Queen's Day tourney features heavy defaults and blowouts
Opening rounds see Russell, Erickson, and Foxwarren advance by default while Oak River dominates Sandy Lake 12-0. Hamiota, Shoal Lake, Newdale, Menzie Mallards, and Brandon post decisive wins with standout pitching by Bailey, Decker, Maknow ski, Gerrard, and McFarlane. The day includes a notable ejection of Harold Pollock and ends with Brandon sweeping Binscarth. Rossburn also defeats Shoal Lake in a tight scoreless tension before final routs. Little League sees Rossburn beat Roblin 11-2 then lose 14-0 to Langertburg.
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Oak River
Sandy Lake
Bailey
Brandon
Menzie Mallards
Clover Beafs
Menzie
Denhow
Ray Gerrard
Binsorth
McFarlane
Rossburn
Roblin
Langertburg
Sask
Farmers Union to Hold District Conventions
Winnipeg The Manitoba Farmers Union announces the 1956 schedule of District Conventions across the twelve districts aligned with federal bounds. The gatherings aim to shape farm policy for the coming year and prep for the provincial convention in Winnipeg on December 5 6 and 7. Delegates elect district directors and sub district directors to form the District Board, with MP speakers labor representatives and MFA officials slated to highlight each program.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Farmer’s Union
Manitoba
MFU
MFA
Lindsay Receives France Transfer To Open Bank Branches
Blair Lindsay, Bank of Montreal accountant in Nipawin, is to leave Friday for France with three Canadians to open Branch Banks on a Canadian Military Basis in Europe. Mrs Lindsay and their two children will follow later. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for World War II bombing mission service as an observer. Lindsay previously worked in Winnipeg Neepawa and Reston, Manitoba.
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France
Nipawin - Blair
Lindsay
Yance
Mr. Lindsay
Europe
Mrs. Lindsay
Germany
Bank of Montreal
Winnipeg
Neepawa
Reston
Manitoba
Nipawin
Births At Rossburn Hospital Johnny Borneto
Mr and Mrs Vallace Johnnie of Roveau River welcome a son born on June 10 at Rossburn Hospital.
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Johnnie Borneto
Vallace Johnnie
Roveau River
Down The Years 1914 Notes And Local Socials
I Wonder column recalls weather, hats, meat or fish at butcher shops, and a slough north of town. Congratulations to Mr Mike Kostesy and Miss Frances Shust on their marriage.rossburn board of trade delegates attend Brandon meeting. Hymie Paisner wins a Manitoba Memorial Scholarship worth 125 dollars. Oakburn wedding Ann Wolochatiuk to Mike Wolochatiuk. Mears hosts ball game versus Mohyla. Mears wins 134 to?
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Mr. Lyons
Spencer Evans
Tom Young
Rossburn
Overcrowding Still A Problem At The Rossburn Hospital
Rossburn residents report chronic hospital crowding in May with an average 10.8 patients daily. Infectious cases strained isolation rooms, maternity wards crowded, and emergencies spilling into hallways, prompting a call for expansion to add space for laboratory X-ray work and comfortable patient areas. The hospital, meant for ten beds, now operates beyond its design and seeks funding to avoid further losses while maintaining affordable care.
Drowning Victim Buried Wednesday near King George School
Extreme heat drew crowds to lakes and led to a drowning north of King George School. Wasyl Borodie, 41, of Kelloe died when a boat carrying Pete Drosdoski capsized on Lake K near Rossburn Municipality. Funeral held at Shoal Lake. survived by wife and three children.
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King George School
Pete Drosdoski
Wasyl Borodie
Kelloe
Lake ‘K
Rossburn
Borodie
Shoal Lake
Square Dance Wind-Up at Season Finale
The last square dance of the season was hosted by the 2.2 Rocsjun Squies Dance Club on Wednesday June 6. A buffet turkey supper followed the dance and a remembrance gift was given to Mr and Mrs Middlemass who are moving from Rossburn to Neepawa.
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Mrs. Middlemass
Rossburm
Neepawa
Public Ukrainian language talk on June 17 in Rossburn
Local notes report Hutton family guests from Vancouver and Sesgirhth with a Peace on earth theme. A public address by Fred Ellenchuck in Ukrainian will be held Sunday June 17 at Mr John Olynyk’s home in Rossburn Manitoba. All goodwill attendees welcome. George Clarke rejoined the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada at Calgary and left here Saturday. Mr and Mrs Murdoch and Bennie Woods visited Mrs Woods, Bonnie remaining for a visit.
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Fred Ellenchuck
John Olynyk
Rossburn
Manitoba
George Clarke
Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada
Calgary
Satarda
St Laurent foes denounce seaway plan as colonial bid
A Canadian letter writer blasts a U S backed St Lawrence Seaway project as an act that would place Canada under American control. The piece warns Canada could be blocked at will and demands protest to avoid colonial status, urging a firm stance against Washington’s terms.
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Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway Canal
United States
U.S
St. Lawrence
Sam
Washington
Segway Canal
St. Laurent
Panama
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Russell
Erickson
Holar
Foxwarren
Binsearth
Hamiota
Decker
Cardale
Cariale
Newdale
Rivers
Maknowski
Holar All Stars
Branden
Olafson
Odgers
Shoab Lake
Rossburn Shoal Lake
Harold Pollock
Harold
McConnell Club
Ray McTavish
Ginsearth
Minsearth
Tura
Jack Kostiak
Dean Hamilton
Scott
Hami
Farmers Union
Rossburn Hospital
I Wonder
Harry Johnston
Mike Kostesy
Frances Shust
Dave Cleland
Vivian
Winni
I Spitcl
Heaven
St. Lawrence Seaway
Uncle Sam
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