Anniversary celebration for Maurice and Mrs Wowk noted
Aug 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Maurice Drul the anniversary event honors their youngest daughter. The Wowk couple married Feb 10 1910 in the Greek Orthodox Church. Five children 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren attend along with out of town relatives and friends.
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Maurice Drul
Wowk
Rossburn
Oakburn
Morley Ragowsky
The
Pas
Bill Tymchyshyn
Port Arthur
Ont
Boris Kukurudz
Brandon
Walter Kukurudz
Treherne
Parents Scout Meeting Set For October Evening
A meeting of the parents of Scouts and Cubs will be held in the school auditorium on Wednesday October 7 at 8 p m. All parents and interested parties are urged to attend and help plan the year s activities.
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Scouts and Cubs
District Graduation Prep and School Activities Highlight
School notes describe a District Graduation on Saturday October 3 at Town Hall with a 7 30 start and a 10 p m dance tickets available from Mr D Smith and other principals a Freshie party and magazine sale raise 280 dollars Parker Berney wins a portable tape recorder and Diane Tanasychuk a transistor radio A raffle will pick a Football Queen four nominees Gene Rossburn football upcoming game against Russell weather delays noted and hopes for more games and wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Smith
Elphinstone
Rossburn
Russell
Parker Berney
Diane Tanasychuk
Pioneer Resident Mrs Ann Stitt 97 Passes
Mrs Ann Stitt a pioneer resident of Rossburn died at Winnipeg General Hospital on Saturday September 19 at age 97 years 6 months Born March 18 1867 in Lorne County Antrim Ireland she came to Canada at 16 and married Joseph J Stitt Two sons five sons and three daughters survive along with 23 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Rossburn United Church September 22 with interment at Rossburn Cemetery Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers are listed with Rev Fulford and Mr Ferguson conducting the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stitt
Winnipeg General Hospital
Lorne
County Antrim
Ireland
Ann Sterling
Canada
Joseph J. Stitt
Tom
Bill
Vista
Jack
Neepawa
Sam
Foxwarren
Bob
Rossburn
Mary
0. McFeeters
Charlotte
Agnes
H. Maltz
Panesdale
Michigan
Stitt
Milton
Winnipeg
Rossburn United Church
Howard Alexander
Clair Palmer
Howard McIntosh
Ed. Harris
James Armstrong
Gordon Taylor
W. J. Hamilton
Rossburn Hospital Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting
Eleven members and one visitor met at Mrs. Jean Lawless home for the Rossburn Hospital Auxiliary session. The group approved plate covers for hospital trays and a $50 bursary for a girl pursuing nursing. Lois Melnyk will delegate to the Winnipeg convention on Oct 7 and 8. next gathering at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Lawless
Rossburn Hospital
Slon
H Hospital
Lois Melnyk
Winnipeg
Fire Prevention Week Aims to Cut Fire Losses
During Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 16 Canada launches a public education drive to reduce property and life losses from fire. Experts cite construction weaknesses and lack of sprinklers and alarms. most fatal home fires occur between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.
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Canada
Obituary: Nellie Bilawka 61 Dies at Shoal Lake Hospital
Nellie Bilawka nee Prodan died Aug 24 at Shoal Lake Hospital aged 61. Born Dec 25, 1902 she married Wasyl Bilawka in 1920 and lived on a farm north of Birdtail. Funeral Aug 27 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Rossburn with burial in the Ukr Greek Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Survived by four daughters and five sons and 25 grandchildren. Husband predeceased her May 6, 1961. Raginski Funeral Home Oakburn handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bilawka
Shoal Lake Hospital
Bilawka
Prodan
Wasyl Bilawka
Birdtail
Rossburn
Ukr
Lehky
Paul Sidoryk
Adam Sidoryk
George Horobec
Nick Melnyk
Ted Kondrat
Mike Sotas
Anne Horobec
Winnipeg
Daisy Melnyk
Glen Elmo
Mary Kondrat
Angusville
Eva
Joe
Bill
Peter
Matt
Mike
Raginski Funeral Home
Oakburn
Large cabbage on display weighs 17 pounds
Mrs Bill Stitt of Vista shows a 17 pound cabbage in the local office display after growing the area’s largest vegetable. The hefty produce drew attention as townsfolk counted its impressive girth displayed for a week.
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Bill Stitt
Vista
Heading for Warmer Weather Read by Reader Call
A reader reports geese flying high toward the southwest signaling milder days ahead as hunting season approaches and winter nears.
Estevan Bruins Prospect Glenn Carson to Play in North Battleford
Glenn Carson attended a hockey training camp in Estevan last weekend for the Estevan Bruins and their minor clubs. He will play hockey in North Battleford during the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Carson
Esteven
Estevan Bruins
North Battleford
Bridal Shower For Phyllis Dunus At Catholic Church
A miscellaneous shower in the Roman Catholic Church basement on Sept. 12 honored bride elect Phyllis Dunus for Oct. 24. About 60 ladies attended as gifts were opened and a luncheon served with the group singing and speeches.
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Phyllis Dunus
Phyllis
Shirley Dunuts
Helen Zegalski
Cecilia
Helen
Funeral Service Held for Joseph Crowther in Westminister Church
Funeral services were held Monday September 21 at Westminister United Church for Joseph Crowther aged 85 who died in Hamiota Hospital. Crowther came to Manitoba in 1898 from Blackburn England and worked in Kelloe district carpentry with elevator gangs in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He later farmed after marrying Alice Teasdale in 1906 and served 18 years as chairman of King School Board. He returned to carpentry in World War II and worked at Tramscona Cordite Plant until 1941. He moved to Shoal Lake in 1961. his wife died in 1961 and a daughter in 1924. Surviving are three daughters, one son and two grandchildren. Rev McColl conducted the service and interment followed at Shoal Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Smith.
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Westminster United Church
Joseph Crowther
Hamiota Hospital
Crowther
Manitoba
Blackburn Lancashire
England
Kelloe
Saskatchewan
Alice Teasdale
King
Tramscona
Shoal Lake
Muriel
W Muirman
Dorothy
G. Myhill
Eunice
Harry
Winnie
Wayne Myhill
Rev. McColl
Shoal Lake Cemetery
Jim Smith
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Joan Glushka
Anne Lussier
Phyllis Hrubennik
Paulette Pawluk
Ann Stitt
Ronat Veitch
Bert McTavish
John Cormack
Maron Slow
Wes Williamson
Wm. Mitchell
Fulford
Mr. Ferguson
Harry Aylwin
Joyce Maxwell
Braendle Funeral Home
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