Drought Questionnaire for Farmers Due July 15 1961
Municipal questionaire warns all farmers to file drought form by July 15 1961. Forms available at the Municipal Office or from the Reeve and Councillors for pickup and submission.
13 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
1
Municipal questionaire warns all farmers to file drought form by July 15 1961. Forms available at the Municipal Office or from the Reeve and Councillors for pickup and submission.
The regular Rossburn W A meeting in the annex opened with Hymn 249. Mrs McIntosh read scripture, Mrs Williamson gave the devotional, and minutes were approved. Fair Day meals were set at 75 cents for a full course, noon and supper served, with surprise teas through September.
The opening game of the provincial Midget Baseball playoffs features Rossburn versus Strathclair this Thursday evening in this city.
A gathering at Jean Armstrong's home Thursday bade farewell to Janet Large who leaves Rossburn for England after a three year stay. Avis Stitt gave an antique white heirloom bedspread from Rossburn Hospital staff and Jean Armstrong added a purse from local friends. Fifty guests enjoyed lunch and a chorus of For She's A Jolly Good Fellow as Janet thanked everyone and invited visits in England.
The Rossburn Credit Union Society Board met on July 10th and approved six new members. The Credit Committee reported 33 loans totaling 21000 with 10 extensions totaling 4723 and 1 real estate loan refusal. Up to June 30th 1961 there were 201 members with savings of 41374.00. The next meeting is August 14th 1961.
The Federal government approved a 32 277 loan to the Village of Shoal Lake Manitoba under the National Housing Act for a 20 year term at 5 38 percent annual interest. The project includes a sewage pumping station six inch forceman 4 800 feet long and a stabilization pond as part of an overall pollution elimination plan.
Mr and Mrs Joe Lepischak and Larry of Atikokan Ontario are visiting relatives and friends in the district.
A group of 21 ladies from Vista Birdtail and Rossburn W. L's visited the Peace Gardens on Tuesday July 4th for a pleasant day trip.
The Rossburn Fair and Sports on Tuesday July 18 marks the 52nd annual event. Russ Gurr and his Orchestra headline a 2:30 p.m. grandstand show and the evening dance at the Rossburn Town Hall. A four team senior baseball tournament features Angusville vs Strathclair and Rossburn vs Foxwarren with a 6:30 p.m. final. Midway rides by Midwest Shows and a Rossburn Vista youth baseball exhibition add family entertainment. Admission is 50 cents adults 25 cents for ages 6 16, a cost saving vs neighboring fairs.
Cst. R. A. Boles from Elphinstone takes charge of Rossburn RCMP detachment. Cpl. J. T. Bullen is transferred to Brandon detachment.
Mr and Mrs Ro wat Veitch and their family returned home Sunday after a week in Winnipeg. Mrs Joe James of Winnipeg is visiting her father Mr C York. Mrs Leita Sisson who worked at C Yorks left Sunday for Fenelon Falls Ontario.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lawson of Lethbridge visited Mrs. Taylor's grandparents over Sunday and Monday. Constable Leslie Taylor and family from Edmonton spent the week with the Taylors. Gordon Taylor relatives met at Clear Lake for a family gathering including members from Rossburn Onanole Brandon and Edmonton. Eddie Dudingcz escorted by Matt Sawchuk and Theresa visited Rossburn. Theresa returned home soon and Eddie went back to Winnipeg.
The H Sewing and Calf Clubs of Rossburn led by their members attended the 4-H Rally at Shoal Lake on Monday. The Sewing Club earned Red Ribbon for their parade entry with Gloria Kostesky taking 3rd in Project 2 judging. Janet Johnston won 5th in dairy, Judy Huston 6th in beef, Colleen Lazaruk and Sandra Aylwin earned yellow ribbons in junior demonstration, while Muriel Ducharme and Shirley Kolosky earned blue ribbons in senior demonstration.
Weather notes describe a 20 minute downpour in Rossburn and heavier rain in surrounding areas with four inches at Hamiota. Drought conditions prompt a plea for surplus hay collection to prevent shortages. people may cut hay along highways with neighbor permission and railway rights of way with district approval. Pumps available to move water for dugouts, costs and contact details provided.
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