New Ukrainian Catholic Church Planned in Rossburn 1967
Members of the Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Rossburn voted to build a new church during the Centennial Year 1967 at the December 18 meeting in the Parish Hall. About half of the $80,000 goal is raised, with donations from individuals and affiliated organizations. Father J. Lehky praised the building committee and various church groups for support and urged continued fundraising through winter.
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Rossburn
Father J. Lehky
Walter Perchaluk
Lehky
Ukrainian Women’s Catholic League
Ladies of Sisterhood
U.C.Y
Routine Meeting of Village Council in Rossburn
The Rossburn village council met December 20 in the council chambers with Mayor P Wladyka and councillors Antonin Drosdoski Verbowski Kombyr present. Actions approved include November financials, constable report, recreation commission notes with a 67.30 payment for swimming instruction, reappointment to a three year term, passing by law to cancel 1966 taxes, officer and secretary salaries for 1966, fire chief report, and payment of bills totaling 8 563.20. The next meeting is set for January 3, 1967 at 8 p.m.
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Rossburn
P Wladyka
Mike E. Antonin
Harry Drosdoski
Mike Verbowski
Harry Kombyr
Drosdoski
Verbowski
Antonin
Rossburn and District
Komhyr — Verbowski
Drosdoski — Antonin
Kombyr
Rossburn Lions Club Hockey Tournament December 26
The Rossburn Lions Club hosts an intermediate hockey tournament at the Rossburn Arena on Monday December 26 with first puck at 10 30 am. Six teams compete for 200 prize money, 100 to the winner. Posters list teams and adcontent details.
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Rossburn Lions Club
Rossburn
Doug Joiner's rink claims second in Oakburn Cash Bonspiel A
Doug Joiner's rink finished second in the A series at the Oakburn Cash Bonspiel last weekend winning $40. They bowed to Nelson Hrycak's rink of Brandon in the A finals, finishing with a 4 win 1 loss record.
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Doug Joiner
Nelson Hrycak
Brandon
Winnipeg area residents attend visits and events
Locals and visitors are noted in a series of weekend and Monday rounds. Mr and Mrs J G Stitt with Melvin and Bob visited relatives. Ernest Bonchuk of Winnipeg visited his parents. Joyce Maxwell of Winnipeg spent the weekend with friends. Marion Day left for Cleveland to attend a Clinic course. The Koscielny family visited Winnipeg over the weekend. Chas Brown and Ernie Brown enjoyed a Ontario holiday. Mrs Otto Miller of Crooked Creek visited her brother-in-law Henry Miller. the Caldwells and Palms plus H Miller attended the wedding of Faye Plante and Lawrence Rhodes in Brandon. Laird Duncanson accompanied them. Bobinski returned from Assiniboine Hospital. Dr Head left for the west coast. Adam Carchuk spent Sunday and Monday with Strong in hospital.
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J. G. Stitt
Melvin
Bob
Ernest Bonchuk
Winnipeg
J. Bonchuk
Joyce Maxwell
Marion Day
Cleveland
Ohio
John Koscielny
Mervyn
Brandon
Bobinski
Assiniboine Hospital
Dr. Head
West Coast
Adam Charchuk
Mon- Strong
Hit And Run Injures Victor Koscielny Near Victoria Hospital
Victor Koscielny was injured Friday night in Winnipeg when a hit and run driver struck him near Victoria Hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigators seek details about the incident and vehicle involved.
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Victor Koscielny
Winnipeg
Victoria Hospital
Ladies Curling Club Revise Plans at December Meeting
The Ladies Curling Club held a rink meeting with two men from the Men's Club. They won a rent reduction from 240 dollars and debated lowering lady curler fees from 10 to 8 dollars with 6.50 going to the men and 1.50 to the ladies. A cook was proposed for bonspiel meals and proceeds would be split after expenses. The executive will reconvene January 5 to continue bonspiel meal talks.
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Ladies Curling Club
Roby Mitchell
Lorna Veitch
Olive McTavish
Vista News Vista-A Gives Update on Local Residents
A list of local residents recovering after surgery at Brandor hospital is reported alongside weekend visits. Winnipeg visitors include Duncan Miller Nestor Zemliak John Onefferson and Phil Brown. Christmas and New Year church service plans are noted with a reporter's holiday greeting.
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Vista
M. Halliday
Brandor Hospital
Duncan Miller
Nestor Zemliak
Winnipeg
John Onefferson
Phil Brown
C. Brown
L. Belinsky
Wm. Nychuk
Sonya
Audrey
Paul Belinsky
Brandon
Vista United Church
Stores in Rossburn to Close Next Monday and Tuesday
Rossburn stores will be closed all day Monday and Tuesday next week. The closure affects Rec.26 and Rec.27 store locations.
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Rossburn
Excellent Display Of Christmas Lighting In Rossburn
Rossburn showcases a festive Main Street with bright lighting during the Christmas season. Local businessmen and the village council collaborated on a Chamber of Commerce sponsored display, recognizing all who contributed to the effort.
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Rossburn
Chamber of Comance
Manitoba
Christmas Bazaar raffle winners at Rossburn Town Hall
Winners announced at the Rossburn Christmas bazaar raffle draw on Saturday December 17 included Mrs. Paul Zegalski who won Homebaked Christmas cake, Mrs. Bill Tasychuk with a Christmas table center, and Mrs. G Lawless with a box of chocolates. Dan Kolesky of Angusville won the gingerbread house. The bake sale and tea were well attended and the Ukr Assoc of the National Home thanks helpers.
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Rossburn Town Hall
Paul Zegalski
Bill Tanasychuk
G. Lawless
Vista U Cc W Elect Officers In 1967
The Vista United Council of Women elects new officers for 1967 at the December 7 meeting held at Mrs C Brown’s home. Officers named include President Joan Baker and Vice President Jack Miller with several secretary posts. Members plan mission giving and church improvements and set January 4 meeting at Mrs M Miller’s home.
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Vista U.C.W
C. Brown
H. Hamilton
Joan Baker
Jack Miller
Wilf Chegwin
M. Brown
Jackpot Bingo and Centennial New Year's Eve Dance Planned
Jackpot Bingo at Rossburn Town Hall on Wednesday December 28 at 8 PM features 12 games of 4 dollars each plus two 15 dollar games, a Surprise Package, and a 25 dollar Consolation Blackout. Lep Cards 75 cents, extra cards 2.50. Centennial New Year’s Eve Dance on Saturday December 31 from 10 PM to 1 AM in Rossburn Town Hall with 1.25 admission and optional formal dress.
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Rossburn
Reesburn Ukr
Catholic Church Building Committee
Ressburn
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Percudluc
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Loca
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