Public Speaking Contest Winners Named at Rossburn
The District 4H Public Speaking Competition for ages 10 and 11 took place in Rossburn School Auditorium on January 18. Participants from Shoal Lake, Birtle, Rossburn and Strathclair presented topics ranging from The Beaver Our National Emblem to Wild Flower Bouquets, with Beth Morton, Garth Butcher and Caroline Davidson named the top winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Joan Williams
Shoal Lake Clothing Club
Garth Butcher
Birtle Calf Club
Larry Hus
William Cormack 78 Dies at Rossburn Hospital
William Miller Cormack aged 78 died January 6 1963 at Rossburn Hospital after moving with family from Bryan Caithness Scotland to Canada in 1891. He was a Presbyterian who attended United Church later. funeral January 9 at United Church Rossburn with Pastor Fergus officiating. Interment followed at Rossburn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Stitt Wes Williamson Henry Miller Gordon Taylor Herb Taylor and Bert Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Hospital
William Miller Cormack
William
Murdoch Cormack
Bryan
Caithness
Scotland
Canada
Rossburn
Alexander
Elizabeth
Isabella
Presbyterian Church
United Church
Ferguson
Jack Stitt
Wes Williamson
Henry Miller
Gordon Taylor
Herb Taylor
Bert Mitchell
Percy Cooley dies at 61 in Selsgirth district
The youngest of eleven, Percy Cooley of Selsgirth district died Friday the 18th at age 61. He farmed locally and is survived by his wife Nettie, two brothers Fred and Ernest, and sister Minnie. Funeral January 21 at Selsgirth with Rev. D. Flint officiating. interment in Birtle Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed. active bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Cooley
Percy
Selsgirth
Nettie
Fred
Birtle
Ernest
Winnipeg
Minnie
D. Flint
Edwin Shaw
E. J. Hamilton
Jack Brown
John McTavish
H. Catherwood
C. L. Dutton
Frank and
Weston Randall
Victor Hodkinson
Doug Johnston
Fred Lane
Bill Shermata
4 H Calf Club Holds Third Meeting At Huston Home
The 4 H Calf Club met at H Huston home to judge Beef Cattle and discuss Swine judging with Mr Dixon. Members thank Mrs Huston and Judy for a lovely lunch after the meeting. A fourth meeting discussed Ways and Means for fund raising and a fundraising committee was appointed. The club also listened to the 4 H broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Huston
Dixon
Unseasonably severe cold continues with strong winds reported
Weather report notes six straight days of subzero temperatures. Strong winds intensified the chill, nearly producing a blizzard without snowfall. Daily readings include Friday minus 20s, Saturday near minus 38, Sunday around zero, Tuesday 22, Wednesday minus 27, Thursday minus 20, indicating persistent extreme cold.
Review of Activities by United Church Women in 1962
The United Church Women congregation reported 24 members in 1962 with average attendance of 18. They held 11 meetings and conducted studies and activities including the book The Word and the Way, World Day of Prayer, funeral lunches, manse care, fuel and hydro, church and annex upkeep, district meetings, overseas relief clothing, Indian Culture film, White Gifts to Stella Missions, Easter and Christmas shut-in boxes, material for C.G.I.L.T. and Explorers, church flowers, and donations to P.C.T.C. Girls Fresh Air Camp Gimli Caravan Funds Temperance Union Bursary Fund and two Bible dedications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
United Church
Stella Missions
Shutins
C.gilt
P.C.T.C. Girls Fresh Air Camp
Gimli
Caravan Funds
Temperance Union
Down the Years highlights from 1943 1948 and 1953 local notes
A Norwegian style column recalls events from Olha Greek Catholic church fundraising in 1943 with a Red Cross drive raising 41.50 and the rink committee organized by C. D. Douglas. It also notes Oakburn S C wiring the school in 1948 and local bonspiels and hockey tournaments amid weather and community changes through 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olha Greek Catholic Church
Red Cross
C. D. Douglas
Sec.Treas
C. Bell
Const. McLaughlin
H. McIntosh
W. Williamson
A. Brothers
H. J. Bowley
John Ryzytylo
Wm. Armstrong
George Hlagie
A. E. Varmey
M. F. Drozda
J. G. Stitt
Joe Peden
W. Strong
C. Barlow
Steve Glushka
Safe Water Supply in Rossburn Could Prevent Tragedies
The piece argues waterborne diseases such as dysentery and infectious hepatitis threaten public health. It cites Dobson on local cases and notes U S water infrastructure expansion from 1900 to mid century reducing typhoid and diarrhea deaths, urging a safe water supply for Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Dobson
Rossburn
United States
Social Credit Nomination Meeting Planned at Shoal Lake
The Social Credit Association of the Marquette constituency will hold its annual meeting and nominating convention in the Ukrainian Hall at Shoal Lake on January 30. Lawrence Milner of Dauphin will speak. national issues include nuclear weapons, a missing Budget for 1962 63, and possible Parliament dissolution amid minority support concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Credit Association of the
Marquette
Shoal Lake
Lawrence Milner
Dauphin
Canada
Social Credit
Thank-you Note From Red Cross Ladies
A thank you to Mrs. Elva Cameron for her sewing and knitting, presented by Convenor of Women's Work Committee Mrs. Viola Stitt of the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Cameron
Women’s Work Committee of
Red Cross
Viola Stitt
Electrical Short Course Held Last Week at Sandy Lake
Fifty-one district residents attended a four day Electrical Short Course at the Sandy Lake Community Hall. Sponsored by the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture, instructors included Peter Fallows and George Bryce. A module covered wiring, lighting, plug-in circuits and switches to aid self wiring. Miss Della May led a Thursday ladies meeting on home lighting with bulbs, fixtures, and demonstrations. Peter Milanchuk organized the event with coffee and lunch provided by the Catholic Women's League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Lake
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Peter Fallows
Hydro Board
Neepawa
George Bryce
Dept. of Agriculture
Brandon
Della May
Minnedosa
Miss May
Hay
Peter Milanchuk
Catholic Women’s League
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The
Beth Morton Garth Butcher
Caroline Davidson
William Cormack
Weather Report
Oakburn S.C
Tony Kalynowich
John Hrytsak
W. A. Clubley
Rossburn Salvage Committee
Town Hall
Dellar
Major
Lowe
Leifer
D. Cleland
D. Holmes
Anton Varmey
Angusville News
E. Ferguson
Vista
Lavinia
Elphinstone
Social Credit Nominating Meeting
Socreds
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