Rossburns 50th Anniversary Fair a Notable Success
Rossburns 50th anniversary fair drew a heavy crowd despite storms with a parade of about forty floats. Organizers reported strong turnout at the reception and high satisfaction with the parade's timing and the Mid-Way’s best day yet. Messages from former residents and the first secretary note goodwill, while a complete winner report will appear next week.
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Rossburn Fair
John A. Burnie
Detroit
Michigan
The
Agricultural Society
Rossburn to close all stores Monday under by law
The Rossburn town council enacted an all day Monday closing by law for retail stores starting next week. Several services will remain open or partially open on Monday including the post office, Toronto Dominion Bank, elevators, and Rossburn Creamery, with garages and implement dealers showing mixed plans. Farmers favor Monday closures for general stores but want garages and implement shops open for repairs.
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Rossburn
Toronto Dominion Bank
Rossburn Creamery
Beaver Lumber
Rossburn Review
4 H Club Rally at Strathclair Results and Awards
A large turnout at the Strathclair Fair Grounds on July 8 saw 28 clubs with 322 members compete in Inter-Club events. Betty Johnson and Annabelle Jack won gold watches, Lois Lalond was crowned Queen, with runners up Sandra Peden and Helen Whetter. Miniota and Arrow River clubs claimed champion and reserve status respectively.
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Strathclair
Eatons of Canada
Strathclair Agricultural Society
Betty Johnson
Miniota Clothing Club
Annabelle Jack
Strathclair Poultry Club
Bill Lockwood
Eatons
Arrow River Clothing Club
Miniota Potato
Strathclair Calf
Vista Agricultural Clubs
Birtle Clothing
Isabella Clothing
Decker Clothing
Hamiota Garden
Oak River Clothing
Shoal Lake
Shoal Lake Clothing
Strathclair Poultry
Oak River
Rockall Miller Wedding in Vista United Church
A quiet wedding took place at Vista United Church on Saturday afternoon July 4 with Eileen Margaret Miller and Sydney John Rockall exchanging vows. The bride's sister Betty and the groom's brother Art attended. A reception followed at the bride’s home with an open house 7 to 9 p.m. The couple will reside in Virden.
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Vista United Church
Eileen Margaret
Jack Miller
Vista
Sydney John
L. Rockall
A. Rockall
Headingly
T. Ferguson
Betty
Art
Virden
Rodger Groshok Wedding at Westminster Church
Nad ia Victoria Groshok and Con stable Earl Gordon Rodger united in a double ring ceremony at Westminster United Church Shoal Lake Manitoba officiated by Dr. Parker. Attendants wore white brocade gowns while ushers and the best man stood beside. After a reception at the Ukr Nat Home Oakburn the couple will reside in Selkirk Manitoba. The bride is a 1959 Portage Mental Hospital School of Nursing graduate.
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Westminster United Church
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
Nadia Victoria Groshok
J. Groshok
Oakburn
Constable Earl Gordon Rodger
R.C.M.P
Jas. H. Rodger
Perth
Ontario
Parker
Mr. Stone
Marlene Smith
Rose Marie Bertrand
Eileen Mitchner
Betty Charney
Constable William Stevenson
Cameron Monroe
Jack Barrie
Bobby Michalyshen
Man
Rodger
Points East
Selkirk
Portage Mental Hospital
School of Nursing
Rossburn School Days Remembrance and Growth
A long account recalls building a new school on the Jack Irwin corner after a condemnations and debates over location. It traces the one room school to the 1908 four room wing, later additions, and the 1914 wing. It honors teachers, janitors, and trustees, and notes graduates who became professionals and leaders, ending with a call for youth cooperation and world peace.
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Jack Irwin
Ben Cormack
Bert Mitchell
Maggie Peden
Bob
Jennie Gallaway
Canada
Brotherhood OF Man
Church Services Schedule for July 1959
Local notices list Mass and blessing events for St. Theresa Church and multiple Manitoba towns. July 19 includes Rossburn 10 am and Oakburn Farms 11 15 am. July 20 features Angusville blessing of the church and confirmation 4 pm. July 21 schedules Oakburn Town 10 am, Rossburn 7 30 pm with blessings and confirmations.
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St. Theresa
Rossburn
Oakburn Farms
Angusville
Oakburn Town
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Watson Ross
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George Cormack, Jr
Minnie McKenny
McKim Young
Jack Stitt
Jack Cormack
Cam Menzies
Nick Chopp
Sterling Veitch
Harry Komhyr
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Vic Hugo
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Jack Lindsay
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I. B. Griffiths
Gore
Nellie McClung
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