Burgess Re-elected to Manitoba Chambers Directory
J A Burgess of Russell has won a third term on the Provincial Directorate of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce representing Marquette No 1 division. He is with Smellie Bros. and Co. and has served on the Russell School Board and Town Council. He is past president of the Russell Curling Club.
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J. A. Burgess
Russell
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Marquette
Burgess
Smellie Bros. and Co
Russell Curling Club
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Marion MacPhail Weds Coll McCormick
The marriage of Marion MacPhail and Coll McCormick occurred at 4 p m on December 31 in St John s Presbyterian Church Winnipeg with Rev J D Marnoch officiating. The couple will reside in Minnedosa after a family dinner at The Homestead and a honeymoon in Minneapolis.
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Marion MacPhaile
Coll McCormick
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Winnipeg
J. D. Marnoch
John MacPhail
Vista
Man
Neil McCormick
Isle of Iona
Argyleshire
Scotland
Alexander MacPhail
Re-Elected Chief Dominates Lizard Point Election
Election Day at Waywayseecappo Indian Day School on December 19 saw 50 percent of eligible voters participate by secret ballot. Prince Asstekeeshc won the chief seat by a large majority, with George Claude Wilfred Blackie and Walter Long claws elected councillors. Superintendent John Rayson of Portage la Prairie and assistant Indian Agent Fred Clarke attended.
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Waywayseecappo Inian Day School
Lizard Point Reserve
Rossburn
Manitoba
Prince Asstekeeshc
George Claude
Wilfred Blackie
Walter Longclaws
John Rayson
Indian Affairs
Portage la Prairie
Fred Clarke
Lisard Point Reserve
Foxwarren Wins Hockey Tournament in Rossburn
In the Rossburn hockey tournament on December 26 Foxwarren defeated Oakburn 10-3 to earn a bye into a final win over Rossburn 3-2. Rossburn earlier beat Erickson 5-4 and Oakburn drew crowds along with a lunch counter and dance that raised 222.00 in net proceeds.
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Rossburn
Oakburn
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Erickson
Last Rites For Mrs F Blaskiewicz In Rossburn Township
Mrs F Blaskiewicz died at 83 on Christmas Day and funeral mass was held in Rossburn with Father Cieply presiding. Survived by four sons and thirteen children total, including Urbanowski Penonzek Ellice Dunn and Kenny daughters, with predeceased husband in 1950 and four children. Pallbearers listed include Anton Blaskiewick and Lawrence Urban. Funeral attendees traveled from Chicago Winnipeg Vancouver and Edmonton. Interment at Roman Catholic cemetery in Rossburn.
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Blaskiewicz
House of Worship
Marshall
Michael
Chicago
Anton
Winnipeg
Joe
Edmonton
Urbanowski
Mary
Rossburn
Penonzek
Lillie
Ellice
Local Lot Sold To Manitoban Dairy Coop
The fragment notes a building once stood on a lot now owned by the Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co op with mentions of Rossong George Bolton and Jim Douglas.
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Oba Dairy and Poultry Co-op
Daughter of former citizen dies in Ontario road accident
Eva Sinclair Toulouse, 27, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Adams of Neepawa, died December 20 in Chatham Ontario after a road accident. Funeral in Chatham December 23. body sent to Neepawa for United Church service December 27. Interment in Riverside Cemetery Neepawa. She is survived by husband and three children.
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Maurice J. Toulouse
Chatham
Ont
Neepawa
Man
United Church
Riverside Cemetery
Bill Adams
Eva Sinclair
Rossburn
Manitoba Legislature Set to Open January 13
The sixth session of the 23rd Manitoba Legislature will open January 13 at 2 30 p m. Premier Douglas Campbell announced there will be no traditional ceremony for the opening.
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Manitoba
Douglas Campbell
Revised Skating Schedule at Rossburn Memorial Arena
The new schedule lists general skating on Monday and Friday 8 to 10 15 p.m and Saturday afternoon plus Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 8 to 10 15 p.m with hockey games advertised three days in advance. Children under 12 skate daily 7 to 8 15 p.m and Thursday afternoon with parents allowed. Eleven and twelve year olds may stay on ice until 9 p.m.
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Rossburn Memorial Arena
Card of Thanks for Mother's Death
The Blaskiewicz family expresses appreciation for messages of sympathy and acts of kindness since their mother passed away.
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Blaskiewicz
Rossburn Triumphs Over St Lazare In Saturday Opener
Rossburn defeated St Lazare 7 to 4 in the league opener at Rossburn arena on Saturday night January 3rd. The return game is set for January 25th in St Lazare as part of a four home four away league schedule before February playoffs.
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Rossburn
St. Lazare
Pinscarth
Hamiota
Foxwarren
Rossburn Boys
Lindsay
Chesney
Tanner
Jack Miller
Lund
Cherry
Binscorth
P. Fouillard
B. Cherry
F. Tremblay
B. Edwards
G. Fouillard
L. Matheson
Baker Fleury
Roy Honey
M. Lund
Mitchell
R. Fouillard
C. Chartier
J. Miller
E. Strank
N. Tanner
G. Chesney
G. Lindsay
D. Joiner
8. Crookshanks
OD. Hamilton
C. Piintuck
R. Mintuck
J. Williamson
FF. Severite
T. Tronrud
High School Rink Attends Manitoba Bonspiel in Winnipeg
Leslie Taylor Elwyn McFeeters Keith Stitt and Morley Kostesky took part in the Manitoba High School Bonspiel in Winnipeg during Christmas week. The team played seven games winning four and losing three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Taylor
Elwyn McFeeters
Keith Stitt
Morley Kostesky
Winnipeg
Rossburn Curlers Enter Shoal Lake Bonspiel
Three Rossburn rinks take part in the open bonspiel at Shoal Lake this week with players including Bob Carson Bill Silewich Bill Carson Walter Snider Norman Major J Lindsay Alex Cleland Jack Stitt John Cormack Bert Mitchell Steve Pokropany and E Caldwell.
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Rossburn
Shoal Lake
Bob Carson
Bill Silewich
Bill Carson
Walter Snider
Norman Major
J. Lindsay
Alex Cleland
Jack Stitt
John Cormack
Bert Mitchell
Steve Pokropany
E. Caldwell
Rossburn Open Bonspiel Entries Close January 10
Rossburn announces its first annual open bonspiel with five events and prizes totaling 1400 dollars. Entry closes 8 p.m. Saturday January 10 and play begins Monday January 12 at 9 a.m. The club will flood six rink sheets in the skating rink and use two curling sheets. Lunches will be served. Entries to E Caldwell or Bill Silewich.
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Rossburn
E. Caldwell
Bill Silewich
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F. Blaskiewicz
The
Grim Reaper
Kenny
Washington Avenue
East Kildonan
W. W. Johnston
John Black
Hugh Warnock
Darcey Inman
John Bolton
Eva Bolton
St. Lazare Binscarth
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