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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
Local residents report visits and travels with trips to Winnipeg Edmonton Kauphin and Oakner. Funeral for Mike Drul noted, Roman Catholic service and baptismal events at Rossburn church followed by a parish meeting. Municipal Rural Office closing dates announced for June 21 to 27 1947.
The Board of Trade and Baseball Club announce a July 4 tournament offering 150 for first, 100 for second, 50 for third and 50 for fourth prize, plus a 25 wristwatch for a first home run and 20 gallons of gasoline for teams traveling far. A ladies softball prize scale and a dance at the town hall follow the events. Proceeds go to the hospital as part of a community celebration in Brandon.
The passage notes Neck Sidoryk’s well stocked general store and the abundance of shops along Main Street. It hints at another store opening in the old drug store, signaling continued commercial expansion in the area.
Wakfeild visits Mrs Balton and Berehulka's new house nears completion. Lockin John runs a new wind mill in operation. Miss Edner Balton returns from Yorkton with jaw ailment. A large crowd attends the cance at Rather and seeding is complete aided by heavy rain helping crops.
Mr Leas Hamilton returned home from Rossburna hospital on June 11. Mr and Mrs R Cowen of Russel were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs T C Miller on June 15. Messrs T O Mianler J Macedonald T Stitt A Vilinsky and Lewis attended the Fatstock Show at Foxwarren on Saturday. The district sympathizes with Mr lord on the loss of two cattle mangled on the C N Rail tracks on June 14. At the MFC meeting on June 13 plans were made for Wiener Roast for club members on June 22.
Mrs Sharman earned much credit for a fine recital last Thursday in Angusville with a good turnout of relatives and friends. The event featured Janice Forrest and others, plus decorations of house plants and shaded lights. A June 7 anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Nick Gallant drew relatives. Local notes include Winnipeg trips, visits from Saskatoon and Anderds, a resident move to Burtle, a self joke about a traveling laundry, and Bill Mazur planning basement work and expansion behind a restaurant.
Classified notice offers 80 acres under cultivation or 70 acres with fair buildings and water, both with 4 percent section land. Properties lie within six to ten miles of Rossburn. Prices listed at 3200 and 35200, with full particulars from Anns General Sign Roe burn.
The Council of The Rural Municipality of Rossburn will sit as Court of Revision on Wednesday July 2 1947 at 2 PM to revise the 1947 Electors Roll. A copy prepared by the assessor is posted in the Municipal Office for inspection. Interested parties should list with the Clerk before the date.
The Canadas Grand Legion hosts a grand opening dance at Riverside Dance Gardens in Birtle Manitoba. The venue features a 700 square foot floor for attendees to enjoy the new up to date arena and entertainment.
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