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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
2
A fast, clean game at Rossburn ends in a 5-5 draw as Isabella earns a late goal to secure the tie, despite Rossburn missing captain George Heindle and holding a 3-2 lead after two periods. The result eliminates Isabella from playoff hopes while keeping Rossburn within one goal of their rival.
A surprise baby shower was held Friday evening at the Ted Stewart home for Mrs George Heindle. Guests watched TV then presented a highchair for baby Delmar and enjoyed a lunch to end the celebration.
The Rossburn Agricultural Society met Saturday approving a Bingo next week and canceling lunches to save costs. Three films will precede the Bingo to allow businessmen to attend after 9 p.m. The Bob Corley Orchestra is to play the Valentine Dance on February 14 at Rossburn Town Hall.
Delayed wedding anniversary congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gamble formerly Elsie Switzer on January 4. Obituaries extend sympathy to Mrs. Bertha Minshull and Mr. George Gibbons on the sudden death of Arthur Gibbons of Winnipeg. Several locals note travel north for winter work, visitors from Inglis and Russell, and Angusville News reports on the King family from Tucson moving to Angusville with new school plans and staff positions. includes arrivals January 12 and local schooling details.
Rossburn Town Hall hosted a forum on MFAC MFA amalgamation with Eugene Caldwell as chairman and Ed Shust as secretary. J McAllister outlined the plan, noting ten districts, dual district officers, farm cooperative and producer representation concerns, and a trust for the camp property.
The St Andrews United Church Vista held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening January 22. Mr Ferguson opened with a prayer and reports from church groups were presented. Session reported receipts 920 dollars expenditures 925 dollars with 96 sent to the M and M Fund. W A reported receipts 512 dollars expenditures 296 dollars leaving 216 dollars. Sunday School reported receipts 64.76 expenditures 57.48. Ferguson reported for the church with Carman Brown and Lyall Brown re elected as managers. Ferguson showed color films on The Prairie Christian Training Centre Fort Qu Appelle after the meeting.
The Cleland rink won first prize in the second event at the Birtle Bonspiel last week with 24 entries. They lost their opening game to Birtle but beat Mrs. More, Birtle, Mrs. Sawyer of Foxwarren, a St. Lazare rink, and Mrs. Cameron of Foxwarren in the final. Two ladies’ rinks reaching Angusville, Ann Drosdovski placing fourth. they then advanced by bye and defeated Schwalm of Russell before losing to Kennedy of Russell. Norman Major’s rink with Alex Cleland Billy Joiner and John Williamson is emerging strong after two losses and recent Grain Exchange activity.
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