Rossburn Hosts Its Biggest Fair On Anniversary Day
Rossburn prepares for the 50th Anniversary Fair next Tuesday July 14 with a full program of parade sports exhibits and a large dance in the new school auditorium Open house held by the reception committee Monday and Tuesday evenings Local and distant guests from Vita Deleau Tipp City and more write in with wishes and memories Lim ited space notes Float entries rise and a 25 cent extra entry fee applies for morning entries
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Rossburn
A. R. Fraser
Tipp City
Ohio
Cecil
Frank Bigford
Jackson
Michigan
Hugh Ross
Klondike
W. J
United Church
Dan Hamilton
Winnipeg
Ernie Brown
Madsen
Ont
Emerson Strong
Mildred Spearman
I. B. Griffiths
Progressive
E. Finch
North Kenora
Ontario
Annual Pow Wow on Waywayseecappo Reserve Dates Set
The Waywayseecappo Reserve hosts its annual pow wow on July 9 to 11 with a ceremonial dance in full costume, Drums of the Sundogs, and 15 Long Plains Reserve dancers in chief and council attire. Events include floor shows, Ladies and Men's baseball basketball volleyball and races for adults and children. For details, call Lizard Point Indian Reserve 312-31.
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Waywayseecappo Reserve
M. McDonald
Long Plains Reserve
Paul Luba
Lizard Point Indian Reserve
Birth at Rossburn Hospital Yanick Daughter Born in July
Yanick Walter and Mrs. Yanick of Oakburn welcomed a daughter at Rossburn Hospital on July 2. The birth adds a new member to the family and local community.
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Rossburn Hospital
Yanick
Walter Yanick
Oakburn
Items of Interest at Elphinstone Sports Day Highlights Batting and Pitches
On July 1 Rossburn Vista B P Combines beat Onanole 11 to 3 in their first game and then edged Hamiota 5 to 4 as Donald Luhowy pitched a no hitter. They lost the final game 9 to 3 to Brandon. On July 3 Brandon defeated Rossburn Vista 5 to 4 at Birtle.
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Elphinstone
Rossburn—Vista
B-P’ Combines
Onanole
Hamiota
Donald Luhowy
Brandon
Birtle
Second Successful Bingo at Fish Lake
The Fish Lake Game and Fish Bingo on June 30 at the Lake Site raised 85 dollars. Prize winners include Mrs M Tokar, Mrs M Piasta, Mrs Joe Fiel, Wm Mitchell, Mrs Rae, Mrs H Kom, Mrs G Heindle, W Bonchuk, Mrs J Macyshyn, Mrs H Alexander, Victor Kos cielny, Tom Charney, Pete Bogusky, Sterling Palmer, Steve Pokropany, Mervin Crook, Mrs L McMillan, Mrs H McKnight, Mrs S Veitch, Mrs Maduke, Fred Saley, and Mrs Erdley. Donors were M Pokropany, M Tokar, P Wladyka, N Clubley, N Stupinsky, J G Stitt, J Nychuk, and H Verbowski.
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M. Tokar
M. Piasta
Joe Fiel
Wm. Mitchell
Rae
H. Kom
G. Heindle
W. Bonchuk
J. Macyshyn
H. Alexander
Victor Koscielny
The Last Toast Tonight to Prairie Pioneers
A community hymn honors pioneers of Birtle Shoal Lake Strathclair and Rossburn districts on anniversaries. Families return home to celebrate with verses about hard farm life, endurance, and mothers. The address salutes fathers and mothers who tamed the land and welcomes descendants with a final toast.
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Birtle
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Rossburn
Rossburn School Days Opens With Fond Remembrance
Mrs. Winona Peden delivers a commemorative address at Rossburn’s new school opening, recounting early district life, pioneers, and the Little Red School House. She honors local families, teachers, and community builders who shaped the area's educational heritage.
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Rossburn
Winona Peden
Peden
Wildwood
Jean Cleland
Claire Palmer
Rossburn Women’s Institute July Meeting Recap
The July Rossburn Women’s Institute met in the United Church Annex with 12 members and 4 visitors. Mrs. A McIntosh reported on the district convention at Russell and Mrs. G Stewart on the Provincial Convention at Winnipeg. August holiday plans include a trip to Peace Gardens and a visit from Vista and Birdtail institutes. Contact Mrs. Stewart by July 18 for details.
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Rossburn Women's Institute
United Church
A. McIntosh
Russell
G. Stewart
Winnipeg
McIntosh
Stewart
Yellowstone National Park
Institute
Peace Gardens
Vista
Birdtail
Rossburn Hospital Aid completes summer meeting
The Rossburn Hospital Aid held its final summer meeting on Tuesday in the Legion Hall. A children's room table and chair set and two pairs of pyjamas were purchased. July to September mending was leased. Matron Miss A Knievel led a hospital tour. Mrs. J Lawless won the hostess prize. hostesses served refreshments. Next meeting is the fourth Tuesday in September.
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Rossburn Hospital Aid
Legion Hall
A. Knievel
J. Lawless
A. Slow
N. Smith
R. Layng
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Krywulak
Vita
K. Kenward
Deleau, Man
Roween Brown
Fish Lake
M. Pokropany
P. Wladyka
N. Clubley
N. Stupinsky
J. G. Stitt
J. Nychuk
H. Verbowski
Daughters and Sons of Pioneers
Major
Robert Brown
Wiliam Brown
M. D. Hamilton
W. J. Hamilton
Ben Cormack
Laird Duncanson
Mildred Huston
Martha Peden
Broadfoots
Ross
Pedens
Joe Kreshewski
Broadfoot
Armstrongs
George Finch
Mansons
William McKee
Porter
Webster
Mr. Rose
Dave
John
Jim
Hugh
Lizzie
Willie
Jack
Rossburn Women’s Institute
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