Sewing Committee Thanks Red Cross Helpers
The Red Cross sewing committee thanks the following individuals for helping with sewing and knitting projects. Please return any unfinished articles soon. boxes will be shipped in a few days. Signed by Mrs J G Stitt convenor with names Mrs Wilson Stitt Mrs Walter Armstrong Mrs Williamson Sr Mrs W Williamson.
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Red Cross
J. G. Stitt
Wilson Stitt
Walter Armstrong
Williamson Sr
W. Williamson
Social Credit Convention Held at Brandon
Manitoba Social Credit League held its annual convention in Brandon on November 8 9 drawing a large crowd. E G Hansell national league president addressed the meeting praising social credit as a twenty year crusade for mankind and eternal principles guiding human dignity and freedom.
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Rossburn
Manitoba Social Credit League
Brandon
E. G. Hansell
National League
Social Credit
God
High School Examinations and Activities This Week
Week of the 14th saw high school examinations begin while Thursday featured square dancing for Grade IX in the hall with about 50 pupils and five cent admission. Pupils bought puppies, Junior Red Cross officer elections occurred for Grades III/IV and VII/VIII, tea raised $30, jelly bean contest won by Mrs Hutton, Grade I/II wish Marleen Lukianchuk a speedy recovery, fall exams continued with results due next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Penny McKnight
Janet Johnston
Garth Major
Jean Andrew
Lillian Boychuk
Hutton
Marleen Lukianchuk
Rossburn Memorial Service and community notices
Memorial service in Rossburn by the Canadian Legion with attendance by all, Sargeant Major Harris in command. Town hall filled for Remembrance Day observances held Nov 5 and Nov 10. Banquet and annual meeting of the Rossburn Pool Elevator Association drew about seventy five attendees. Millicent Sidlar visited Winnipeg. Tony Melnyk and Olga Lazaruk wed on November 15. A 25th wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs M Woytowich with relatives and friends in hall. Birdtail note.
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Peter Strank
Portage
Rossburn Canadian Legion
Sargeant Major Harris
Vista
Strong
Steep Rock
Oakburn
Paul Klymchuk
Beverly Joan
M. T. Wolochatiuk
Yorkton, Sask
W. Armstrong
Rossburn Pool
Eleva Or Assn
Rossburn Town Hall
Millicent Sidlar
Winnipeg
Tony Melnyk
Olga Lazaruk
M. Woytowich
Local Notes and Socials From Town and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Murray McLaren spent the long week end in Winnipeg. Bonnie returned home after visiting in Winnipeg. Miss Leona Hutton of Brandon was a weekend visitor here. Mrs Maurice Chommica won a return trip from Neepawa to Winnipeg via Neepawa Bazaar Ticket. Mr and Mrs H Middlemass spent the week end in Portage. The United Church WA and WMS held their monthly meeting on Tuesday November 5. Mrs Langridge outlined the Passion Play she attended. Carpets for the choir loft are to be purchased. Mrs O Elvers won the hostess prize.
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Murray McLaren
Winnipeg
Bonnie
Leona Hutton
Brandon
Maurice Chommica
Neepawa
Neepawa Bazaar
H. Middlemass
Portage
United Church WA
WMS
Langridge
O. Elvers
Births at Rossburn Hospital reported
Michalchuk Morris and Mrs Morris Michalchuk of Rossburn welcomed a son born in November. Joe Boyer and Mrs Joe Boyer of Rossburn welcomed a son born November 11th.
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Rossburn Hospital
Michalchuk
Morris Michalchuk
Rossburn
Boyer
Joe Boyer
Remembrance Day Banquet and War Memorial Service Held
The Legion held a Banquet on Thursday Nov. 10 at Town Hall with about seventy attendees. Comrade R. G. Smellie of Russell was guest speaker. About 150 attended the dance later in the evening to Dane McIntyre's Orchestra. A Friday morning service for the fallen in the two world wars drew good attendance.
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Legion
R. G. Smellie of
Russell
Dane McIntyre
Vista W I elect officers at 1955 meeting
The Vista Women’s Institute held its annual gathering at Mrs. Florence McPhail’s home on November 10, 1955 with 12 members and one visitor. Officers elected include President Florence Stitt est, Vice President Florence McPhail, 2nd Vice President Joan, Secretary Ruth Rogers, Directors Jessie Mackedenski Dorothy Chegwin and Dorothy Armstrong, Reporter Gwen Hamilton, Pianist Florence McPhail. The group plans a Korean clothing drive and a December 8 meeting at Florence Stitt’s home, with contributions accepted by November 19. A short anecdote about a boy and a hammer closed the piece.
