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Newspaper

Roblin Review

Location

Roblin, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

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Charles E Greenlay To Address Northwestern C of C Convention

The Hon. Charles E. Greenlay, Minister of Mines and Natural Resources for Manitoba, will speak at the Northwestern Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Regional Conference in Swan River on Thursday April 29. Delegates from numerous towns will attend the fifth Manitoba conference. Local organizers include Claude Duxbar and A Harrison with D L Downs and Eric L Henchliffe. Registration occurs 11 to 12 with luncheon chaired by Dr F G Garvin Portage la Prairie provincial president. Afternoon sessions feature M J G McMullen and Evan McCormick among others.

Charles E. Greenlay Mines and Natural Resources Province of Manitoba Northwestern Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Swan Riiver Manitoba Manitoba Chambers Simerce Benito Birchiver Bowsman Gilbert Plains Cry Portage Ethelbert Sin Grandview Borketon Acreary Minitonas Roblin River Pine River Steston Siften Snow Lake Swanaciver the Pas Winnipegosis Dauphin Swan River Chamber of Commerce A. Harrison Joseph E. Conn D. L. Downs Eric L. Henchliffe The Valley Hotel F. G. Garvin Portage la Prairie Manitoba Chambers of Commerce M. J. G. McMullen Evan McCormick Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce

Cradle Roll at Roblin District Hospital births list

Mr and Mrs J Eftda of McNutt Sask welcome twin sons on March 4. Mr and Mrs Oliver Williams of March 10 welcomed a daughter. Several other local families record births from March 10 to April 2 1954 including Kathyrn Willa Cumming and children of Timberton San Clara Shortdale Boggy Creek Dropmore MacNutt.

J. Eft.da McNutt, Sask Catagas A. Catagas Timberton Lachance Mrs. R. Lachance San Clara Shwaykoski P. Shwaykoski Shortdale Henry Prosper Henry Boggy Creek Jennings Percy Jennings Dropmore Peats John Peats Zzelmer Adam Zelmer Schmollinger Adolph Schmollinger Ironstand R. Ironstand Andrews Merlin Andrews MacNutt, Sask Cumming William Cumming Kathryn Willa

Goose Lake School Board Sets April 4 Plans and Staffing

Goose Lake School Board met April 1 1954 at Goose Lake Collegiate. They adopted the minutes and approved renting the auditorium for a public speaking contest with a $200 caretaker fee, hired several teachers, and kept teacher salaries to regular increments. The board set Easter holidays April 15 to 26 and listed multiple tender and payment items.

Goose Lake Maslove-Jones Currey Switzer-Jones Jones-Maslove Zorn-Switzer M. Pashek Miss G. Bull Maslove-Zorn H. Kines A. Crabb Jones-Zorn Switzer-Maslove Dan Kumchuk R.perchaluk Harry Titanich W. Sorbo Geo. Pearton R. Kozak Fred Zorn R. Perchaluk Fred Charles Harold Wenner R. A. Wenner Chris Tummon Lorne Kerr Emil Arndt W Lesack Mike Titanich W. Lesack Mervyn Mickelson Roy Mickelson Don Davis Ross Kozak Peter Friesen Archie Harlow F. M. Chase Bill Radford Dan Rink Adam Milcharek Earl Ward John Gardner John Werbowski Lorne Stevenson Bill Thompson McDonald Black Anton Bakken F. A. Newton Stanley Titanich A. Keast Zora-Jones Gestetner of Canada E. Andres Beaver Lumber Co. Ltd John Peats Village of Roblin Roblin Co-operative Department of Education Manitoba Power Commission McLeods Ross McBain A. Lightfoot Roblin Review A. Wright A. C. Hamilton Stuart Cross Mitchell's Drug Store Roblin Trading Zora Maslove Lester. Spear Sec Treas

Carnival Held by Intermediate Hockey Club Draws Mixed Praise

The Intermediate Hockey Club’s carnival faced bad weather but drew enthusiastic crowds despite a disappointing turnout. Russell’s Figure Skating Club supplied acts including Gloria Pacey and Joanne Cross with skits and solos. Broomball between Roblin business men and district farmers ended 1–0 for the farmers. Prizewinners covered costume contests with young skaters and the Sout er family notable for multiple wins. The suitcase race proved a crowd favorite with Gordon Souter victorious.

