Rossburn’s First Church Built Sixty One Years Ago
Rossburn’s Presbyterian church built in 1891 and opened November 9. After Church Union the Methodist Church served United Church services. The former church site later became Rossburn Town Hall in 1936. The building now serves as a clubroom south of the United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Presbyterian
Methodist
United Church
Presbyterian Church
Rossburn Town Hall
C. A. Menzies
Reservists Test Realism in Army Training at Dundurn Camp
A press party observed the Manitoba Reserve forces at Dundurn Camp near Saskatoon during the third week of June. The two day exercise tested 16th and 17th Infantry Brigades in covering defence, withdrawal and engagement under simulated enemy pressure with day and night patrols, camouflage, and mock air support. Major J D Donoghue organised the tour with Maj Gen N E Rodger in attendance, highlighting high morale and modern battlefield conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Prairie Command
Army Reserve Force
Dundurn
Ringside
J. D
Jack) Donoghue
P.R.O
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
N. E. Rodger
D. C. Prairie Command
Early Days and Growth of Rossburn Village 1879 Onward
A reminiscence from 1911 tracing Rossburn’s founding by Ontario settlers in 1879. It recalls ferrying to Bird Tail Creek, log houses, early stores, a post office named Rossburn, a multipurpose log school later replaced by a Presbyterian church, and the Advent of the iron horse after twenty five years. The piece lists early businesses, churches, doctors, and the fledgling Agricultural Society as Rossburn develops into a thriving Manitoba town with three churches and growing enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Great North West
Ontario
St. Boniface
C.N.R
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Gladstone
Shoal Lake
Mowat
R. R. Ross
Ross
Lang
Presbyterian Church
D. McIntosh
H. B. Cooper
Thos. Buchanan
Methodist
Iron Horse
J. Hook
V. W. Johnston
Hough Bros
Wickware
Rossburn Creamery
G. M. Watson
H. Johnston
Ross and Stewart
McIntosh and McFeeters
Neepawa
J. W. Evans
S. M. Rose
M. S. Lee
Agricultural Society
Manitoba
Forbes
Cook
Laterwell
Club Calves To Be Shown At Rossburn Fair
Members of Rossburn and Mears Calf Clubs will display their 1952 calves at the Rossburn Fair Grounds on Wednesday July 9 at 9 am after which the calves will be shipped to Winnipeg. Awards mirror previous years with a cup for the best calf. This is the only calf show permitted this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Mears
Rossburn Fair Grounds
Winnipeg
Two Cars Destroyed In Last Monday Morning Collision
A head on crash one mile south of Rossburn early Monday morning June 23 injured three men and left two cars wrecked. Pte Bill Charney suffered a broken jaw and facial injuries and is in Brandon General Hospital. Andrew Matiowski has a broken right hip and bruises in Winnipeg. Mike Gumieny has an ankle injury and was discharged from Rossburn Hospital with further treatment planned. Jean MacKenzie avoided hospitalization.
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Rossburn
Pte
Bill Charney
Mike Gumieny
Jean MacKenzie
Charney
Brandon General Hospital
Andrew Matiowski
Winnipeg
Cornerstone contents reveal 1906 Anglican church ties at Rossburn
The corner stone laid July 17 1906 for Rossburn Anglican church held papers now ruined by moisture theft. The inserts listed officers and notable names including Rev E C R Pritchard and Mrs Evans. Shoal Lake Star notes nearby progress and a 1906 ceremony with Orange Lodge direction and community events.
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W. W. Johnston
K. C. Bedson
Vestry
Thos. Buchannan
Robi. Carson, Jr
E. Smedley
W. Marchall
W. Griffen
E. C. R. Pri
Rossburn
E. C. R. Pritchard
Birtle
King
Selsgirth
Women’s Auxiliary
The
Star
Solsgirth
Farewell Gifts for Departing Rossburn Minister and Family
The Rossburn United Church honors departing minister and wife Mr and Mrs Eaton and Miss Gladys Shaw with farewell gifts after Sunday service. Eaton receives nest of end tables Gladys gets United Church Hymnary. Vista Sunday School presents wall plaque and picture Ranchvale congregation gives monetary gift. They relocate to Snowflake Manitoba where Mr Eaton will lead United Churches. Friends extend best wishes for health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn United Church
Vista Sunday School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Bridget
Harry Komhyr
C. Whyman
Macleod
Silewich
Mountain Avenue
Hugh Ross
T. H. Alexander
By Ron Tuckwell
Rossburn Times
Lizzie Cormack
Irene A. M. Young
Bot
Rossburn Orange Lodge
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