Rossburn Review Highlights Local Happenings
A compact report from Rossburn Review notes community updates and public notices with several local mentions. The brief lists forthcoming events and editorial notes reflecting the town’s civic cadence.
17 Jun 1943
Page 1
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
1
A compact report from Rossburn Review notes community updates and public notices with several local mentions. The brief lists forthcoming events and editorial notes reflecting the town’s civic cadence.
The article reports at the Palevbridge Nickel Mine Limited annual meeting in Toronto that Norway’s refinery remains safe and operational under German control. It condemns the company for aiding the enemy, questions patriotism, and warns of economic systems fueling war, referencing RAF actions and wartime tactics.
After nineteen days of unprecedented aerial and naval bombardment the Italian island Pantelleria capitulated without ground troops. The fall marks a strategic base halfway across the Sicily North Africa strait and underscores the Allied naval and air power shaping campaigns toward Sicily and the Italian mainland.
The article outlines eligibility for Mothers' Allowance for children under certain conditions including death or disability of the father, tuberculosis treatment scenarios, and age limits up to fifteen or sixteen depending on circumstances. It mentions provincial residency rules, naturalization requirements, and the aim to support families in need through municipal and government cooperation. It also notes related welfare measures such as food and housing vouchers under unemployment relief and references to wartime price controls and coupons.
Information Office confirms cuffs are banned on any wool or wool content trousers including tropical suits. Question about travel to the United States covers Canadians obtaining temporary ration cards via a focal ration board. Another reader asks about renting a furnished house for three months without rentals board consultation.
June weddings unite Harold Drosdewski and Anne Pradinuk at Lakedale district church with reception at the bride’s home. Guests include Pete Kowal, Carrie Galant, and music by Bereza Leskowsky. The Oakburn farm couple plan to reside nearby. A Red Cross collection of 8.40 was taken at the groom’s reception.
Pie Gordon McIntyre enjoyed a week end leave, Dr. Bobby Baker returned to his post, and the Brown family drove to Brandon. Dorothy McDonald spent a weekend with sister Mrs. L Hamilton. A Friday June entertainment and dance drew strong attendance. Margaret McLean visited Connie Hay and Margaret Chegus returns Brandon for Teenie’s wedding. Mack Hamilton attended the Junior Seed Convention in Winnipeg. Wingert family and Donnellys visited Chesneys. Mrs Ham attended Nurse Doreen Ham’s graduation in Brasdon Mental Hospital. A miscellaneous shower was held.
On Wednesday June 9 Mrs Lavineway attended a discussion at Miss Ruth Miller's home. A National Film Board show followed on Thursday June 10 in the hall. Participants included Mrs R McLeod Mrs W Miller Messers Breaky A McPhail and J Wilson. Red Cross quilting occurred Wednesday June 9 with two quilts completed from tops donated by Mrs W Halliday and Mrs J Miller. Next quilting set for June 23.
Oakburn residents and visitors share news of travel to Winnipeg Brandon Angusville and Yorkton. A death is reported Mr Sawchuk died after a brief illness with funeral on June 12. Local dances picnics and a National Film board Educational Show occurred. Prizes awarded at a W.I. picnic and a large crowd attended events at the National Home.
Rossburn community updates include residents in Winnipeg Brandon and Dauphin visiting relatives and attending dances. Military notes report 2nd Lieutenant Harry Sherman Crowe transferring to Winnipeg Light Infantry and Andrew Kornyk enlisting in Winnipeg. Community events feature teas soldiers aid dances and the Rossburn Agricultural Society fair planning for July 22.
Danese will be held at Marco Hall in June with the Merry Music Makers orchestra of Angus ville providing music. Mr. Harry Juba has returned from Winnipeg after discharge from the army. Mr. George Lazaruk drove to Brandon on business with his wife, brother and wife, and Mrs. A Chuhai as passengers.
At Grace Hospital Winnipeg a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs C Carson on June 11.
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