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25 Jan 1945
Page 1
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows regular advertisers and monthly ads in The Rossburn Review. The readable text mentions park sponsorship and local acceptance of ad space.
Rev. B F Parsons minister at Rossburn announces church services at 11.00 pm church school and 7.30 pm divine service A welcome for all at the church service with a 2.30 pm church school and an evening service to follow
Pastor and church officer Walter Venton announces Rossburn Children's Church Friday at 4.15 p.m. Family Night prayer Friday 8 p.m. Sunday School 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 11.30 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
A humorous sketch of a rowdy Scottish night with whisky flowing and songs echoing from war chants to Annie Laurie. The piece, credited to Wil Ogilvie, recalls a memorable gathering described as a grand Scotch night with clannish merriment and tall tales.
An editorial discusses postwar education plans tied to teacher supply. It argues salaries must rise and conditions improve, with teachers treated as experts. It notes boards inviting teachers to meetings and questions a joint administrative system for municipalities.
Local items report Live Stock shipment by W A Clubley on Monday January 29. Several residents travel to Winnipeg for an unusual trustee convention and to visit relatives in Russell. Mr and Mrs Bert Mitchell celebrate their tent wedding anniversary with friends from town. A Bowling League forms led by Lilian Urbanowski with multiple officers. Pte Eddie Yrk, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, wounded overseas is noted alongside other community updates.
The passage argues for a new emphasis on the functions of teachers, curriculum, and methods to meet rising demand. It stresses revising pedagogy, aligning instruction with needs, and improving educational outcomes.
Subscriptions renewals are urged before month end on an advance basis. A list shows paid and unpaid accounts. those not paid by month end will be dropped. The publisher notes overseas subscriptions must be prepaid to ensure delivery.
Eddie Palmer, captured by the invader forces last summer, arrived in Larada for hospital care aboard the Sitp Letiten. He is staying with his sister Mrs Bert Palmer in Rogsburn after arriving January 12 with a month of leave before heading to Winnipeg for further treatment possibly requiring a plate insertion. The shell fragment narrowly spared his life, injuring part of the left cheekbone.
Mr Robert Wiggins visited in the Valley on Tuesday. Miss Marion Miller spends the weekend at her home while Mrs Frank Diamond visited York's on Sunday. A supper at Maxwell's last Sunday night drew many attendees. Ice cutting is the valley occupation. Miss Marie Duchakawky holidaying at home. Mrs Frank Cleland returned home after Winnipeg visit. Bessie Hiscock in Winnipeg for medical treatment. Wishing her speedy recovery. Mrs Fred Plant and Mrs Eugene Caldwell back home after days in Russell Hospital.
Polly Kobluk returns to Neepawa after a short holiday. Forestiann comes home from overseas for a month on leave and has flown forty missions over Germany. Mrs Je Semochko returns from Victoria F C visiting daughter Pauline. T Worneski arrives from the west coast to spend a few days with his parents. Mrs J G Walger and baby depart Anguaville for Lidsbury Alta. Mr Moore new mechanic at Shepherds garage arrives with family to settle here.
The Oakburn United Church held its annual meeting at the Smith home on January 17 with Dr P N Murray chairing and J W Smith as secretary. Reports showed healthy finances but declining membership due to removals. A 14037 cash balance plus 130 trust fund from the church stable sale were noted. A 20 donation to invest with the 150 trust fund funded Victory Bonds for church grounds and building improvements when possible. Trustees were re elected. John W Randall, J W Smith and J W Menzies joined the Stewards for two years, Mrs A Woods replacing Mrs Smutters. Ruth Black named organist and Dr P N Murray auditor. Spring services to resume, likely Easter Sunday. lunch and social hour followed.
The wedding of L Bdr. William James Menzies and Miss Yvonne Betty Wright took place on Saturday December 9 1944 at St John’s Church Moordown. Bride wore ivory silk with orange blossom coronet and carried chrysanthemums. Attendants Miss B Stephens Miss Rene Richards. Best man Bob G Jones Canadian Army. Ceremony by Rev H f H Broomfield. Reception at the bride’s home. Honeymoon to Salisbury.
Miss Arnette Yanick visits Toronto relatives for a few weeks. Mrs Alex Yanick hosts. Olga Kyrtsak of Sandy Lake was home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs P Gerlus of Eobin stove visit. Tony Matiowsky left for Winnipeg to enlist in Canada's Active Army. Miss E R Otten of Birtle returned to Oakburn and is relief in the Post Office. Mrs John Dykan of Winnipeg visited her mother. Open air rink sees heavy use in mild weather. Manitoba Film Board showed films at Uk S. National Home on Jan 16. Oakburn Red Cross Auxiliary officers reelected. Twenty seven sewing and knitting articles were sent to Winnipeg.
Community events highlight a Red Cross quilting session with donations from Mr Ruiman and Mrs Johnson, and a January 31 quilting date. A school Fun Fair and dance on Friday January 26 raises funds for Soldiers Aid. Bobby Waker returns to duties after visiting with parents Mr and Mrs Y Baker. Mrs Hay sent to Winnipeg for further medical treatment.
Route to Estevan to resume duties at the hospital nursing staff. Several local families and visitors are noted in the week, including Mr. and Mrs. A. McDonald and Mr. W. Miller, with health updates and social visits. Vista Red Cross reports a 1957 year total of 1057.97 raised, 800 to headquarters, 192.56 balance, and a 150.00 transfer proposal. Officers named K. A. MacPhail president and W. Miller treasurer, with Women’s Auxiliary reappointed. Five year goal set at 600.00.
A Junior Red Cross Society bazaar and dance at Mears Ukrainian National Home in Chmelnycki district raises funds for the Canadian Red Cross war effort on Saturday February 17. Miss Lucy Berez and sister Lillian of Winnipeg and Rivers visit their parents Mr and Mrs John Berez. Mr Joseph Maydaniuk, once at Russell Sacred Heart Hospital, was moved to a Brandon hospital after a sudden attack of fits and is improving. well wishes go to him.
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