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Newspaper

Roblin Review

Location

Roblin, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

3

For Sale Farm Machinery and Tractors

For sale Massey Harris tractors including 1948 Model 20 with 14 in plow and hitch, 1948 Massey Harris 25 One Way, McCormick Deering binder, three year old units, 1947 Massey Harris binder, Fordson Tractor 14 in, Massey Harris gang plow, John Deere 14 inch gang plow, 1929 Chevrolet and Plymouth, Massey Harris Sprayer 30 ft boom. Contact Steve Scruten Calder Sask phone 28 333p.

Massey - Harris Massey-Harris McCormick-Deering & Ft Massey- Harris Fordson Massey-Haris John Deere Chevrolet Plymouth Steve Scruten Calder Sask

Mike and Katie Prokopetz Killed In Auto Accident

A Shell Valley car carrying nine people crashed five miles south of Roblin while returning from Roblin's Fair at midnight July 28. Mike Prokopetz 22 and sister Katie 24 died instantly, Dora Gorda remained seriously injured at Russell hospital, others were treated and released. Local RCMP and coroner investigated. notes blamed speeding defective vehicles and unsafe roads, warning of stricter liquor enforcement in vehicles.

Roblin’s Shell Valley Mike Prokopetz Katie Dora Gorda Russell Hospital Russell Roblin Winthers Inglis

Local and Personal Notes From Roblin District

Local and personal notices record visits and greetings among residents. Several Winnipeg visitors, including Mrs. C. E. Trimble and Mary Diane, are in Roblin with the Trimble family, while others from Swan River, Chilliwack, Belfast, and Toronto are noted guests at local homes. An upcoming wedding and travels of Roblin residents are mentioned, with welcomes extended to guests and returning locals.

C. E. Trimble Mary Diane Winnipeg Trimble R. Hughes Pat Swan Hiver I. L. Mitchell J. M. Borowski Mitchell Chas. Chapman Chilliwack A. T. Kines Robt. Tufting Arlene Ford Percy Lambkin Toronto Jennie Smyth G. Braden Anna Billie Currey Makaroff H. Mitten Francis McIntyre R.N Winnipeg and Saltcoats Mce- Bride Sherridan Fred Cowan Lloyd Waggoner E. S. Vanstone McBride Waggoner Rusk Miss A. Beggs Belfast Ireland Ontario T. Dil Jin W. Gamey J. Scott Roblin Walt Ballard Flin Flon Walt Yorkton D. R. Watson Watson Laura Lee Minnedosa Mr. Watson George Broomfield A. Kidner Fred Glover Geo. Mitchell Tommy Los Angeles Calif A. Thom E. Thom Russell T. A. Cameron Florence Tom Earl Squires McCreary McBride's Lodge Edmonton Mabel Cranwell Billy R. McBride Roblin Fair M. McBride Dauphin Loge E. McBride Olive Bodtcher New Westminster B.C Girl Guides Swan River McLeod Benito Beach John de Copen the Arrow Lurton Eisen David Cox Harvey Beresworth Zinger Bardal Lamb's Cottage Bill Cameron RCAF Ronald Harlen Renick Bottiseau N.D Ostrum

Benito Beach hosts record crowd at Roblin Club tournament

A record crowd attended the Roblin Baseball Club sponsored tournament and picnic at Benito Beach on August 1. The event featured swimming boating and motor launches alongside ball games. Numerous families from Roblin and visiting guests enjoyed a busy holiday with campers at the Cabin Camp and Lodge throughout early July and August.

Roblin Baseball Club Benito Beach Abe

Fair Highlights At Local Exhibition On Rural Electrification

The report praises the curling exhibit of the new Tink and the efforts of local machine agents in adding to the fair’s success. Wes Kemp of Roblin presented information on hydro facilities and rural electrification, and T. W. McGill of Pool Elevator A displayed a miniature elevator with grain trucks on a gangway, marking a notable contribution to the exhibition.

