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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Gordon Taylor of Rossburn Manitoba celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary in Melita. Their seven sons and two daughters, fifteen grandchildren, and many relatives gathered at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Earl Robson. A Montcalm dinner set was presented as a gift.
Shorty’s Bakery now wraps bread to aid local households and housewives. The piece argues outside industry drains money away, urging locals to buy local to keep dollars in town and foster future prosperity.
A Co op district managers convention met in Strathclair on Wednesday June 23. Fred Hodgkinson Jr. resigned as chairman after two years, with Glen Shellborn of Erickson Co op succeeding him. Attendees included Rod Parker Jim Maitland Hamp Troughton Cardale Lorne Bray Kenton Sven Sorenson Gladstone Forest Wilcox Neepawa Peter Mendro Sandy Lake Tom McKenzie Minnedosa and others from lumber and merchandising divisions. Several Co-ops were not represented including Elphinstone Birtle Miniota Foxwarren Newdale Moline Clarr william and Solsgirth.
The Hospital Aid met with 8 members present. July requirements include rubber sheets soup ladle double boiler draw sheets and a locker box for vegetables. Mrs Murphy won the jackpot.
The Crop Improvement Club gathered Friday June 25 with 15 members present. Chair Wi Elvers presided as Dan Kier read minutes adopted by Harris Huston and Alfred Mitchell. Guest speakers included Joe Murray of Solsgirth and Welland Stonehouse of Shoal Lake.
The second Vista YP U meeting met Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The group sang Tell me the stories of Jesus and Blest be the Tie That Binds. Mr. Alston introduced Theology for Christian Youth. Attendance rose to 11 as the evening included games and closing songs.
John Douglas Young aged 46 died June 26 at Victoria Hospital Winnipeg after six months illness. Born in 1908 in Rossburn, he lived on a local farm and is survived by his mother Elsie J Young and three sisters Pat Heneghan Bert Mitchell and Elsie at home. His father predeceased him in 1947. Funeral was June 28 from the residence with burial in Rossburn Cemetery. Alston conducted the service O Rae of Shoal Lake assisted with arrangements. Pallbearers were Laird Duncar r son Eugene Caldwell Wes Williamson Vernon Hamilton Bf Mitchell and Bill Chegwin.
Rossburn Fair kicks off planning for the 45th Annual Agricultural Fair on July 20 with a four team invitational ball tournament featuring Rossburn Foxwarren Mc Connell and Angusville. Horse racing Casey Shows Binscarth Band and a Town Hall dance close the agenda.
Mr Nick Karmazenuk secretary of the Rural Municipality of Rossburn attended a four day extension course in Municipal Administration and Public Finance at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry last week. He also joined a Manitoba Municipal Secretary convention and reported about 150 attendees. Mrs Karmazenuk accompanied him.
The Vista Mission Band held a Saturday picnic in Vista with 2 children and 3 leaders plus Mr. Alston attending. Transportation provided by Mr. Steel and Mrs. H Armstrong. The group played games, ate snacks, and planned a future ball game against Rossburn Mission Band.
A brief notice references the Roman Catholic St Theresa Church with a cryptic line reading 18. Details are unreadable beyond the church name and minimal numeral.
Sacred Heart of Jesus parish notes multiple mass times across Rossburn Mohyly and Shoal Lake locations. Services include July 1 2 8 at Rossburn Town 7 36 p m July 4 10 a m Rossburn Town July 7 St John the Baptist Mohyly 10 a m July 12 Pi ia Olha 10 a m July 18 Rossburn Farms 10 a m July 25 Shoal Lake Praznyk led by Rev EB Olynek pastor.
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