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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
2
The Ressburn United Church reports a Strawberry Social held in the annex on Saturday evening to aid the Organ Fund. Proceeds reach 21.66 with further donations bringing the total to 691.11 toward the 838.95 cost of a new Thomas organ.
Greta Margaret Williamson and Donald Robert Gordon were married August 17 at Knox Presbyterian Church Selkirk Manitoba. The double ring ceremony was performed by Dr. Gardiner Dickey with Clyde Reid at the organ and Mrs. Clyde Reid singing. The couple will reside at 147 Dorchester Ave Selkirk after a wedding trip to the States.
The W. M. S. and W. A. held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday September 10 in Rossburn. Mrs J Cormack led with hymn and prayer, scripture read by Mrs Williamson, and a closing prayer by Mrs Cormack. Bazaar planned for November 30 and the W. A. voted to purchase a Thomas electric organ.
A Monday afternoon blaze six miles north of Birdtail destroyed the farm home of Mr and Mrs William Kozak. Only Mrs Kozak was at home. she sought help from Bill Hyra but the fire was too far advanced. Estimated loss near 5000 with limited insurance. the couple lives in a small summer kitchen on the property.
A Sunday birthday party honored Mrs Leo Genserek and her daughter Mildred, with about 50 guests from Rossburn and Angusville. The celebrants shared two decorated tables, two birthday cakes with 48 and 25 candles, baked by Mrs Harry Werbowski and Mrs Mike Antonin.
The Hospital Aid acknowledges gifts including pillowcases from Mrs. D Baydock and Mrs. Mike Saley, towel set from Mrs. Wm Stitt, a picture from Mrs. Mary TernowskI, pillowcases from Mrs. Steve Barnesky and Mrs. Helen Ducharme plaques, a 1 qt enamel from Mr. Harold Brown, 12 bars of soap from Mrs. Stanley Magdaniuk, and a Pyrex plate from Mrs. Jean Cleland.
The Swan River Flin Flon microwave radio relay project is delayed due to supplier installation schedule issues. The service date shifts from late September to late October, but the Swan River to Brandon portion remains slated for mid 58. Crews work between Swan River and Dauphin.
The critique argues Manitoba lags in road and highway construction. It notes No 1 highway unfinished and Saskatchewan ahead in Trans Canada section. It cites poor secondary roads, overburdened municipalities, and lack of long term planning by the Campbell government despite large recent spending.
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn council met Saturday evening in the municipal chambers with all members and Reeve Ed Shust presiding. Minutes were read and approved, and the financial statement adopted. One Old Age assistance application approved. PF A assistance sought for Sec 1-18 in townships 19 23 24 25. R G Smellie named acting solicitor. One additional street light approved in Birdtail. Files passed for payment. adjourned to October 6.
In a letter to the editor the writer condemns heavy trucks racing north through the village end, urging action to curb the dangerous practice that threatens lives and property and endangers children. The piece echoes concern over reckless driving and calls for measures to stop the behavior.
At the Tuesday Pentecostal WMC gathering held at Mrs J Sherritt’s home a cushion was presented to Mrs Coughlan with best wishes from the ladies. A dainty lunch followed, and Mrs Coughlan plans to make her home in Brandon.
Mrs. Clara Peden celebrated her 80th birthday in Rossburn with about seventy five friends. She lived in Rossburn for 73 years, widowed since 1951, and is the last surviving pioneer arrival in 1880. She attends the Pentecostal Church and helps with Sunday services at Waywayseecappo Church. A family dinner followed with relatives including brother Matthew Hamilton of Vista and numerous Hamiltons, Pedens, and Eastmans. The event featured hymns, readings, poems, and a solo by the honoree.
Miss Nadya Nahirniak and Miss Anne Kirkness have joined the hospital staff after graduating from the school of Practical Nursing. Donations to the hospital and new wing furnishing came from Mrs. H. Miller Mrs. M. Gapka Mr. J. VonHagen and the Pentecostal Church group. A daughter was born Sept 9 to Mr. and Mrs. George Astakeesic LPR.
A wedding solemnized by Father L Wittig at St Patrick Church Atikokan Ont joined Juliana Sandra Sicinski and Alan Sidney Turner in an elegant ceremony. The bride wore a French satin gown with seed pearl headdress and carried pink roses. Matron of honor was Marion Mazor andColleen Watt was a bridesmaid. A reception followed at Maple Crescent As the couple left for a southern United States trip in autumn good wishes poured in from family and friends.
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