M P.C Wes Kemp Roblin T. W. McGill

Family Re Union Ends With Warm Gatherings Across Canada

Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Melberg and daughter Pauline with husband Ray Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr in Bruno Minnesota area on July 27. They traveled to Preeceville Saskatchewan to see Melberg's sister and then returned visiting relatives and a birthday surprise for Frances Kerr. The 81 year old writer and novelist will head home to the States via Ada with stops along the way.

P. L. Melberg Pauline Ray Clark Frank Kerr Bruno Minnesota Peter Melberg Peter Hanson Preeceville Sask Mr. Melberg Martin Mattison Raymond Clark

Evening Guild Thanks Donors For Fair Day Booth Help

The members express sincere thanks to all who donated to the booth on fair day and to those who helped. It was greatly appreciated and the guild would value continued support.

Evening Guild

Roblin area visitors and travels noted

Mrs J P Nelson was a passenger to Winnipeg Monday. Mrs E D McIntyre and son spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A W Nastrom. Harry Lovas arrived Monday from Nanaimo B C where he operates a saw mill. He arrived too late to see his aunt and uncle and cousins Mr and Mrs P L Melberg and Mr and Mrs Raymond Clark. Harry will visit around Roblin for about three months.

Harry Lovas Nanaimo B.C Harry P. L. Melberg Raymond Clark Roblin

Religious services schedule for Free Methodist Church

Minister Chas Simpson at Deepdale 12 noon and Silverwood 3 pm with Makaroff at 7 30 pm. A Summers pastor Sunnyslope announces Wednesday prayer service at Bield and Sunday school at 10 am with service at 10 am. Thursday prayer service at 8 Roblin and Sunday School 10 am with Evening Service 7 pm. Tuesday prayer 8 pm.

Chas. Simpson Deepdale Silverwood Makaroff Free Methodist Church A. Summers Sunnyslope Bield Roblin

Christ Church Anglican Service Notice

Rev W H Logan rector leads Holy Eucharist at 11 am on Sunday August 8th the eleventh after Trinity at Christ Church Anglican parish services within the city.

Christ Church —Anglican W. H. Logan

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Main St Singer J. F. Freisen 2Nd Ave W. Barabash Rab- Jin D. W. Angus J. Diduck Wroxton, Sask Ford H. Bramwell G. A. Lester John Matwyko Cockshutt Joese Zimmer Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Udy J. P. Tokar Blue Wing Post Office Allis Chalmers Chas. Brydon,Roeblin Man Manitoba Merridale Wm. Thompson Pontiac N. Screpnek Calder, Sask Mozart- Heintz Robert Ward S.W Togo F. L. Mills Peter Malashevsky N. Ratushny North Star Garage Kolynos Mitchell's Drug Store The Makaroff Women’s Institute Rize Lis Makaroff Cons Mike Katie Prokopetz R.C.M.P G. J. Creasey Grandview Prokopetz Madge Lake Frank Spencer Durban Wilfred Rae Lorne and Anne Saskatoon A. McFadyen Cabin Camp Herb Gillis M. Cryderman Mellville Sask Melfort Montana North Dakota U. S.A. Pierson Rhein, Sask Sturgis Roblin and Kamsack Wm. McMurray Grand Narrows Killarney Ij Ware COREX United Canada J. M. Taylor B.A Roblin Electric J.P. Nelson E. D. McIntyre Shell River M. V. Jupe G. L. Mitchell M. Jupe Roblin Lodge C.F R. T. McBride W. R. Scott N.G. R.S D. Kelso Dick Bogle CAILE Rogers General Electric Postoffice Roblin Theatre Albuquerque Red Skelton Merton Robert Young Robert Mitchum Joe Louis Joe Walcott Richard Denning Shelia Ryan Caged Fury Leon Errol Edgar Kennedy Dick Powe Signe Hasso
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