Vista Residents Gather for Summer Casuals and Visits
Mr Willis Stitt returns to Winnipeg with sister Peita after a Banff and Cranbrook holiday. Dozens of friends and relatives travel between Winnipeg Brandon Portage Shoal Lake and Rossburn for visits and duties. A Vista Community Picnic is set for July 12 at J Lillies pasture with church service that evening in Vista United Church led by Rev. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Stitt
Winnipeg
Peita
Wm. Stitt
Willis and
Reita
Banff
Alex Brown
Cranbrook, BC
Vista United Church
Anderson of
Binscarth
Summer night yarns from the lake fishers
In a smoky low room a summer night gathering spins tall yarns about monster lake fish and ridiculous boasts. Roy and Ken boast of a catch, mock seriousness, and practical jokes while the narrator listens, amused, as belief and laughter mix under the spell of old tobacco and rum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Ken
Rossburn Fair Set With Horse and Poultry Exhibits
The forty third Rossburn Agricultural Society fair will feature larger horse and poultry exhibits after cattle sheep and swine were cancelled. Attractions include the Neepawa Band the Kansas Farmer and four invited baseball teams for 200 prize money. Races food rides and a town hall dance conclude the day with a preparatory meeting July 10th for organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
O. Hodge
Neepawa Band
Kansas Farmer
Canada
Toronto
Brandon
Strathclair
Shoal Lake
Foxwarren
R. Carson
E. J. Casey
Swan son Lindsay Wedding Notes in Manitoba Home Ceremony
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lindsay on Monday June 30 at 2 30 p m when their daughter Ramona became the bride of Clayte Chas Swanson of Treherne. Rev J Ray Anderson of Binscarth officiated. They will honeymoon in southern points. Out of town guests included Swanson and Lindsay relatives from Rose Valley Cartwright Reston Winnipeg and Aylmer Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lindsay
Ramona
Clayte Chas. Swanson
Treherne
Charles Swanson
Rose Valley
Sask
J. Ray Anderson
Binscarth
Sheila Lindsay
Winnipeg
James Swanson
Chas
Swanson
James
Wm. Reid
A. W. Murat
Aylmer
Ont
Sheila
Eleanor Lindsay
W. J. Smith
Jessie Staniland
Robt. Lindsay
Marie
Cartwright
Blair Lindsay
Ricky
Reston
An Even Chance For Survival At Dundurn Reserve Camp
The article praises summer training at Dundurn Army Camp in Saskatchewan with Reserve Forces of the Prairie Command. It notes a large operation showed strong discipline and esprit de corps but suffered from manpower shortages. Officials urge more volunteers and corporate support to expand training across Canada to ensure readiness for future emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundurn
Saskatchewan
Prairie Command
Western Canada
Canada
Canadian Pacific unveils mountain diesel locomotives
The Canadian Pacific Railway introduces two of 48 new diesel units to operate in the Rockies and Alberta foothills from Revelstoke to Calgary. The locomotives power a passenger train hailed as the toughest in the world and mark part of a five year dieselization plan. An additional 18 road and switch engines will arrive before fall to finish the region's diesel transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P.R
Rockies
Berta Foothills
Revelstoke
B.C
Calgary
Alta
William Mitchell Admitted After Farm Bull Crush
William Mitchell was admitted to Rossburn Hospital on Tuesday evening after being crushed by a bull on his farm. Details are unavailable but he is not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mitchell
Rossburn Hospital
Bill
Indian Sports Week Fun Events Attract All
The annual Indian Sports festival runs this week July 9 and 10 with a Big Day on the 10th. Horse races foot races platform attractions including jigs and singing contests. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Directors Meeting of Rossburn Agricultural Society
A meeting of the Directors and Executive of the Rossburn Agricultural Society is set for Friday July 11 at 8 30 p m in the Clubroom. Important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rossburn Agricultural Society
Low Rail Fares To Saskatoon Exhibition
Low rail fares to the Saskatoon Industrial Exhibition run July 21 to 26. R H Powers of the Canadian Passenger Association announces single fare and one half for the round trip. Fares go on sale July 19 to 25 from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta stations with a last return date of July 28. If no service on the 28th tickets honored on the first available train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon Industrial Exhibition
R. H. Powers
Canadian Passenger Association
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Saskatoon
In Memoriam Wm Young Remembrance Note
In loving memory of Wm Young who passed away July 7 1937. Just when your life was brightest when your years were best. You were called from this world of sorrow to a home of eternal rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Young
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Soisgirth
Donald Hamilton
Mrs. M. D. Hamilton
Mr. P. Zemliak
Mr. Tutkaluk
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Albert Chesney
Son
Tommy
Portage
Mrs. L. Smith
Mrs. C. Williams
Joyce Sitko
Chicago
Katherine Armstrong
Rod McAuley
Angus
L. Hamilton
Miss E. Breakey
Mrs. H. Armstrong
Keith Cumming
Vera Hamilton
Mrs. O. MacDonald
Beverley Baker
Mrs. D. Baker
Percy Chegwin
Charlie Miller
Jackie McKinnon of
Mrs
Les. Hamilton
Mrs. Campbell
W. J. Hamilton
Neepawa
Gib Chesney
Allan Smith
Kirkella
Jack Halliday of
Shilo
Jas
Larry Waytowich
C. Williams
Art
Mrs. F. Baker
Dick Baker
Messrs
Gerald and
Elgin Brown
T. Martin
Glenella
W. H. Halliday
By E. H. H
Southern Points
By Ron Tuckwell
Rocky Mountain Diesels
William Mitchell
Directors
Saskatoon Exhibition
Memoriam
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