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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
2
A Saturday program in Rossburn Town Hall at 1 30 p m offers a free film for children with a revised start. The highlight is Santa arriving by helicopter at 3 45 p m across from Slon's Garage to distribute treats to the kids.
The Ukrainian Catholic Women's League met on December 6 with Father Lehky presiding. Nineteen members attended and minutes from the prior meeting were read and adopted. Officers for 1967 were elected and activities listed include Christmas bake sale and concerts in Rossburn, bingo events, a pancake and tea fundraiser, and a scheduled banquet on January 15 1967.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures show the R M of Rossburn population fell from 1499 in 1961 to 1278 in 1966 while the Village of Rossburn grew from 591 to 629. Birtle rose from 846 to 852 and Binscarth from 456 to 478 Erickson from 531 to 532.
Joseph Urbanowski died at Rossburn Hospital on December 6 after a lengthy illness. He was 79. A Polish immigrant, he settled in Rossburn after moving from Winnipeg in 1916. He married Mary Blaskiewicz on June 2, 1918, and operated a barber shop and the Rossburn Theatre. He is survived by Mary, two sons Michael and Lawrence, a daughter Lillian, and seven grandchildren. Requiem High Mass was held December 9 at St. Theresa Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.
Winners listed for Wednesday bingo include multiple $4 prizes and several ties. Notables include Steve Mychasin and Mrs Pete Mychasin with $25.00, and Teddy Shmyr with a tie for prize. Names span Angusville Russell and surrounding locals.
A Fishing Lake Centennial Committee meeting on Dec 8 at the Municipal Office approved paying most Centennial Grant accounts. The lake was renamed Rossman Lake after voting on the lake name and a thank you was extended to contestants in the Name The Lake contest.
The U C Y meeting began with a prayer by Rev J Lehky. The secretary read the minutes and Wayne Glushka moved with Phyllis Hrubeniuk seconding to read. Fifteen members attended. Members will attend Confession and Communion January 6. Some plan caroling and a few carols were practiced before adjournment. Next meeting is December 19. Larry Perchaluk moved to adjourn, Betty Ann Lion seconded. Meeting closed with a prayer.
The Rossburn Hornets host Griswold on Tuesday December 20 at Rossburn Arena, their sole North Central League home game until December 28 when Shoal Lake visits. Last Friday Shoal Lake beat Rossburn 5 3, and Saturday Birtle defeated Rossburn 10 4. Brandon Red Caps routed Rossburn 17 11 on Tuesday night.
Readers are asked to submit Christmas greetings by Tuesday evening December 20 to appear in the issue. Contact details and submission deadline are provided for those wishing to extend season wishes.
At a Rossburn Curling Club meeting the executive and Bonspiel Committee moved the Centennial Spiel to start January 16, 1967. The change shifts the curling event to an earlier date.
The Rossburn Chamber of Commerce sponsors an outside Christmas Lighting Competition with two plaques for commercial and residential premises. Rural entrants may join. entries due by December 28 to Smycnnik, Major, or Clubley.
On December 16 an invitational Christmas Party will be held in the Elementary School Auditorium. Attendees must receive an invitation. A good turnout is expected. Curling games show sportsmanship and keen competition. The halls display art decorations signaling Christmas approaching.
Mike Werbowski of Rossburn joined 68 Manitoba dealers and wives on a mass caravan of 102 new International trucks. The convoy traveled from Chatham Ontario to Winnipeg via the All Canadian route with Ontario police escort ensuring safety and smooth traffic.
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