Pension increases debated in government resolution
The government debates a pension resolution proposing increases to 55 dollars a month, higher income thresholds, and shorter resident requirements. The bill to follow would be introduced by Waldo Monteith, with support and opposition from Liberal, CCF, and Social Credit members as Parliament discusses broader pension reforms.
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Paul Martin
National Health and Welfare
Liberal Party
CCF
Woodsworth
Heap
James Gardner
Prairies
Western Canada
Social Credit
Senate
Fire destroys home in Rossburn tragedy
Early Wednesday morning a fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Michalchuk in the northwest Rossburn residential area. Firefighters and residents remained on site from 5 to 6 am to prevent embers from spreading, as winds carried sparks to nearby dry grass. The community extends sympathy to the Michalchuk family.
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Rossburn
Morris Michalchuk
School News Held Over For Next Week
The school news item could not be received in time for this week's publication and will be carried over to next week.
Postmaster Warns of Noise Outside Sorting Area
Public notice from the Postmaster reports excessive noise in the sorting area. The outer office will be locked until the racket ceases and mail is sorted properly. This action aims to restore order and efficiency in parcel handling and number calls.
Hospital Bingo Night Reaches $700 Goal and Expands Oxygen
Rossburn Hospital Aid thanks donors after a successful Bingo night reaching a $700 objective. Oxygen outlets are now installed in several rooms due to the community’s generosity. Winners include Mrs. Jessie Caldwell and Jim Carson among others, with items donated by local residents.
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Rossburn Hospital Aid
D. Baydock
Jessie Caldwell
Wm. Stitt
Mr. Foxton
Wilson Stitt
J. Maydaniuk
Local Notes From Glen Maxwell Bran Don Farm Trip
Glen Maxwell departed for Brandon Agricultural College School. Larry Russell of Minnedosa visited John Magdaniuk home for the weekend. A locally shot film by Mrs. Mike Dychakowsky of Chicago, filmed here during her summer holiday, was shown at Mears Hall to a large audience. Projection by Mar on Slow noted.
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Glen Maxwell
Brandon Agricultural College
Larry Russell
Minnedosa
John Magdaniuk
Mike Dychakowsky
Chicago
Mears Hall
Maron
Blood Clinic Set for Rossburn November 20th
The Red Cross blood transfusion unit visits Rossburn for a one day blood drive on November 20 from 2 30 to 6 30 and 6 30 to 8 30 pm. The town supplies blood for 118 hospitals in the province. It urges residents to participate to help the sick and injured.
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Rossburn
Red Cross Blood Transfusion
Manitoba
November Weather Runs Mild With Snow Melt
The past week brought unusually warm November weather with a Tuesday high of 52, the highest in November since records began. Snow has melted for 10 days and frost left the ground, making it feel like early spring. Rainfall measured at 0.06 inches for the week.
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Department of Transport
Popularity Winner At Boissevain Amateur Contest
Gerald Brown of Ninga was proclaimed popularity winner as the A. C. T. Amateur program concluded in Boissevain on November 2. The event raised more than $50 toward Gerald's standing and TB relief efforts received thanks from organizers for support of the cause.
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Gerald Brown
Ninga
Boissevain
Gerald
Phantoms of Yesteryears On the World War Front
Poetic reflection on veterans hearing phantom memories at a festive gathering. The narrator recalls trench warfare from World War I with vivid images of shell fire, wire, mud, and patrols. Ghostly military scenes reappear across time, merging past battles with present peace.
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Paranton
Michalchuk
Fchool Aces
Jean Lawless
Stan Magdaniuk
Jim Carson
H. Huston
Beverley Collins
Jean Cleland
W. Silewich
J. Michalchuk
Ducharme
T. Trakalo
Marlene Crookshanks
M. Ternov
Phantoms
Yester
How Fares
Pachendael
S.M Atill
Henries
Mear
France
Devel
No Mans
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