04 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
1
The Rossburn Review lists subscription pricing with one dollar in Canada and $1.50 in the United States. The item reflects periodical pricing and billing terms for readers in North America.
Minister B F Parsons will lead the Rossburt OSSBURN church school program, guiding spiritual instruction and community activities at the local parish schoolhouse.
The observer argues that wartime optimism is fading as leaders push only for victory. Roosevelt faces a Congress he cannot fully control, while calls for a postwar program meet political resistance. Predictions of a rise in British Tory influence are met with skepticism about Conservative strategy in Canada and the U.S. political mood.
Manitoba health note explains diphtheria causes and spread, early antitoxin use, and toxoid vaccination. It cites Behring and Kitasato, 1890 advances, and Ramon’s toxoid discovery in 1924. Free toxoid and antitoxin offered, urging immunization for all children and requesting pamphlets from the preventive medical service in Winnipeg.
The piece praises local merchants who advertise in the paper, calling them a progressive force guiding the town’s growth. It argues ads benefit both sellers and the community, portraying the printer’s ink as a sign of civic vitality.
The Department of Health and Public Welfare of the Manitoba Government at 330 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, issues a public notice regarding health services and administrative affairs. Details remain unclear in this fragment.
A fragment from a letter sent to Mr H Crump describes the conditions in Coventry during wartime. It portrays damage and disruption in the city as residents endure present dangers and strive to maintain daily life amid the conflict.
Information column outlines wartime price controls and ration guidance. Topics include cotton print price limits, renting and rent permits, milk price reductions, temporary ration cards for leave, car travel rules, and a bright wartime message encouraging resilience and faith.
A fragment recalls Coventry being destroyed. One resident spent a night alone in a shelter and was praised for bravely staying and tending to household duties the next morning.
The fragment notes rising human suffering levels across regions. It highlights poverty, displacement, and inadequate access to basic needs. It calls for action by governments and organizations to address humanitarian crises and improve resilience for vulnerable populations.
Rossburn residents report travel and visits including Anton ton returning to Oak burn and Roy and Tom Irwin heading to Winnipeg. Several locals leave for work or family time in Leedh Toronto Red Deer Camp Shilo and Wog while a birthday and a quilt fundraiser are noted. The Rossburn Red Cross branch lists January February donations and a late obituary mentions Wm McDonald of Dominion City.
Local residents travel to Winnipeg area, hockey game at Oakburn rink yields a six to twelve Oakburn victory by Junior Red Cross. Oakburn School hosts a February 26 bazaar and dance raising $60 as the Red Cross annual meeting occurs at the Ukrainian National Home. Community groups include Scouts led by Rev. B Parsons, with Red Cross donations highlighted for overseas service.
Residents share weekly updates from Ranchvale and Birdtail including visits, travel to Winnipeg, and a concert and dance at eoia Hall. The Ladies Aid and Soldiers Aid report fundraising and knitted goods for the Red Cross and Russian relief, listing numerous garment and textile donations for the period November 1941 to October 31, 1942.
The notice lists organizers including IcIntosh and Clubley with T Miller and L H Cormack as participants. Details specify an annual agricultural meeting to be held locally with invited members and routine agenda items.
Town encouragement urged to unite for common good and support local business and community efforts. The piece discourages relying on distant media and emphasizes mutual effort, cautioning against harsh public criticism and urging constructive help for townsmen.
A fragment from a multi page column paper hints at layout changes and page reductions. It mentions trimming columns and repositioning content to fit a shorter form while promising more space for later sections.
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