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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
1
Voters urged to approve a hospital by law on June 14 to fund three new units with diagnostic facilities and an X ray machine promised by government. Advocates claim it will bring more doctors and nurses, shorten hospital access, and cost homeowners under one dollar per year per thousand of assessed value, boosting local care for residents and families.
Inquiring readers are curious about depth reached and oil prospects at the Mander crew’s drill site at Bird tail. Officials offer little detail, citing confidentiality. The chatter hints that no news may signal progress forthcoming, with optimism for developments soon.
Ottawa reports Prairie farm workers will move east to harvest Ontario hay from June 15 to July 31. H R Richardson, Manitoba Farm Help Service director, says a heavy hay crop is expected and efforts aim to increase Prairie workers by at least 25 percent. Return journey costs 11.50 dollars. Manitoba workers should apply via local agricultural representatives, municipal secretaries, or National Employment Service offices.
A local letter questions town cleanliness and animal control in Rossburn. Residents demand enforcement of a new by law allowing prosecution of offenders. The writer urges council to fix municipal buildings first and notices are available at the post office and village office.
Wilfred Garfield M P and prominent Progressive Conservative will tour Manitoba on June 10 and 11 en route to Toronto. He plans to speak in Basswood and Binscarth on June 10 and the next day campaigns for Harold Nelson in Portage Neepawa riding at MacCregor and Austin.
At the University Graduation Exercises in Winnipeg on May 18 Rossburn was well represented. Evelyn Crookshanks RN daughter of Mrs Crookshanks received a special nursing course degree. Meredith Huston son of Mr and Mrs Jos Huston earned a BS in Agriculture, Ethel Peikoff daughter of Mr and Mrs EM Peikoff earned her BA. We extend congratulations and note attendees from Rossburn including Mr and Mrs EM Peikoff and Mrs Jos Huston.
Memorial Arena Committee plans July 7 Rossburn Pioneer Picnic marking the sixtieth anniversary of settlers arrival and fiftieth for Ukrainian Polish and Central European origin. Main speaker to share pioneer Manitoba history with parade sports music cultural events and an evening dance. Public invited from near and far.
Mrs Wm Tanasychuk returned home from Winnipeg Friday night after a short visit. Mr and Mrs O Kingdom of Brandon visited with Mr and Mrs Rowat Veitch last week. Mrs G Kitchen and son Billie of Brandon spent the weekend with A Joiner. Mrs A Joiner has been appointed delegate to the WI Convention this month. Mr Wm Tanasychuk made a business trip to Winnipeg this week. Mr and Mrs Douglas Andrew motored to Red Deer Alta where they will visit relatives and friends.
Miss H Slobodeski returns to Myrtle after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Slobodeski. Mr and Mrs Armstrong and Catherine visited Pierson. Miss Jean Hamilton attended sister Valetta Hamiltons graduation in Winnipeg. Woychasin siblings went to Brandon for an Air Display. Miss Joyce Sitko visited from Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Brown toured Bear Creek to visit K Kenward. Ladies Aid tea in Rossburn praised. Boys and Girls Club concert featured Natural Resources talk by Mr Foster and speakers Mr Fletcher and Mr Forsythe. Vista school pupils performed the concert and Duncs Orchestra played during lunch dancing.
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