Village Rossburn Council Convenes June Session Notes
The Rossburn village council meets in June with all members present. Residents raised culvert and property access issues tied to provincial highway status. The rural cemetery cost split and a 1949 auditor report were discussed and filed. The secretary was authorized new filing equipment and to attend a Sec Treas convention in Winnipeg. The next meeting is set for July 18.
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Rossburn
Jas Cherwonick
Erickson-Russell
Rural Council
Appointed Organizer for Manitoba Young Progressive Conservatives
Jim McMurahhy was named area organizer of the Young Progressive Conservative Association for the Marouette district. He plans local clubs, emphasizes agriculture and financial relations, aims for representation at the Brandon convention, and previously served as party organizer in Marquette during recent elections.
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Jim McMurahhy
Young Progresssive Conservative Association of Manitoba
Marouette
Winnipeg
McMurachy
Marquette
Brandon
McMurphy
Elphinstone
Dominion
Card of Thanks from Eaton Couple
The Eaton couple thank the Vista and Rossburn United Churches and friends for wedding gifts and cards. They express that the gifts will be cherished as expressions of friendship.
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Vista
Rossburn United
W. B. Eaton
Rossburns Annual Sports Day attracts families for charity
Rossburns Memorial Building Fund event at the Agricultural grounds on Friday July 7 features prizes for men and women softball and hardball, a full afternoon program, refreshment booths, and a gala dance with Danc McIntyre orchestra. Admission 50c, children 25c, dance 60c.
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Rossburn
Memorial , Building Fund
Danc McIntyre
Mysterious accident near Oakburn claims Steve Shwaluk
An inquest will examine the death of 28 year old Steve Shwaluk who was run over by a Greyhound bus about four miles east of Oakburn on Sunday June 18. Police have not confirmed a cause with rumors suggesting heart attack or prior injury. He is survived by three sisters and three brothers.
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Steve Shwaluk
Greyhound
Oakburn
Shwaluk
U S Dollar Exchange Card Aids Canadian Tourists
The Foreign Exchange Control Board issues a display card for hotels restaurants and merchants. It states U S funds are accepted at the official rate of 1 U S dollar to 1.10 Canadian and includes tables to calculate change in Canadian or U S funds. Graham Towers notes the card aims to prevent misunderstandings and ensure visitors receive the official rate.
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Foreign Exchange Control Boad
U S
U.S
Graham Towers
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Low Rail Fares To Provincial Exhibition
Canadian railways announce low fares for the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba at Brandon from July 3 to July 7. Single and round trip options apply from all Manitoba and Saskatchewan stations with sale July 1 to 6 and July 7 for arrivals by 5 pm. Returning, tickets valid until midnight July 8. if no train July 8, honored on the first available train.
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Canadian Railways
Manitoba
Brandon
R H Powers
Canadian Passenger Association
Saskatchewan
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Rossburn Fair
Marksman
ALL Metal Box
Pyrat
Wnytest
Rosburn, Man
Tonys Gen
Chegwis
Frank Nataros
Kadian Farm Equipment
Man
N. Stupinsky
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