Hillsburg council approves yields and aid requests 1955
At the August 3 1955 Hillsburg council meeting Reeve Mike Filewich and councillors approved last minutes, Ceceta Bozek Old Age Allowance, Jessie Magoffin Blind Person's Allowance, and submitted estimated yields to PFAA for sections T25 R26W to T28 R27W at 10–15 bushels per acre. The roll for 1955 was adopted, bridge aid sought for Malaga Bridge, road location changes proposed, and a grant system link with Shell River requested. Accounts numbered 2867 through 2936 were approved before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsburg
Mike Filewich
Walter Cockerill
P Hojnocki
Emil Zimmer
W Myslichuk
Ceceta Bozek
Jessie Agnes Magoffin
P.F A.A
Maluga
R.M
Shell River
Russel-Roblin 4-H Rally Highlights Youth Achievements
Nineteen clubs joined the Russell-Roblin district 4-H Rally at the Rusway Fair on July 21. Judging covered grain beef cattle poultry and homemaking clothing sample classes. Two agricultural demos and six homemaking demos engaged teams of two 4-H girls. A grandstand parade led by the Langenburg band showcased clubs with awards presented by A J Day of T Eaton Co to Ruth Blaschuk and John Knowles for top scores. Evelyn Haavitch crowned fashion queen with Misses Shirley Walton and Ruth Elaschuk as princesses. Millwood Clothing Club won the parade title with Makaroff Garden Club as reserve. The rally featured a fashion show and a post-event sports program, sponsored by Manitoba Department of Agriculture T Eaton Co and Russell Agricultural Society, with extension staff supervising.
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Russel-Roblin
Langenburg
A. J. Day
T. Eaton Company
Ruth Blaschuk
Roblin
John Knowles
Binscarth
Day
Eaton's
Evelyn Haavitch
Ruth Elaschuk
Millwood Clothing Club
Makaroff
Shelagh Roulette
Winnipeg
Edsomers
Cameron Brown
Keith McComb
Russell
Life Guards at Madge Lake Rescue Mystery
Report asks who were the young couple who fell in water at Madge Lake and later claimed to have rescued a dark haired beauty in distress, raising questions about their true roles and identities in the incident. Local authorities seek clarification on the couple's names and involvement.
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Madge Lake
Reed Family Reunion Brings Kin Together in Reed Home
On Saturday July 30 a Reed family reunion gathered at Mr and Mrs Jack Reed home. It marked the first time in four years all members visited together. Among guests were Harold Reed and daughters Camelia and Jacquelin of Victoria B C, Lloyd Ewen and daughters Lloydene and Linda of Dauphin, Jack Reed and daughters Frances and Patricia of Flin Flon, J Christoff of Flin Flon, Mrs Lloyd Prahmani Douglas, E C Carter and siblings of Mrs Reed from Dauphin, C E Hansen and Karen and Mervin Hansen of Brandon.
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Jack Reed
Frances
Patricia
Flin Flon
J. Christoff
Lloyd
Prahmani Douglas
E. C. Carter
Reed
Dauphin
C. E. Hansen
Roblin
Karen
Mervin Hansen
Brandon
Now Mushrooms Grower Mr Cranwell Proves Gardening Skill
Mr William Cranwell is portrayed as a true gardener who has ventured into mushroom cultivation with success. The Cranwells are also noted for their tomato growing abilities.
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Wm. Cranwell
Mrs. Cranwell
Balloon ride mystery sparks town chatter and guesses
On Saturday residents watched a balloon with a basket aloft. Reports say the basket, sent from the States, reportedly contained mice, guinea pigs, and fleas. The town seeks a clear, official report to settle widespread speculation.
Remember The Flower Show Aug 20 Demonstration by Mrs Brown
Remember The Flower Show will be held Saturday August 20 with a flower arrangement demonstration by Mrs D Brown president of the Dauphin Horticultural Society at 1 15 p m Dr Skinner of Dropmore Nursery offers a prize of a dozen red tulip bulbs for the top ribbon winner Best ruffled petunias win Strawberry plants donated by Mr Harrison of Harrison's Nursery Don’t Miss This Show.
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D. Brown
The
Dauphin Horticultural Society
Skinner
Dropmore Nursery
Harrison
Office to close for two week holiday period
This notice informs readers that the office will be closed for a period of two weeks for holidays and will resume operations afterward.
