Annual Rossburn Agricultural meeting notes October 22
The Rossburn agricultural meeting held October 22 had 30 members present. Delinquent benefits totaling about 450 dollars will be cashed. A new sprayer will be purchased by the Society. J. F. Stitt named auditor for next year. Honorary President remains, with Bert Mitchell resigning as president. George Lawless as President, Ec Shust Vice President, and O McFeeters second Vice President. New directors include M Antonin, R Veitch, A Mitchsi, J Gurnick, F Zegalski, and Wm Hrycuik. Mrs A Mitchell-Lady Director, E Caldwell-New Asst. Director Elvers-Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
J. 4. Stitt
Bert’ Mitchell
George Lawless
Ec. Shust
Earle Taylor & O. McFeeters
M. Antonin
R. Veitch
A. Mitchsi J. Gurnick
F. Zegalski
Wm. Hrycuik
A. Mitchell
E. Caldwell
Elvers
Trea
H. Paylor
Jessie Caldwell
R. Doubleday
R. Carson
C. Brown
A. Sawchuk
A. Cleland
Bob Crookshanks
Strong
Murphy
Margaret Stitt
H. McIntosh
Snider
R. Armstrong
G. Stewart
Irwin Huston
Joe Hustor Carr
H. Huston
Hutton
Henry Miller
Harold Brown
James Harlow
B. Coughlan
Isobel Huston
Miller
Wilson Stitt
D. Sherritt
Nancy Andrew
Emma Elvers
Ament
Marion Crookshanks
Beryl Williamson
Roby Mitchell
Shower Honors Sylvia Shwalok
A VISTA A miscellaneous shower for bride elect Sylvia Shwalok drew over one hundred guests at the Community Hall. Sylvia was escorted to a decorated chair by Mrs. Lorne Hrysak as Mrs. Mike Shwaluk and relatives arranged seating. Gifts were presented by contestants and a farmer and his wife carried in the gift basket. Sylvia thanked friends and invited visits after she settles in her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Shwalok
Les Hamilton
Sylvia
Lorne Hrysak
Mike Shwaluk
Shwaluk
Serens
Kowa
R.J. Baker
Steve Waytowich
Agnes Shevchuk
Tommy Uhrysak
Connie Rogers
Vista 4-H Swine Club Tops Brandon Show and Sale
The Vista 4-H Swine Club led at Brandon with the two top gifts among sixteen shown against seven clubs in Manitoba. Dennis Young and Margaret Young won in A and B classes while judge Frank Bowman hailed the gifts as the best since 4-H began. Ray Brown captured top honors in the 10-14 showmanship class. Mrs Locke visits Brandon with her daughters.
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Brandon
Ray Brown
Community events announced for Solsgirth and Rossburn
Suppers and dances slated in Solsgirth Community Hall on November 2 at 6 pm under Solsgirth W4 and St James Ladies Guild with adults 1.00 and children 0.25. A 4-H Club Concert and Dance in Vista on October 26 features Rob Rae and Bob Corley Orchestra with lunch and admission 1.00 for adults 0.50 for children. Ukrainian Catholic Women's League sponsors Rossburn Town Hall gathering on Monday November 5 from 6 to 8 pm with similar admission.
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Solsgirth Community Hall
Solsgirth W.4
St. James Ladies Guilt
Vista
Rob Rae
Bob Corley
Rossburn Town Hall
Ukrainianatholic Women’s League
Village of Rossburn council notes October session
Village of Rossburn council met October 16 with the mayor presiding. Minutes adopted and financial statement approved. Constables report shows $45 in fines for the month. Ukrainian association communication on assessment and school grants approved for reply. Provincial assessor R. K. Richards attended the Court of Revision. 1957 assessment roll approved. Two complaints received and dealt with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Smycniuk
Ukran Association
R. K. Richards
Obituary of H D Strong Ardent Curler and Builder
H D Strong aged 66 died September 16 at Banff Springs Hospital after a heart attack. Born December 25 1890 in Rossburn Manitoba he moved to Alberta and built H D Strong and Sons Ltd. Funeral September 20 in Bruderheim Moravian Church with burial at Fort Saskatchewan.
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Herbert
Bert) Dalphe Strong
Banff Springs Hospital
Mr. Strong
Rossburn
Manitoba
Anne May Busby
Leduc
Alberta
Bruderheim
H. D. Strong and Sons Ltd
Anne
Mary Schneider
Strong
A.F
A.M. Lamont No.4
A.T
Melvin
Hinton
Beverly
Edmonton
Laverne
Garnet
Fort Saskatchewan
Ashley
Kelsey
Johnson
Veltha
Louisville
Kentucky
Hunter
Delores
Toronto
Frank Burchby
Pearl
M. D. Hamilton
Prescilla
Vista
Jasper
Wesley
Wilfred
Lets Have Trouble Free Hallowe'en
Winnipeg reports Health Minister urges safe Halloween practices for children. He endorses supervised parties, warns against dark streets, strangers doors, and masks that hinder vision. Use fireproof decorations candles discouraged, favors flashlights, and safer makeup like grease paint over masks.
Hospital Aid Appeals for Local Nursing Ward Support
Controversy over hospital aid groups prompts reflections on funding and services at the local hospital. Matron notes reliance on donations for mending, supplies, and patient care items. list praises church group support and ongoing tea event with generous community giving.
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Institute
Iax
Roman Catholic
Greek Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Pentecostal
United Church
Vista W.1
Birdtail W.1
Eckford Church
Komber
Slow
J. Maydaniuk
O. Elvers
J. Andrew
Sotas
D. Andrew Egss
W. Hrycuik
R. Mitchell
W. Hryciuk
Mrs. Clubley
Ferguson
And
Farewell party honors Mr and Mrs Harlow Rossburn
A surprise farewell party in the town hall on Friday October 19 honored Mr and Mrs J Harlow Rossburn as they depart for a new home in the Miami district. The event featured a short program led by Bert Mitchell with music from the Sunday School Choir and performances by Judy Huston Lesia Chopp Diane Maxwell and John Carrack plus a poem by E Harris. A hostess chair rocker and a combination floor reading lamp were presented by several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Rossburn
J. Harlow
Town Hall
Miami
Bert Mitchell
J. D. Andrew
Judy Huston
Lesia Chopp
Diane Maxwell
John Carrack
Locke
Harow
J. G. Stitt
E. Harris
Ees
Lawless Wacokes
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Mrs. Locke
Council of the
H. D. Strong
Hallowe'en
Winnipeg
R. W. Bend
Mr Bond
Dora Ukrainetz
Mrs. Towse
Kathleen Towse
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