19 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
1
Martha Stadnyk and William Klym wed in a 4 pm ceremony at St Michaels Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Sandy Lake with Rev bulka officiating. The couple, home in Foxwarren and Sandy Lake, plan to reside in Winnipeg.
Congratulations to Mel Stitt of Vancouver on earning his instrument rating and becoming First Officer. He will fly as Co-pilot on the Dew Airlift from Edmonton. The W I ner ticket holder was Tom Petrick of Brandon. Jack Stitt attends the Postmasters Convention in Brandon this week. Gordon Reynolds of Rivers spent Sunday at the Walter Armstrong home with Mrs Reynolds and boys. A 90th birthday is set for July 19. Mr and Mrs C A Menzies spent Sunday at Binscarth.
The Vista W1 held a Grandmother's Tea in the community hall on Thursday July 12 with 15 members present. A quilt and a blanket were awarded in a draw to Miss Jean Armstrong Rossburn and Mr Bill Frazer Franklin. The group planned a tea and shower in the church annex for Rossburn Hospital on August 11 and set September's meeting at Mrs Dora Chesneys with hostesses Mrs Flo rence Stitt and Mrs Dora Chesney.
Ottawa reports the 1956 review shows overseas exports at 214,044,000 bushels from August 1955 to June 1956, up from 179,976,000 last year. The Wheat Board’s price policy stabilized markets, while an aggressive sales approach and global trade missions aided exports including to Communist countries.
Despite threatening weather the 47th Rossburn Fair and Sports proceeded with horse races baseball tournament and midway attractions. Shoal Lake and Rossburn clubs delivered strong showings in the three team event with Shoal Lake defeating Rossburn in the final. Midway shows Harmony Kings and Sandys drew fans while livestock and farm machinery displays impressed attendees. Results list include mile race Kilmister Grandview first Grey Russell second and others with several divisions noted.
A. C. Smith spent a day in Winnipeg and Portage this week. Marjorie and Bonnie Maryniuk of Inglis are spending their holidays with relatives and friends. Rev. and Mrs. Roset and family spent a week at Manhattan Beach.
Mrs Dora Mushey widow of Nicholas Mushey died at her daughter’s home aged 86 years 2 months 15 days She was born April 7 1870 in Austria and came to Canada in 1912 Survived by five daughters and five sons with 38 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren The Greek Orthodox service led by Rev Rebulka was at 10 am June 26 in Angusville cemetery.
Winnipeg report shows the M.F.AC and M.F.A. amalgamating committee deliberating merger of two farm organizations as called for by Brandon convention. Members J A McCallister M J Sotas David Barclay J L Canart Neil Simonson Rudolph Usick. W A Landrith named joint secretary. They plan to reconvene August 3 and 4 with a spirit of unity and cooperation.
Oakburn residents urged to call Mrs. J. W. Smith at phone 283 with news items for publication. All submissions welcome.
Misses Lesia Antonation and Melvyne Antonation visit relatives in Vancouver British Columbia during a long weekend trip for family time and sightseeing with planned excursions and local meals.
A large crowd gathered Friday evening in Rossburn to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. H Middlemass before their departure for Nee pawa. Fred Clarke served as master of ceremonies and introduced the musical numbers. Mayor Earl Moffat presented a community purse to the couple. Harry spoke for the two as they expressed gratitude and appreciation for the evening. A lunch was served.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Adam Luhowy on their 25th wedding anniversary held July 14 in Oakburn. A bridal shower for Marion Shwaluk took place July 7 at the Ukrainian National Hall with corsages and a luncheon as attendees celebrated the bride elect. The community also expresses sympathy to the Gerelus family on the loss of their 1% year old daughter and notes a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Steve Nywiek on July 12.
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