Easter News From Merridale and Area
Mrs Helen Shefrenski and reporters note visits from Saskatoon Winnipeg and Dauphin during Easter weekend. Families Chalmers Proskie Sorokopud Nahachewsky and others hosted or visited relatives. Congratulations to Art Cockerill on buying a new home and a local news tip line is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale
Helen Shefrenski
Peter Chalmers
Saskatoon
Sask
Harry Stasuik
Mike Bognaki
Raisa Shafranski
Winnipeg
Tony Proskie
Joe Proskie
Betty
Sonia Sorokopud
Dauphin
Gus Nahachewsky
Daniel
Swen Plaine
Art Cockerill
Easter Visits Across Shell River and Nearby Towns
Mrs. F. Charles reports Easter greetings as Sylvis Culver and Billy Waggoner of Winnipeg left by bus after visiting Uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Waggoner. Don Gray and family of Thompson also spent the holiday with the Wag goners. Philip Hanson and Norma stayed at Lynn Lake with relatives, Barbara and boys joining them home later. Hanson and Albert Stokke drove to Brandon to see Mr. Hanson senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvis Culver
Billy Waggoner
Winnipeg
Eddy Waggoner
Don Gray
Thompson
Man
E. Waggoner
Philip Hanson
Norma
Lynn Lake
Barbara
Albert Stokke
Brandon
Mr. Hanson
Community notes from the Beattie district and beyond
Mrs. Chas A Elliott and Mrs R Ward of Flin Flon visited the I R Beattie home. Mrs C Grundy and her son Harold traveled to Toronto. W Beattie attended the Manitoba Winter Fair. Mrs J Kosinski returned to Zelena after convalescence. I Beattie and Aunt R Ward drove to Flin Flon. W McGinn returned home. G McGinnis and family stayed at his Winnipeg home. Diane Radford visited K Grundy. Eric Pound called at his parental home. Mrs Even Boyce from Winnipeg visits district. April Showers bring May flowers and the first rains of the season fell Sunday. Farmers discuss the income outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ward
Flin Flon
Yvonne Schepp
Brandon
I. R. Beattie
C. Grundy
Harold
Toronto
Ont
W. Beattie
Even Boyce
Winnipeg
Zorra Easter Weekend Visits Across Saskatchewan
Mrs L Becker reports a family gathering as Mr and Mrs Paul Diehl and Dianna of Archerwill Sask spent Easter with Mr and Mrs A Diehl of MacNutt Sask. Mr and Mrs E Peter and family of Regina visited with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Diehl
Dianna
Archerwill
Sask
A. Diehl
MacNutt, Sask
E. Peter
Regina
Family visits span Manitoba and Saskatchewan in spring travels
Parents Mr and Mrs A Becker and Donald Diehl of MacNutt Sask visited in Winnipeg with his brother and sister in law Delbert Diehl. Norman Kauk of Saskatoon was home for a few days. Ted Mayor and Marjorie Reiger of Melville stopped at J Becker’s on Easter en route to Winnipeg, Becken Becken Be Bevan Becker returned. J Becker and Allan joined Easter visit at Yorkton with Wm Becker. Clifford and Ron Kauk drove to Dauphin last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Becker
Donald Diehl
MacNutt
Sask
Winnipeg
Man
Delbert Diehl
Norman Kauk
Saskatoon
Ted Mayor
Marjorie Reiger
Melville
J. Becker
Bevan Becker
Allan
Yorkton
Wm. Becker
Clifford
Ron Kauk
Dauphin
Brandon Fair Attendee List Highlights Local Figures
People at the Brandon Fair included Bob Livingston Bus Brook Mr and Mrs Cliff McCrea and family Gerald Brook Albert McCrea Emil Arndt and Mr and Mrs Earl Mickelson. Mr and Mrs Cliff McArthur and Judy visited Wilfred McArthur in Kamsack Sask Sunday. Welcome extended to Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmer and family of Russell to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Fair
Bob Livingston
Bus Brook
Cliff McCrea
Gerald Brook
Albert McCrea
Emil Arndt
Earl Mickelson
Cliff McArthur
Judy
Wilfred McArthur
Kamsack, Sask
Robert Zimmer
Russell
Community Notes From Brandon And Saskatoon
Mrs F McDuffe and Mrs W Thompson spent the week end with relatives in Winnipeg. Caroline Eslinger returned to Saskatoon where she studies at University Hospital. Dale McDuffie went home to Dauphin by bus after holidays with his aunt and uncle Reg Framingham. Mr S B Simpson visited Brandon Fair for a few days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McDuffe
Robin Watson
Brandon
W. Thompson
Winnipeg
Caroline Eslinger
Saskatoon
Sask
University Hospital
Dale McDuffie
Dauphin
Dale
Reg Framingham
S. B. Simpson
Brandon Fair
Miss Marney Jolliffe Visits Brandon and Roblin
Miss Marney Jolliffe of Brandon Manitoba spent the Easter week end with her parents Miss Haver Currey of Roblin stayed with Beverley Ayer for a few days last week in Deepdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marney Jolliffe
Brandon
Man
Miss Haver Currey
Roblin
Beverley Ayer
Deepdale Clovers Whist Drive Profits Rise
Misses Barbara and Brenda Fisher visit relatives in Dauphin as the Deepdale Clovers host a whist drive at the school house with five tables in play. Ed Styba wins wrist watch raffle. Jack Nostrom and Mrs Lawrence Doering take men's and ladies high honors. Charley McKenzie and Rose Huta win booby prizes. Net profit amounts to $14.83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Brenda Fisher
