06 May 1948
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
1
Subscription rates listed for Canada and the U S at 200 per year and 2500 per year respectively. A brief mention of cards of thanks and publisher Oliver Hodge is noted with postal classification as second class mail.
Funeral services for Steve Boychuk were held in Rossburn with burial at the Rossburn Greek Catholic cemetery. The 62 year old died suddenly last Wednesday after noon while lifting a bundle of shingles in a lumber yard. He was born in New Ukraine in 1886 and moved to the Heal Lack district in 1906 before settling in Rossburn. Survived by wife, one son and three daughters.
Rossburn Agricultural Society directors meet in the Club Room this Saturday at 8 p.m. to finalize plans for the annual Rossburn Fair on Friday July 23. Calf Club members are told time is short and competition will be keen, so exhibitors should prepare now.
Plan to attend the Mother's Day Concert in Rossburn Town Hall on Sunday May 9 at 2 p.m. The program features English and Ukrainian items by children from Rossburn Angusville Oakburn and nearby districts. Carnations may be obtained at the door for a silver collection. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Women's Social.
OSHA Mr and Mrs Alex Prosak left for Vancouver last week. Miss Anne Michasin arrived Winnipeg to spend Easter viah her parents. Mr Jos Rushton has returned on after spending the winter. Misses Mary and Margie Nistranski arrived from Portage la Prairie to spend their Easter with their parents. Miss Race Hutsil and Mr Paul Hutsil have arrived home after visiting their sister at Atikokan Ontario.
The Birthday Cake Social sponsored by the Junior Ladies Aid drew over 700 attendees. Prize winners were Mrs. N. Major and John Coughen for Crokinole. A cafeteria lunch and birthday cake closed the event with a progressive auction for leftovers. Donations came from those unable to attend.
Glen Elmo residents host visitors for Easter as the forecast suggests seeding could be general by week’s end. Pete Hyska of Rossburn visited family and returned with the car. John Shomorowski has been discharged after a broken leg and is doing well. Willow Creek and Birdtail River damage to roads is lighter than in recent years. Mother's Day concert planned at Glen Elmo School on May 9 with teachers and children.
Citizens of the Olha district extend sympathy to the family of Steve Boychuk who resided there for many years.
John Germack returns to Sandy Lake after a town visit. Mr and Mrs Joe Wolowetz lose their home to a April 29 fire with nothing saved. Pete Kostak and Nick Magnesi buy a Minnedosa garage and depart for Winnipeg on business before taking over a new venture. Marion Siwak starts a new implement and garage on Main Street. Dan Sabeski adds an upstairs to his butcher shop improving the building. Miss Alice Rinn visits Olive Chuchmuch at Sandy Lake during Greek Catholic Easter. Olive Chuchmuch visits her parents at their home during Easter weekend.
John Maeyshyn cut his hand while sawing wood at his residence and neighbors extend wishes for a swift recovery as spring work begins.
Local notes list numerous visits and trips. Names include Dave Sheritt in Winnipeg, Elmer and Yvonne Brown, Wallie Von Hagen, Robert Cameron seeking care in Winnipeg, Ferne Strong returning from Shoal Lake, and others visiting relatives and parents across Oakburn Shoal Lake Roblin Geo. Kelso and Yorkton. Birth announced for Clair Peden’s son.
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