Amateur Nite Proves AROUND in a Financial Success
The Amateur Night at Roblin Memorial Hall raised funds for the Goose Lake Beach Project. Roblin Chamber of Commerce members collected pledges while OKDM announcers and Harrison Thomas hosted a varied talent program. Local acts and visitors performed, with winners Shirley Chase and Linda Large, and money pledged via white hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Memorial Hall
Roblin and District
OKDM
Jack Henderson
Brian Skinner
Harrison Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mel Bowley
L. P. Hutchison
RR. Perchaluk
C. of C
W. A. Large
Ron Jakeman
Roblin Public School
Lyle Simpson
Bob Keast
Orlyn Andres
Gerald Collins
Marlene Moore
Linda Large
George Waddell
Shirley Chase
Ernie Hilland
Donna Brown
Hazell Mitchell
Heather Sorbo
Reggie Becker
Connie Becker
Gilda Andrews
Joe Robertson
Roblin United Church Jr
Hank Wawryk
Nick Zebreski
A. ¥. Moore
Melville Langan
Marian Wizniak
Sally Paulenko
Pete Wawryk
Mike Yakimishyn
Beverley Brander
Dauphin
White Hats
Dr. E. Orke
Ross McBain
Russell Perchaluk
Harry Olphant
John Brown
Mary McBain
Cynthia Michalevitch
Gwen Large
Mike
Kines
Mrs. Fisher
Oryln Andres
Noble Grand Association Donates to Cemetery Fund
The Past Noble Grands' Association met with seventeen members. A net from Telephone Bridge and Whist totaled 86 dollars, raised to 125 dollars for the Cemetery fund. May meeting canceled due to Assembly President visit. Mrs J Two and Mrs J Adam hosted lunch. Mrs S Simpson presented a Bon Voyage gift to Mrs J Thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands' Association
Assembly
J. Two
J. Adam
S. Simpson
Associalon
Obituary James Patrick Ritchie passes away after long illness
James Patrick Ritchie aged 81 died March 30 1956 in Roblin Hospital after a long illness. Funeral held April 3 at Knox United Church Roblin with Rev G Waddell. Survived by wife Caroline Tummins a son Christian Tummins three brothers and two sisters. Burial in Deer Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Roblin
James Patrick Ritchie
Roblin Hospital
G. Waddell
Sneath
Deer Park
Tummel
Charles Miller
Harold Edel
Wm. DeLaMare
Ralph DeLaMare
Earl Stauffer
O. Stauffer
Mr. Ritchie
Poliee
Ireland
Toronto
Ontario
Caroline Tummons
United Church
Christian Tummons
Jack
Gibson
Alex Ritchie
John Stratford
Vancouver
B.C
John Arnott
Roblin Merchants Gala Shopping Festival and Prize Draw
Roblin merchants host a gala shopping festival from April 16 to May 19. Every dollar spent earns a free certificate for a cash prize entry, with a weekly five dollar prize and end festival jackpots of 25, 15, and 10 dollars. Shop in your home town and listen to CKDM weekdays at 1 05 for details.
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Roblin
Rebiin
CKDM
1050
Advertising Revelations In Amoros Campaign
A fragmented report discusses Amoros fundraising and advertising tactics, noting a managerial plan and the surprise at how signs and promos affect town growth. The text hints at advertising advice, pocket costs, and the rapid spread of messages across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa
Local notices and names in fragmented social directory
Fragmented OCR text lists names and small social references including Alma Makaroff Mrs J C, Roy Nabe, Beck ang W ners, Caughier, Mr Sanborn, LR Bes, Miss M De view, Mr Bou War, and visitors at an unspecified event. The readable items resemble a sparse social or community directory fragment with multiple incomplete names and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Preral
Grand Narrows win after holidays at Roblin Hospital
After holidays Grand Narrows secured a win over Radford in a game featuring Donnie Linderbeck and Roblin Hospital players. The match highlighted team health and competition as the season resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Donnie Linderbeck
Roblin Hospital
Im Health
School Board Accepts Sixteen Van Tenders
Goose Lake School minutes show sixteen van tenders accepted with per-route amounts listed. Motion notes no change in teacher salaries and no long distance charges on school phones. Secretary treasurer ordered to cut paper use and conserve lights. many small payments authorized to R McBain, Cross, Gestetner, drugstores, Bible Societies, and others.
