Guelphite Wins Major Award for Cost Savings Plan
Alfred Switzer of Powell Street East Guelph Ontario brother of Mrs C Tummon Roblin and a maintenance worker at Armco Drainage and Metal Products of Canada Ltd received the companys first major award for a cost savings suggestion. His bronze braces on each drill of a 128 drill press cut spindle wear and yielded a first year saving over 1000 dollars. He earned 151.88 as partial award last year and the plan encourages employee ideas with financial rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Switzer
Powell St. E
Guelph
Ontario
Switzer
Armco
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge marked its fiftieth anniversary on April 10 with guests from Binscorth Foxwar ren and Russell. Hazel E Ford led a tableau in memory of seventeen departed members as Emma Muirhead and Marguerite Fisher attended from Manitoba and Winnipeg respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscorth
Foxwarren
Russell
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Hazel E. Ford
P.A.P
E. Bruce
Jesus
Joanna Andrews
E. Ritchie
N.G. Millie Ashby
Millie
Emma Muirhead
Douglas
Marguerite Fisher
Winnipeg
B. McNicol
B. Keast
Erma Bradell
Nellie Bureyko
Melita
Man
Edith Wilson
Flin Flon
Emly
Doris Waters
Rebekah
Er Hall
Alice Thom
Bessie Whyte
N.G
Elma Merrell
V.G
Florence Adams
Mary McLaren
Vina van Alstyne
Treas
Emly Miller
Vancouver
B.C
4-H Judging Classes Bring 132 Members Together
The April 16 judging day at Memorial Hall gathered 132 4-H Club members across clothing grain garden and tractor projects. Leaders supervised calf steers swine and shorthorns with judging cards prepared by junior leaders while Gordon Jory Ward Bros. farms hosted calf and steer evaluations and a seed growing talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Gordon Jury
Ward Bros
Ron Wilson
Murray Framingham
Gordon Jory
Walter Ward
Jim Ward
Calf Scramble winner at Manitoba Winter Fair named Taras Horbay
Taras Horbay of Roblin won the calf scramble at the Manitoba Winter Fair earning a certificate from sponsor John P Labatt. Eleven winners were declared when a previously caught calf was captured again, with each winner exhibiting their calf in the 1964 Labatt Continuation Class to show yearlong progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taras Horbay
Roblin
Self
Manitoba
John P. Labatt
Labatt
At Last Accepted By Any Magazine
A novelist proclaims acceptance after writing a piece guaranteed to be accepted by a magazine. A friend humorously asks what it is and the author reveals it is a cheque covering an entire year of subscriptions.
Wedding at Knox United Church in Roblin
Linda Darlene Thompson married Theodore Edwin Dodd of Grassy Narrows Ontario at Knox United Church Roblin on Saturday April 13 Rev Ross Willams officiated with organist Betty Keast. The couple planned a Calgary honeymoon and residence in Grassy Narrows Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Lois Miller
Fred Thompson
David Burt
Cromarty Hall
Ward
Calgary
Grassy Narrows
Ontario
Community Notes From Happy Lake and Surrounding Areas
Harmel and Alvin Lavoillette traveled to Winnipeg last week returning Thursday. Anne Davey and Juliette Lizotte teach at Roblin Silverwood and Sunnyslope schools. Several families visited relatives during Easter including the Beasse, Short, and Lizotte households. The Happy Lake school committee held a fundraiser dance gathering $35.00. Frictions aside, numerous residents visited relatives in Stony Mountain Dauphin Swan River and Winnipeg over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmel
Alvin Lavoillette
Winnipeg
Anne Davey
Juliette Lizotte
Roblin
Silverwood
Sunnyslope
Saul Phillip
Annie Short
Dorothy
Shortdale
Phillip Gerluk
E. Bonasuik
Keewatin
Ont
Rene Beasse
St. Rose
J. LaPlants
Toby Lavoillettes
J. Lalibertes
Henry Lizottes
Joe Short
Marlene
Wayne Hamel
A. Short
Alex Laliberte
Nellie Goetz
Frank Hendry
Roberta Short
Dean Joe Wiznuk
Stony Mountain
Man
Jim Short
St.Vlad’s College
Happy Lake
Jim Gosslin
Bellsite
Fred Lilley
Fred Burwash
Easter visits and local travels across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
About Town notes list visits by Mr Finlay Robinson of Winnipeg to his aunt Mrs Freeland and mention Easter guests including Mr and Mrs J W Haines of Kelliher Sask and Mrs H C Cranwell. Rev Caswell and parents Mr and Mrs J A Taylor visited Parkman Sask with Caswell children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Finlay Robinson
Winnipeg
Mrs. Freeland
J. W. Haines
Kelliher, Sask
H. C. Cranwell
Bield 4-H Calf Club Plans May Events
