Rural Council Sets May 14 Meeting in Rossburn
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn council met May 14 with Reeve Alex Cleland and five councillors present. They approved April 1963 finances, granted 35 to Rossburn Game and Fish for predator control, dissolved Birdtail No 1263 district into Rossburn No 235, funded 100 to the Rossburn Agricultural Society, awarded a gravelling contract to Mike Borodie, appointed Leslie Hamilton as Vista constable, set June 11 as the revision court date, approved bills totaling 14 742.68, and adjourned to June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Alex Cleland
Morley Brown
William Hyra
Mike Pawluk
Fred Posmituk
Posmituk
Pawluk
Rossburn Game and Fish Association
Hyra — Brown
Birdtail
Hyra
Rossburn Agricultural Society
Hyra — Pawluk
Mike Borodie
Oakburn
Manitoba
Brown — Pawluk
Vista
Leslie Hamilton
Brown
Posmituk —_Brown
Francis Chwaluk 61 Dies After Short Illness in Rossburn
Francis Chwaluk wife of Steve Chwaluk died May 6 at Rossburn hospital after a brief illness. Born in Colony district near Oakburn she married in 1918 and farmed in the Olha district. Funeral held at Ukrainian Greek Catholic church Olha with Rev. Lehky, pallbearers named, interment in local cemetery. Raginski Funeral Home of Oakburn arranged arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Chwaluk
Steve Chwaluk
Rossburn Hospital
Olha
Rev. Lehky
Mike Chwaluk
Tony Chwaluk
Walter Chwaluk
Menzies
Mike
John Kustiak
Oakburn
Metro Wladyka
Colony
Steve
Mary Mychasin
Anne Mychasin
Raginski Funeral Home
Salvation Army Annual Red Shield Appeal Begins In Region
The Salvation Army canvass progresses with Capt. and Mrs. Barber finalizing plans in Rossburn last Thursday. Neepawa Commanding Officers report $33.70 donated from Angusville area. Donors from surrounding districts are urged to mail donations to Neepawa for receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
C.G
Mrs. Barber
Rossburn
Angusville
G. T. Barber
Neepawa
Ukrainian Catholic Women's League Holds Annual Meeting
The Ukrainian Catholic Women's League met on May 8 at the Parish Hall with 21 members present. Rev. J. Lehky led prayers as plans were set for a fall bazaar, monthly meetings, and a surprise jackpot at each gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League
Dora Verbowski
J. Lehky
Our Father
Carol Kachan
Tinnie Trakalo
Elsie Trakalo
Rose Goletz
Anne Bonchuk
Anne Shust
Anne Gurnick
Anne Dros Doski
Rev. J. Lehky
Local Rossburn Credit Union Directors Meeting
The Rossburn Credit Union Society board met May 13 with all members present and reps from the Credit and Supervisory Committee. Seven membership applications were approved bringing total members to 296 and assets to 82,516 with 105 borrowers totaling loans of 71,166. The Credit Committee reported a busy April. the Supervisory Committee found books in order. Office safe bids were opened, highest bid 75.00 accepted. Consideration is underway for an outdoor sign. Meeting adjourned at 10 p m and will reconvene June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Credit Union Society
Credit and Supervisory Committee
Weather shifts as storms halt Cubs cleanup near Fishing Lake
Following a soggy spell, warm air returned early in the week but heavy thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday halted the Cubs and Scouts cleanup of stones for the new Golf Course at Fishing Lake. Temperatures ranged from the mid thirties to mid seventies over the period with scattered rain totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Cubs
Fishing Lake
Lunch served by Dora Verbowski and team
All attendees enjoyed a delicious meal served by Dora Verbowski, Carol Kachan, Angelia Ryshytylo and Elsie Trakalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Verbowski
Carol Kachan
Angelia Ryshytylo
Elsie Trakalo
Calendar excerpts recall births deaths and local events
The May 20 1953 column notes the death of Mrs Barbara Jane Harlow aged 80 on May 16 1953 and mentions political candidate K Porter in the provincial race as well as a marriage between Carol McIntosh and Russell Ellis. Earlier brief items recount similar local notices from 1948 1943 and 1914 including obituaries school events and community changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jane Harlow
K. Porter
Binscorth
Carol McIntosh
Russell Ellis
Andrew Nychuk
Leech
Rossburn
Russell
Gary Lindsay
Eddie Strank
C. Peden
Bowley
Hospital Week tribute from Rosetown reader urges loyal support
Mrs. Fred MacArthur asks readers to thank and back their local hospital. She notes a hospital doors never close and emphasizes community reliance and moral support. Rossburn Medical Nursing Unit board approves buying new operating room equipment, to be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred MacArthur
Rosetown
Sass
Rossburn Medical Nursing Unit
Help Little League Baseball Bottle Drive Schedule
Minor League needs funds for the coming season. The 12 and under and 14 and under teams will conduct a town bottle drive on Saturday May 25. Help the boys by donating spare pop bottles when they call in uniform. 12 and under home games next week include Foxwarren at Rossburn on May 20 and Bisncarth at Rossburn on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Rossburn
Binscarth
Angusville Tops Rossburn 10-8 In Rain Hit North Western Opener
In Rossburn the North Western Baseball League opener saw Angusville defeat Rossburn 10 to 8 after a first inning cloudburst halted further play. The storm caused postponements while Shoal Lake announced its withdrawal from the league and teams were advised to verify schedule changes with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Baseball League
Rossburn
Angusville
Storm
Jack Kostiak
Shoal Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rural Council
Weather Report
Mike Brykaliuk
Birtle
Ranchvale
G. R. Tucker
Bank of Toronto
Glenavon
Sask
Wesley Mcintosh
Belton
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