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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
2
Lawless couple welcomes daughter Glenda Joy born September 3 1966 at Rossburn Hospital. Oudie couple greet daughter born September 3 1956, also at Rossburn Hospital.
Twenty one Grade One beginners enrolled at Ressburn School. Names include Sandra Aylwin Frank Bonchuk Dennis Brykalink Glen Carson and others. Enrolment for September 1956 lists elementary and secondary totals with class counts and overall pupil total of 208.
Garry Workman 18 of Solsgirth Manitoba wins a $750 Canadian National Exhibition scholarship to study agriculture at the University of Manitoba. A longtime 4-H member and president of the Birtle 4-H Calf Club, he leaves Sunday for Toronto to receive the award. Margaret Jeffs of Foxwarren, Manitoba, was named winner but cannot accept.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs T H Alexander who marked forty years of marriage on August 23rd with family and friends joining in the celebration.
Hospital boards approve construction of a new Rossburn facility to begin soon and set rates from February for X ray and laboratory services. Discharge after 4 pm will be charged unless stay under 24 hours. New wards include 4 maternity beds, 6 children’s beds, and additional adult wards and facilities. July and August admissions and births noted.
Allan Boychuk wins the $100 Rossburn School Scholarship for 1955 56 with Myron Kornyk as runner up by five marks. Contributions to the fund come from Ukrainian Catholic Women's League $25, Women's Institute $10, Canadian Order of Foresters $10, Village of Rossburn $10, RM of Rossburn $10, Canadian Legion $10, Ladies of Ukrainian National Home $10, Harry Aylwin $10, Loyal Orange Lodge $10, Rossburn School District $10, Student Council $10.
A surprise baby shower was held Saturday at Mrs. Joan Bonchuk's home. A group of ladies presented money for the baby girl Irene Ann Lanch was served, marking a lovely afternoon.
Several bridal events honor Iris Macdonald, bride-elect of September 1, with gifts and corsages. Judy Hewko Rae Friesen and Donna Hewko present at tea, while Mrs. John Reid and Mrs. Donald Reid assist. A kitchen shower hosted by Joan Christie and a dinner at Moore’s proceed the celebrations.
Friends gathered at John Sidlar home to bid Millicent and Matt Sawchuk well as they left for Winnipeg. Adolph Shust presented an electric clock, and the couple thanked guests amid a social lunch and toasts to their future.
Mrs. Norman Friesen hosted a bridal tea at 256 Egerton Road St Vital on Saturday August 25 honoring Miss Iris Macdonald whose marriage to George Penwarden of Selkirk will take place September 7 in Winnipeg. Guests included Mrs. D A Macdonald Vista mother of the bride elect and relatives from Selkirk and Victoria.
Miss Iris Macdonald was honored Friday night at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Neilson on Downing Street with assistance from Miss Connie Neilson.
Mrs Rinn hosted visits from John Chaytor Winnipeg and his family. Regina and Oakville connections joined regional relatives across Angusville during the long weekend. WMS set September meeting at Mrs Jack Anderson’s home.
Nedine turns seven as relatives gather for a birthday party with cake and cookies. The lively scene features siblings Brian Ryan and Lyn, a bright cake with seven candles and playful antics as the children celebrate a family birthday spree.
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