Oakburn Farmer Seeks $34,500 Derby Win Chance
John Muzylewski, 28, a farmer near Oakburn, holds a Manitoba sweep stake ticket for the Epsom Derby with potential prizes of 34500 for first, 27500 for second, and 18300 for third. His father retrieved the wallet locating the ticket after initial loss, with consolation prizes also possible.
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John Muzylewski
Oakburn
John
Selsgirth
Nick Muzylewski
Shoal Lake
Nick
Rossburn
Fellowship Day Services At Rossburn Pentecostal Church
On Monday June 4 at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. the Rossburn Pentecostal Church holds Fellowship Day led by Pastor Rev Barclay with Rev Bill Galway of Virden as afternoon speaker and Rev E C Williams of Brandon as evening speaker. Special gospel numbers will be performed.
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Rossburn
Manitoba to observe June 4 holiday for King's birthday
Education Minister W. C. Miller announces June 4 as a school holiday in Manitoba to commemorate the King's birthday. Regulations ensure the day still counts as an operating day and grants will be paid.
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Manitoba
W. C. Miller
Sandy Lake Man Die In Auto Strike Police Seek Car
A 66 year old man Carl Stachaw of Sandy Lake died after being struck and dragged about 50 feet by an old model car without lights late Saturday night. The victim died Monday in Minnedosa hospital. Police seek the vehicle and Dr. Robert Kippen opened a coroner’s inquest, adjourned to June 11 at Sandy Lake. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs Steve Widay of Rackam.
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R.C.M.P
Sandy Lake
Newdale
Manitoba
Carl Stachaw
Stachaw
Minnedosa
Stachan
Robert Kippen
Steve Widay
Rackam
Man
Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Power Commission Expands Hydro Capacity Provincewide
The Manitoba Power Commission reports a 66 000 volt transmission line from Fort Garry to Morris, with plans to extend to Letellier and onward to Morden and Dominion City. April saw 22 330 750 kilowatt hours generated, up 25 percent from 1950. A caravan of electric appliance demonstrations runs May 28 to June 15 with the Extension Service and University of Manitoba across numerous districts.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Red River Valley
W. D. Fallis
Fort Garry
Morris
Letellier
Morden
Dominion City
Gimli
Teulon
Ste. Agathe
Brunhild
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Ste. Rose du Lac
Dauphin
Binscarth
Shoal Lake
Harding
Melita
Boissevain
Darlingford
Somerset
Elm Creek
Rosenfeld
Steinbach
Stonewall
Rossburn Sewing Club Makes Good Showing
Eight sewing books were submitted to Solsgirth for marking by Miss Thompson of the Extension Service. Mrs Ukrain etz led 12 girls to Solsgirth for achievement exercises and to view Solsgirth progress. Greta Williamson’s book was first and earned a trip to Brandon. three books won red ribbons, three blue, and two white.
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Solsgirth
Brandon
Ressburn Agricultural Society Directors Meeting Notice
All directors are required to attend a meeting at the Municipal Office on Friday June 1. The notice calls for full attendance and outlines the upcoming agenda and organizational matters.
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Ressburn Agricultural Society
Rossburn Collegiate 1950 51 graduating class ceremony
The Rossburn Collegiate held its 1950 51 closing exercises at the Town Hall with speeches by Mrs. , Murray Cormack and MLA Rod Clement. Congratulatory remarks highlighted the class of 1951 including Reita Stitt and Greta Williamson, with awards to Leslie Taylor and his rink. The graduates vow to pursue education and social progress as they enter a world of war and change.
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Rossburn
Reita Stitt
Stanford Kossésky
Carol McIntosh
Evangeline Karmazenuk
Alva Williamson
Murray Cormack
Rod Clement
M.L.A
Greta Williamson
Bert Mitchell
Leslie Taylor
Bobby Crookks
Nick Kalaniuk
Elaine
Williamson
John Wil Haines
Nellie Belbas
Eileen Dutkywich
Andrew Kiez
Andy Kombhyr
Stanford Kostesky
Joe Swidinsky
Melfort Swidinsky
Valedictory Address at Rossburn Collegiate Graduation
Alva Williamson delivers the valedictory to fellow graduates and Madame Chairman. He expresses appreciation for the honor and notes the evening marks farewell for Rossburn Collegiate.
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Rossburn Collegiate
Obituary: Harolyn Wenitoway 100 in Manitoba
Harolyn Wenitoway age 100 of Binscarth Manitoba died Sunday. Survived by sons Michael John and Alex and daughter Olive. Funeral service held Friday at St John’s United Church in Rossburn Manitoba.
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Harolyn Wenitoway
Binscarth
Man
Michael
John
Alex
Olive
St. John’s United Church
Rossburn
Reminiscences of the Rossburn Pioneers Now Available
Several copies of the recently published book Reminiscences of the Rossburn Pioneers are offered at 1.50 dollars postpaid. Send orders to Mrs H McIntosh or Mrs D McIntyre, Rossburn, or purchase at local Rossburn businesses while supplies last.
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Rossburn
H. McIntosh
D. McIntyre
Russell Teacher Injured in Sports Day Auto Crash
Miss G. Graffin of Russell’s teaching staff was struck by a late model car during Russell sports day on May 24 and taken to Russell Hospital with three broken ribs. Reports from Rossburn attendees say the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Keep Farm Census Schedules Until Enumerator Calls
Canada wide census notice urges farmers to hold farm questionnaires until the census enumerator arrives in June. About 730000 farmers received forms by mail and can pick up copies at post offices if missed. Ottawa returns will be sent back. forms must be completed on site.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Imperial Birtle No 1 Abandoned After Reaching Granite
May 23 1951 report notes Imperial Birtle No 1 abandoned at 4250 feet after drilling to granite with no oil or gas. The rig will move to drill Imperial Madeline No 1 a wildcat on Crown Land in Ltd 16 Section 18 Twp 18 Range 29 West 1, about ten miles northwest of Lazare.
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Imperial Birtle No
Birtle
Manitoba
Imperial Madeline
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Joe Brooks
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M.P.C. Report
Rossburn Sewing Club
Tennyson
Alva
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Imperial Oil Ltd
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