The Bield 4-H Calf Club met April 18 at Mr P Hojnocki's home with eleven members. They scheduled Achievement on May 4 on the Bield school grounds and calf showings at Dauphin on May 10, and asked H Boughton to supply judges. Treasurer Ronald Hojnocki reported finances. A wiener roast at Jack Fish Lake on April 30 ends the term, followed by a lunch hosted by Mrs Hojnocki and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bield
P. Hojnocki
Dauphin
H. Boughton
Ronald Hojnocki
Jack Fish Lake
Obituaries for Robert Pearson and Catherine Urbanski
Obituary notices report Robert Pearson aged 87 of Winnipeg died April 14 at Winnipeg General Hospital with funeral April 17 at Thomson Chapel. Interment Elmwood. survivors include son George and daughter Edith Redman plus 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Also noted is Catherine Urbanski 78 of Fort Frances Ontario who died April 1 in La Verendrye Hospital Roblin Man with funeral April 4 at Green Fawcett Chapel and River View Cemetery. she formerly Catherine Fediow born Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pearson
Bowman Avenue
Winnipeg
Winnipeg General Hospital
Thomson
George Phillips
Elmwood Cemetery
Messrs. W. Hran
H. Lillyman
Gordon Hicks
Glen Arnott
Ralph McLure
Mr. Pearson
Crosthewaite
Westmorland
England
Canada
Roblin
East Kildonan
Winipeg
George
Catherine Urbanski
William J. Beck
Third Street
Fort Francis
Ontario
LaVerendrye Hospital
Catherine Fediow
Poland
Thomas Urbanski
PsGemesl
Ethelbert
Man
Thomas
Annie Bryski
Yorkton
Sask
Walter Pelech
Balmoral
Wm. J. Beck
Ft. Francis
Ont
Ben
Green Fawcett Funeral Home
Louis Aubin
River View
Horticultural Society Plans Changes to Prize List
The Roblin Horticultural Society's third 1963 meeting discussed changes to the Annual Show prize list. Entry tags will be added to exhibits, new classes include Dahlia cactus type and foliage arrangements, and vegetable varieties are limited to eight. A committee will seek Special Prizes from local businesses. next meeting May 17 at Roblin Forest Products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Horticultural Society
Roblin Forest Products Office
Town Council Sets Budget and Approvals for Roblin Anniversary
Roblin council meeting on April 11 1963 approves March accounts totals 11680.00 general 1406.22 water sewer 34557.66 for payment. authorize changes to Sewage Lagoon plans. transfer LS 15 5 2 26 to Roblin Residence Ltd for Elderly Housing. set water rate 26 monthly for Senior Home subject to Public Utility Board. approve 1500 for 50th Anniversary. grant wage raise for Len Olsen and hiring Stewart McNicol. accept gravel haul tender 80c yd sand 65c yd. permit to move dwelling costs 5000. approve several licenses. next meeting May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
F. A. Newton
Water and Sewer Utility
Water & Sewer Construction
Haddin, Davis and Brown Co. Ltd
Roblin Residence Ltd
Public Utility Board of Manitoba
Len Olsen
Stewart McNicol
Mike Maluga
Segea Galeta
Don Carnachan
Fuller Brush Co
Stan Safronetz
J. J. Wardle
Wm.Bahrey
Rawleigh
Peats Bros. Dray
Roblin Plans 50th Anniversary Parade July 25
A Roblin committee advances a week of events from July 21 to 26 for the towns 50th anniversary. A giant bingo fundraiser is set for July 23 to cover expenses. About thirty floats are promised for the July 25 parade. Volunteers are sought for museum, history, billeting, and logistical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Lloyd Hembroff
Gordon Keast
Morgan Kelso
Norm Einarson
Charles Filewich
Lawrence Dietrich
Robert Shepherd
Ross
Box
Betty Keast
Roblinites
San Clara Legion Auxiliary Meeting Report
The Ladies' Auxiliary of San Clara Branch No. 237 held a special district meeting on April 18 with 58 members present from Roblin Togo Bowerman San Dlana and the host San Clara. Delegates Lacey Laliberte and Mary Langan were chosen for the Grandview Rally on May 13. Hazelwood Clapper spoke and urged resolutions from the last convention. Social entertainment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
San Clara
Roblin
Togo
Bowsman
Hazelwood Clapper
San Dlana
Grandview
Lacey Laliberte
Mary Langan
R. Sanders
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guelphite
Evangeline Rebekahs
LODGE
Your Ag
Harold Boughton
Dodd — Thompson
Boggy Creek
Frank Lilley
Cst
Ken
John D. Watson
Maureen
Twyla
Flin Fion, Man
D. Russell
Alix
Alberta
Mr. Russell
Free Methodist
Gerald LaRocque
Jules LaRocque
George Poitras
Duck Mountain
Jamison Avenue
Edith Redman
Henderson Highway
Roblin & District
Chamber OF Commerce
Masonic Hall
Horticultural Society
Roblin Forest Products
Ciate
SAN Clara Legion Auxiliary
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