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VISTA
Vista W.I
Florence McPhail
Korea
Florence Stittest
Ruth Rogers
Jessie Mackedenski
Dorothy Chegwin
Dorothy Armstrong
Gwen Hamilton
Oakburn News Briefs Reflect Local Family Movements
John Stebel eski returned home after business in Winnipeg last week. Mrs Nick Chuckery is receiving medical attention at Winnipeg General Hospital. Miss Lydia Stebeleski, student at Success College, spent Remembrance Day weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Stebeleski.
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Oakbe
John Stebeleski
Winnipeg
Nick Chuckery
Winnipeg General
Lydia Stebeleski
Success College
Rossburn 4H Calf Club Annual Meeting Highlights
The Rossburn 4H Calf Club met November 8 at 8 pm in Rossburn School with 18 members and parents. Kenneth Caldwell reported last year's activities. officers were elected: President John Mitchell, Vice President Stewart Chegwin, Secretary Treasurer Norman Mitchell, Reporter Darlene Mitchell, Leader Bert Mitchell, Assistant Harris Huston, Welland Stonehouse Agricultural Rep from Shoal Lake. A 4H Club Rally slide presentation at Birtle followed, then lunch was served.
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Rossburn
Rossburn School
Kenneth Caldwell
John Mitchell
Stewart Chegwin
Norman Mitchell
Darlene Mitchell
Bert Mitchell
Harris Huston
Angusville Farm Union Meeting 1956 Officers Named
The Manitoba Farmer's Union Local 56 held its annual meeting at Angusville on November 9. Officers for 1956 include President J H Stepheny Kyn, Vice President Alex Kalynuk, Secretary Treasurer M Juce, and Directors Wm Katchin A E Kalynuk Tony Sawehuk Bil Hyra Mike Kotelnisk. The women's section lists President Mrs Dan Koleski, Vice President Mrs Mike Kotelnisk, and Directors Mrs M Stephanyshys, Mrs Mike Boryskewich, Mrs Nick Boryskewich, Mrs Wm Katchin, Mrs A Kalynuk.
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Angusville
Manitoba Farmer's Union Local 56
J. H. Stepheny Kyn
Alex Kalynuk
Treas
M. Juce
Wm. Katchin
A. E. Kalynuk
Tony Sawehuk
Bil Hyra
Mike Kotelnisk
Dan Koleski
M. Stephanyshys
Mike Boryskewich
Nick Boryskewich
A. Kalynuk
Weddings of Interest at Knox United Church Russell
Mary Ann Sawchuk eldest daughter of Inglis and Percy John Switzer of Angusville wed at Knox United Church Russell Manitoba on November 10. Officiant Rev W G Zwicker. Bride wore nylon net gown with lace over satin and three quarter veil. Attendants and guests listed with local and visiting relatives from Inglis Russell Churchbridge Oakburn Timmins Winnipeg Shoal Lake. Reception and dances followed at Ukrainian Hall Angusville with a multiple-branch turnout and a three tier cake.
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Mary Ann
Nick Sawcchuk
Inglis
Percy John
Cecil Switzer
Angusville
Knox United Church
Russell
Manitoba
W. G. Zwicker
Lucille Leifer
Jean Sawchuk
Joy Switzer
Marie Wolochuk
Annebell Goodes
Jack Kostiuk
Mike Sabaski
Garry Gaber
John Flendra
Russell Studios
Orchestra
Oakburn
Peter Sawchuk
Churchbridge
Sask
Neil Galatiuk
George Wolochux
Kozma Bezan
George Gorlock
Mike Senek
Jim Hungla
George Sawchuk
Ned “Lendra
Timmins
Ontario
Rey Breckenridge
Michael Hnatuke
Lillian Hnatuke
Earnie Hnatuke
Louise Duchak
Winnipeg
Kowal
Harry Drosdosky
Rossburn
Bill Borodie
Kelloe
Peter Kowal
Peter Drosdoski
Shoal Lake
S. Raginski
Menzie
Chuhai Shwaluke wed in Manitoba church ceremony
Elizabeth Ann Chuhai and Michael J. Shwaluke were married at Menzie Greek Catholic Church on Saturday October 22 at 4 p.m. Rev A Luhowy officiated with assistance. The bride wore a net and lace gown with a sequined halo veil and was attended by bridesmaids Nell Shwaluke Roxy Melosky and Marie Raginski.
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Elizabeth Ann
Michael J. Shwaluke
Stephen Chuhai
John Chuhai
Rossburn
Manitoba
Menzie Greek Catholic Church
A. Luhowy
Winnipeg
Revomanshyn
Nell Shwaluke
Roxy Melosky
Marie Raginski
Edwin Chuhai
William Shwaluke
Mathew Antonio
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Joan
Oakburn News
Angusville Farm Union Meeting
Switzer — Sawchuk
Chuhai — Shwaluke
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