School and Tax Problems Discussed at MFU Meeting
Manitoba Farmers Union Local 45 held an April 20, 1953 meeting at Ro Memorial Hall with about 150 attendees. The session focused on school funding and municipal roles, aiming to improve cooperation between the village and Goose Lake School District to reduce education costs. Mayor Ford reported on a Winnipeg delegation, Les Spear presented school board expenditure figures for 1955, and Mrs. W. M. Beaven outlined municipal assessment and apportionment. Jakeman spoke on government equalized assessment methods for the village share, followed by questions and a closing singing of God Save The Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Manitoba Farmers’ Union! Local 45
Ifty
Tae Teen Council
Mon Jylus
Ani
Hvang
Res. Ga
Goose Lake
Shell River
Robin
Jakeman
God Save the Queen
M.F.U
Safe Well Construction For Clean Drinking Water
A guide to locating and building a safe well with a concrete cover and drainage, away from sewage, avoiding cracked limestone channels, and securing the pump. It stresses sanitary inspectors, water testing labs, and regular checks to prevent waterborne illness especially in children.
Scout Corner announces leadership change and new scouts
The First Roblin Boy Scouts bid farewell to Dick Greenland who leaves for Edmonton police. Bill Watson becomes Scoutmaster. At the April 19 meeting David Funk Wayne Jones and Hughie Newton were invested as scouts. The troop discusses plans for a lakeside clubhouse. BE PREPARED.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Greenland
Roblin Boy Scouts
Edmonton
Boy Scouts
David Funk
Wayne Jones
Hughie Newton
Hillsburg Special Meeting Eyes Motor Grader Purchase
A Hillsburg RM special meeting held April 16 in the municipal office discussed buying a motor grader. Reeve Mike Filewich and councillors Peter Hojnocki Emil Zimmer and Wm Mystichuk attended. The group approved using 2200 from current road work levy to buy a used American 8 inch grader from Richardson Road Machinery Co and authorized the Reeve and Secretary Treasurer to complete the purchase.
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Hillsburg
RM. of
Mike Filewich
Peter Hojnocki
Emil Zimmer
Wm. Mystichuk
Richardson Road Machinery Co
Reeve
Home renovation tale turns into DIY success
A reader recounts sourcing an home decorating firm that failed to follow up after a visit. Wife paints interior rooms herself, inspiring daughter Kathie to dream of grown up life with a painter. The basement project was later completed in seven evenings by the writer and his son, at about 21 hours total, valuing his time at four dollars an hour.
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Kathie
Past Noble Grand Association Holds Card Parties for Cemetery Fund
The Past Noble Grand Association held a bridge and whist event on April 4 raising 94.50 for cemetery finances. Winners included Mrs Large, Mrs F A Newton, Cpl Brown, D Law, and Lawrence Deitrick among others. An April 22 make-up party yielded further prizes with Mrs Friesen and Mrs Giles among top winners. Total proceeds reached 119.65 after donations and extra fundraising efforts.
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Noble Grand Assoc
Noble Grand Association
Large
F. A. Newton
Cpl. Brown
D. Law
Alex Ritchie
L. Spear
Annie Arnott
Lawrence Deitrick
Mathew Switzer
Simpson
MccDuffe
Friesen
J E Starratt Named Tie and Timber Agent for CNR West
J E Starratt has been appointed tie and timber agent for the Canadian National Railway's western region, succeeding Leslie Taylor who retired on pension. Starratt began at Winnipeg in 1918, moved through the West, and in 1949 became chief inspector of forest products in Montreal, before returning to Winnipeg in the new post.
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CNR
J.E Starratt
Canadian National Railway
Western
Leslie Taylor
Mr. Starratt
Winnipeg
Montreal
C.N R
Le Blanc lectures on water safety at Chamber luncheon
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce held a April 25 luncheon at Masonic hall with Ed Somers presiding. Guest speaker Mr Le Blanc of Red Cross Winnipeg warned drownings and urged swimming and safety training as essential. Committee formed to inspect Goose Lake Beach grounds and plan expansion.
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Mr. le Blanc
Chamber of Commerce
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Hall
le Bianc
Red Cross Water Safety Division
Winnipeg
Goose Lake Beach
Canada
le Blanc
Orke
Otke
C. Riach
J. Collins
Shell River Council Meeting Minutes April 13 1955
Shell River Municipal council met in Roblin Manitoba on April 13 with full attendance. They adopted March minutes and approved accounts totaling 1586.06 for payment. A list of actions includes appointing Julius Otke as arbitrator on a district transfer, approving Dmytro Filewich disability pension, scheduling court revisions for June 1 and October 5, and authorizing no payment for unapproved road work. The sanatorium and hospital notices were reviewed, and the next meeting set for May 4 at 2:00 PM.
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Roblin
Manitoba
Shell River
Boyce
Julius Otke
Shellvale
Shevlin
Dmytro Filewich
Kobenka
W. H. Armstead
Sanatorium Board of Manitoba
Lands Branch
Winnipeg
Winnipeg General Hospital
Crows Nest Pass Agreement Discussed By Mr Polloway
On April 13 Mr V Polloway spoke to local residents about the 1897 Crows Nest Pass Agreement with the CPR. The talk traced subsidies and land grants totaling about 39 million acres and 119 million dollars, the perma tently reduced grain rate, and the agencys desire to keep benefits separate from rail operations. If cancelled and grain moved to domestic rate, Roblin area would face about 240000 dollars yearly impact.
