24 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1965
Page
1
Rossburn Lions prepare grounds for a full day of Senior Baseball, Men's Fastball and Minor Baseball events this Saturday June 26. Entries are invited by Norm Major at phone 75 Ressburn. The club reports a $6000 rise in shares since May and six new memberships were approved. The next meeting is July 12 or at the board’s call.
The Board of Directors met at their office on Monday June 14 at 8 45 p m with full attendance. The Credit Committee approved 20 loans totaling 10 661 00 and two real estate loans for 10 000 00. The Supervisory Committee reported books in order and ongoing passbook checks numbering about 30 to date.
In Rossburn on Friday June 18 the seniors beat Elphinstone 9 to 7 in a high scoring game. Don Luhowy hit two home runs driving in Warren Brown and Johnnie Ryshytyle on singles and later with Brown aboard in the ninth to seal the win. Brian Kowal earned the victory in relief of Leonard Makedenski. The same day Rossburn shut out Binscorth 7 to 0 as Don Luhowy allowed only two hits for his second win of the weekend.
Anne McIntosh leaves after 13 years 9 months of service at Rossburn where she worked with 31 girls under three chief operators Dolly Miller 1951 Neta Baldrow 1955 and Jean Armstrong 1958 She was the first operator when the switchboard opened in 1913 noting some numbers remain the same today including Bank of Toronto No 3 Co op Store No 20 Pickoffs No 5 and Crowe Lumber No 16 now Beaver Lumber The office stood at Mrs Martha Pedens house.
The notice lists awards and study plans for staff and students. Ron Taylor receives ten days of PE training at Peace Gardens funded by Town and Municipal Councils. Cheryl Scarrow and Gordie Elvers graduate to Grade XI without exams. Lesia Kahan attends Gimli for two weeks, now in her second Gimli year. Warren Brown to Peace Gardens and hockey school at University, sponsored by Manitoba Hockey Association. Johnnie Ryshytyle named athlete of the year for the second year, Lions Trophy winner.
Elaine Isabel Hutton and Thomas John Gibson united in a May 29 ceremony led by Rev. G. Fulford. The procession featured detailed gowns, bouquets, and music with family members as attendants and ushers, followed by a Town Hall reception and a three tier wedding cake.
The Rossburn Village Council met June 15 1965 with Mayor Peter Wladyka and four councillors. They approved May 31 1965 financials, granted building permits to four applicants, declined Winnipeg Public Welfare aid, planned a Centennial grant application and public meeting, adopted the constable report, urged a Personal Care Home for Hospital Dist No 7, set 1965 tax levies at 72.1 mills local improved and 67.1 mills others with early payment discounts, and scheduled the next meeting for July 20 1965.
The June Vista Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs. Tess Halliday’s home had 7 members and 1 visitor present. Attendees discussed a Centennial project and the Provincial Convention, noting Manitoba Institutes’ handling of a rapidly changing world. A social lunch followed.
The cloudy look from hard water and soap film on ceramic tile around baths and showers can be removed with a water conditioning agent. Mix one cup of conditioner in a half pail of water, scrub with a sponge, rinse, and wipe before it dries. Dry with a soft towel for sparkle.
During work, Bill Maxwell uncovered a large buffalo head with horns as earth was moved. The artifact evokes a bygone era and may prompt preservation considerations.
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