28 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
1
The piece argues government failure to uphold workers rights and union bargaining in wartime with Winnipeg Packers at center. It condemns big business for defying policy while praising the fifth Victory Loan and Canada’s heritage, urging public support to sustain national life and the Canadian way of life.
The Waywayseeeappo Oil Co Ltd and the Linard Point Oil Co Ltd jointly seized a gas well in Manitoba once abandoned for financial reasons. Despite a water-filled hole, gas pressure rises as natural gas spews from a small pipe, drawing interest from locals including Mrs John Pradiouk of Kdtail Siding.
The speech urges continuous hard work in the war's last stages, comparing victory to a final sprint. It warns against complacency and calls for moral rearmament and unity to sustain the nation’s heritage and defend against alien influences. Bonds are urged to finance arms and sustain resolve.
Awartime appeal explains that buying war bonds is a shared duty for all Canadians. It argues value lies in personal sacrifice and civic stake, noting small purchases can be as meaningful as large ones when they reflect real foregone spending in support of Canada, victory, and the future.
The piece compares the daily burdens of a plant manager with those of a man with only fifty dollars for a bond. It stresses the need for careful budgeting and planning across personal and business life, from payrolls to household expenses and future improvements.
Local residents and visitors include Mrs J G Stitt and Mrs J McKenzie driving to Winnipeg, Mr G P Armstrong moving into Carson house, and Gar Lawrence Urlesnowski visiting from Camp Shilo. Community activities feature a Halloween tea, Cubs reorganization, Milk for Britain canvass, Ukrainian Women Roast Chicken supper, AnguVille Orchestra dance, Greek Catholic Fowl Supper, and a large purebred swine auction at the Agricultural Grounds on November 4 with proceeds for the Red Cross.
Ranchvale Birdtail notices report Mrs J Misko visiting her grandparents in Grandview over the weekend. Mrs A Joiner returning from Winnipeg after a sister’s illness. The Bowcott family moving to Birdtail for the winter. The Maxwells visiting C Collins home in Winnipeg. H Miller family drove to Gregz Manitoba to see daughter Verdilla. A Plante family back from Winnipeg with daughter Marlyne. Bightwell held a successful sale Saturday drawing many locals. they plan to settle in Strathclair.
All ratepayers of the Village of Reessburn are urged to attend the annual meeting on November 8. The Mayor and councillors will report stewardship and detailed financial results. Attendees will see village revenue and expenditures and may question administration.
In loving memory of Norman Pizzey who died October 29 1942. He passed suddenly leaving hearts filled with pain. Though gone from us he remains in our hearts and will never be forgotten by Bert Ruby and John Mitchell.
A notice states the Ratepayers of the Village of Rossburn will meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday November 8 1943 at 8 PM for a year’s work report.
Full attendance requested for the Roasburn Pool Elevator Association annual meeting in the Club Room on November 11 at 8 p.m. Readings include elevator earnings for the past year, dividend distribution, Wesley Williamson's Winnipeg Convention report, and financial reports by Mr. Wright and Mr. Poloway. Bert Mitchell presides.
Memorial note for Norman Pizay who died October 29 1942. Robert and Margaret Stitt remember his sayings and actions and ponder why he could not say goodbye.
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