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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
2
Readers lament Prime Minister St Laurent remarks claiming Indians and Eskimos are the true Canadians while noting past treaties and park land restrictions. The letter attacks treatment of Indigenous peoples, recalls a 1492 claim, and questions political rumors about the CCF, Social Credit, and Conservatives.
The Manitoba Farmers Union District Three boards announce two candidate meetings for the Marquette federal riding. Minnedosa hosts May 29 at 9:00 pm in the Legion Hall. Rossburn hosts June 3 at 2:00 pm in the Town Hall. Four candidates from Liberal Conservative CCF and Social Credit invited. each speaks about 25 minutes with a written question period. James Patterson of the MFU to speak in Minnedosa. MFU remains non-partisan, hosting educational meetings for members and participants.
On May 4 at 3 p.m. in Christ Church Ernstweiler Zweibrucken Germany Renate Huther elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Huther Zweibrucken married L A C Joseph Henry Wood son of Mr and Mrs Carlton Wood Elm Creek The bride wore white lace gown veil and carried red roses Best man was Ernie Russel A reception followed at 10 Frank St The couple honeymooned in Heidelberg Germany and will reside in Zweibrucken where the groom is stationed with the R C A F.
The text honors a socialist with deep conviction active in community work and co operatives for years. It notes pride in having him continue the tradition and philosophy of the late J S Woodsworth, our first leader. M J Sotas.
Dr E J Tyler Brandon College professor was guest speaker at local graduation exercises. He urged honoring graduates for individual excellence and facing world challenges. The Governor General’s Medal went to Sonja Silewich grade XI for outstanding all around performance and leadership.
The Rossburn Village Council met with full attendance. Minutes were approved and the secretary was instructed to contact Angusville and Oakburn fire departments about rates and possible mutual aid. Council authorized the fire chief to purchase needed equipment and approved several permits. The mayor and deputy mayor were designated as delegates to the Manitoba Urban Association meeting at Clear Lake on May 29 1957.
Local scene notes Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Thompson and family from Raymore Sask spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson. The 16th Annual W I Convention at Inglis on Friday included Mrs. W. Stitt a board member and delegates Mrs. Ament and Mrs. McIntosh.
Editor regrets space limits force postponement of several items including two funerals, Red Cross report, Cemetery Report, and other features. These will appear in the following issue.
A quiet May 10 ceremony united Leona Elean Hutton and Frank Roy Kucher of Virden Manitoba at the bride's parents home in Reissburn. Officiant Thomas Ferguson and a reception in the United Church Annex followed with family members Elaine Ukrainetz Elaine Hutton Walter Deversey among the attendants.
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