Russell Gloria Pacey Joanne Cross Brend McKinnon Lynda McNaughton Dolores Patterson Garry Patterson Jerry Wishart Gloria Pacy Mr. Geo. Gibbons Shiela Joanne Cross Roblin Helen Newton Mario Cross Terry Hembroff Verner Cross Marlyn Simpson Louise Miller

Obituary of Mrs. Mary Billuk at Shell River

Mrs. Mary Billuk died April 1 1954 at her daughter’s home in Zelena in her 93rd year. She emigrated to Canada in 1913 settling in Roblin district among early settlers and lived there until death. Survived by five children two sons Bill and John three daughters Anne Frances and Mary, 38 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral from Shell River Catholic Church April 3 pallbearers were family members with interment in Shell River cemetery.

Mary Billuk J. A. Wile- Chenko Zelena Canada Roblin Bill John Anne Frances Mary Shell River Catholic Church Shell River Cemetery

Obituary for Thomas Henery Dixon of Grand Narrows

Thomas Henery Dixon died February 27 1954 at 75 born March 10 1878 Walkerton Bruce County Ontario moved to Kam Sask in 1910 homesteaded until 1919 then Grand Narrows where he farmed 35 years funeral March 3 1954 at Silverwood Church conducted by Dr J Carlyle Parker pallbearers Adam Sangster Bert Charters Charlie Burnell Fred Wallace George Murry Albert Middleton left widow Annie six sons Bert Norman Donald Gordon John Earl Mrs Laurence Mcguire of Silverwood and Grand Rosie.

Thomas Henery Dixon Grand Narrows Mr. Dixon Walkerton Bruce County Ont Kamsack Silverwood Mar J. Carlyle Parker Fisher Mountview Cemetery Adam Sangster Bert Charters Charlie Burnell Fred Wallace George Murry Albert Middleton Annie Bert Norman Donald Gordon John Earl Grand Rosie Laurence Mcguire

Roblin Chamber Discusses Town Improvements and Plans

The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at the Shell River Office on March 29. Topics included a Swan River conference, a May clean up campaign, by laws on waste and yard maintenance, waterworks feasibility, and graveling the highway No. 31 to Boggy Creek, with next meeting set for April 26 and memberships available from Treasurer Ivan Leavens.

Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce Shell River Swan River Roblin Chamber Department of Public Works No. 31 Boggy Creek Roblin and

Annual Wind Up Party By Roblin Ladies Curling Club

The Roblin Ladies Curling Club held its annual wind up party in the rink on Monday evening. The program committee arranged games and contests and prizes were awarded in Bingo. A cold supper catered by Bea's Cafe followed the Bingo session.

Roblin Ladies Curling Club Bea's Cafe

Engagements Of Doris De Moulpled Cole And Mary Jean Waters

Mr and Mrs C O Robin announce the engagement of their daughter Doris De Moulpled to Norman Arthur Cole of Ottawa Ontario. Mr and Mrs Peter Chomsky announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jean to John Harry Waters of London Ontario. A Good Friday service is planned at Knox United Church at 11 a.m. All welcome.

Peter Chomsky New Toronto Mary Jean John Harry Jack) Waters Harry Waters London Calvary United Church Knox United Church

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Northwestern C. of C. Convention Roblin District Hospital Nykyforak John Nykyforak Hyshka Mrs P. Hyshka Fernando Lamas Ariene Dahl Clark Gable Gardner Oklahoma Wil Rogers Jr Nancy Olsen Yukon Bowery Boys Kirby Grant Charlie Chaplin Clair Bloom Richard Carlson Jean Byron Robert Stack Joan Taylor Intermediate Hockey Club Betty Goodbun Ray Taylor Marian Wizniak Joan Pietz Secon Verna Souter Walter Souter Maynard Chase Oliver Benych John Souter Duncan McDonald Gordon Souter Souter Lady Curlers Memorial Hall Free Methodist Church R. A. Kelly Rexall Watertr Linen Bobby Combs Rexillana Langlois Gloskreme Thurs Fri Snl Mitchells Drug Store Man
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