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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
2
The Rossburn fair enjoyed good weather and a lively midway by Stanger Shows. Binsearth defeated Angusville in the senior baseball tournament as excitement builds for next year with plans for a larger fair and full winner lists to come.
Mr. Glen Smith hosted a July 7 family dinner in Plumas for his brother in law Alex Andrew's 85th birthday. Attendees included Alex Andrew, J D Andrew, Otto Elvers, Jim Smith and Leonard Smith, Doug Andrew and family of Rossburn, Tom Bell and children of Winnipeg, Gordon Elvers of Dauphin, Blair and Rodney Andrew of Mirror Alberta. The afternoon was described as enjoyable.
A lively reunion gathered July 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Armstrong Park Warden Wasa gaming. Attendees included Jim Armstrong Robi Stitt Don Stitt and others from Rossburn Shoal Lake Chilliwack Elk Island Hazen and nearby areas.
An Islay School gathering on Saturday June 22 honored former trustees and their wives with a turkey dinner. Carman Brown praised Alex MacPhail for 30 years of service as Master of Ceremonies and the longest-serving trustee. MacPhail noted the school’s 73 years of service and called for a moment of silence for departed members. Each trustee received a silver engraved tray. ladies received corsages.
Rossburn Hospital Auxiliary met June 25 with 13 members. Minutes and treasurer report noted. transfers and balances recorded. Officers elected include Cleland as president and McFeeters as treasurer. Tag Day profit was 138.58 and a wiener roast ended the evening.
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn council met July 9 with Reeve John Mitchell and four councillors present. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. The council adopted the 1967 auditor’s report and June 1968 financials, urged highway improvements on Provincial Road 577, and voted to join Parkland Regional Development Inc. The motion passed after one dissent. Wages for the caretaker were raised by 10 dollars monthly effective July 1, 1968, and last month’s bills totaling 28 574 72 were approved for payment. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 1968.
Motorists adjust to new STOP sign positions at the Rossburn main intersection. The sign moved from the bank area to the Co‑op Store, converting Mountain Avenue to a through street while both STOP signs now face Victoria Avenue from opposing directions.
A bridal shower for Gloria Kostesky, bride elect of July 27, was held Sunday at Rossburn Town Hall. Myrna Kostesky pinned a corsage, and the bride was escorted by fiance Gary Rubeniuk to a decorated chair under a shower umbrella. Guests included family members and about 100 ladies who signed the guest book. gifts were opened with help from relatives and neighbors, a Ukrainian-English toast was offered, and lunch followed with singing and thanks from the bride.
Brandon special report notes the second annual Wheat City Summer Hockey School with 85 boys already registered for the first session from August 19 to September 4. Vacancies remain for the second session as rural entries peak with participants from Saskatchewan. instructors include Bobby Ash, Jimmy Murray, and Bryan Hextall along with other NHL guests.
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