31 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
1
A playful anecdote notes the Scotch Candymaker advised to dive deeper for prize money leading him to insert longer sticks into his lolly pops. The quirky decision aims to attract attention and boost sales in a lighthearted, period tone.
Donations to the Memorial Fund grow as Bert Mitchell gives 200 bushels of certified seed wheat and Mrs May Crook contributes 574.16. Proceeds from raffled items include 318.70 from Mrs Howard McIntosh for a silk cushion. The committee plans a public meeting soon for a progress report.
Parkwarden J. Hyska reports shooting a timber wolf in the National Park last week. The animal reportedly measured 7 ft 3 in and weighed about 125 pounds.
A large crowd attended a farewell in Rossburn Hall on Tuesday March 22 honoring Dr. and Mrs. Shaver who leave Rossburn for Winnipeg. The event featured the School Glee Club, a solo by J Cormack, recitation by L Duncanson, and remarks by H Huston and others. A token gift was presented and lunch followed in the hall basement.
A humorous do’s and don’ts for curling framed as ten commandments. The piece lists rules about broom use, turn selection, guarding shots, listening to teammates, avoiding stray debris, safe conduct on the ice, fair play, stealthy shot attempts, respect for opponents, and fair substitution to uphold sportsmanship.
A weekly feature contest invites students to snap the first crow or any spring bird and submit to the student council for a one dollar prize. The contest ends in one week and a Gala Dance in April is sponsored by the Rossburn Student Council.
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