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Crows Nest Pass
V. Polloway
C.P.R
Government of Canada
Lethbridge
Alta
Nelson
Fort William
Local Notices and Birth Announcements From Roblin Area
Social notes report Mr Bill Gamey Wilfred and Henry visiting Winnipeg last Tuesday to see Mr M Clark. Mrs Rose Truffyn visiting Yorkton at the home of her son in law and daughter H Topham. Victor McBride left Wednesday for Flin Flon after a week with his mother Mrs Robt McBride. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ed Somers on the birth of daughter Sheryl Joanne in Roblin Hospital on Wednesday April 27. H Topham of Yorkton announces birth of daughter Lori Kathryn on Thursday April 21 in Yorkton hospital. Manitoba High School orchestra concert at Roblin Memorial Hall drew a good crowd on Thursday April 11. Mr and Mrs G L Mitchell and Jimmy, with Mrs Ivan Leavens and son Larry, motored to Belmont Thursday. Leavens family had visited parental home the past week. Mitchells returned Friday.
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Bill Gamey
Wilfred
Henry
Winnipeg
M. Clark
Rose Truffyn
Yorkton
H. Topham
Victor McBride
Flin Flon
Robt. McBride
Ed. Somers
Sheryl Joanne
Roblin Hospital
Mrs. H. Topham
Lori Kathryn
Yorkton Hospital
Manitoba High School
Roblin Memorial Hall
G. L. Mitchell
Jimmy
Ivan Leavens
Larry
Belmont
Shell River 4 H Calf Club Holds Meeting
The Shell River 4 H Calf Club met at C Coleman s and then traveled to W Lamb s where Mr Somers instructed the boys on cattle judging. Lamb kindly allowed practice on his Beef Short horns. The meeting closed at Coleman s with lunch. The next meeting will be at Robert Mitchell s on Friday May 20.
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Shell River
C. Coleman’s
Obituary for Joseph Steffler in Roblin Manitoba
Joseph Steffler died at 76 after a long illness, Friday April 22. Funeral held April 25 at the Roman Catholic Church Roblin with interment at Roblin Cemetery. Born June 14, 1878 in Formosa Ontario he married Sarah in 1899. moved west in 1903 to a Roblin area homestead, retired in 1964, then lived in Roblin. Survived by wife two sons George of Roblin Joseph H. of Dauphin and daughters Barbara and Eva at home.
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Roblin
Joseph Steffler
Roblin Cemetry
Father Socinski
Sneath
Frank Penas
Wm Bauer
Wm Bach
D. Becker
Bert Hassler
Joe
Miller Thomas Edwin dies aged 80 in Roblin
Funeral services were held at Knox United Church in Roblin for Thomas Edwin Miller who died at home after a short illness on April 24 1955 aged 80. Dr J Carlyle Parker officiated with interment at Tummel Cemetery. Survived by wife Annie McCrea and three brothers W J Miller J N Miller and A E Miller with a sister Mrs Lew Collins all of British Columbia.
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Knox United Church
Roblin
Thomas Edwin Miller
J. Carlyle Parker
Shoal Lake
Tummel
A. Martin
H. Dillin
G. Gamey
F. Chase
E. Stauffer
W. J. Miller
Vancouver
B.C
J. N. Miller
Peachland
A.E. Miller
Lew Collins
Vanccouver
Track of the Cat screens at Roblin Theatre
Wayne Fellows and William A Wellman present a Cinemascope drama based on a widely read novel starring Robert Mitchum as the domineering eldest son. The plot follows a panther hunt on a frontier farm where two brothers die and the youngest completes the quest. The film emphasizes character study and restrained color, with Roy Webb’s music enhancing the stark pine country setting.
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Wayne Fellows
William A. Wellman
Robert Mitchum
Warner Color
A. I. Bezzerides
Wellman
Mitchum
Roy Webb
Van Tenders Accepted By Bield School Board
The Bield Consolidated School District No. 1656 trustees met on April 18 with all members present. They approved payments to Macleods Store and A Lovas, and accepted van tenders for eight vehicles. The wood shed was offered for sale and the meeting adjourned.
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Bield School Board
Bield Consolidated School District No. 1656
Macleods Store
A. Lovas
B. Chase
F. R. Dube
J. Wasylenchuk
S.korurski
A. B. Rice
Jim Todorovitch
F. W. Belcher
Tummel W A April Meeting Noted at Host Home
The April gathering of Tummel W A met at Mrs H Trickett’s home with 11 members present and two new members joining. They planned another Dresden Plate quilt and discussed gardening and seed varieties. A few members cleaned the church the next Friday. The May 14 meeting will be at Mrs B Alexander’s home one week earlier than usual. Roll Call exchanged plant slips.
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Tummel W. A
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MFU
Lorne Stevenson
Rinch
Lake- O
Shell River Council
Feealk& Social
Joseph Stepfler
Roblin Theatre
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