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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
2
Classified notice page lists publication office details on Victoria Ave Rossbaurn H J Bowley publisher authorization as second class mail Ottawa and rates for Canada and the U S memorial notices and thank you cards pricing with verses provided.
The Rossburn Consumers' Co operative Limited met in the town hall on Monday June 30 presided by President Bert Mitchell with minutes by Secretary Jas D Andrews. The directors reported a year end sales total of 58882 and member savings of 5329, noting a new manager Mr Griffiths.
Sympathy extends to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Brown and family after a bereavement. Henry Miller returned home from a weeks visit to Alberta. Cordelia Miller and Netta Andrew visited over the long week. Alex Barnesky made a business trip to Winnipeg. May Craig and Ena of Red Deer visit district friends. Jack Harris family of Isabella spent two weeks here. Robert Maxwell and sister E Bowcott from Winnipeg spent the weekend with Maxwell family. Max Pidlubny took his infant son to Winnipeg for medical attention.
The Rossburn tournament drew steady interest despite lighter attendance and featured eight teams Solsgirth won first place Russell second Roblin third and Birtle fourth An exciting final ended 6-8 in Solsgirth’s favor as darkness halted play A girls softball contest saw Foxwarren first Rossburn second Vista third Prizes included a $25 watch for first home run and favors for longest distance travelled and best dressed teams The Russell orchestra led a successful evening dance with notable organizers acknowledged
Mary Christine Deckers of Eindhoven Holland married Gerald Douglas Stitt, son of Rossburn residents, in a ceremony at United church Rossburn on Saturday July 1. Relatives attended, a wedding supper followed at the groom’s parents home, and well wishes were exchanged.
Local notes report Wednesday dace nights at Riverside Dance Gardens Birtle with good music and atmosphere sponsored by the Canadian Legion. Visitors include Mrs H Carson traveling to Basswood and Brandon, and several families planning trips to Calgary fair and Winnipeg. A WI shower honors Dutch bride Mrs Gerald Stitt with gifts. Murray A Tanasichuk wins Tucker scholarship and Isbister honor mention. Lawn mower for sale at The Review Office.
Mr. and Mrs. Smelsky of River ton Manitoba will reside in the Wor oneski residence after buying the Searle elevator. They plan to move around July 15 as Mr. Smelsky finishes holidays.
At Rossburn hospital a daughter was born Tuesday July 1 to Mr and Mrs J Machedenski. Earlier a daughter was born Friday June 27 to Mr and Mrs A Dirkach of Rutheniv.
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