30 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
1
The Rossburn Review issued every Thursday from Rossburn on Victoria Avenue. J. Bowley is listed as publisher and authorizes second class mail delivery for the weekly paper.
A wave of social and community notices from Rossburn and surrounding towns lists cinema plans, theatre shows, dances, bazaars and hospital visits. Notables include Zane Greys Western at Kessbury theatre, poetry and hospital recovery wishes, visits by Winnipeg residents, and gatherings at Brumlee and Birdia venues.
Three individuals are elected to Rossburn School Board in a regional election. The trustees will serve terms on the local education governing body. Further details on names and terms are not provided in the fragment.
Edmonton visitor Mr M Young spent several days in the district while Angusville resident Mrs Chachmuch visited her daughter Mrs Adolph Kostesky. Brumline and Angusville residents joined over the weekend. May Curry of Winnipeg accompanied by Alvin Nield visited Lorne Plantes. Max Naherniak was named delegate to the Winnipeg Pool Convention. Peter Kuzenni and family travelled to Winnipeg for a relative’s wedding. Percy Baker and Mrs Snyder returned to Brandon.
Mrs. Frank Diamond and son Murry of Selsgirth renewed old accounts in the district. Mrs. Jorgenson of Chicago, visiting relatives, returned home. Mr and Mrs. James Coombe of Winnipeg spent the long weekend at Caldwells and Roy Plantes.
Mrs. Dave Cameron of Eckford holidaying in Vancouver B C. Mrs. Edmond Collingridge home after days in Tossburn Hospital under Dr Shaver. Mr Carscaden nearly completed his new house. Mr Howard Cochran of Eckord moved to Vancouver planning residence there. Harold Collingridge resumes activity after illness. Miss Edner Bolton visiting Miss Doris Cameron.
A verse urges Canadian Legion members to move beyond passive status. It calls on Comrades to attend meetings, assist with work, visit the sick, and actively participate rather than merely belonging. The poem invites readers to join scheduled programs and contribute with hand and heart.
The Oakburn United Church Ladies Aid announces a bazaar and sale of work in Westminster United Church parlours Shoal Lake on Saturday afternoon November 1 starting at three o'clock Tea will be served and all are invited Mrs Nelson Peden and daughter Sandra were Winnipeg visitors last week visiting friends in the city Mr and Mrs George Ogloff and daughters Olga and Cathie visited Benito last weekend Mrs Katie Lamb left for Port Arthur Ont for the winter with her daughter and son in law James Fehr The Greek Orthodox congregation opened its new church building with Mass and a dinner at Ukrainian National Home Rev William Fedak conducted the service Nick Zubrack and family visited Winnipeg last week A Greek Catholic parish supper honored Rev R Zakrewsky who arrived from Europe last week Two parish priests attended to welcome him and hear his European conditions report Mr Frank Brown of Winnipeg visiting H J Browns station town for the week
Education Week will run from November 2 to 8 across Canada and the United States. Sponsored by Departments of Education, trustees, teachers, home and school associations, service labs, and others who support free education. It marks the 17th year in Manitoba, 13th Dominion-wide, and 8th on the continent.
Reeve H Huston wins the rural municipal race by a majority of 114 votes. G Taylor also elected by a majority of 20. Vote tallies are listed for Rosburn Clelands Rushenta Petes Lake Stebeleski Marco Seai Sale and others.
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