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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
2
The Rossburn Hospital Aid thanks all donors and helpers after a profitable bazaar night. The event raised 71.45 with the pumpkin prize alone bringing 3.05, and a long list of fruit juices, jams, vegetables, and handmade items donated by numerous residents.
An extended verse recalling fifty years of farming life across seasons and work days. It blends memory of harvest, storms, dances, and community labor with later births at Rossburn Hospital and a wartime endurance motif. The piece closes with a hospital job notice for nurses aid and practical nurses.
A Vista Hall gathering honored Mildred Chegus bride elect with a mixed shower. Her mother and future mother in law Mrs Gullets sat beside her as corsages were given and gifts circulated. Mildred thanked guests and the group sang For She's a Jolly Good Fellow before a luncheon for about 50 guests.
Rossburn Arena drew over 1600 fans for game 19 of the bingo night. Mrs. Mike Gumieny of Rossburn won the main prize Ford car while 15 other prizes were distributed across participants from Oakburn Oak River Vista and Vancouver. The Rossburn Memorial Recreation Association earned praise for an efficiently run event and volunteer support.
On and after October 1 1955 envelopes under 4 inches by 2 3 4 inches are undeliverable and disposed of according to undeliverable mail regulations. J G Stitt Postmaster.
Mr and Mrs James Fiett are on holiday at Dauphin and Winnipegosis Manitoba. Willie Zimmer came up from Neepawa last Friday night with Mr and Mrs John Chaytor for the weekend. Willie was a guest at Arthur Chaytor's and visited at home with Joe Zimmer and Ronnie Ferguson. Mrs Olive Breckenridge of Inglis was in town last Saturday afternoon to see Mr and Mrs Peter Paquett and Cecil Switzer. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will take place at the United Church on Sunday October 16.
Congratulations go to Mr. D. M. Varmey who reached 80 on October 3 and to Mr. Ben Cormack who will turn 80 on October 20. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leader of Winnipeg (Shirley Locke). Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Arthew and Mr. A. Andrew visited Foxwarrer. Mr. A. C. Johnson arrived Tuesday to renew acquaintances in town.
A notice records a re assessment of Township 20 Range 23 for PFAA payment shifting from category 4-8 to 0-4 at the municipal office. A banded duck with Number 567 15073 Wildlife Service Washington BD C was shot near Oakburn. Hunters listed are Ronnie Ewashko and Cezon Tutkaluk.
Rally Day service held October 2 with 80 attendees at Rodisburn United Church. Gordon Taylor served as superintendent and Miss Finlay played the organ. A programme featured all classes taking part.
Mrs. Mary Elvers died at Rossburn Hospital after a brief illness on September 26. She was born in the Ukraine and came to Canada at age 11. Survived by three sons Otto John Bill and three daughters Nancy Eileen Nellie. Predeceased by husband Allan and son James. Funeral September 28 at Pentecostal Church with Rev. Roset officiating and interment in Rossburn Cemetery.
Oakburn and District All Stars suffered their first defeat as Camp Shilo Canadian Army Provost Corps routed them 6 to 1 on Sunday. Griffin scored twice for Shilo with Pridmore Hann Gagnon and Jack adding singles. Matiowsky tallied Oakburn’s only goal.
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