Farewell Party for Departing Bank Trio in Rossburn
A farewell gathering at Rossburn Town Hall honored Bank Manager Mr Toland Mrs Toland and Sharon who depart for Eastern Canada this week. Earl Moffatt chaired and read the farewell address as performances entertained guests before lamp presentation by J VonHagen and the community offered best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland
Sharon
Canada
Rossburn
Cormack
Earl Moffatt
Millicent Peikoff
Gertrude Alexander
Fern Strong
Gwen Snider
Dan Lysaichuk
Sudden Death of Rev. M. E. Nixon Shocks Community
The Rossburg United Church pastor Rev. M. E. Nixon died of a heart attack at 73, with funeral set for Saturday at 2.30 p.m. from Rossburn United Church. In Winnipeg Beulah Baptist Church hosted a candlelight wedding for Yvonne Paradice to Arthur Burton, officiated by Rev. L. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Nixon
Rossburg United Church
Nixon
Rossburn United Church
Rossburn
Beulah Baptist Church
Winnipeg
Yvonne
C. R. Paradice
Arthur Burton
Seaforth Burton
Victoria
B.C
L. Pierce
Mr. R. Baker
A. Butler
Gordon Manson
Mary Taylor
Alva Skidmore
Shirley Huston
Arthur Paradice
Allan Paradice
Ralph Heard
West Kildonan Legion Hall
Burton
Manitoba
In Memoriam Wesley A Strong
In loving memory of our beloved father Wesley Albert Strong who died September 10, 1947. Not just today but every day in silence we remember. Ever remembered by his family.
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Strong
Wesley Albert Strong
Loving memory of a dear dad remembered Sept 11 1947
A memorial note recalls a father who died in 1947 and expresses lasting love from his children and grandchildren. The message, dated today, honors his memory with the line that flowers fade but love remains strong.
W. T. Peden Buried At Swan River
Funeral for William Thomas Peden held August 28 at United Church Swan River. Born 1902 in Austin Manitoba, he served in Calgary and overseas with RCASC motorcycle corps. Wounded in Italy 1944, invalided home 1945. Survived by eight siblings. service by Rev Zwicker and Legion. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Peden
United Church
Swan River
Austin
Manitoba
T. Peden
Calgary
Motorcycle Corps
R C.as.c
Bill
Italy
Rome
Naples
Peden
Tuxedo Normal School
Deere Lodge Military Hospital
E. A. Walker
Winnipeg
Jean
San Francisco
Ethel
D. G. Williamson
Hugh
Pas
Walter
Hector
Norris
Zwicker
The
Legion
R. McLelland
F. Watts
L. Currie
W. Paull
Jim Stevenson
Evans Ross
Benito
Robt. Peden
Rossburn
A. Peden
Fort Garry
K. Matheson
Newdale
E. Geen
Gladstone
A Week of Life Reflections from a Manitoba Writer
Mr R J Deachman writes his weekly column My Week reflecting on life changes and timeless values. He recounts a preaching engagement after 20 years, public service at the Gladstone Age Press, and Manitoba political conventions. He notes crops, gardens, and civic campaigns and considers trees and shelterbelts along highways as future safeguards for dry years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Deachman
Gladstone Age Press
Age Press
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Toronto
Swan River
Minnédosa
Neepawa
Local Notes From Vista Week End Tales And Trips
Miss Tweddell spent the long week end with relatives in Win Miss Joyce Sitko left for Winnipeg to attend the Normal School for the next year. The Miller family toured Sandy Lake and Newdale on Sunday. Miss Margaret Hay visited her parents over Labor Day. Mr H Duncan of Winnipeg is vacationing with Alex MacPhail. Dry hot weather aids farmers with cutting and threshing starting. Poultry Club met at the Post Office back yard with Miss Viola Hamilton recounting her Brandon Club Convention trip and Miss R Stitt praising the Rossburn Egg Station visit.
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Poultry Club
Viola Hamilton
Brandon
R. Stitt
Rossburn
Ladies Aid and W. M. S. Hold Painted Church Interior
Attendance at the Ladies Aid and W. M. S. at Mrs. Hay's home was smaller than usual. Motions were passed to pay all bills for the interior painting of the church. The ladies are congratulated for their efforts and approve the satisfactory results.
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Ladies Aid
Indian Wounded In Shooting Fracas
Roderick Bone was sentenced to two years at Manitoba Penitentiary after a trial in Rossburn on Tuesday September 7. He shot through the door of Joe Meacus’s home on August 28 wounding Meacus at the Waywayseecappo Indian Reserve.
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Roderick Bone
Joe Meacus
Waywayseecappo
Manitoba
Rossburn
Roderick
Two Men Remanded After Birdtail Store Robbery
Mike Abramchuk of Winnipeg and John Oryniak of Birdtail jailed in Brandon after pleading guilty to breaking into Birdtail Store, stealing a safe containing over 2700 in cheques notes and cash. The safe was taken near Birdtail, money recovered from river, trial held in Rogburn with sentencing set for Sept 15. The case underscored that crime does not pay.
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Mike Abramchuk
Winnipeg
Rossburn
John Oryniak
Birdtail
Brandon
R.C.M.P
Rogsburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memoriam
W. T. Peden
W. L. Belton
Gladstone, Manitoba
Miss Tweddell
Joyce Sitko
Margaret Hay
Mr. and
Mrs. R. Hay
Mr. H. Duncan
Alex MacPhail
R.C.M
John’s
Poo! Rodém
Odette
Dominion
Royal
D. Lysaichuk
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