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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
2
The report notes a very unfavorable harvest with only 15 to 20 percent of grain gathered. Some farmers were over half finished, but many using threshers have little done. Rain delays will push harvesting back, crops are badly frozen, and prices for No 1 to feed wheat average about 85 cents per bushel. Expected profits shrink with high labor costs.
Three injured victims, Mr Lloyd Beil Miss Lillian Vermeulen of Erickson and Mrs Lawrence Beil Brandon, were discharged from Rossburn Hospital after a Saturday evening truck rollover three miles north of Rossburn. Calls for government action urge heavy white posts on both road sides to prevent vehicles sliding into the deep ditch.
Mrs Dmytro Trakalo died peacefully at Rossburn Hospital at 84 years. Funeral held at the Greek Catholic Church near Mohyla School with Father E Olinyk officiating. She survived by five children twenty two grandchildren and one great grandchild. predeceased by husband in 1947. She homesteaded on the family farm since 1902 and remained active in church life.
Harris Huston suffered a painful injury Monday evening when his hands were caught in a V belt on a self propelled combine. He required 15 to 20 stitches on his right hand while his left fourth finger suffered cuts. He was discharged from Rossburn Hospital the next day. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended.
George Belinski a Vista district farmer died at the Vista C N R Station while awaiting a Winnipeg train. He was 67. Born in Western Ukraine he came to Canada in 1903. Funeral at Greek Orthodox Church east of Vista with the Sandy Lake Orthodox Choir. Survived by wife and 12 children with several grandchildren and spouses listed including Andrew Paul Pete Mike Steve Nick Annie Lena Plaz ner Teenie Dora Nellie and Helen.
Rev William G Onions of Toronto appointed supply minister for St Marys United Church for the coming months as reported by The St Marys Journal.
Impaired visibility from clouded windshields and frosted windows is blamed for a large share of the 443 railway crossing accidents reported to the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada for the year ending June 30. The report records 140 deaths and 549 injuries. The notice urges motorists to keep windshields clear, avoid racing trains, and use caution at crossings to reduce toll.
Funeral services for Harold Collingridge were conducted at Rossburn United Church with Rev. J. Y. Garrett presiding. Survived by wife Mary and five children, he died at home on his 78th birthday October 10 1950 after a long illness. Burial followed at Rossburn Cemetery with Rey's Funeral Home in charge.
Last week a hunter identified as Dune McIntyre shot a duck that carried a band numbered 644026. The band instructs notifying the Wildlife Service in Washington DC. McIntyre has informed authorities and expects details on when and where the duck was banded within days.
Election day approaches in Rossburn with four candidates for two Village Council seats and three for two School Board openings. Notable contenders include Jos I Huston Sicinski and Anton Varmey. Plant Hyra race tight after 1948 three vote margin. Voters urged to consider experience and progress as they cast ballots on October 20.
Pat at least caught a few small halibut and enjoyed it in Manhattan Beach California. Mr and Mrs Walsh returned to Rossburn on October 9 after a month long trip in the U S A and Canada.
The article highlights hundreds of thousands in Canada buying Canada Savings Bonds to fund education, home final payments, and retirement security, framing the program as a path to making dreams come true. It notes thrift among Canadians and the role of bonds in long term planning.
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