04 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
1
The writer argues for universal rationing of tea coffee and sugar with strict penalties and ration books. They question wartime grain policy and condemn Grain Exchange operations as a wartime farce while criticizing the government’s veteran housing plan as driven by Big Business with no public input.
Local notes list residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. F Zeachasia at Vista farm Pte Henry Kozar home on leave Pte Mike Antonow from Shilo. Mentions of seeding scraps salvage and upcoming Rossburn Agricultural Society event with prize list available from Sety Wesley Strong.
Miss Danyleygo of Rossburn and Mr Dick Yaskiw of Vista wed at Oakburn on May 30. Weekend visitors Misse Elsie Helen and Polly Antow spent time at their Rossburn home. Optical services advertised by R J Patton Winnipeg. Editorial on yard cleanliness and fair reporting practices concludes with notes on impartiality.
A severe electrical and heavy rain storm swept the district on Wednesday May 27. Lightning caused fires and property damage. a Rossburn barn burned but nearby structures were saved. The barn held hogs and feed with one hog killed along with losses to Steve Kowalchuk. At Vista a cow owned by R. Alexander died in lightning, and Chegwin lost a valuable mare and colt in the pasture.
The text lists Oakburn residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J Koltusky and Mr. Peter Koltusky of Sandy Lake visiting the Yars home. It notes Frank Woytowich returning to Oakburn after work at Baldy Hill Tower and mentions a farewell party for Pte. W Mychalyshyn at his parents’ home before embarkation.
Miss M Lints spent the weekend at her home in Dicker. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Zemilaik on the birth of a son. Miss Jay Cheguineturned home from Shoal Lake hospital on Sat. Pte Charlie Hay spent the week end at home with his family. Miss Pauline Coulson from Sandy Lake staying with Mr Paul Zem laik. Mrs Miamai Marlene left Thursday for Diamond Ontario where her husband is employed. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Dick Yaskin married on Sat May 30. Don’t forget to attend the concert and dance on June 5 by the Boys and Girls Club.
The East bank cemetery in Rossburn near Birdtail Valley is run down with overgrown paths toppled stones and sunken graves. Residents urge the municipality to form a committee, charge plots for revenue and seek a small grant to restore the site, reflecting local support for proper upkeep.
Rhubarb can be canned without sugar and kept ready for winter pies and puddings. Wash drain cut stalks into one inch pieces not peeled and heat to extract juice. Sterilize jars in a water bath or oven, seal, then store for later use. The article notes combined Allied strength and urges full mobilization.
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