Michalyshyn Bros Capture Royal Winter Fair Percheron Honors
Michalyshyn Bros of Oakburn and Brandon dominated the 1964 Toronto Royal Winter Fair heavy horse show. Their senior stallion Justamere Par Excellent was named grand champion Percheron after winning his section and then senior champion. The entry also won first prize in the get of sire competition with three animals.
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Michalyshyn Bros
Oakburn
Brandon
Toronto
Justamere
Michalyshyn Brothers
Fur Pattern and Sewing Techniques for November Garments
Instructions describe selecting fur patterns, matching texture and hair direction, and constructing fur garments. Steps cover muslin mockups, pattern tracing, cutting skin, piecing if needed, backing with flannel, sewing with a special needle, wax-coated thread, and steam finishing for a smooth nap.
Weather wrap reports week with variable temperatures
A weekly weather summary notes temperatures fluctuating from 31 degrees on Sunday and Tuesday evenings to 17 degrees Wednesday night. Freezing rain fell late in the afternoon with scattered readings from November 21 to November 24 and inconsistent daily values.
Silewichs Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Silewich on their 25th wedding anniversary. They received a silver cream and sugar set and a money purse. A lovely supper and evening followed the celebration.
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Wm. Silewich
Boychuks Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary at Rossburn Home
A surprise gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boychuk on their 35th anniversary at their Rossburn home. Guests included Mike Antonin, Mike Tokar, and family members from Winnipeg Shoal Lake Birtle and Russell. A dinner and short program followed a 1964 observance with congratulations from local officials and friends.
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Boychuk
Harry Boychuk
Rossburn
Mike Antonin
Mike Tokar
Steve Trakalo
Harry Konyk
Robert G. Smellie
Smellie
Wm. Bohonos
Winnipeg
Fred Boychuk
Atikokan
Ont
Peter Wiadyka
Harry Twerdun
Allan Boychuk
Silvian.Ostash
Saksgirth
Karen
Gene Twerdun
Angusville
Russell
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Birtle
George Lazaruk
L. Hacikowski
H. Kombyr
H. Konyk
Pete Fiel
John Lazaruk
A. Twerdun
Mike Ostash
M. Tokar
M. Snitingky
P. Boychuk
A. Mazur
Vista News Social Notes and Family Updates
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mike Klym on their marriage last Thursday. Miss Peggy Hamilton and Garry Hamilton from Winnipeg spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs H Hamilton. Miss Margaret Young from Brandon visited home over the weekend. Miss Donna Hamilton from Winnipeg stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs L Hamilton. A speedy recovery to Noel Steel at Rossburn Hospital. Mike and Joe Mackedenski spent a few days in Winnipeg. The curling page is ready for play.
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VISTA
Mike Klym
Peggy Hamilton
Garry Hamilton
Winnipeg
Mrs. H. Hamilton
Margaret Young
Brandon
Donna Hamilton
Mrs. L. Hamilton
Noel Steel
Rossburn Hospital
Messrs
Mike and
Joe Mackedenski
Local Lions Club Marks Fourth Anniversary Banquet
The Local Lions Club observed its fourth anniversary on Monday November 16 with a banquet and dance at the Rossburn Town Hall for members wives and guests. A turkey supper was served by Rossburn W.1. District Governor Miles Phillips of Boissevain spoke on The Challenge of Lionism and urged expansion of the club’s global mission. Two new members Conrad Erickson and Don Smith were inducted with Norman Major and Orest Smycnnik assisting. Attendance pins were awarded to several Lions including Harry Aylwin Norman Clabley George Norman Major Earl Moffat and others. Lions Dick Edmundson brought greetings from Shoal Lake Lions. The event closed with music from the CKDM Country Playboys.
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Rossburn Town Hall
Rossburn W.1
Lior Frank Menyk
Lion Harold Metcalf
Lion Norman Major
Miles Phillips
Boissevain
Conrad Erickson
Don Smith
Norman Major
Orest Smycnnik
Lion
Colin Stewart
Harry Aylwin
Norman Clabley
George Norman Major
Eee
Earl Moffat
Harold Metcalf
Maron Slow
Harris Huston
Peter Wladyka
Lion Dick Edmundson
Shoal Lake Lions Club
Ckdm Country Playboys
Christmas Concert Scheduled by Lions Club in Rossburn
The Boys and Girls Committee of the Lions Club sponsors a Christmas Concert on Tuesday December 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the Rossburn Town Hall. Lion Conrad Erickson coordinates the event and invites donations and any program items from groups or individuals.
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Lions Club
Rossburn
Lion Conrad Erickson
Minor Hockey Meet To Be Held Saturday
At a Rossburn Lions Club meeting it was decided to call a general gathering of all interested in Minor Hockey for Saturday evening November 28 at 8 00 p m in the Skating Rink waiting room if heated All players parents Lions and others interested in promoting Minor Hockey are invited to attend.
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Rossburn Lions Club
District Home Economist Demonstration in Rossburn Town Hall
Ladies invited to a demonstration on wall hangings and moset te pictures at Rossburn Town Hall on November 00 at 7 30 pm. There is no charge.
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District Home Economist
Rossburn Town Hall
Death notice for John M Peech of Oakburn age 27
John M Peech son of Mr and Mrs Mike Peech of Oakburn died at St Boniface Hospital after a short illness. Born August 28 1937 in Rossburn municipality he was 27. He farmed with his father and worked in Winnipeg. Prayers were said November 12 at Ukr National Home Oakburn and funeral followed at Ukr Greek Orthodox Church. Interment at the local cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Raginski Funeral Home Oakburn handled arrangements.
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John M. Peech
Mike Peech
Oakburn
St. Boniface Hospital
Rossburn
Winnipeg
Rev
Melnyk
Jean Wawrick
Shoal Lake
Tinnie Nykaliation
Lavinia
Mary Bart
Annie Manulak
Harry and
William
Steffie Gutlar
Lesia Luhowy
Sylvia
Helen
Melvyn
Doreen
Larry
Donald Stebelsky
Lawrence Stebelsky
Arnold Slow
Lenard Sitko
Lenard Nowosad
Walter Scwaluk
Raginski
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Pat
Patricia McAuley
Russell, Man
Weather Report
Vista News
Reese
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