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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
2
On May 12 a severe dust storm and heat wave hit Manitoba forcing school closure. A south wind over 60 mph and 89 F created smoky air, reduced visibility, and dust-soaked rooms making study impossible for students and teachers.
The writer commends Mr. E. H. Harris for accepting a debate challenge and plans to arrange officials and details for a public forum to occur before the by law re submission date in August. The discussion will move to the public platform in Rossburn Manitoba.
The Sandy Lake group met in the school auditorium Friday evening chaired by A. Spragg. They outlined plans for a Fish Derby at Sandy Lake on Sunday May 18 and approved painting camp tables and benches.
To Mr and Mrs Walter Kaskiw Kelloe a son born May 11. To Mr and Mrs Mike Barnesky Birdtail a son born May 12.
The hospital expresses gratitude for donations including Birdtail W.1. fruit juices Ross burn WL operating room towels pillow cases Mrs. Moffat candy and face cloths and soap from Rossburn W.A.
The Rossburn Cemetery Committee notes May poll results and a diligent caretaker. Donations from distant friends support maintenance, with plots priced at three dollars for one grave and five dollars for multiple graves. Residents may adopt plots and are urged to keep them tidy. send donations to the Secretary.
On Thursday May, FIS Frank Campbell of the RCAF spoke for the Air Force stressing education's importance across careers. He noted various Air Force fields open to young men and women. Graduation exercises are set for Friday May 16 at 8 p.m. in the town hall with a yearbook sale at the door and a dance at the National Home featuring Terry and his Terriers.
A Parish Halls shower celebrated Lydia Luhowy on her May 17 wedding date. She sat among family with her mother and grandmother nearby while corsages were exchanged. Gifts were displayed and Lydia thanked guests after opening them. A luncheon followed hosted by the organizers.
A church shower for Mrs. Twerdochlib formerly Hazel Chegwin was held in the United Church on Thursday May th. She was greeted by Mrs. George Lawless and seated with her mother and Mrs. Twerdochlib. Jean Armstrong read, Eleanor Mitchell and Janice Johnston opened and displayed gifts. Hazel thanked the attendees for the useful gifts.
A steady stream of visitors stop by in Vista with family ties across Manitoba. Mrs. M D Hamilton receives well wishes from the hospital as guests include Les Baker and family of Winnipeg, Jack McKinnon of Brandon, Lyall Brown of Chater, Hallbrooks of Selgirth, and numerous Shoal Lake and Rossburn friends. Stan Zenchyshyn and Anne Wilkinson wed in Brandon on April 30.
Rossburn residents Mr. Ronald and Jack Coli of Toronto arrived by plane and spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Menzies, visiting their father Mr. Kolochinski, a patient in Russell Hospital. Also attending a Presbytery meeting at Foxwarren were Mr. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. John Klym and Mrs. Nellie Klym visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prodan at Oak River. The Brykaliuks Werbowski and Jim Carson group spent Saturday in Brandon.
The Oakburn community shares visits and holidays lists among residents and relatives from The Pas Winnipeg Brandon and Brandon area. Glowing tributes arrive as the town extends sympathy to the Zelinsky family after the passing of John Zelinsky aged 86 on May ninth with funeral services held May twelfth at the local Roman Catholic church north of Oakburn.
The WA and WMS held a joint gathering with hymns and the theme Understanding One Another. Mrs. C. V. Gunn became Friendship secretary of Birtle Presbytery, CGIT report was given, and talks on Japan were shared. Plans to clean the manse on May 21 and to share expenses for overseas clothing relief were announced.
The Village of Rossburn invites tenders for loading screening and hauling gravel for the 1958 season. Bids due by 12 noon Tuesday May 20 1958. Include truck types and mark as GRAVEL TENDER to N Karmazengk Sec Treas.
Mr and Mrs Bert Penonzek hosted visiting son in law and daughter in law from Winnipeg Wally Salaga and wife. Mrs George Bell attended Birtle Presbytery meeting in Minnedosa. Local visitors from McCreary joined Mrs Lechowicz for a weekend call. Christian Family Day united Church services with readings by Faith Moulson and Patsy Rowland. Promotion certificates awarded to Betty Rowland Shellie Ferguson Beth Rowland Faith Moulson Deanne Chuchmuch Enid McTavish. Bible gifts presented to Beth Rowland and Faith Moulson for 200 Sundays. WMS plans its Plant Sale Silver Tea and Surprise Packages on June 13 at 8 30 p.m. Joe Chuchinech family visited with Sandy Dates relatives. Angusville United Church Anniversary dinner set for June 10 at 6 p.m. sponsored by the WA Ladies.
At St Michael's Ukrainian Greek Orthodox church Sandy Lake a double christening was held Sunday. Darcia Ann Koltuisky daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Koltuisky and Terry Kenneth Hnatuk son of Mr and Mrs Peter Hnatuk received their names. Darcia's godparents are Tillie Rystephanuk and Peter Elichuk. Terry's are Marian Zdebriak and Peter.
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