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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1958
Page
3
The Voluntary Fire Brigade argues a cold must hinder the fire truck’s readiness. With water freezing in an open pump and the skating rink coal shed inaccessible, officials fear delay could cost buildings. They propose securing a proper shelter to ensure immediate response.
About 50 people gathered October 12 at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yaskiw’s Rossburn home for a surprise 25th wedding anniversary. Son Ronnie read the address as Steve Yaskiw and Nick Hrycak recalled early married life. The couple received a Corsage Silverware Set and a tri-light. gifts were thanked, buffet supper served, and Rhythm Ramblers provided music. Out of town relatives joined from Shoal Lake Oakburn Portage la Prairie Solsgirth Kelloe Winnipeg.
The October Hospital Aid meeting at Mrs. Jean Lawless's home had 17 members and 3 visitors. A fundraising drive was authorized to purchase a portable electro cardiograph machine. A lunch sale committee included Mrs. Stewart and others. The next Annual meeting is set for November 18 at Mrs. Anne Ston's home.
Congratulations to Emerson E Strong the lucky ticket holder on a nice cash sum at Brandon Gun Day Club the event took place Saturday Sept 20 The message comes from his family and friends of East Kildonan and Charleswood Also honored is his granddaughter Lynn Redbourn who appeared in the August Tribune on Aug 29 1958 for her sixth birthday and first term at Royal School Charleswood
Community observes ongoing work on a large public school with admiration for its craftsmanship. Recent updates expect the roof to be completed by mid November, signaling further gains in the building’s progress and public pride.
Voters showed little interest on nomination day as acclamations filled posts. R M of Rossburn Ward Two Bill Hyra and Ward Four Mike Batbie were acclaimed, Village councillors Harry Werbowski and Mike Antonin acclaimed, and school board seats R N Hutton Earle Taylor and Lawrence McMillan acclaimed.
The back fill and stabilization on Mountain Ave and Victoria Ave East have improved conditions. Mountain Ave is now in excellent shape and residents can expect black topping next summer.
The Rossburn Vista and surrounding rural schools met at Rossburn Collegiate on Oct 1 to reorganize the local Teachers' Society. Officers elected include President J B Robertson and Vice President H Jones with Mrs E A Gunn as secretary treasurer and public relations officer Co V Gunn. A new constitution was approved and membership committee named M Tokar and Miss M Budz. Lunch was provided by Miss M Hay Mrs L Veitch and Mrs E A Gunn.
The region saw a mix of conditions over the long week-end with a cool east wind and snow Saturday, sunny and windy Sunday, and a warm Thanksgiving Day with Rossburn reaching 71 degrees while Virden enjoyed 82. The holiday weather was notably varied across towns.
About two hundred party supporters gathered in Shoal Lake on Monday October 6 to elect officers for the coming year and hear a report from Mr Mandziuk on Ottawa accomplishments. Premier Duff Roblin spoke as guest. Harry Pollock elected President and Stephen Waytowich of Menzie Secretary Treasurer.
The Birdtail W I hosts Tea, Sale of Home Cooking and candy on Saturday evening October 18 at the United Church. A community supper October 21 at 6:00 p.m. in Rossburn Town Hall. Ukrainian Catholic Women's League hosts a supper. Annual Rossburn Agricultural Society meeting October 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Vista W A holds Tea Bazaar and Home Cooking sale on October 25 at the Rossburn church annex.
The Ukraines Women’s Association expresses thanks for donations and attendees that made the bingo evening a success. Prizes include pillow slips won by Mike Silewich, towels won by Wasyl Strank, a tablecloth won by Bill Pokropany, and many other gifts such as a starter stainless steel set, cake pan, refrigerator set, quilt, and assorted dishware.
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