02 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
1
Classified notice style text lists weekly publication at Victoria Ave, Rossburn. Publisher H J Bowley notes 2nd class mail status in Ottawa. Subscriptions Canada two dollars yearly United States two fifty. Card notices of shanks and memorial notices under seven lines priced at fifty cents, verse extra one dollar.
An amateur night sponsored by the Associated Canadian Travellers of Brandon and CKX and the Women's Institute of Rossburn drew a large turnout for a TB clinic fundraiser in Rossburn on a busy Saturday. The program featured local performers from Rossburn and surrounding areas, with proceeds and winners to be announced on Saturday Oct 4.
Nomination Day for the Village of Rossburn and rural municipality councillors and school trustees is October 14 with elections on October 24. The 1947 elections are called the big elections as terms for Mayor J. G. Stitt and Reeve expire. The village council includes Stitt, Peden, Cormack and others.
Feter Kitz and Howard Alexander note vacancies in ward 1 and ward 4 and for Reeve. Council members listed include Wm Hyra ward 2 Mike Twerdcohlib ward 4 Alex Sawceuk ward 3 and G Taylor ward 1. Attend the annual meeting on Nomination Day to voice appreciation or grievances and obtain the council report.
Local news notes the Junior Red Cross Society will lead hospital fund collections to keep Rossburn hospital operating. The Women's Institute plans thanks for local helpers and hosts a Bazaar on October 9 at Menzie’s shop starting 3 pm under WI auspices. Various visits and social items accompany the weekend’s happenings.
On September 25 in the county court hall Judge Lindal administered the oath of allegiance to Harry Oswenski under the Canadian Citizenship Act of 1947. Oswenski pledged loyalty to King George VI and obedience to Canadian law, with the judge and local officials present. The ceremony aims to encourage more residents to attend future oaths.
A bear attacked a farm calf five miles east of town. Mrs Floryn found tracks five inches wide and the torn carcass near the stable. By afternoon only part of the calf remained. The bear returned that night but the meat was hidden.
Mr Eugene Caldwell accompanied Dave Cleland to Winnipeg last week Mervin Crookshanks traveled to Winnipeg for medical care Ranchvale W I meets at Mrs Allan Smiths on Thursday Oct 2 In honor of Miss Agnes Andrew a bride elect a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Henry Miller on Friday Sept 26 Agnes received many gifts Mrs Dolly Miller gave the presentation address Agnes thanked the group Contests followed by a light lunch Peter Kuzenko made a business trip to Brandon Netta Andrew visiting relatives in Lacombe Alberta before returning to Winnipeg
An unreserved auction sale of farm stock implements and household effects will be held on Section 36-21-24 four miles from Mears P C on Thursday October 16 at 1 p.m. sharp.
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