21 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1957
Page
1
The Vista Women's Institute met on Thursday November 14 at Mrs. Florence Stitt's home. Officers were elected for the coming year and reports reviewed detailing 11 meetings with an average attendance of 7 and 13 visitors, plus monthly charitable donations and community activities.
The Elphinstone Calf Club met at the school with Bins members and one visitor on Nov. 8. Jim Geekie will request judging cards and a judging class will be at Coulson's. The next meeting is set for Friday, Dec. 13.
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn has finalized a deal with Construction Equipment Co for an Adams 550 123 hp grader with scarifier. Delivery is planned for May 1958 or earlier if weather allows. Trade accepted includes an Austin Western grader and a Motor Coach Patrol. The new machine will be more powerful than the provincial maintainer used on the Turkey Trail.
A humorous poem about a bumpy local road from Ranchvale hill to the valley, describing rock and hole filled lanes and the old bus’s rough ride. It notes a councillor in ward two hoping for a final reward as the bus traverses four miles of bumps.
The Rossburn Women's Institute summary lists monthly meetings with 18 members, community projects such as a lending library, donations to Scholar and the Red Cross, hospital nursery support, and blood donors clinic. Educational efforts include lectures on Indian customs and Ukrainian handwork, plus film showings from the University of Manitoba and international topics. Also updates on Boundary Road negotiations include ministerial visits, surveys, and cabinet consideration.
The Rossburn Hospital Aid summarizes an active year with 11 meetings, 19 members enrolled, and average attendance of 10. Receipts $804.11 and expenditures $903.64. Funds came from raffles, Bingo, rag events, a shower, donations, and gifts from district groups and individuals. Purchases included a Console Singer sewing machine, stainless steel serving trays and sugar sets, water jugs, locker boxes, blankets, decorations, and a baby gift. Oxygen piping installed at about $700.00. Jessie Caldwell presides and thanks the district for support with hopes for more hospital extras next year.
An Intermediate Hockey Club meeting for Rossburn will be held at The Beaver Lumber Co. building on Monday November 25 at 7 30 p m All interested in Rossburn hockey are urged to attend this organizational session.
The Ross burn District Hospital Aid annual meeting on November 18 at Mrs. Walter Armstrong’s home noted 14 attendees. Officers for 1958 include President Mrs. Jessie Caldwell, Vice President Mrs. Isobel Huston Lee, and Treasurer Mrs. Nancy Andrew. A raffle offers a petit point picture donated by Miss Seollie worth 50 dollars, an electric clock and a velvet cushion. Draw set for January 29, 1958. December purchases include 20 yards flannelette for children’s pajamas. Next meeting at Mrs. Gert Stewart’s home on December 16.
The Curling Club held its annual meeting on November 14. Officers elected for 1957 58 include President Jim Carson Vice President John Maydan Secretary Cameron Coghill Treasurer WM Silewich. A new ice maker will be appointed and begin when weather is suitable.
A rink committee meeting outlined the Annual Turkey Bingo for Friday and Saturday December 6 and 7. Proceeds support the skating rink’s winter operations and debt relief. Vernon Hamilton is rehired as caretaker due to his expertise with steam boilers.
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