Rossburn Little Leaguers Fall to Birtle in Opener
Rossburn hosted Birtle in the season opener as the visitors built a 3-1 lead through three innings and pulled away to an 11-2 final. Birtle pitchers Jack Dodds and B Fulton worked the win, while Rossburn's Kowal and Elvers took the loss. Catchers were Brian Honey for Birtle and Robert Ukrainetz for Rossburn. Rossburn plays Shoal Lake next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Birtle
Jack Dodds
B. Fulton
Brian Kowal
Keith Elvers
Brian Honey
Robert Ukrainetz
Angusville Downs Rossburn in Lopsided Senior Baseball Game
Angusville defeated Rossburn Senior ball club 11 to 4 after a nine run first inning for the visitors. Don Stitt provided the lone bright spot with a home run for Rossburn as Bud Bowell and Joe Dutkiewicz started for Rossburn before position changes in the inning.
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Rossburn
Angusville
Bud Bowell
Joe Dutkiewicz
Bud
Murray Cormack
Don Stitt
Rossburn couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James Sherritt of Rossburn celebrate their Golden Anniversary on May 24. They will host friends at home from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM.
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Rossburn
James Sherritt
Rossburn Midgets Dominate Birtle In League Opener
Rossburn Midgets buried Birtle 137 with quick scores and solid pitching by Edward Kozun who struck out seven and walked three. Ray Dunham pitched for Birtle while Harris Huston and Jack Stitt provided transportation. Shoal Lake visits Friday in a potential thriller as the Rossburn lineup features Kalyaniuk Stitt Kostesk y Boychuk Kozun Carson Mamylyga Maydaniuk Lukoway Smycniuk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Birtle
Nicky Kalyaniuk
Delroy Stitt
Wally Tokar
Morley Kostesky
Allen Boychuk
Edward Kozun
Eddie Carson
Ray Palmer
Paul Mamylyga
Jack Maydaniuk
Zane Lukoway
Orest Smycniuk
Co-Op Directors Discuss Plans For Annual Meeting
The regular board meeting at the Co-op Store Monday night, led by John Cormack, advanced plans for the upcoming Annual Meeting. Discussion included the MFA C camp at Clear Lake with Mr. J Braun of Interprovincial Co operatives attending as Sask director.
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Rossburn
Co-op
John Cormack
M.F.A.C
Clear Lake
J. Braun
Interprovincial Co-operatives
Braun
Sask
Cow Reaches 18th Calf in Remarkable Record
Ben Cormack reports a cow has given birth to her 18th calf, sparking questions about who might beat this remarkable dairy record. The headline notes the milestone and invites competition or comparison from readers.
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Ben Cormack
Early Closing ByLaw Amended by Rossburn Council
The Rossburn village council amended the early closing by law to require stores to close at 6 p m every Wednesday effective immediately. The village health officer position was declared vacant due to the absence of Dr McCartan. Sam Silewich won the garbage removal contract and Claire Palmer was appointed enumerator for the 1954 voter list. Next meeting set for June 15.
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Rossburn
Vilage
McCartan
Sam Silewich
Claire Palmer
Birtle Presbyterial Meeting Held at Decker
The annual Birtleg United Church meeting on May 13 1954 in Decker drew 177 ladies for morning registrations as services across morning afternoon and evening focused on Christian Mission. Guests included Florence McNair and Mrs McKenzie with talks on Mission Circles, candidate work and installation of officers. greetings came from Rev Maxwell and Mrs W Cochrane. Decker Quartet provided music and meals and tea were served by Decker district ladies.
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Birtleg United Church
Decker
Christian Mission
Isabella
Minedosa
Hamiota
E. A. Marguerite Miller
Foxwarren
Florence McNair
Dominion Board
B. L. McKenzie
Gladstone
McKenzie
Birtle Presbyterial
Maxwell
Birtle Presbytery
W. A
W. Cochrane
About Town highlights from local carpenters to onion wind
Carpenters finish the front of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peden home. Frost boils on the turkey trail road make night driving risky. Co op Egg Grading Station lays gravel for a new south side driveway. Spring farm work continues after a thundershower. Residents enjoy green onions. Queen's Day tournament prep by Howard McIntosh and team promises a record day. Farmers Union dance delayed to June 18. Exams loom but grads feel the glow of having graduated regardless.
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Joe Peden
Co-op
Howard McIntosh
Farmer’s Union
Daniel McIntyre
Winnipeg
Third Annual Queen's Day Ball Tournament in Rossburn
Posters promote the third annual Queen's Day ball tournament at Rossburn on Thursday June 10. Prize money rises to 300 dollars with 125 for first, 75 for second, and 50 each for third and fourth. New Pony League and Little League events offer 3 dollars per win and 5 dollars for a final prize.
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Rossburn
Paint Demonstration At Macleod's
About 150 attended the paint demonstration at Macleod's authorized dealer Norman Major store. Fred Smith of Canada Paint Brandon demonstrated wood finishes and color schemes. Door prize winner was Sam Sukolan who received a pair of linen sheets.
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Rossburn
Macleod
Norman Major
Fred Smith
Canada Paint
Brandon
Sam Sukolan
Here Comes Charlie Scores At Binscarth
The Rossburn Young People's group presented Here Comes Charlie at Binscarth last Friday to a large appreciative audience. Cast includes Bud Bewell, H Alston, Mrs Stewart, Jean Armstrong, Leona Hutton, Vonnie Carson, Elwyn McFeeters, Len Selby, and John Williamson. The play moves to Rossburn on May 20 and Vista on May 21 at 8:30 p.m.
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Rossburn
Binscarth
Bud Bewell
H. Alston
Ted Stewart
Jean Armstrong Leona Hutton
Vonnie Carson
Elwyn McFeeters
Len Selby
John Williamson
Vista
Muriel Barker
Donations Acknowledged for Rossburn Cemetery Care
The Rossburn Cemetery Committee thanks donors for gravesite care in 1954 including Cecil Locke R J Brown Ivy Brown James Johnstone Casie McKee Geo Bolton W H Taylor Maggie Joiner Hazel Short Irene Firth O Miller and Cora Ham The committee notes the caretaker is at work and asks for contributions to fund summer work A tag day is planned for Saturday May 22 urging public support to improve the cemetery site and attract visitors from former residents.
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Rossbukkn
Rossburn Cemetery Committee
Cecil Locke
N. Locke
Annie Veitch
R. J. Brown
Ivy Brown
Jas. Johnstone
Cassie McKee
Geo. Bolton
W. H. Taylor
Maggie Joiner
Hazel Short
Hazel Johnston
Irene Firth
Irene Buchanan
U.S.A
O. Miller
Cora Ham
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Paraguay
Cies
Eecare
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Shoal Lake
Eo. Ay
Charlie
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