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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
2
The past week saw temperatures in the upper 80s and frequent thunder showers. A Thursday morning storm dropped .50 inches in town with up to 2 inches reported north toward the park. Last Wednesday wind damage hit Angusville and district with a tornado funnel sighting reported by witnesses.
Ernie Appelt of Virden sustained multiple injuries when he fell from a pole while working with the Man Telephone System on Tuesday. He underwent knee surgery Thursday morning and is hopes for a swift recovery.
Local residents share travel visits and gatherings across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Vancouver visitors Mr and Mrs Alex Strank and Margerite vacation with relatives. Brandon trips by Mr and Mrs Mike Kostesky and others. families relocate to Minnedosa. Winnipeg guest Mrs Tom Bell visits. Douglas and Brandon relatives visit, Prince Albert guests, and a bridal shower for Sylvia Lukie held recently.
A Tea and Home Baking and Parcel Post will be held on Saturday July 2 at 8 00 p m in the United Church Annex. Sponsored by Rossburn U C W.
A notice invites attendance at a Friday July 8 1966 8 pm service featuring Dr. K. Marck of Central Pentecostal College Saskatoon and other family members. Plan to attend.
The Rossburn Game and Fish Association sponsors Red Cross water safety classes at Fishing Lake from July 4 to July 15. Transport to the swimming lessons is provided from Rossburn at about 30 cents per student per day.
The Rossburn Lions Club canceled the annual Sports Day planned for last Saturday due to rain making fields unplayable. A showery Saturday followed, but organizers judged the decision correct amid an entry of nearly 40 ball teams for the tournaments.
Vista News reports sympathy to the Chesney family on the death of Albert Chesney. Various local residents travel and visit relatives, with updates on hospital patients and funeral attendance including Jake Gregorash N Morris and Neil MacPhail.
Two death notices appear for Oakburn Manitoba residents Nich olas Budiwski and John Nykoliation. Budiwski age 77 born in the Ukraine died June 13 and funeral held June 16 at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox church with interment at the Parish cemetery. Nykoliation age 57 died June 21 with funeral June 25 at Oakburn church. he is survived by wife Sophie, son Jerry and four grandchildren, with services conducted by Rev. Melnyk and Rae's Funeral Home in charge.
The Women's Institute celebrates the thriving Centennial Weeping Birch planted in Vista's small park. Mr. Baker receives praise for the care and success of the tree, highlighting community effort and local pride.
Rossburn Village Council met June 21 with Mayor Peter Wladyka and four councillors. They adopted financial and auditor reports, approved By Law 387, added several properties to the 1966 tax roll, granted $50 to the Rossburn Agricultural Society, sought Manitoba Water Supply Board permission to connect pool facilities, requested asphalt work on Mountain and Victoria Avenues, and approved pending bills, adjourning to July 19, 1966.
Local notes report no Sunday afternoon services at Rossburn Pentecostal Church on July 3 and July 10. Also mentions a bereavement for the Chesney family in the death of Albert Chesney and various visits and travels of residents to Portage la Prairie Toronto Sudbury Winnipeg and other places.
Infant Lisa Simone Mandziak daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Mandziak of Fort Churchill Manitoba was christened at St Teresa Roman Catholic church Rossburn with Father Przybyliski presiding. Godparents were Miss Lillian Slobodesky and Mr. Ted Rokosh. Grandparents hosted supper. numerous relatives and visitors attended from Rossburn and beyond including Ituna Hubbard Geraldton Fort William and Crandall.
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