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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
2
At Rossburn Hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs Mike Stronciski of Sandy Lake on September 26th.
The Vista Wisconsin club met at the home of Mrs. Dora Chesney with several members and visitors in attendance. Mrs. Florence McPhail reported on the Provincial WI Convention. Lunch followed. The next meeting is scheduled for October 11 at Mrs. Dorothy Chegwin’s house with Mrs. Chegwin and Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong as hosts.
A miscellaneous shower was held Monday evening September 24 honoring Helen Bilinsky bride elect of October 20 at the home of Miss Lou Anne Heilman in San Francisco California. She received many gifts from hospital co workers and city friends. A buffet lunch followed.
Rossburn note lists Rev. J. Lehky as assigned to parish duties in October 1956. Church activities and notices mention Ukrainian Catholic rites and community updates for the Rossburn area.
The Rossburn Women’s Institute met Tuesday October 2 at 3 pm in the church annex with 19 members and 3 visitors. Miss Margaret Hay led an illustrated Europe trip address after a long business session. The group closed with the Mizpah Benediction followed by a social lunch served by Mrs. Chopp and Mrs. Ukrainetz.
A Sunday shower for Miss Helen Mychasiw, bride elect for October 16, drew 42 guests. She sat with her mother, two grandmothers and mothers of the groom as corsages were given and an accordion solo entertained. Hosts served lunch after gifts and a singing of For She's A Jolly Good Fellow.
A large turnout in Oakburn bid farewell on September 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ewashko and Ronald as they move to Winnipeg. Sincere thanks were offered by the honorees and gifts were exchanged, with Ronald soon to begin studies at the University of Manitoba. The evening ended with dancing after a hearty supper.
Rossburn Congregation members attended a three day Circuit Assembly in Brandon led by local presiding minister S Danyleyko. Attendance peaked at 43 as G H Saltmarsh of Toronto delivered a public talk on Armageddon with speakers from nearby.
Births report two daughters, one to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Switzer of Manitouwadge Ontario and one to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Warren of Regina, Sask. Russell and Angusville social events include a United Church supper concert October 26, a Ladies Curling Club dance November 2, and early October wedding notes. A Friday prayer service notes minister Woitte, Iris Bellows and Joy Switzer assisting. a local incident describes a woman beaten in a beer parlor, raising editorials about Indigenous presence. Community member visits and family ties surface across Regina and Angusville. RCMP discussion mentioned.
A Sunday September shower for Martha Dunits bride elect of October 11 was held at her mother’s home. Marion Gummeny and Agnes Shewchuk escorted Martha to a decorated chair as corsages were pinned on family members and her mother in law to be. The party featured a presentation, opening of gifts, a thanks, singing, and a luncheon for about 60 guests.
The speaker quoted Zephaniah to claim Armageddon as the gathering of nations for God’s fierce indignation. Dansteyko notes the proclamation emphasizes awaiting the Lord for divine determination and the coming Day of God.
Rally Day in United Church drew good attendance under L Duncanson who led the service. Each group offered a short program and several children were promoted to a new class as the church was decorated with fresh flowers and ferns.
The W I members will meet at Mrs M Hrubeniuks home on Thursday. Several families including Mrs K Cameron and friends visited the Wight home. Rosie Cameron works at the Veitch residence. Terry Fowler shot a 400 lb bear Monday. Mrs John Plant returned from Rome after Coast visit. Mrs Bert Palmer visits Finn Flon father. Wight hospitalization prompts sympathy for the Kaskiw family.
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