03 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
1
Kris Rossburnn, Civil Defence director for Rossburn, urges national cooperation as Canada designates Friday October 4 as Civil Defence Day. He notes evacuees need reception counties and warns communities must prepare dispersal plans to survive a nuclear strike. Government bodies must lead, but citizen support is essential.
A tea and white elephant sale in the annex raised 21.70 for the Central Group of Ross burn W. A. organ fund. Additional donations from numerous local couples and individuals throughout the month bring the total to 786.81.
Rossburn congregation approves petition urging lifting of July ban on activity. Danyleyko cites eight of ten deported American missionaries as eyewitnesses to police brutality. Petition tied to regional Baltimore assembly where 33,091 members supported action.
A large crowd of ladies attended a miscellaneous shower in the United Church Annex on October 1 honoring Carol Collins the bride elect for October 5. Cor sages were pinned on the bride elect her mother Mrs J Collins grandmother Mrs Danyleyko and groom’s sister Mrs G Lawless. After gifts were opened Carol thanked those present. A dainty lunch was served.
Mrs Locke visits town after summer in Banff. Mrs H Cornwall and Debbie of Shoal Lake stay four weeks with Mr and Mrs Bob Stitt. Silverton Harvest Festival guests include Mr Ferguson Mrs Stitt Mrs Cormack and Keith Elvers with Dr Clarke speaker. Gervin Miller to Bethel Bible Institute Saskatoon. Rossburn Angusville Oakburn attend Virden air show. Barn Dance at Barrie Lawless raises about 40 dollars. Rossburn Foresters lodge sponsor. W I quilt raffle drawn. winners Larry Huston and Serge Therrien.
The Oakburn and district Teacher's Local No 4 holds its re organization meeting at Oakburn School on September 2 with thirteen members present. Officers elected for 1957 58 include President V Michaluk Vice President Z Matiation Sec Treas Mrs O Yarish Public Relations Mrs O Kowalchuk and Bargaining Committee members S Biluke M Chalaturmyk L Kurehaba J Matiat.
At the meeting the group determined to reach every home in the community with the Watch Tower account. The publication is noted as being published in 46 languages.
The Rossburn Women’s Institute met on Tuesday October 1 with 14 members and 2 visitors. The group sang O Canada and reviewed the 1958 program suggestions. A quilt sale yielded 99.21 dollars. funds will buy nursery supplies for the hospital. Pins were given to Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Thompson who are leaving town. The meeting closed with The Queen and lunch was served.
Students and teachers hiked to Long Drive for a weiner roast and Indian Summer evening. A fire started by student “firemen” led to singing, roasting of weiners and marshmallows, and energy as trips up and down the hill continued. Room 2 formed a Junior Red Cross with officers Jerry Yaskiw Patsy Pradhnuk Gloria Kostesky. Scholarships awarded Mildred Kohach Janice Johnston and David Topolnnski from Zonta and Roger Goulet funds. World Series week delays to 1:30. teachers conventions on Oct 10 11 Thanksgiving Nov 14 return Nov 15.
Births and operations and outpatients totals are listed for September. Acknowledgments extend thanks to donors Mr Bill Mitchell Mrs A Ament and Mrs M Gapka for their generosity to the hospital.
Funeral services were held for James Murdock McDonald of Oakburn who died at Winnipeg General Hospital on September 23 1957 at age 51. Dr J Carlyle Parker officiated at Westminster United Church with burial at Shoal Lake Cemetery. The community mourns a beloved citizen as family and many friends recall his kindness and leadership.
The Hospital Aid met at Mrs. O. Elvers home with 10 members and 1 visitor. Mrs. E. Caldwell presided as the meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer. Fund raising plans were discussed and the Animal Hospital Shower and Tea was scheduled in the town hall for October 12.
Rally Day service held Sunday September 29 led by Sun day School Superintendent A L Duncanson with Junior Choir in attendance Miss Jean Andrew organist Lorraine Andrew read scripture Theme Open The Gates echoed through promotions exercises.
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