01 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1942
Page
1
Notice to creditors of the estate of Michael Wanchuk late of Rossburn Manitoba. Creditors must file claims on or before October 1962. The notice is dated September 15 in Rossburn.
The article extols Soviet resilience at Stalingrad and the Volga front while noting no second Western front this year. It argues victory requires offensive action, critiques home-front readiness, and reports liquor restrictions in Canada as part of wartime mobilization. It ends with birth and death notices for Vancouver events.
The Rossburn Review marks one year of publication with over five hundred subscribers. The editorial notes pride in serving the community and readers, laments local merchants' advertising reluctance, and urges renewals to maintain postal privileges.
A large audience attended a free screening sponsored by the Red Cross with funds collected at the door by Red Cross uniformed school girls totaling nearly $14. A follow up programme is planned next month as harvest work ends, promising even larger crowds.
Miss P. Crump of Way warsee 'eappe Reserve is visiting in Vista this week. J. H. Mensies left for Rivers to continue as an R C A F instructor. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Halliday took the east bound train Saturday morning. Mrs. Terry and granddaughter Ann went to Winnipeg for a few weeks. Miss Amy Halliday returned Friday evening after a short visit.
Ranchvale Birdtail notices report returnees from Russell on Monday September 8 and varied local visits. Soldiers Rowat Veith John Elvers Tony Mydanuke and Barbara Crookshanks are stationed or home on leave or study, with church services and illness updates. Kenny Caldwell recovers from appendix surgery and Irene Dychakowsky dies at Sacred Heart Hospital in Russell. Weather improves ahead of threshing season.
The community learns with regret on Monday of the passing of Irene Dychakowskij a young resident. Irene fell ill three weeks ago had an emergency operation and lingered between life and death before a relapse led to her death. Sympathy is with her mother sisters Mary of Winnipeg Mrs Selevich of Mears and brothers Matt of Winnipeg Alec of Vancouver and Tom of Mears. Funeral details were not known at press time.
Adam Muirman aged 83, longtime Kelloe district resident, was buried at Argyle cemetery last Friday. He had recovered from a two year illness and remained healthy until his death. Funeral services were led by Rev. W. G. Onions. He is survived by his widow, two sons Will and Bob, and five daughters Mrs J Wilson, Mrs Will Young, Mrs Roy Plante, and Mrs Vic Halliday.
Rossburn residents share homecomings and visits with relatives in Oakburn Fort William and Brandon. Harvest work slowed by rain snow and frost with 95 percent cut and threshing underway. An auction sale of household effects for Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Kirk is set for October 19 at the McDonald residence.
The article notes the shift from distrust of technical agriculturists to reliance on Agricultural Representatives or District Agriculturists. In Alberta Ontario and prairie provinces, Ag Reps connect farmers with up to date scientific info, aiding weed control soil health and disease management. They aim to save farmers time and money by sourcing knowledge rather than teaching all farming methods directly.
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