Marquette Conservatives Nominate J. N. Mandziuk
The Progressive Conservative nominating convention in Oakburn Parish Hall named J. Nicholas Mandziuk M.P. for Marquette by acclamation. Speakers praised his Ottawa record and urged support for John Diefenbaker as prime minister, noting pension increases and Canada’s trade surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Oakburn
J. Nicholas Mandziuk
M.P
Western
Canada
John Diefenbaker
Jim Doak
Births at the Rossburn Hospital
A series of births at Rossburn Hospital include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tanner on April 18, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyer on April 24, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Shingoose on April 26, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shingoose on April 26, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Genovey on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Henry Tanner
Boyer
J. Boyer
Shingoose
Charlie Shingoose
Mike Shingoose
Genovey
Ivan Genovey
Game and Fish Bingo Winners at May 2 event
Winners listed for the Game and Fish Bingo include Ham Jim Andrew and Helen Zegalski with $2.00 prizes and multiple donors. Net proceeds totaled 45.19 dollars, allocated to paying for newly purchased land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Jim Andrew
Helen Zegalski
R. N. Hutton
Bill Mitchell
Dianne Shust
Betty Anne
Bobby Slor
Alex Andrew
Jessie Caldwell
Ed. Shust
Frank Zegalski
John Maydaniuk
Steve Shust
L. Erdely
McKietiuk Freighters Win New Franchise
Bill McKietiuk learned Wednesday he has a freight haul franchise to and from Winnipeg and Brandon to Oakburn Rossburn and Angusville. He has renamed his transfer business to McKietiuk Freighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McKietiuk
Winnipeg
Brandon
Oakburn
Rossburn
Angusville
Bill
McKietiuk
Obituary: Nicholas Dunits Dies In Virden At 64
Mr. Nicholas Dunits died suddenly in Virden on Sunday April 15 at age 64. Born in Austria he came to Canada in 1901 at age three and lived in Leech district and Rossburn before moving to the Russell district to farm for 17 years. He spent the last years employed as a shoe at Virden. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Dunits
Virden
Austria
Canada
Leech
Rossburn
Dunits
Russell
Rossburn Game and Fish approves Fishing Lake lots for lease
The Rossburn Game and Fish Association executive moved to open newly staked east side lots at Fishing Lake for public lease on a first come basis. Member rates are 10 dollars per year or 25 dollars for three years. non members 25 dollars yearly. Building plans require secretary approval of sketches before construction. A road and lighting discussion followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Game and Fish Association
George Lazaruk
John Maydaniuk
Fishing Lake
Game & Fish Associations
Otto Elvers
John Macyshyn
Game & Fish
Funeral Rites For Joseph Gereius
Joseph Gereius of Oakburn died April 18 at Brandon Hospital at 84. Born in Llow chi Ukraine he came to Canada in 1902 and farmed near Oakburn until 1940. Funeral service held at Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Oakburn with interment at local cemetery. Pallbearers and surviving relatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gereius
Oakburn
Assinabomme
Brandon
Llowchi
Ukraine
Canada
Brandon W
P. Romanyshyn
Peter Gerelus
Joe Twerdune
Mike Gerelus
Paul Twerdune
Fred Twerdune
John Pshyshlak
Anne
John
Leech
Man
Mike
Winnnipeg
Steve
Shoal Lake
Roxie Sobal
Dune
Cassie Pshyshlak
Elphinstone
Helen of Rossburn and her four sons
Helen of Rossburn and her four sons Bill Cloverdale B C Walter are named in a local notice highlighting a family connection and place of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Rossburn
Bill
Cloverdale
B. C
Walter
Marquette Liberals Annual Meeting
The Marquette Liberal Association held its annual meeting April 25 at 8:00 p.m. in the Avalon Theatre Shoal Lake with a large turnout. D. B. Ross reelected president. new officers named for regional seats. Harris Huston outlined Liberal policy on trade, tax sharing, and farm income. Musical entertainment by Wendell Cleland and Diane Menzies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette Liberal Association
Avalon Theatre
Shoal Lake
D. B. Ross
Minnedosa
Don Ross
Mike Sulymka
Newdale
Frank Anderson
Forrest
J. A. Burgess
Russell
Tom Waddell
Harris Huston
Rossburn
Liberal Party
Canada
Wendell Cleland
Diane Menzies
Considerable New Construction Slated For Nos 10 and 45
The Department of Public Works Highways Branch announced this season’s projects. Key work on No 45 Highway includes 25 miles of grading gravelling and structures from Angusville to Rossburn and 12 miles from PTH 10 to Sandy Lake. No 10 Highway gains 15.2 miles of base and bituminous pavement from Brandon Airport Road to PTH 24 and 13 miles from PTH 24 east to PTH 4 south of Minnedosa. No 21 Highway from Halls Bridge to Kenton will receive base and double prime treatment over 16.3 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works, Highways
No. 45 Highway
Angusville
Rossburn
PTH No. 10
Sandy Lake
Brandon Airport
PTH No. 24
Rapid City Corner
PTH No. 4
Minnedosa
No. 21 Highway
Oakburn
Halls Bridge
Kenton
Women’s Institute May Meeting Highlights Guest 4H Speakers
Members of the 4H Club spoke at the Rossburn Women’s Institute May meeting with Janet Johnson outlining a talk on Conservation of Time. Lorraine Yaskiw and Alice Silewich demonstrated tin foil uses. A district convention in Roblin on May 18 was noted, and the June 5 meeting will feature the Annual Grandmother’s Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4H Club
Rossburn Women’s Institute
Viola Stitt
Janet Johnson
Janet
Lorraine Yaskiw
Alice Silewich
Mrs. McKnight
W. I
Jacob Rochelle Receives Parting Gift From Div Board
At the regular semi monthly meeting in Angusville on April 25 a delegation from the Consolidated School District of Binscarth discussed Division policy with the Board. Chair Mr A V Warren assured openness to local suggestions. Mr Rochelle the departing trustee was honored with a desk clock pen set and thanked the Board for three years of cooperation. Ward 7 vacancy to be filled May 4 by J Nakonechny and J Morton from Elphinstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Binscarth
A. V. Warran
Senko
Chaytor
Jacob Rochelle
W. A. Burnett
Rochelle
M. Senko
J. Nakonechny
J. Morton
Elphinstone
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. N. Mandziuk
Wilf Francis
Elkhorn
Bob Smellie
M.la
Mr. Smellie
Ottawa
Tom Seens
Bradwardine
Association
Mandziuk
Walter Weir
George Hees
Hees
Nick’ Mandziuk
Rossburn Hospital
Marquette Liberals
Rod Parker
Strathclair
Women’s Institute
Roblin
Div. Board
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