Cemetery Committee Elects Officers For 63
The Rossburn cemetery committee elected officers including Chairman Len Selby and Treasurer R N Hutton. Ground committee members are Gordon Ament William Mitchell Howard Hamilton Sterling Veitch and caretaker William Brown. Prices for plots and maintenance are stated with annual care fees and no municipal funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Selby
R. N. Hutton
J. G. Stitt
Gordon Ament
Wm. Mitchell
Howward Hamilton
Sterling Veitch
Wm. Brown
Rossburnites
Florence Etta Duncanson 79 Rossburn obituary
Florence Etta Duncanson died April 14 1963 at Rossburn Hospital aged 79 wife of Laird Duncanson born in Gorrie Ontario came to Manitoba early lived Rossburn district active in United Church and Women’s Institute Survived by husband son Lloyd Flin Flon daughter Margaret Virden two grandchildren sister Mrs Dan Hamilton Kelowna BC predeceased by brother Lorne Lawless Funeral April 17 Rossburn United Church interment Rossburn Cemetery pallbearers John Cormack Jack Stitt Wes Williamson Pat Heneghan Ronald Hamilton Clair Palmer honorary pallbearers Howard Alexander Howard McIntosh Herb Taylor Bert Mitchell Walter Armstrong Vernon Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Hospital
Florence Etta
Laird Duncanson
Duncanson
Gorrie
Ontario
Manitoba
Rossburn
United Church
Women’s Institute
Lloyd
Flin Flon
P. McLachlan
Margaret
Virdren
Dan Hamilton
Kelowna
B.C
Lorne Lawless
Rossburn United Church
Ove
Rossburn Cemetery
John Cormack
Jack Stitt
Wes Williamson
Pat Heneghan
Ronald Hamilton
Clair Palmer
Howard Alexander
Howard McIntosh
Herb Taylor
Bert Mitchell
Walter Armstrong
Vernon Hamilton
Forresters Bingo Aids Cubs and Scouts
The Rossburn C C F Forresters held a successful bingo that raised about 30 dollars for the Rossburn Cubs and Scouts. Winners included Ham-Len Komhyr for a cream and sugar set, Ham-Ken Hamilton for towels, and several other prizes donated by local residents with winners listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn C.C.F
Forresters
Rossburn Cubs
Ham — Len Komhyr
Gordon Ament
M Mamalago
Ken Hamilton
B Mitchell
G. Heindle
J. Macyshyn
J. Smith
Gordon Elvers
Lillian Boychuk
B. Lawless
M. Werbowski
Rickie Hamilton
L. Selby
Moore Wins Rossburn Cross Country Race
Arnold Moore of Russell won the two and a half mile race at Rossburn in 19 28. Laurie Steele of Vista finished second in 20 40, Bruce Topolitski of Rossburn third in 20 43, Delmar Taylor of Rossburn fourth in 21 00. Standings: Solsgirth first, Rossburn second, Russell third, Vista fourth. Twenty six runners competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Russell
Solsgirth
Vista
Arnold Moore
Laurie Steele
Bruce Topolitski
Delmar Taylor
Selsgirth
Funeral rites held for Mrs Katie Gawiuk in Elphinstone
Mrs Katie Gawiuk aged 75 born in Western Ukraine came to Canada in 1912 moved through East Selkirk Newdale and Elphinstone districts and died recently Predeceased by her husband she is survived by a daughter Olga and five sons with 16 grandchildren Prayers were at Community Hall Elphinstone funeral at Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church with Rev V Luchkiw Interment Parish cemetery Pallbearers named Rae Jarema Funeral Home assisted arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Gawiuk
Ukraine
Canada
Winnipeg
Pete
Los Angeles
California
Elphinstone
V. Luchkiw
Sandy Lake
Walter Danesewich
Bill Budewski
Bill Haroschuk
John Gauryuk
Sid Dmyterko
John Dmyterko
Rae - Jarema Funeral Home
Local historical notes and notices from 1943 to 1953 in Rossburn area
A compact digest lists items from 20 to 10 years ago including auction sales in 1943 and 1953, new residents in Leech district and Oakburn, Easter break for Rossburn teachers, Red Cross canvass totals, a Shilo job, several auctions, washouts from spring floods, a barn fire, tennis club leadership, a late April wedding, and a 40 000 by law vote for a four room school for gasville ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dunbar
Nick Kurchaba
Leech District
Joe Hersack
Sudbury
Oakburn
Rossburn
Mr. Hines
Missus Watson
Forrest
Hughes
John Collins
D. K. Whyte
Glen Fraser
Florence McFeeters
Gasville
John Coughlan
Pentecostal
Hamiota
Caretaker Hired At Joint Golf Club Meeting
A joint Rossburn Game and Fish Association and Rossburn Golf Club meeting on Monday April 29 at the Rossburn Hotel saw 12 members present. John Klym was hired as caretaker for Fishing Lake Resort Area and the Golf Club, with a Grounds and Resort Committee formed to draft his contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Game and Fish Association
Rossburn Golf Club
Rossburn
C. V. Gunn
Sterling Veitch
John Maydaniuk
Ronat Veitch
Ed Shust
Otto Elvers
Orest Smycnnik
John Magdaniux
Rowat Veitch
Harold Metcalf
Maron Sion
Johnnn
Jim Andrew
Predator Control Returns to Rossburn Area
The Rossburn Game and Fish Association resumes predator control in the Rossburn region with magpie feet paid at 20 cents per pair and crow feet at 5 cents. Collect feet Saturdays only at Slow's Garage from 11:00 to 12:00 mornings or 7:15 to 8:15 evenings. Bingo cards remain available and a bingo is anticipated in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Financial Statement for Rossburn Game and Fish Association
The Rossburn Game and Fish Association reports a total deficit of 438.79 dollars as of April 30 1962. The statement itemizes overall finances and highlights continuing financial pressure.
Door Prize Winners At Store Opening
J. D. Andrew held the opening of his TV and Electrical Store on Saturday. Door Prize winners were Connor Dobson for a transistor radio, Mrs. J. Sherritt for a hair dryer, and Mr. Fred Danyleyko for an electric coffee maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Andrew
Connor Dobson
J. Sherritt
Fred Danyleyko
Readers urged to seek award and note road improvements
The article mentions individuals Otto Elvers J G Stitt Wally Per chaluk Matt Halliday and Orest Smycnnik as possible award contenders and hopes for a better year. It notes graveling of the new east lake road and advises slow driving due to gravel stones that could damage vehicle undersides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn Game and Fish Association
Otto Elvers
J. G. Stitt
Wally Perchaluk
Matt Halliday
Orest Smycnnik
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence Etta Duncanson
Forresters Bingo
Moore
Red Cross
Mike Urbanowski
Shilo
Harry Verbowski
Olha
Game & Fish News
Financial Statement
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