Sport Day in Russel Draws Large Crowd For Softball
On May 24 in Rus sel a large crowd watched softball events. Gr. Sand from Rossburn lost to Binscarth, while Rossburn seniors won one game but fell to Russell in another. Angusville seniors defeated the Thirsty Ten of Russell, and Shoal Lake ladies won in overtime over Russell. Rossburn Juniors fell 18-3 to Selsgirth, with many errors by local boys. Field Day set for May 27 with pupils practicing jumps and runs. Rossburn runners to represent the school after half mile and other races.
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Russel
Gr. Sand
Rossburn
Binscarth
Russell
Angusville
Shoal Lake Ladies
Selsgirth
Bob Crookshanks
Roy Irwin
Fair Grounds
Barley Contest Set to Continue with One Carload Entry
The Barley Improvement Institute announces 1949 barley contest rules. Only one commercial carload entry category remains. seed growers’ competition is discontinued. Western provinces split into regions with seven regional prizes, provincial winners earn three prizes, and interprovincial and national prizes up to 1000 pounds.
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Barley ‘Improvement Institute
Grain Exchange Bldg
Winnipeg
George Drew to Visit Minnedosa for Public Meeting
George Drew national leader of the Progressive Conservative party will speak at 2 p.m. in the Legion Hall Minnedosa on Monday June 6 in support of James Jackson who contests the Marquette riding. Inglish resident invites all riding residents to attend and meet Canada’s noted personality.
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Minnedosa
George Drew
Progressive Conservative Party
Legion Hall
Drew
James Jackson
Marquette
Jackson
Inglish
Canada
Special Service At Local Pentecostal Church
Westernaires representing Western Bible College Winnipeg will present music and song in a Sunday service at the Pentecostal Church with recordings of Sunday School and Congregational singing. Violinist J Andreson from Argentina and William Galway from Alberta will perform, led by a Folkstone England musician on piano accordion. James Pierce of Winnipeg is the leading tenor. The Sunday service starts at seven, with a Saturday evening gathering also planned.
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Pentecostal Church
Westernaires
Western Bible College
Winnipeg
J. Andreson
Argentina
South America
William Galway
High River
Alberta
Folkstone
England
James Pierce
District No. 7 hospital plan seeks funds for new facilities
The district hospital committee proposes additions to Shoal Lake for a 20 bed unit with surgery X ray and labs, a Rossburn nursing unit of 10 beds, an Elphinstone unit of 3 to 4 beds, and space for local health units. Territory includes Strathclair, Rossburn, Shoal Lake, parts of Park and Birtle. Total cost up to 165000 with net district cost around 94000 after grants. individual area costs 4000 Elphinstone, 33000 Rossburn, 57000 Shoal Lake, plus 25000 for present hospital and equipment at Shoal Lake.
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Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Elphinstone
Strathclair
Park
Oakburn
Birtle
Manitoba
Well Known Treaty Indian Buried Sunday
Peter Keewatincappo known as Pete Macquabee of Liz ard Point Reserve Waywayseecappo Band was found dead in a wagon outside his home last Friday morning. A postmortem in Russell by Coroner Dr. Braunstein and Cpl. Murray, R M P, ruled natural causes. He was about 55. The funeral was Sunday May 22 with Rev. J Y Garrett officiating.
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Peter Keewatincappo
Pete Macquabee
Lizard Point
Waywayseecappo
Russell
Cpl. Murray
R&.m.p
Braunstein
Binscarth
J. Y. Garrett
Domanskies celebrate 60 years in Sandy Lake Manitoba
Mr and Mrs John Domanskie mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary in Sandy Lake Manitoba on May 15 1949. He 86 born in Poland she born in March 1862 in Poland. Married in Europe they came to Canada in 1901 and lived in Sandy Lake 35 years. They have four sons two daughters 21 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren all in good health.
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John Domanskie
Sandy Lake
Manitoba
Domanskie
Poland
Leonia Oginoska
Europe
Canada
John
Steve
Peter
Michael
Elphinstone
Marie Kulba
Fordeel, Man
Phyleen Furgerson
Shipping Livestock From Rossburn and Birdtail on Monday
W. J. Strong announces livestock shipment including fox horses from Rossburn and Birdtail on Monday May 30.
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Rossburn
Birdtail
W. J. Strong
Birtle
Rossburn Public Cemetery cleanup meeting urged
Residents are urged to gather at Rossburn Public Cemetery on Thursday afternoon June 2 for a cleanup and organization meeting. Bring lunch and plan to improve care and maintenance of the burial grounds.
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Rossburn
Keating Nominated For Marquette Election At Strathclair Meet
Mrs Bessie Keating of Silverton is nominated as CCF candidate for the Marquette federal riding at a convention in Strathclair. Ed Hansford M L A spoke as guest. Garson had defeated Keating in the Marquette by election last autumn. James Jackgomgra Inglis farmer and Sen us progressive conservative also nominated for the race.
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Strathclair
Keating
Silverton
Marquette
Ed Hansford
M.L.A
St. Boniface
Justice
Shoal Lake
Garson
James Jackgomgra
Inglis
Senus
Progressive _ Conservat atta Ms
Ention Retty
Shea Lake
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