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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
2
Lesia Kahan attended the Youth Leadership Training Camp at Gimli from July 18 to August 2. Sponsored by the Fitness and Amateur Sport division, the camp taught leadership, teamwork, and various sports and social activities with lectures and tournaments.
Tony Sawchuk 44 died suddenly in Vancouver on Sept 1 1964 after moving from Manitoba to British Columbia in 1951 to work in mines. Survived by three brothers and five sisters, funeral at Ukr Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Rossburn Sept 7 with interment in Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Rae's Funeral Home in charge.
Connie Marie Hamilton was christened at a baptism in the United Church with Rev. Fulford officiating. A dinner followed at the parents home.
The Elphinstone Baseball Club defeated Melita 16-7 at Kinsmen Stadium Brandon to clinch the Manitoba Baseball Association title. imports from Angusville Cardinals aided the victory after a 4-1 win and a 10-1 loss in the earlier games. Winning pitcher Curnie Chuchmuch pitched from the stone and both Chuchmuch and Merrill Kilwinik drove in two runs. Stan and Curnie each doubled.
A bridal shower for Patricia Mackedenski, bride elect of Oct 3, was held August 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Vista Community Hall. About 65 to 70 guests, escorted by Dariene Mackeden ski and Chris Wileck, attended a decorated seating, gifts delivered by Donna Hrysak and Barry Mackedenski, and a luncheon followed the gift viewing. Loretta Hrysak greeted the bride as L Hamilton provided music. Pat opened gifts, thanked guests, and the event concluded with lunch.
The school year starts with happiness as students report two weeks in, adoption of a high school six Gay cycle with teachers covering two subjects each. Staff include Mr Erickson in Mathematics and Health, Mr Kalechyn Science and Physical Education, Mrs Ament French and Literature, Miss Hay English. A junior high football team debuts with cheerleaders and a forthcoming game against Russell. The Junior High Student Council is formed with President Joan Glushka, Vice President Billy Wakefield, Sec.-Treas. Anne Lussier, and reporters Betsy McMillan, Russell Brown, and Russell Andrew.
After a cool spell the weather eased last week with temperatures reaching a record 85 degrees on Thursday. The week remained dry with daily highs and lows listed from Sept 11 to Sept 17, showing warm days and cooler nights.
Rossburn village council sets October 22 1964 at 2 00 pm in the village hall for a public hearing on water and sewer rate changes under By Law No 370. A public notice will appear in the Rossburn Review on October 1 and 8. The council approved Manitoba Hydro street lighting changes and other routine orders.
Terence Fowler of Brandon owner of Jerrett Photo Studio on 10th Street won a Bronze Medal and Certificate of Excellence in the Kodak International Color Competition at the New York World's Fair. From over 25 000 entries worldwide two of his four color slides were winners, highlighting local scenery.
Harold Sion defeated Norman Major in the final match Thursday afternoon to become the first Rossburn Golf Club champion.
Labor Day visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Ratcliffe of Foam Lake Sask with family visiting Mrs Ethel Ratcliffe in Sacred Heart Hospital Russell since August 1. Miss Mary Ross and Mrs D Ross with Cindy attended Brandon Graduation on September 14. Zibrowski birth in Brandon General Hospital August 28, Joan Marie. Multiple local visits by St Lazare residents to Eugene Lemoine and Mrs Paquet’s household. Patricia Ross graduated Brandon General Hospital September 9 and starts at Shoal Lake Hospital September 14.
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