Held in Rossburn
George Murdock Bolton born August 10 1869 in Petrola Ontario came to Manitoba at 18. He farmed Kelloe district then worked 18 years for Northern Elevator Co. He married Ida Sherritt in 1894 and lived in Rossburn since 1905. He leaves wife and two Winnipeg daughters and multiple grandchildren. Funeral at United Church December 8 officiated by Rev I Roset with pallbearers listed. Interment Rossburn Cemetery. Relatives and friends attended from Regina Dand Angusville Foxwarren and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Murdock Bolton
Petrola
Ont
Manitoba
Kelloe
Ida Sherritt
Rossburn
Nothern Elevator Co
N. MacNeill
Elfreda
C. Rossong
Eva
Winnipeg
United Church
Thurs
Rev. I. Roset
Bob Carson
H. Alexander
Bill Mitchell
E. Caldwell
Wes Williamson
Bob Stitt
Rural Council December Meeting Minutes
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn held its December meeting with all members present led by Reeve Shust. An Old Age assistance application was approved, a by law to discipline taxes on community halls passed, road rentals approved, and bills paid before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Reeve Shust
Short Course for Women Delights Shoal Lake Neepawa
The Short Course for Women held on Wednesday December 7 was enjoyed by all. Miss Hamilton from Shoal Lake and Miss Rollette from Neepawa gave talks on home freezing tin foil Christmas decorating and color in the home. Three films were shown including Beauty and the Bride Seven Wonders of Wool and Uses of Electrical Appliances in the Home. Attendance was 25 in the afternoon and over 30 at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Shoal Lake
Rollette
Neepawa
Rural Resident Dies at 89 in Rossburn Municipality
Metro Lepischak died December 5 at age 89. Born in Poland on November 8, 1866, he lived in Rossburn Municipality for 48 years. Funeral December 12 at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church with burial in the local cemetery. Survived by wife Mary, three sons Martin Stanley Joe and four daughters Alice Kay Elizabeth Winnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Metro Lepischak
Mr. Lepischak
Poland
St. Theresa
Mike Borowski
Phillip Tomiski
Sam Pachkowski
Stan Leschyshyn
Joe Borowski
Pete Raginski
Mary
Martin
Stanley
Birtle
Joe
Atikokan
Alice
Stanley Leschishyn
Kay
Elizabeth
Beulah
Winnie
Agricultural Short Course Draws 35 Attendees
Rossly reports a midweek agricultural short course for men with about 35 attending the afternoon and evening sessions. Professor Seal of the University of Manitoba discussed livestock culling and modern feeding methods while H Tolton covered soils and a crop rotation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal
University of Manitoba
H. Tolton
W. Stonehouse
Ag. Rep
Mrs Teeni Qsadee Visits Merritor from Ontario
Mrs Teeni Qsadee of Merritor Ontario has been visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Wasyl Sidlar and will return to Ontario at the end of December.
Joiner Wins Pool Tourney at Nick Chopp's Hall
Rossburn report Billy Joiner captures the snooker title by defeating Howard McIntosh in the final. Semis included Wally Perchaluk and Melvin Charney with Wally Tokar taking the Consolation Event over Bill Antonyshyn. Orest Smyeniuk and Maurice Chomica reached semis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Nick Chopp
Billy Joiner
Howard McIntosh
Wally Perchaluk
Melvin Charney
Wally Tokar
Bill Antonyshyn
Orest Smyeniuk
Maurice Chomica
Community notices and sympathy messages from Birdtail
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. George Belton and family and to the Hyra family on their loss. A. Kostesky visited Winnipeg with Mrs. Kostesky for the MPA Convention. Joe Bereza of Angusville is wished a speedy recovery. Also noted are hunters transported by Alex Cleland, and upcoming school concerts to watch for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Belton
Hyra
Lepischak
Joe Bereza
Angusville
Arm strong Sr. to Celebrate 96th Birthday
Congratulations to Mrs Arm strong Sr who will celebrate her 96th Birthday on December 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Sr
Rossburn Women’s Institute elects 1956 officers
The Rossburn WI met on December 6 with Xmas gift exchanges and candy donations to Deer Lodge Hospital. Officers elected: President Mrs Jack Stitt, 1st VP Mrs H Alexander, 2nd VP Mrs Ukrainetz Lee, Treasurer Mrs Langridge, Reporter Mrs John Cormack, Pianist Mrs Walter Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Rossburn Women’s Institute
Deer Lodge Hospital
Jack Stitt
H. Alexander
Ukrainetz Lee
Langridge
John Cormack
Walter Armstrong
Jack
Items of Interest Hits the Jack at Brandon
Harry Werbowski attended the Imperial Oil dealers convention at Brandon last Thursday and received an electric mix master for selling his quota of oils and greases. The entry notes a quirky Winters feature, a Turkey Trail closure due to heavy snow, and a brief School News absence with weekly weather figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Werbowski
Imperial Oil Dealers Convention
Brandon
Harry
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Margie Dnistransky
Weds
T Skavinski
Vista News
George Bolton
Cementary
Bolton
Walter Sherritt
Regina
Howard Maltby
Dand
Walter Shaw
Rowland
MacNeil
Rossong
G. Rider
Foxwarren
Rural Council
Bill Joiner
Alex Cleland
A. Kostesky
Kostesky
M.P.A
Wray
Wilfred Palmer
Mrs. Robi
Doubleday
C. Brown
Womens Institute
Lindsay
W. Armstrong
Mra
Mre
H. McIntosh
Osneer Relief
Blind Institute
Childs Welfare
Turkey
Dan
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