School Trustees Convene Regional Convention at Rossburn
About 114 delegates attended the Manitoba School Trustees Association regional convention in Rossburn. President Bert Mitchell presided morning sessions, Wm Bolton led the afternoon, and several resolutions were approved after questions from education officials. Officers elected include President Bert Mitchell and Vice President Wm Bolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Manitoba School Trustees Asse
Bert Mitchell
Wm. Bolton
Birtle
Department of Educational
Department
W. C. Miller
Bob Dalton
Mr. Thiessen
Labroissier and Funk
Bert McLeod
Trustees Asse
Shoal Lake
Village road repair urged to aid southern access
Letter to the editor complains that the main road into town from the south has been blocked by a hole for three months, hindering farmers from hauling grain and damaging cars. The writer urges immediate temporary repairs to attract southern business.
Stitt Baby Born at Rossburn Hospital
Willis and Mrs. Stitt of Vista welcome Bruce William Stitt a son born June 20 at Rossburn Hospital weighing eight pounds.
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Rossburn Hospital
Stitt
Willis Stitt
Vista
Bruce William
Shower Honors Bride Elect in Legion Hall
A miscellaneous shower for Shirley Cormack bride elect of June 25th was held last Thursday at the Legion Hall. Ann McFeeters escorted Shirley to a decorated chair as corsages were presented to her and her mother and Emelia Cormack. Mrs Bill Taylor read the address. Gifts were opened for all to see and Shirley thanked guests for the useful presents. A dainty lunch for over fifty ladies ended the evening.
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Rossburn
the Legion Hall
Shirley Cormack
Ann McFeeters
Shirley
Emelia Cormack
Bill Taylor
Local angler lands 16 lb 10 oz lake trout at Clear Lake
Harry Drosdoski landed a monster lake trout weighing 16 pounds 10 ounces at Clear Lake Park on Sunday. The huge catch marks the largest lake trout of the year to date and promises several hearty meals for the victor.
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Rossburn
Harry Drosdoski
Clear Lake
Harry
Seniors Win at Home Over Foxwarren 5 2
Rossburn Seniors beat Foxwarren 5 2 on Wednesday evening in a strong home performance. Richard Roe struck out 12 for the win.
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Rossburn
Foxwarren
Richard Roe
Rossburn Pony League Final Postponed Match Hopes For Oakburn Fight
The final game between Rossburn and Oakburn remains unplayed with plans to stage it Friday night at Oakburn. A Rossburn win would secure the division league championship.
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Rossburn
Oakburn
Fair Day Nearing at the 4-H Calf Club Show
Hon. S Garson will attend and officially open the 4 H Calf Club show. Prize lists are nearly printed with revisions delaying publication. For entrant information contact the Review Office or Elvers secretary.
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Resburn
Review Office
Elvers
Farmers join the Rossburn Board of Trade in 1914
In the June 4 1914 issue a live organization is noted with Dr J W Evans as president and Thos Peden Jr secretary Advertisers include W V W Johnston L M Caldwell Alf McKinnon and others such as King George Hotel Mrs Wilson Hough Bros Hugh R Ross Bank of Toronto C R Tucker manager R W Peden auctioneer J G McDonald veterinary surgeon and Lodge No 1566 rec secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Board of Trade
J. W. Evans
Thos. Peden, Jr
W. V. W. Johnston
L M. Caldwell
Alf McKinnon
King George Hotel
Wilson
Hough Bros
Hugh R. Ross
Bank of Toronto
C. R. Tucker
R. W. Peden
Heavy rains hit Rossburn district with record rainfall
Torrential rain swept the Rossburn district last Thursday afternoon, Friday and early Saturday morning. Local station logged 3.28 inches, while Fred Clarke’s gauge at Lizard Point recorded 4.30. Year to date rainfall in Rossburn reached 9.40 inches, second only to Prince Rupert and Sydney. Despite heavy rain, drainage from hills and valleys limited impact. Russell’s year-to-date total stood at 5.91 inches.
