Oil Drilling Set to Start East of Birdtail Near Rossburn
A letter to Robt. Peden from J. L. Mander of Waywaseecappo Oil Co. indicates drilling will begin later this week east of Birdtail near Rossburn. Operations will run 24 hours daily in three eight hour shifts, with founders noting seepages along Birdtail River as early as 1935 signaling oil presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Peden
J. L. Mander
Waywasee- Cappo Oil Co
Birdtail
Rossburn
Birdtail Valley
Birdtail River
Winnipeggers Visit With Friends In Brandon Area
D A Black of Winnipeg visited his brother and sister in law J D Black last week. Michael Raginsky with Mrs Stanley Antonation drove to Brandon last Thursday. A E Bennett and Penelope of Winnipeg called on Mr and Mrs Harry Whyman over the weekend. Mrs Geo Bennett Jr of Norwood and Mrs Clara Bennett of St Vital visited with the Whymans over the weekend. Mr and Mrs W C Bennett and Maureen of Winnipeg were guests at the Whymans for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Black
Winnipeg
J. D. Black
Michael Raginsky
Stanley Antonation
Brandon
A. E. Bennett
Penelope
Harry Whyman
Geo. Bennett, Jr
Norwood
Clara Bennett
St. Vital
W. C. Bennett
Maureen
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Bill Brown
The Browns express gratitude to Rossburn friends for kindness during their stay and to Rossburn ladies for a farewell presentation. They invite friends to visit at their new home in Onantole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Onantole
Bill Brown
Last Rites Held For Beloved Rossburn Pastor
Rev Moses Edward Nixon, a long serving United Church minister born in Clabby Ireland, died at 73 in Rossburn. He served 50 years in Canada and Manitoba, returned to Rossburn two years ago, leaving a widow, three children, a brother, and two grandchildren. Interment followed at Rossburn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn United Church
Heavenly Father
J. McNeill
Russell
Rossburn
Moses Edward Nixon
Nixon
Clabby
Fermanagh
Northern Ireland
Methodist Church
Ireland
Canada
Wesley College
Winnipeg
Union
United Church
Christian Ministry
Manitoba
The Fireside Philosopher by Alfred Biggs
The Fireside Philosopher by Alfred Biggs reflects on tricksters facing steady eyes and the pain of harsh words. It argues criticism often stems from jealousy and that mean people demand generosity while most find happiness in being unhappy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Biggs
District Hospital resumes full operations welcomes two new staff
Rossburn District Hospital announces the return to full operations after summer holidays. Miss Bennett and Miss Weston join the hospital staff in the district for long term service. The hospital notes financial challenges due to lack of provincial assistance and invites small donations of canned fruit vegetables bedding or other useful items to support ongoing operations. J G Stitt treasurer signs the notice.
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District Hospital
Bennett
Weston
Manitoba
Rossburh District Hospital
J. G. Stitt
United Church To Carry On Services At Rossburt and Vista
Mr. Turrett of Foxwarren will lead United Church services at Rossburt and Vista for the next two Sundays at the usual times. All residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Turrett
Foxwarren
Rossburt
Vista
Farewell Gathering In Honor Of Mrs Bill Brown
A farewell gathering was held in the Rossburn Club Room to honor Mrs. Bill Brown and her husband who recently left Rossburn. Mrs. Robt. Stitt read an address while an Electric Tea Kettle was presented by Mrs. F. Caldwell. Mrs. Crookshanks also spoke and gave a purse of money. A dainty lunch followed for about forty five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Club
Bill Brown
Rossburn
Robt. Stitt
F. Caldwell
Sentences Handed Down for Birdtail Store Robbery
John Oryniak aged 18 received a one year sentence with hard labor at Brandon jail. Mike Abramchuk aged 28 received a two year sentence with hard labor at the Manitoba Penitentiary. Both had pleaded guilty to robbery at the Birdtail Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oryniak
Mike Abramchuk
Birdtail
Rossburn
Defendents
Brandon
Manitoba
Rossburn Creamery Wins National Awards and Silver Medal
The Rossburn Creamery, led by manager R. Hutton, earned two First Prizes and a Silver Medal for butter at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto and a First Prize at the Central Canadian Exhibition in Ottawa. A sample is still shown at the Western Fair in London, Ontario. Congratulations express credit to the cream shippers and staff for the high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hutton
Toronto
Ottawa
London
Ontario
Hutton
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Oakburn
Wesley Nixon
Cumberland
B.C
Kathleen Elizabeth
Arthur Kenny
Drumheller
Alta
Mary Evelyn Nixon
California
US A
J.S. Nixon
Eden
Man
John Cormack
Homeland
Hartford Ladies’ Aid
Lavenham Ladies’ Aid
Rossendale
NYAL
Creophos
Reid
Nyal Druggers
Moffats Drug Store
Nyal Drugs
Irwin
Fairbanks Morse
Jack Good Year
Chryco & Willard
Thor Washing Machines
Hospital News
8B. Brown
Rossburn Creamery
Rossburn Theatre
ALS
Booker
En “Ag F
Baker
D. Lysaichuk
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