Easter visitors and local events in Roblin area
J Robertson family joined in Cal der holiday visiting. many Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie guests during Easter week. News notes include birthdays, funerals, and local visits. L Traub wins Reserved Champion at Makaroff exhibit. Ward Bros. Bulls win second and seventh at Brandon Winter Fair. Roblin community shows strong fair interest with busy attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpert
Nicohols
Carlyle Parker
L. Traub
Makaroff
Ward Bros
Brandon
Roblin Council Advances Subdivision and Repairs Plan
Roblin council met April 4 1950 with Reeve Clarke presiding. They approved J A Carlson subdivision proposal subject to survey plan. granted Rudolph Wenner old age pension. authorized purchase of a Hy-Flex blade grader for 7400 with 2500 trade in credit. discussed transfer of Lot 27, Block 1 Plan 352 title. contracted E Charbonneau for gravel loading and haul. considered grant from Dept of Public Works for bridge repairs. cancelled taxes on Lot 10 Block 1 Plan 369. approved accounts totaling 5870.81 and 5022.70 after credit. adjourned to May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Reeve Clarke
McCrea-Luchuk
J. A. Carlson
Sanders-McCrea
S.W
McCrea-Sanders
Rudolph A. Wenner
Sanders-Luchuk
Richardson Road Machinery Co
Luchuk-Boyce
E. Charbonneau
Harvey
Deepdale
Boyce-Luchuk
Dept. of Public Works
Rosey Creek
Grant
I Sanders-McCrea
Mrs Kern Guest At Knox United Easter Service
Mrs Kern, widow of a former church pastor, attended the Easter Thankoffering service of the Women’s Missionary Society at Knox United Church on April 11. President Mrs Harry Cross led the gathering with readings, a duet by Alvin Kines and Hornsby, and a China field letter read by Mrs Kern. Dr J Carlyle Parker gave an Easter Thankoffering Missions address, organ was by Mrs Geo Fisher, and a social hour followed at Mrs I L Mitchell’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of
Knox United ‘Church
Harry Cross
H. Cross
Mabel Kelso
Thos Dillin
Alvin Kines
H. Hornsby
Ida Kern
Plant A Row For The Hospital Matron Named Eva Christie
At the Hospital Aid meeting last week Eva Christie was named matron for the hospital. The food supply committee urged everyone to plant an extra row of vegetables for later canning for the hospital. The sewing committee has supplies and has dispatched parcels to several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Christie
Tennis meeting at Town Office Thursday night
A meeting at the Town Office is set for Thursday April 20 at 8 p.m. Residents are urged to attend the important gathering to discuss local tennis matters and community interests.
Easter Weekend Visits and Local Meeting at Tummel
Jimmy Tummel came from Flin Flon for Easter weekend while Arlene Brook visited her aunt Mrs. Wm De La Mare. Rob Livingston John Wendall Lamb and R Mickelson attended the Brandon Fair. Young people home for Easter included Shirley and Margaret Fisher Elizabeth and Margaret Ritchie and Doris Robinal. The Tummel Ladies Aid monthly meeting was at Mrs Bus Brooks home but turnout was low due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Christoff
Flin Flon
Arlene Brook
Wm. de la Mare
Rob Livingston
John
Wendall Lamb
R. Mickelson
Brandon
Shirley
Margaret Fisher
Elizabeth
Margaret Ritchie
Doris Robin
Tummel Ladies Aid
Bus Brooks
Local families span holidays and events in Shell River district
Miss Pat and Bill Lowe host holiday visit at their home while Nat Lowe returns from Peace River district. Edmonton visitor H Hassler arrives home over winter. Alice Prior Merridale and Mrs A Dayson visit. Monthly WI meeting set for April 20 at Mrs Hassler’s home. A March 31 card party at the Hasslers raised funds for hospital with prize reversals on Aprils Fools Day. Several residents attend golden wedding of Geo Gardner. Easter visits noted. Hospital stays and recoveries include Mrs Bearman in Dauphin and L T Jolliffe near full recovery. Families travel to Bran he Winter Fair in Bran noe. Regina and Toronto trips mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Jakeman
Winnipeg
Jean Mitchell
Jim Hilland
Portage la Prairie
Morgan (Pogue
Kelso
Flin Flon
Neil Adam
the Royal Bank
Birtle
H. J. Bowley
Whitewood
Sask
Geo. Kelso
Emil Bileski
Roblin
Cynthia Heming
J. M. Currey
S. A. Mackey
Brandon
J. R. Currey
Frank Newton
Phillip Travell
Newton
Cantwell
W. Sharpen
Winniper
Bob Keast
Fort William
A. Keast
E .E. McGregor
Makaroff
D. Hartmeir
Rupp
Tom Edwards
Thos. Kelso
Misses Rose Ratushny
Ollie St
Pat
Bill Lowe
H. Hassler
Edmonton
F. Dayson
Ninette
Alice Prior
Merridale
A. Dayson
Nat Lowe
Peace River
W.I
H. Sanders
F. Curle
MacNutt
H. Ballance
Ira Gardner
Geo. Gardner
Alan McKenzie
Chas. McKenzie
Pete Luchuk
Steve Dzikowski
Brannoe
Roy
Chas
D. J. Rink
Regina
Mr. Rink
W. J
J. S. Ward
R. S. Ward
General Hospital
Deepdale and Roblin Visitors Mentioned in Brief
DEEPDALE Lorne Ward visits Dauphin for a few days while Mrs Leon Jolliffe and Mar ney are guests in Roblin. Miss J Eslinger is spending time elsewhere, indicating a brief social notes of local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Ward
Dauphin
Leon Jolliffe
Marney
Roblin
J. Eslinger
Women's Institute Date Book Meeting At United Church
The Women s Institute will meet in the basement of the United Church Thursday evening April 20 at 8 p m. The program features Miss Vint Garland Laliberte and Mrs K Adams dancing class keeping fingers busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
The
United Church
Miss Vint
Garland Laliberte
Mrs. K. Adam
Riverbend Ladies Meet at Mrs Watson's Home
The regular meeting of the Riverbend Ladies will be held at the home of Mrs. R. Watson on April 18 at 2 30 PM.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Robertson
Calder
Oegevie
Mlb
Manitoba
D. M. Staple
Ij. Fowler
F. Penas
Manitoba Pool
Harlow
National Grain Co
Union Man
Motties
AL J. Edwards
Bowman, McFadden & Bowman Oc
D. R. Watson
Roblin Transfer
S. H. Cross & Sons
Richardson Road Machinery
Powell
Mrs. Kern
Ompust
Britain
London
Mansion House
Shell River
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