Local Visits and Travel Notables Across Roblin Region
Mrs H H Simpson travelled to Winnipeg on Monday. Mr and Mrs Sparrow of Russell visited Roblin last weekend. Mrs Agnes Thom of Russell returned to renew friendships during a short visit. Mrs F Lawrence travelled to Winnipeg for medical attention. Ritche Keller wedding attendance at Virden included Bill Cross John Arnott and Morgan Kelso. Mrs G R Rice and children Judy and Robert of Brandon visited W R Scott family. C K Rogers of the Department of Education discussed school addition. F A Newton and Tom Kelso were rumored to scout baseball players across the line. Mrs C McKenzie of Deepdale visited her parents A Taylor and Makaroof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Simpson
Winnipeg
John Arnott
Morgan Kelso
Ritche - McKeller
Virden
Judy
Robert
Brandon
F. A. Newton
Tom Kelso
Robbin Qs
Peeple
C. McKenzie
Deepdale
A.taylor
Makaroff
Makaroff Pioneer Buried Saturday
Edmund Earl McGregor died at his Roblin home on April 11 after a long illness. Born in Windsor Ontario he moved with his parents to Rapid City and later farmed at Makaroff. He served as Shell River Municipality councillor and Makaroff school trustee. Funeral at Makaroff April 15 conducted by A Hume of Grandview. Burial in Makaroff cemetery. He left a widow and six daughters including Edna Ottawa and Mrs Powell Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Earl McGregor
Roblin
Windsor
Ont
Jere
Rapid City
Man
McGregor
Lillian Denham
Gilbert Plains
Makaroff
Shell River
Makaroff School
A. Hume
Grandview
Makaroff Cemetery
C. ‘A Schick
A. Boyce
H. Boyce
W. Boyce
P. Hohle
Curlers Elect G Mitchell and L Hembroff Remains Secretary
The Roblin Curling Club held its wind up meeting at Roblin Arena on Monday April 17. Secretary L Hembroff reported a sound financial position and officers were chosen including Graham Mitchell as president and L Hembroff as secretary with executive members Robertson Young Newton McConnell and Martin. A plan to improve rink facilities with town cooperation and a drive to buy matched rocks for ice was discussed as costs for curling rise due to heating and management issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Graham Mitchell
R. McBride
G. Busby
L. Hembroff
J. Robertson
D. Young
F. Newton
J. McConnell
A. Martin
A. O'Neill
Cromarty Sunday School Plan May 14 Service
Cromarty W A guests of Mrs Parker at April 12 meeting with good attendance. A short service will be held at Cromarty school on Mother’s Day May 14. Immediately after, Sunday School will be organized. Community members invited to attend for the spiritual welfare of the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromarty W.A
Junior Ball Club and Girls Softball Meetings Fail to Launch
Last week both the Junior Ball Club meeting and the Girls' Softball meeting failed to attract participants. Leaders remain hopeful, attributing the apathy to mild January weather. Glen Cryderman reportedly set raft building records and endured the lake’s duckings, with a rumor of a separate record for spankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cryderman
Filewich’s Lake
Hall Committee Advances Plans for Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall Committee reports progress on plans and drawings for a new hall this summer. Contracts for some materials have been let and a construction supervisor is sought. A big Fun Fair on Saturday the 29th aims to boost public support and funds for dances and events to finish the project.
Local Theatre Changes Hands in Roblin
The Roblin Theatre, run by Mr and Mrs J Thom, has been sold to Mr McFall of Russell, owner of the Russell Theatre. He plans renovations including a new entrance and seating, with six nightly shows and a revised program. Both former managers thank the public and promise progressive management. The Evening Guild meets at Mrs D Stapte’s home on Tuesday eve 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Thom
Tan
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Mitchell L. Hembroff
Cromarty S.S
Hall Committee
Imperial
New
Imperial Oil
Canada
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