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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
2
The Pentecostal Assembly announces Rev A J Hall as pastor. Rossburn church leadership confirms the appointment and welcomes the congregation to new leadership duties.
A column praises Allied Tunisia victory, credits Allied commanders, and predicts further rapid blows. It questions oil and rubber shortages, argues against monopolies blocking rubber from grain, and condemns Quebec MPs for opposing Britain aid. It asks if Canada will fund the war and emphasizes national duty over profit.
A government advisory column explains orange price ceilings from 29¢ to $1.00 per dozen and urges reporting overcharges to Wartime Prices and Trade Board. It says private barter of rationed goods is illegal, outlines meat coupon expectations, bicycle tire replacements, chocolate rationing, and rules on butter portions in restaurants.
A spare auto tire and rim were lost and a reward is offered for information leading to their recovery in the Review area.
Glen Elmo-Ruthenia updates report summer work at a Birtle garage. Lawrence Serlago left for military training last week. Snow delayed farmers by about a week. Nick Verbowski and Wm Brykaluik visited Birtle. Leng Lindsay from Roblin engaged to teach temporarily. Mrs John Huska visits Pine River with mother. Mr and Mrs Nick Verbowski and Mr and Mrs Harry Verbowski attend John Mushaman ski wedding at home on Sunday.
The Dominion Victory Loan drive in Manitoba shows over 80 million dollars raised to date with Sub-Unit 28 contributing 245 800. The canvass lists numerous donors from Rossburn Rusell Binscarth and surrounding communities, including John G. Stitt Colina Barlow Mildred Locke Anna Gumienny and many more. A follow up issue will publish additional subscribers.
An editorial exhortation argues Canadians would pay dearly for freedom under a dictatorship, urging heavy taxes and loans to defend democracy. It asserts democracy requires daily practice, personal responsibility, and a shift from license to liberty, stressing collective sacrifice and moral resolve.
A Dauphin merchant was fined 25.0 and ordered twenty one days imprisonment for violating Wartime Prices and Trade board consumer credit rules. He faced charges of selling on credit to customers with aircar accounts.
Local residents report Jasper Strong returning from Winnipeg on business. John Kostesky came home from Red Deer to aid farmers for summer. A quilt raffle ticket winner is Mrs Margaret Crookshanks. Rossburn Theatre hosts two JOAN OF PARIS showings May 20 and 22. Red Cross and Soldier’s Aid events bring crowds. Funeral announced for Mr William Derlago with burial at Mohyla. District residents send condolences to the Derlago family.
Miss Ruth Miller has started work at J. G Stitt in Roesburn. A dance in Tosburn brought good times for attendees. The Educational Show on May 13th in the hall was enjoyed. Beginning June 3rd all businesses will close by noon. A Red Crow Quilting event occurred May 12th with two quilts finished. Two tops were donated by Mrs Chesney and Miss Halliday. another quilting on May 26th. Remember old woollens.
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