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Rossburn
Fred Clarke
Lizard Point Indian Reserve
Dominion of Canada
Prince Rupert
B. C
Sydney
N. S
Riding Mountain Hills
Russell
Butler-Collins Bridal Event of June 13
A wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs John Collins Rossburn united Eleanor Collins with Ray Butler Shoal Lake on June 18 at 2 00 pm Dr Parker of Shoal Lake officiated The bride wore a grey suit with white accessories and a white corsage Miss Shirley Hamilton attended The best man was George Heindel A reception followed at the Collins home and the couple will reside in Fenelon Falls Ontario
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John Collins
Rossburn
Eleanor
Ray Butler
Shoal Lake
Dr. Parker
C. Locke
Shirley Hamilton
George Heindel
L. Collins
Brandon
Rossburn Co-op Annual Meeting Recap
Rossburn Consumers Co op held its annual meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday June 18. President J Cormack chaired as reports from Federated Co op Field service and manager G H McKnight highlighted finances and store performance with sales of 75589 and a 3000 saving. Retiring directors Cormack Stitt McFeeters and Harlow were re elected by acclamation. A lunch followed in the basement.
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Rossburn Moders
Rossburn Consumers Co-op
Co-op
Regina
J. Cormack
Gordon Payne
Federated Co-op Field Service
G. H. McKnight
W. J. McSorley
Federated Co-op Wholesale of
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Federated Coops
Mike Sotas
MFAC
L. C. Johnston
R. Stitt
O. McFeeters
J. Harllow
Little Leaguers Fall to Birtle in Week Matchup
Sh Ht Little Leaguers lost to Birtle last Wednesday with an 11 to 5 score. Elvers pitched the first five innings and Kowal the last four. Wes pitched for Birtle, with Scantlebury noted in the box.
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Loewseburn _ et Wees
Birtle
Elvers
Kowal
Wes. Scantlebury
Passing Of Mrs. Tom McDonald
The late Hazel Beatrice McDonald died suddenly June 7 in Vancouver General Hospital. Wife of William Thomas McDonald she lived in Rossburn and Winnipeg in business ventures before moving to Vancouver. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Morrison sons Floyd and James seven grandchildren. Funeral held at Simmon's and McBride with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Reverend Bazzard officiated. Pallbearers Elmer Grant Steve Glushka.
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Hazel Beatrice McDonald
Vancouver General Hospital
McDonald
William Thomas McDonald
Rossburn
McDonald Farm
Winnipeg
River Ave
Several Cars Derailed On C N R Line
ROSSBURN The Neepawn Russell CNR freight train derailed about two miles northwest of here on Tuesday morning. Three freight cars and a passenger car left the rails due to the track sliding from rain softened bed. The locomotive and a stock car stayed on track. Wrecker from Brandon assisted, track repaired, service resumed Wednesday evening.
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Rossburn
Neepawn Russell
CNR
Here
Russell
Neepawa
Brandon
New Stuccoing Edges Main Street Building Improvement
The Moffat's Dra Store on Main Street undergoes stuccoing this week. When finished, the fresh facade will greatly enhance Main Street’s appearance and boost overall streetscape appeal. Mr. Moffat earns praise for advancing neighborhood improvement.
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Moffat
Dra
Main Street
Rev Harry Crump To Open Presbyterian Camp
Former Clear Lake minister Rev Harry Crump who served 1932 to 1944 will officially open the Presbyterian Summer camp at Clear Lake this Sunday June 26. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend and bring a picnic lunch.
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Clear Lake
Harry Crump
Tea Held Friday in Honor of Shirley Cormack’s Wedding
Mrs. John Cormack hosted a tea Friday afternoon in Rossburn to honor her daughter Shirley, whose marriage to Weldon Kilburn of Neepawa is set for Saturday, June 25. The event drew many ladies despite heavy rain, with Sharling honors to Elizabeth and Bella Colemack, and Mrs. Robt. Peden and Mrs. Jos. Peden. Out-of-town guests included Weldon Kilburn’s parents and relatives.
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Weldon
Mrs. Kilburn Sr
Newell
Mig8
Kilburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Rossburn Hospital Aid
Treas
Tom Kieper
Bert Stevenson
Robertson
Strethelair
W. Murray
Decker
G. Showden
M. J. Sirnick
Angusville
J. Litke
Rossburn High School
Herry Middlemass
Butler-Collins
Fenelon Falls
Ontario
Rossburn Co-op Annual Meeting
Tom McDonald
C.N.R
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