Record Enrollment At Rossburn School
Rossburn school opened with record elementary enrollment and a slight drop in high school numbers. The combined teaching staff totals 12 with a potential new high school hire. Opening day by grade lists eight teachers and pupil counts, plus an integration step bringing Waywayseecapo students into the elementary. A new Manitoba Motor Transit bus, bought by Joe Danyluk, may serve more students on winter hockey excursions and other trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Eleentary
Jean Fox
Joan Fuglsang
Myrna Loewen
Margetts Reid
C. V. Gunn
Margaret Hay
G. Ament
M. J. Tokar
Messrs. Denham
Gunn, Ciecerski and
Stefaniuk
Waywayseecappo Indian Reserve
Joe Danyluk
Waywayseecappo
Manitoba Motor Transit
Brandon
Can You Top This Watermelon and Potato Derby
On Monday morning John Cormack displayed a 10 pounds 6 ounces watermelon, picked Sunday night despite frost warnings. The annual Big Potato Derby leads with a 1 pound 9 ounce potato from John Sidlar farm. readers urged to bring heavier entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cormack
John Sidlar
Remember When 1914 Rossburn License Plate Found
A reader recalls a 1914 Rossburn license plate discovered in a field near the town’s west end by Michael Wolanyk. The Rossburn Times lists local businessmen including J. J. Hay Bank of Toronto manager Jas Drysdale Dr J W Evans board of trade president Thos Peden Jr I M Caldwell hardware merchant W W Johnston general merchant blacksmith Alex McKinnon notary public Hugh R Ross and auctioneer R W Peden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Michael Wolanyk
Rossburn Times
J. J. Hay
Bank of Toronto
Jas. Drysdale
Harrison
J. H. Harlow
South Mountain Ave
J. W. Evans
Rossburn Board of Trade
Thos. Peden Jr
I. M. Caldwell
W. W. Johnston
Alex McKinnon
Hugh R. Ross
R. W. Peden
Stainer Seman iuk Wedding at United Church Birtle
Lydia Sonja Semaniuk and Allan Thomas Stainer wed at the United Church in Birtle on August 19 at 3 p m. Reverend William Whetter officiated with maid of honour Helen Tymoshchuk and bridesmaids Ruth Russett and Patricia Rowland in hot pink gowns. Best man Wayne Dunham and ushers filled the ceremony with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Birtle
Lydia Sonja
Matt Semaniuk
Angusville
Allan Thomas
Frank Stainer
Foxwarren
Manitoba
William Whetter
Helen Tymoshchuk
Ruth Russett
Patricia Rowland
Wayne Dunham
New Kawa Store To Erect Modern Self-Serve Supermarket
Work begins on a temporary building for Kawa's Dept Store to allow regular business during teardown and a new 40 by 100 foot one story structure with living quarters at the rear. Two brothers Pete Kawa of Edmonton and Nick Kawa of Paris Ontario will supervise construction aiming for completion by the end of October.
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Kawa
Dept
Pete Kawa
Edmonton
Alta
Nick Kawa
Paris
Ontario
Rossburn Lions Club Meeting Notice
Rossburn Lions Club schedules a Thursday September 7 gathering at 7 30 p m at the school and urges all members to attend.
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Rossburn Lions Club
Wedding Details at Birtle Legion Hall Ceremony
High and low temperatures for the week are noted alongside a wedding report. Orville Stainer and James Diamond wore black suits with grey ties. The bride and groom’s families wore coordinated pastel outfits and corsages. A three tiered pink and blue wedding cake featured a orchid and candles. The couple honeymooned in The Pas and Flin Flon before settling in Elphinstone, with guests from Shoal Lake and Ontario in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Stainer
James Diamond
Birtle
Joint Birthday and Wedding Celebration for Mr Alexander
Mrs H Alexander and Mrs H Middlemass hosted a Saturday gathering for Mr Alexander's 80th birthday and the former son's recent marriage. Relatives numbered 45, a turkey dinner, pink carnations, and a decorated cake framed the event. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs E Glasman Mona Gillespie Mr and Mrs Bob Glasman Russell and Mr and Mrs Ed Menzies Basswood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Alexander
H. Middlemass
Russell
Ed. Menzies
Basswood
Rink Paint Job Aims to Brighten Rossburn Arena
When winter hockey arrives the Rossburn Arena interior will look lighter as two coats of white paint are applied around the ice. Vernon Hamilton and Dennis began painting Wednesday and will replace damaged boards during the update.
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Rossburn
Vernon Hamilton
Dennis
Car Stolen From Garaged Home. Damaged Near Shoal Lake
Early Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Mike Baubie reported their 1960 Pontiac stolen from a town garage. The car was recovered Sunday night three miles south of Shoal Lake with about 200 to 300 dollars in damage. RCMP investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Baubie
Shoal Lake
RCMP
Local Family News From Chillon and Winnipeg
Mr and Mrs John William son and Dale of Chillon spent the week end with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs H Huston and family motored to Winnipeg on Thursday returning home on Saturday. While there they attended the wedding of Shirley Huston daughter of Mr and Mrs Irwin Huston Matt Sawchuk of Winnipeg spent the long week end with his wife and family. Mr and Mrs Willie Why man and family accompanied by Mrs Elvie Cameron and Glenda visited at the home of their cousins Mr and Mrs Jack Jenkins of McConnell on Sunday. A poem with a moral entitled Thankful was brought to the office for publication this will appear next week. Mr and Mrs Donald Yaskiw and family of Portage la Prairie were week end visitors here with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williamson
Dale of
Chillon
Matt Sawchuk
Winnipeg
Willie Whyman
Elvie Cameron
Glenda
Jack Jenkins
McConnell
Donald Yaskiw
Portage la Prairie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rossburn School
Stainer — Semaniuk
South Saskatchewan River
Weather Report
Robert Cahoon
The
Pas
Snow Lake
Flin Flon
Elphinstone
Russell, Strathclair
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