Local Agricultural Society Officers Named
The Agricultural annual was held Nov. 14 with the nomination of officers. President L C Johnston. First Vice Pres G Lawless. Second Vice Pres Bob Stitt. Sec Treas Auditor H Metcalf. Hon Presidents A A Forde J Armstrong. Lady Directors Mrs B Lawless Mrs E Brown Mrs Huston Mrs D Andrew. Added in place of Mrs B Mitchell and Mrs Bob Stitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Johnston
G. Lawless
Bob Stitt
Treas
H. Metcalf
A. A. Forde
J. Armstrong
B. Lawless
E. Brown
Huston
D. Andrew
B. Mitchell
Moratorium Urged On Branch Line Abandonments
The Liberal Association meeting in Strathclair heard a call to pause rail line abandonments. A resolution urged Canada to create a separate long term authority to study and manage branch line closures, arguing current boards lack sociological and economic perspective.
4 H Club News at Rossburn and Dairy Club Meeting
The peak of the Rossburn and Dairy Club meeting at the school drew 14 members. Officers elected include President Wayne Carson, Vice President Gordon Williamson, Secretary Carol Garnick, Reporters Ron Taylor and Ken Hamilton. Leaders chosen were Mr. Pat Johnston, Mr. H Huston and Mr. Doug Andrew. Four teams were selected to canvass for the Children's Air Society on Saturday November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn and Dairy Club
Wayne Carson
Gordon Williamson
Carol Garnick
Ron Taylor
Ken Hamilton
Pat Johnston
H. Huston
Doug Andrew
Children’s Air
Man Rescues Injured Duck On Lake Edges
Mr P K Maduke found a wing injured duck on November 20 near his lake. He captured the drake and nursed it at home. The bird recovered and will be kept on his farm for winter before spring release. tagging information 617-37043 provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Maduke
Maduke
Rossburn Club Hosts Evening of Whist and Games
Members of the Rossburn Beef and Dairy Club sponsor a game night in the Town Hall basement on Friday November 29 at 8 00 pm. Lunch is served and admission is 25 cents. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Beef and Dairy Club
Organization Meet For U C
The re organization meeting of the U C Y was held in the Parish Hall Tuesday Nov. 26. Fourteen members were present. Officers elected were Elizabeth Glushka as president Johnitty Ryshytylo as vice president Ann Kozan secretary Don Charney treasurer Colleen Lazaruk reporter Carol Gurnick and auditors Joe Gehsorik and Robert Stupinsky. Ideas were discussed for money raising projects and the group will meet every Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.Y
Elizabeth Glushka
Johnitty Ryshytylo
Ann Kozan
Don Charney
Colleen Lazaruk
Carol Gurnick
Joe Gehsorik
Robert Stupinsky
Double Ring Wedding in St Joseph R C Church Russell
Olive Joyce and Lawrence Patrick Tymkiw were married October 12 at 3 PM in St Josephs R C Church Russell with Father Larrabee officiating. The couple will reside in Alma Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's R.C. Church
Russell
Olive Joyce
Michael Sirnick
Lawrence Patrick Tymkiw
Michael Tymkiw
Larrabee
Gillen
Roy Fiett
Marjory Toews
Angeline Sirnick
Eugene Tymkiw
Ray Tymkiw
Roy Flett
Ukr
Angusville
Calgary
Saskatoon
Melville
Grandview
Erickson
Ituna
Oakburn
University of Manitoba
Alma
Quebec
Pelly Trail Teachers Meet at Rossburn
A Pelly Trail Division Association No. 37 meeting in Rossburn on November 16 discussed Resolution 55 on professional status for Manitoba teachers and pension improvements. Sections on Grade 1 4 Grade 1 8 and High School planned future discussions and a Secondary Teachers' Association with a Dec 10 meeting in Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly Trail Division Association No. 37
Rossburn
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Minister of Education
Faculty of Education
Sing
J. Moran
Russell
4H Club canvass raises funds for Children's Aid
The Aid Society reports money was raised on Saturday during a canvass by the local 4H Club. Appreciation is extended to the 4H Club for their effort and support of the Children's Aid initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Aid
Aid Society
Mrs. T. O. Miller Funeral Held in Manitoba
Funeral services for Mrs. T. O. Miller were conducted in Winnipeg and Vista with Rev. Onions and Rev. Fulford officiating. Pallbearers included R. J. Alexander and Frank Steele. Interment followed at Rossburn Cemetery. The 71 year old, born in England, had ties to Vista Gimli and taught before marrying Theodore Miller in 1913. She survived by two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Miller
Thompson Funeral Chapel
Winnipeg
Dr. Onions
Vista United Church
Fulford
R. J. Alexander
Frank Steele
Matt Halliday
Wilfred Chegwin
Leslie Hamilton
Balmer Rogers
Dick Baker
Carman Brown
Les Hamilton
Maxwell
Rossburn Cemetery
Junior High Exams End Amid Holiday Spirit
Students reflect on examinations and the rush of Christmas break at Junior High. The week’s mood shifts from stress to routine as winter sports stay limited and plans for an Ice Castle contest and nail biting contest aim to crown trophies and end the habit.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Agricultural Society
Roger Teillet
Veteran’s Affairs
The
Liberal Association
Strathclair
Don Ross
Don Kerr
Yom’ Waddell
Rudy Usick
Canadian Wheat Board
Glassco
Lem Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth
Manitoba
Harris Huston
Government of Canada
Board of Transport Commissioners
Oth
Society
U.C
Tymkiw
Sirnick
Pelly Trail
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