Dauphin
Fred Ward
Deepdale Clovers
Ed Styba
Roblin
Jack Nostrom
Lawrence Doering
Charley McKenzie
Rose Huta
Clovers
Local Residents Shuttle Between Towns and Weekends
Mr Donald Irvine drove to Archerville on Thursday. Week end visitors at Mr and Mrs Richard Klassen included Jean and Charlotte Klassen and Mr Terry Bracken of Winnipeg. Don Irvine, formerly employed at Linn Lake, Man, has returned home. Darlene Dease drove to Argherville last Thursday. Visitors at the Bancarz home on Monday included Mr and Mrs Joe Yakabowski and son William of Russell Man, Mr and Mrs William Halkewich and Mary Ann of Togo Sask, Mr and Mrs George Halkewich of Deepdale Man, Mr and Mrs Demetro Zibresky of Merridale Man, Mr and Mrs Peter Beck and Mrs Joe Kosinsky of Makaroff Man, Mrs Hector Bouvier and family and Mrs Jessie Hicklin and Mrs Andrew Yakubowski of San Clara Man, and Mr and Mrs Richard Klassen and family who drove to Dauphin on business last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Irvine
Archerville
Richard Klassen
Jean Amd
Charlotte Klassen
Terry Bracken
Winnipeg
Don Irvine
Linn Lake
Man
Darlene Dease
Argherville
Pete Bancarz
Joe Yakabowski
William
Russell
William Halkewich
Togo
Sask
William Melnick
Mary Ann
George Halkewich
Deepdale
Demetro Zibresky
Merridale
Peter Beck
Joe Kosinsky
Makaroff
Hector Bou
Local residents return home from work camps and hospitals
Mr and Mrs Phillip Paul moved to Roblin last week. James Roderick Paul was released from Roblin Hospital. Mrs Annie Short travelled to Winnipeg with her son Joe, who then returned with his wife and family. Most bush camp workers are coming home. Vitaline Davey arrived from Winnipeg. Marlene Paul was rushed to Roblin hospital. Zilda Laliberte and Lacey Laliberte visited Benito, Manitoba. Vernon and Lavoillette returned from the mill season. Lavoillette was camp cook. Joachin Larocque and Armand drove to Winnipeg. Rev H Dansereau left for Winnipeg for dental care and will return. Florence Lizotte visited Regina hospital and returned. Juliette Lizotte came home from Winnipeg Good Friday and returned Sunday. Thomas Wheeler came home from Winnipeg. Joe Laplante left for Winnipeg to visit Cyril and family, returning Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Paul
Roblin
James Roderick Paul
Jim Paul
Roblin Hospital
Annie Short
Winnipeg
Joe
Vitaline Davey
Marlene Paul
James Paul
Zilda Laliberte
Lacey Laliberte
Benito
Man
Vernon Lavoillette
Lavoillette
Joachin Larocque
Armand
Cyril Mews
Jury Box Confusion Sparks Light Courtroom Humor
In a courtroom chat a judge questions Schultz about being both defendant and juror. Schultz quips he was told to be there. The exchange blends legal confusion with a comic line as the defendant responds to the unusual situation. Additional lines note seed prices and a card of thanks from Bette Boyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz
Ackers
Bette Boyce
Stinkweed Not Diet for Milk Cows
Dairy farmers urged to delay pasturing cows on early spring growth to avoid stinkweed tainting milk. Use 2,4-D on weeds early, separate milk if few cows are affected, and wait four hours before milking after grazing. Also, brake safety campaign urges riders to test brakes as spring traffic rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb McRae
Dairy Branch
Brakes Vital to Car Safety
A cautionary note on brake condition emphasizes their essential role in vehicle safety, warning drivers not to overlook brake wear or neglect routine checks and maintenance.
Auction Sale Of Farm Machinery and Livestock Near Roblin
An auction sale of farm machinery livestock and household goods will be held at Don Black's farm eight miles west and one mile north of Roblin in Lynn Lake Manitoba starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday April 16. Cash terms. Don Black owner. Charles Filewich auctioneer Roblin Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Black
Roblin
Lynn Lake
Manitoba
Charles Filewich
Man
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Roblin Consumers Co-Op Ltd
Roblin Memorial Hall
FCL
Roblin Parkland
High School
Peter Dyck
Swan River
Greek Orthodox
Haze Fullerton
Elks’ Hall
Robert Mossing
Goose Lake
Hazel Fullerton
Shell River
F. Charles
Zorra
L. Becker
Stafford
Kirk
Meat Department
Roblin Consumers Co-op
Pho
Plays Keeler
Yvonne Buckingham
London
Cromarty
C. McKenzie
Silverwoodd
Happy Lake
Boggy Creek
San Clara
Frank Lilley
Canada
Mickelson Farm Equipment Ltd
S. E. Swallow
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Swallow
Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd
Council
Mr. Swallow
Bethel Church
Roblin, Man
Molly
M. Korpan
P. J. Gaber & Sons
C.C.I.L. Depot
Okun
John Wayne
Vincent Price
Horst Buchholz
Jose Ferrer
Rama
de Luxemlerie
Gearon
Diane Baker
Peter O'Toole
Alex Gi Gueniss
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