Well Baby Clinic Held Today in Rossburn Town Hall
All mothers of pre school children are urged to attend the Well Baby Clinic this afternoon from 1 30 to 3 30 p m in the Rossburn Town Hall basement. Health unit staff under Dr Hall will run the free clinic for residents of Rossburn Vista and surrounding areas north to the park and south to No 4 highway.
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Rossburn Town Hall
Dr. Hall
Rossburn
Vista
Park
No. 4 Highway
Hog Producers Competition Awards Sevenths and Placings
Mr. Harris Huston learned he placed seventh in the 1960 Hog Producers Competition and won $75. First prize went to C. J. Edwards of Stonewall, second to Irwin Shoemaker of Grandview, third to W. J. Pollock of Hamiota, fourth to Wray Bros. of Angusville, fifth to W. H. Ramsden of Killarney, sixth to E. H. Blocker of Dugald. Thirteenth went to W. Dennison of Cardale and fourteenth to W. G. Hopley of Oak River.
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Harris Huston
C. J. Edwards
Stonewall
Irwin Shoemaker
Grandview
W. J. Pollock
Hamiota
Wray Bros
Angusville
W. H. Ramsden
Killarney
E. H. Blocker
Dugald
W. Dennison
Cardale
W. G. Hopley
Oak River
Regulations Setve Lots At Fish Lake
Game and Fish Executive Meeting on April 26 discussed developing leased lots within a year or forfeit lease, installing a lake telephone for emergencies, and a year long fishing contest. Rossburn Association members with the largest pickerel or pike win $5, weighed by Dave Cleland. Public damage at Fish Lake led to contacting offenders and potential prosecution.
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Game and Fish
Rossburn Association
Dave Cleland
Fish Lake
Ukr. United Church Ladies Tea Delights Town
The Ukr. Ladies of the United Church hosted a Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday May 6 at the annex. Entertainers Lesia Chopp and Judy Huston performed accordion duets while Theresa Sawchuk played a solo. Millicent Sawchuk and D M Varmey received carnation bouquets as prizes and oldest grandmother honors, with $25 realized. The group thanks all helpers for the success.
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Ladies of the United Church
Annex
Lesia Chopp
Judy Huston
Little Theresa Sawchuk
Millicent Sawchuk
D. M. Varmey
Credit Union Board Meeting at Rossburn
The Rossburn Credit Union Board met at the Andrew residence on Monday May 8 at 8 30 p m with all members and one supervisory committee member present Three new members were approved by the Directors The treasurer reported 194 members and 83 borrowers at end of April loans outstanding totaled 42571 15 and the board decided to advertise the upcoming chapter meeting on June 1 in the local paper.
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Credit Union Board of Rossburn
Andrew
Mother O Mine Roses For Mother's Day Card Tone
A nostalgic verse expresses love for a mother on Mother's Day using a bouquet of roses as a token. The speaker recalls shared memories, mentions a brow and grey hair, and prays for continued protection and blessing. The piece is framed as a sentimental poetic message rather than a formal poem.
Local Cemetery Committee Report from Rossburn
The Rossburn Cemetery Committee thanks donors and participants for the recent Bingo sales and outlines upcoming work at the public cemetery. It notes routine grass cutting, ongoing improvements, and welcomes former residents visiting the plots, emphasizing inclusivity of all creeds and nationalities.
Peter Gluch obituary chronicles life from Ukraine to Canada
Mr Peter Gluch died Friday May 5th in the Home for the Aged Minnedosa Born February 2 1880 in Szmankiwczyky Czortk Western Ukraine came to Canada in 1903 worked in Winnipeg then Ruthenia Ruthenia district farmed there married Mary Dunits later moved to Rossburn farmed until retirement in 1940 lived Rossburn until Oct 1959 admitted to Home for the Aged until death Funeral held May 8 Ukr Greek Catholic Church Burial in Ukr Catholic Cemetery Rossburn Survived by wife Mary and nephew Peter and wife Mary
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Szmankiwczyky
Czortk
Ukraine
Canada
Winnipeg
Laskowski
Ruthenia
Mary Dunits
Rossburn
Father J. Lehky
Value of University Education Highlighted by Frederickson
Mr. Frederickson a St. John’s College Manitoba arts student majors in History and graduates in 1961. He plans to enter Manitoba Law School in September after Naval Training Division service and commission next year. He won Klieforth Prize, Lt Morris Soronow Memorial Scholarship, and Winnipeg Life Underwriters Prize for highest arts II average. He will be in Rossburn around May 19.
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Frederickson
St. John’s College
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Law School
University Naval Training Division
Klieforth
Lt. Morris Soronow
Winnipeg Life
Rossburn
Hospital Week Observed In Manitoba Communities
Towns cities and villages across Manitoba observe Hospital Week May 7 to 13 to spotlight local hospital facilities and the work of Hospital Aids. The piece notes Hospital Aids remain vital as a bridge between hospital and public, aiding patient comfort and hospital efficiency through ongoing projects by the Rossburn Hospital Aid.
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Manitoba
Pital
4 H Sewing Sisters Achievement Night at Rossburn School
4 H Sewing Sisters Achievement Night featured judged demonstrations by Lorraine Yaskiw Patsy Moffat and others with ribbons awarded in Projects One Two and Three. Leaders included Mrs McKnight and Mrs Scarrow with several girls chosen for district rejudging and rally day/modeling at Shoal Lake and camp at Lake Killarny.
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Rossburn School
Louise Batho
Neabel
Shoal Lake
McKnight
Matuske
Lorraine Yaskiw
Johnston
Marlaine Brown
Janet Johnston
Patsy Moffat
Lorraine Scarrow
Muriel’ Ducharme
Shirley Koleski
Colleen Lazaruk
Sandra Aylwin
Cheryl
Carol Garnick
Linda Clubley
Diane Shust
Betsy McMillan
Myrna Kostesky
J. G. Stitt
Scarrow
Aylwin
Elaine Marvniuk
Alice Silewich
Colleen Major
Patricia Matusko
Gloria Kestesky
Yvonne Spence
Marlene Crookshanks
Lake Killarney
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United Church Ladies
Credit Union Board Meeting
Little Mother
Rossburn Cemetery Committee
Peter Gluch
Minnedosa
Mr. Glitch
Mary
Peter
Rossburn Hospital
Sewing Sisters
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