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Manitoba
Roblin Slashes Village Mill Rate for 1956 to 80 Mills
The Roblin village council met April 4 1956 with Mayor Ja Pord presiding and all councillors present. They approved numerous payments, adopted minutes, granted licenses and building permits, and voted to reduce the 1956 mill rate to 80 mills with business tax at 15 percent of general assessment, down from 81 mills the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
W. B. Garnett
Bussee
Anastasia As 'Boychuk
Jessie
Trial Admonishes Quarreling Attorneys In Court
A courtroom heated exchange ends with the judge signaling to proceed after the opposing lawyers call each other names. The bench raps to restore order as the case moves forward. The confrontation highlights tensions between counsel in a dispute.
Pigs Seen Sauntering Along Road by Beaver Lumber
Sunday walkers enjoy mild weather while a pair of pigs stroll along the road by Beaver Lumber Company. The curious sight adds local charm to a routine day out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Lumber Company
Dust Flying Through Snowy Roads Hints at Late Spring Seeding
Dust is seen on dry stretches while snow remains on banks and fields, signaling weather must warm considerably for any early spring seeding in the area.
Amateur Nite Energizes Town With Piano Duet
Local talents performed a piano duet that delighted the crowd as a three piece orchestra kept toes tapping. Melk Bowley joined the fun with a spirited step dance along the sidelines.
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Melk Bowley
Stork Club Births Reported at Roblin District Hospital
The Stork Club note records two births at Roblin District Hospital. Laliberte to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Laliberte San Clara on April 4 a son. Holovach to Mr and Mrs Alex Holovach Shell Valley on April 5 a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork Club
Roblin District Hospital
Laliberte
Lloyd LaLiberte
San Clara
Holovach
Alex Holovach
Shell Valley
Shell River council backs new Market Road locations
Shell River council met April 4 in Roblin with Reeve Wilson presiding. Minutes from March 7 approved. Council seeks Dept of Public Works grants for Main Market Roads upgrades east of Sec 11 14 Tp25 28 2 mi. east of Sec 8 17 20 29 32 Tp26 29 5 mi. north of Sec 25 26 and Sec 27 Tp27 29 3 mi. Grants requested 60% on two road projects totaling 3500.00. overall costs 5833.44. Also approves accounts total 12051.92 and reads bylaw Nos. 989-A and 900-A. Next meeting May 2.
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Shell River Council
Shell River
Roblin
Reeve Wilson
Department of Publc Works
Township
Department of Public Works
Ward
W. E. Nash
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Hoblin
Taylor's Hardware
K. R. McBain
J. Brown
Royal Bank
Gert
Echom
Mrs. E J Scar
Noble Grand Assoc
Cemetery Fund
Amoros
Makaroff
Grand Narrows
Goose Lake
April Public
Massove
Peter
Archie
Eail
Earl
John
Mpson
R. McBain
Mrs. H. Cross
Gestetner
Mid- West Soap
British & Foreign Bible Society
Mitchell Drug Store
Moyer Supply
C.N.R. Express
M.T
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Brush & Foreign Bible Society
Willson Stationery
Mayoy Ja. Pord
Andres
J. Collins
Womens Institute
F. Price
Dept. of Health, Sanitary Division
C. Shepherd
N. Kruk
Ed. Charbonneau
N. Zitaruk
Macleods Rt
M.T.S
M.P
J. Scott
Bert Donald
G. Giles
R. P
Harry Zitarhuz
Peats
Mitchell
H. Zorn
M. P. Hans Olsen
Ed McKay
John UK
Gus Ratke
Wm. Cranwell
Geo
Ches
Jim Wowchuk
B. Ch
Lesack’s
St. Paul's
Sorio Motors
C. EB
Imperial Oil
Scott
Chamber of
J. Fower
M.D.O
Winnipeg Gen
R. Perchaluk
T. Eaton Co
Winnipeg Gen. Hospital
F. Limb
Russell Glutyk
Sam Holovadh
Wm. Malashewski
Wm. Taylor
Deepdale
Wm. Kosinski
G. Halkewich
Children's Hospital
Wpg
Peteleski
Prov
Rogers Children
E. M. Paul
Salvation Army Home
Wrobel
St. Paul’s
MacDonald, Collis and Devine
City of Winnipeg
M. Huskaj
Union Man
J. Peats
M.P.C
Westeel Products
Cross-Town Motors
Province of Man
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