Manitoba Chamber Convention at Neepawa in Heavy Snow
The 25th annual Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention at Neepawa drew 173 delegates from 51 chambers despite roads being impassable or blocked by record snowfall. Allan Watson chaired the closing session, with leaders like Jon R. Robertson and Hon. Robiner among speakers. The program featured two popular symposia, 75 resolutions debated, and a closing tribute to press, radio, and TV for publicizing chamber activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Neepawa
Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
Allan Watson
Winnipeg
United Action
M. J. G. McMullen
G.u
Toronto
Ro Biner
R. G. McKenzie
Board of Grain Commissioners
Chambers of Commerce
Evan McCormick
E. B. Gowyler
Boissevain
L. B. Siemens
A. W. Olson
Brandon
C. H. Witney
Flin Flon
S. Presunka
Glenboro
Mel. McMullen
Power Commission
George Wrighton
T. V
Young People To Conduct Service At Uni Church Rossburn
A joint Vista and Rossburn Young Peoples meeting decided the Y People will conduct the Uni Church Service on November 27 at Rossburn. An Oral Roberts film God is not man was shown at the Pentecostal Church on Thursday night November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Vista
Rossburn Young Peoples
Y People
Uni
Oral Roberts
God Is Not Man
Pentecostal Church
It’s Cold There Too A Victoria Paper Reprint
A Victoria reprint describes a severe freeze causing eight foot icicles from ceilings and widespread water damage. Plumbers W R Menzies and Co and Phil Balam handle early morning calls from 4 a.m. to midnight, with numerous incidents across homes including a Cloverdale duplex and Caledonia street. The tradesmen report a high but manageable number of calls, noting a particularly cold holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
W. R. Menzies and Co
Dave Cooper
Cloverdale
Phil Balam
Mr. Ballam
Mrs. Winter
Caledonia
Convention Showcases Public Service Press Ties Across Manitoba
Delegates from weekly and daily press radio and television lingered with toasts and addresses, highlighting shared aims of public service bodies and chambers of commerce. E B Gowler proposed toasts, with Miss Helen Marsh H L Crawford and Mrs Grace Peebles replying for their groups amid striking convention displays. Earl Murray’s election as 1956 president preceded a notable issue of Convention News, while Local papers contributed cover and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V
Steinbach Carillon News
Deloraine Times
Chambers of Commerce
E. B. Gowler
Boissevain
Helen Marsh
Dauphin
H. L. Crawford
Brandon
Grace Peebles
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Neepawa Press
Earl Murray
Neepawa
Dividend Declared at Rossburn Co op Elevator Meet
The Pool Elevator Association held its annual meeting in Rossburn Town Hall on November 16 with small attendance. C. C. Hurst was the main speaker and E. Caldowell reported on the delegate's meeting. Total grain handled Aug 1 to July 31 reached 210 000 bushels. operating profit was 14921 dollars, yielding a December cash dividend of 12706 dollars for 1953-54. One junior director, Eugene Caldwell, was added. banquet cancelled due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-op Elevator Association
Rossburn
Pool Elevator Association
Rossburn Town Hall
C. C. Hurst
E. Caldowell
Foresters Elect New Officers in Rossburn
The Canadian Order of Foresters in Rossburn held its Elec ing and Installation meeting on Monday November 14. Officers elected included Chief Ranger Gordon Ament, Vice Chief Ranger Robert Young, Recording Sec Len Selby, Financial Sec Ronald Hamilton, and Hugh Temperton District Supervisor. Carl Munson was guest speaker. visitors from Strathclair attended. A donation was voted for a wheelchair for the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Canadian Order of Foresters
Gordon Ament
Robert Young
Len Selby
Ronald Hamilton
Hugh Temperton
Carl Munson
Strathcloir
School Grade IX and X party at Ukrainian Parish Hall
A small turnout attended the Grade IX and X party in the Ukrainian Parish Hall on Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Teachers Miss Finlay, Mr. Rogan, and Mr. Murphy joined the evening of dancing and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finlay
Rogan
Murphy
Hamiltons mark 55th wedding anniversary in Vista
Mr and Mrs M D Hamilton celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on November 21. The Vista Y P A met at Mr Harvey Hamilton s home Sunday night and will lead the church service November 27 at 2 45 p m. Mr C Halliday and Miss N Halliday visited Brandon on Monday. Despite bad weather a good crowd attended Friday s dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Hamilton
Harvey Hamilton
Vista Y. P
C. Halliday
N. Halliday
Brandon
Birdtail notices and visits in Elphin and nearby
Community sends best wishes for Mr Charlie Pawluk of Mears recovering in hospital. Mrs Georgina Plant and father Mr J Proutt visit Elphin stone. Mr and Mrs M G Crookshanks visit C Brown home. Mr and Mrs Harry Sotas celebrate 55th anniversary. Max Danyleyko visits his brother Steve Danyleyko. Snow lies deep along roadside. Mr George Wight injures leg in a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Pawluk
Mears
M. G. Crookshanks
C. Brown
Harry Sotas
Max Danyleyko
Steve Danyleyko
George Wight
Oakburn News Happenings Highlight Local Weddings and Visits
Steve Lazaruk celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with a Nov 12 party at the Ukr National Home, receiving a silver chest. Oakburn residents and relatives noted visits from Nestor and Donald Hrytsak of Winnipeg, J W Smith’s Winnipeg trip, and a local marriage of Tony Skavinski (nee Margie Dnistranski) at Oakburn Roman Catholic Church on Nov 15. Numerous Winnipeg visitors, including J N Mandzuik and Ronald Zapski, spent weekends with Oakburn families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukr
Messrs
Nestor Hrytsak
Donald Hrytsak
Winnipeg
Tony Skavinski
Margie Dnistranski
Oakburn Roman Catholic Church
Rossburn couple marks twenty fifth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Mike Fiel of Rossburn celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on November 8. A surprise gift of silverware from family and a dinnerware set from guests were presented. The couple expressed thanks and a delicious lunch was served to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Mike Fiel
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By Ron Tuckwell
Eugene Caldwell
Foresters
Gouy
Cee
Vista News
Georgina Plant
Mr. J. Proutt
Elphinstone
Oakburn News
Steve Lazaruk
J. W. Smith
J. N. Mandzuik
Ronald Zapski
Town
Sylvia Antonation
Sonja Mandzuik
Darcia Mandzuik
Steffie Lazaruk
Rounthwaite Man
Orest Lazaruk
Metro Gawiuk
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