25 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
1
A wartime column condemns fuel shortages in Canada due to war production, miner strikes, farm labor shortages, and government inaction. It contrasts U S harmony with Canadian delays, argues for fair coal distribution, and highlights the impact on children and ordinary clothing needs amid a bachelor prime minister.
A letter complains that rural families cannot obtain winter clothing for children. It cites failed mail orders, refunds, and lack of substitutions, plus alleged favoritism toward city stores and inadequate quotas for country shoppers. The author urges action by the director to ensure fair access to shoes underwear and sheets amid a Manitoba winter.
Final figures for the Fifth Victory Loan in Russell show a total sale of 291300 or 1265 percent of the quota with 1428 subscribers. Sub units report Rosasburn 50000 quota 329 buyers 55950 sales Silver Creek 32000 259 51050 Binsearth 32000 209 64200 Russell 64009 28 65200 Boulton 24000 120 11710 Shellmouth 23000 223 39000 total 231100 for all sub units.
Manitoba Health Minister J O McLenaghen warns of a venereal disease epidemic led by syphilis and gonorrhea. He outlines a seven point plan including public information, testing, premarital and prenatal blood tests, routine blood testing, anti quackery, and ending commercial prostitution as Control Week runs November 21 to 27 with broad sector cooperation.
Miss Ruth Miller spent the weekend at her home while Pte. Dan Hamilton enjoyed leave with his parents Mr and Mrs W Hamilton. A Soldiers Aid event Friday yielded a successful dance and a $5 War Savings Certificate winner donated by Mr Robert Murrman and W H Halliday. Mr M D Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton drove to Brandon Saturday as their daughter recovered in hospital. Best wishes for Doreen.
Met and Mrs A Menzies visited Kelwood while a Winnipeg trip was noted. Rosburn theatre features Mrs Miniver with shows at 7 and 9:30. Soldier's Aid Dance planned Nov 26 in Rossburn town hall. Ress burn Agricultural Society to meet Nov 29 at 8 pm. Red Cross and Women's War Work meetings also Nov 29 at 9 pm. Front-page notes include local elections results Ward 3 and Ward 4, Red Cross, and community reminders.
Mr S Gerelus and others traveled to Winnipeg last week while Oakburn residents spent time visiting Sandy Lake and friends. A Play and Dance at Ukr Nat Home on Friday Nov 19 drew a large crowd with local orchestra music and proceeds of $85.00.
Ranchvale residents and visitors are mentioned in a series of social notes. Eugene Caldwell returned from Winnipeg last Friday. J A Plante Maxwell and family traveled to St Lazare on Saturday. Ranchvale Ladies Aid to meet Dec 2 at Mrs Sara Crockshanks. Ted Bowecott left Saturday for Jasper Alberta. Alex Cleland family and Mrs Cleland returned from Winnipeg Friday. Mrs Fender returned to Wpgo after a week with sister Mrs T Sinclair.
Mr and Mrs Paul Benza and son visited Mr and Mrs M Twerdochlib on Sunday. Mrs Mike Nychek of Visa visited her parents. Stella Swereda, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Swereda, married Fred Allan of Harding and will reside there. Mrs Fred Allan and Mrs Mike Cheguia and baby visited the Sweredas. Miss Sonja Prosak of Olha married Paul Chuchmuch of Angusville on Thursday November 18. Anton Twerdochlib, eleven, fell and fractured a limb.
Over 30,000 men are urged to cut pulpwood immediately to sustain pulp and paper production vital to the war. The National Selective Service classifies wood cutting as war essential, inviting farmers with deferments to join for a winter, with canvassers contacting rural areas and arrangements made promptly.
A person is receiving treatment for an arm injury at Russell Hospital after an incident nearby. Medical staff report stable condition and ongoing care as of the latest update.
Local notes report Seech soldier John Maliation returning on a 24 hour leave from Shilo. Several residents including Alex Derkach and Bill Nykoliation visited Dauphin and Daughin this week. A Salvage Array at Seech School collected over a ton. A school accident involving the Woytowich children near home left no injuries. The Zubrak Nychek wedding was held at Oakburn on Saturday November 13 with attendance from multiple families.
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