Public Speaking Winners Decided in Rossburn 4H Clubs
The Rossburn 4H Sewing and Calf Club hosted a public speaking contest at Rossburn School on Wednesday. Winners from the Sewing Club were Cheryl Scarrow Patsy Ternovetski Sandra Aylwin Diane Bidochka and Myrna Kostesky. Calf Club winners were Carol Gurnick and Brian Brown. Cheryl Scarrow and Carol Gurnick advance to the District Finals in Shoal Lake tonight. top three from each group go to Strathclair in March. The 14 and 15 year olds' event moves to Birtle on Feb 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Rossburn School
Sandra
Aylwin
Diane Bidochka
Cheryl Scarrow
Patsy Ternovetski
Myrna Kostesky
Brian Brown
Carol Gurnick
Calf Club
Mr. Denham
Miss Reid
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Birtle
Rabies Measures Led by Vista Community
Vista residents reported multiple rabid skunks with shots near the elevators and north of Archie Ford residence. Dr. Lawson held a dog and cat vaccination clinic, 57 cats and 56 dogs were treated, as warmer weather raises concern over increased animal activity.
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Vista
Archie Ford
Lawson
Shoal Lake
Minor Hockey Double-header At Angusville Arena
A big night at Angusville Arena on Wednesday February 6 features a minor hockey double-header. At 7:00 p.m. Russell and Angusville Pee-wees meet, followed by St. Vladimir's College and Angusville Juveniles at 8:30. Attendance supports Minor Hockey in Angusville.
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Angusville Arena
Russell and
Angusville
Years Ago in Rossburn Jan 28 Highlights
A look back at historical notes from Rossburn and area. The 1943 item recalls extreme cold and coal shortages while noting a Vista dance and a Red Cross drive. The 1948 entry reports a 4 0 hockey win for Rossburn and a Chas Crookshanks death at 28. The 1953 update covers hockey losses, a storm delaying mail, a School Trustees Convention, and Red Cross leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Kelloe
Solsgirth
Vista
Red Cross
S. P. Gerelus
M. J. Nowosad
Oakburn
Winnipeg
United Church
Vancouver
Lorraine Stacey
William Halliday
W. A Clabley
Hamiota
Foxwarren
Erickson
Alex MacPhail
J. E. Murphy
Funeral Rites For Walter Snider
Walter Aillan Snider died January 22 1953 at Brandon hospital born 1902 Riding Mountain son of John and Jessie Snider educated in Kenora Ontario married Agnes Armstrong in 1929 they farmed near Rossburn moved to Rossburn 1960 funeral January 26 United Church Rossburn interment Rossburn Cemetery with honorary pallbearers and local ushers. Rae's Funeral Home arranging with many relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Aillan Snider
Brandon
Walter Snider
Riding Mountain
John
Jessie Snider
Kenora
Ont
Agnes Armstrong
Rossburn
Agnes
Noreen
Wm. Taylor
Gwen
Henry Bell
Cliftoff St
Winnipeg
Ira Fleming
Cliff
Bowsman
Man
United Church
T. Ferguson
Howard Alexander
Jack Collins
Clair Palmer
Gordon Taylor
Ted Stewart
William Mitchell
Spencer Taylor
John Cormackstrong
Don Stitt
Norman Major
David Sherritt
Everett Taylor
Onanole
Rae
H. Bell and
Bradley
Alton Cowan
Dunleath
Sask
Appointment of Home Economist for Russell District
The Honorable George Hut ton announces Miss Marilyn P. McWilliams as home economist for Russell Roblin and Shoal Lake districts. She begins in Russell January 28 with headquarters at the Agriculture Extension Office. Born in Winnipeg she studied at Nordale and Nelson McIntyre and earned a BSc in Home Economics from the University of Manitoba. Previously she worked for Gardeners' Sales Limited promoting Manitoba vegetables and vegetable cookery demonstrations.
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George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
Marilyn P. McWilliams
Russell, Roblin and
Shoal Lake Districts
Miss. McWilliams
Russell
Agriculture Extension Office
Manitoba
Miss McWilliams
Winnipeg
Nordale School
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
University of Manitoba
Department of Agriculture and ‘Conservation
Ressburn Hospital Aid Held Meeting
The Hospital Aid meeting occurred at Mrs. Harris Huston's home. New officers took over with Mrs. Jean Lawless acting as President in place of Mrs. Sonia Melnyk, and Mrs. Emma Elvers named Secretary-Treasurer. The group noted the first baby of the year born to Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Tanasychuk on January 28. Lunch was provided and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Huston
Jean Lawless
Sonia Melnyk
Emma Elvers
Lorne Tanasy
Special Placement Applicants Conference in Winnipeg
Mr Roy Mitchell of the National Employment Office in Brandon attended a Winnipeg conference January 14 to 18 about procedures for special placement applicants. Speakers included Mr John Rayson from Indian Affairs and regional and provincial officials from Vocational Training Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation plus Mrs E W Gerry who led the event.
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Roy Mitchell
National Employment Office
Brandon
Winnipeg
John Rayson
Indian Affairs Branch
B. F. Addy
E. Curtis
Department of Veterans Affairs
Walter Boyd
E. W. Gerry
Health OW Infectious Hepatitis Advisory for Families
Health column warns of rising infectious hepatitis cases among children and adults. It explains transmission by close contact and contaminated food or water, urges prompt medical care, bed rest, a special diet, and strict personal hygiene while vaccine development continues.
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Johnny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. Crookshanks
Ressburn Hospital Aid
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