Local and Social Notes From Roblin Area
Walter Dietrich returns home after visits in Nanaimo and B C. Mrs J Petrus and Deanne of Lac du Bennett visit Mr and Mrs Joe Hersak. Douglas Haultain holidaying with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J Christoff in Flin Flon. Ray Nicholson of Winnipeg visits D H Oliphant family. Rev and Mrs G E Waddell and family reside in Roblin with Rev Waddell now Knox United Church minister. Victoria B C family visit parental home of Jack Reed. Wayne Kines returns to Roblin to stay with parents A T and Mrs Kines. Rev Walter Ritter now Roblin minister of St Matthews Lutheran, succeeding Rev Borchardt. Miss V Gerega returns to Roblin Trading after holidays in Seattle Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Ed Andres family reunion. Arnold and Winnipeg family visit. Alan Vicars, Roblin oldtimer, in town renewing acquaintances and praising town growth with hospital and new college. represents Robson Motors of Dauphin.
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Walter Dietrich
Nanaimo
B.C
J. Petrus
Deanne
Lac du Bennett
Joe Hersak
Douglas Haultain
J. Christoff
Flin Fton
Ray Nicholson
Winnipeg
D. H. Oliphant
G. E. Waddell
Roblin
Waddell
Knox United Church
Walter Ritter
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Paul ‘Borchardt
V. Gerega
Seattle
Washington
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Ed Andres
Arnold
Alan Vicars
New College
Robson Motors
Dauphin
Shell River Council Meets August 3 in Regular Session
The Rural Municipality of Shell River held its regular council meeting on Wednesday August 3 with Deputy Reeve Boyce chairing and all councillors present. Minutes from June 29 were approved along with payment of accounts totaling 6056.34. The council planned to apply for Prairie Farm Assistance Act benefits for 1955 and adjourned to September 7 at 2:00 p.m.
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Shell River
Boyce
R. M. Mickelson
Roblin Hospital
Salvation Army
St. Paul’s Home
St. Paul's Home
Wm. A. Large
W. A. Large
Earl K. Ward
City of Winnipeg
City of
Winnipeg
Football Forecasts Booked Again for CKY Broadcasts
Winnipeg sports figure Jim Keilback wins a fifth straight season of football forecasts for CKY ahead of conference games. He surveys daily fans and experts, some from outside the city, and presents odds minutes before kickoff. Keilback notes fans correctly predicted outcomes nine times out of ten. Forecasts begin August 13.
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Jim Keilback
Winnipeg Sportsman
CKY
Keilback
Kellback
Roblin Agricultural Fair Draws Big Crowd
The Roblin Agricultural Society enjoyed a fine day as about 2500 attended the fair. Stanger Shows operated with rides and games while livestock and industrial exhibits showed solid interest. In baseball action Gilbert Plains beat St Michaels by one run, then Grandview defeated Roblin as the crowd packed the grandstand for a hard fought final.
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Robblin
Roblin Agricultural Society
Old Sol
Stanger
Gilbert Plains
St. Michaels
Grandview
Roblin
Roblin District to Host Sacred Harp Concert by Otto Baganz
Otto Baganz, a top American concert harpist, will perform sacred music at Roblin Community Hall on Wednesday evening August 24 at 8:00 p.m. The Plymouth, Wisconsin artist, trained under Enrico Tramonti, leads the Baganz trio and owns a World Fair instrument. He regards his talent as a gift from the Lord and has practiced three hours daily since age nine. All sacred music lovers in Rebun and district are invited.
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Roblin
Otto Baganz
Plymouth
Wisconsin
America
Lving
Enrico Tramonti
Chicago
Baganz
Rebun
Million Dollar Program Opens Duck Mountain Tourist Area
Manitoba unveils a 1,000,000 multi purpose road and development project in the Duck Mountain forest reserve. Two thirds finished, the route links No 10 at Garland with the Roblin Swan River highway, creating access to Seven lakes. Camps, shelters, docks and cabins are under construction or in use at Singoosh Wellman East and West Blue.
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Duck Mountain Forest Reserve
Resources Department
No. 10
Garland
Dauphin
Roblin Swan River
Boggy Creek
Singoosh Lake
Duck Mountains
Lake Dauphin
Saskatchewan
Baldy Mountain
Singcosh
Wellman
East
West Blue
Wellman Lake
Vacation Bible School Achievement Day Plan
Invitation to attend the Daily Vacation Bible School Achievement Program in the High School Auditorium this Friday at 8 o'clock. The fifth annual event under Miss O Olfrey began Monday with 37 children enrolled. Theme Sailing With Christ features films stories ship's band Hymn Strips games and handcraft. Attendance expected to rise. Helpers Rev E Shelvey Irene Hall A and B Miller.
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Daily Vacation Bible School
Miss O. Olfrey
Christ
E. Shelvey
Irene Hall
Napinka
A. and
B. Miller
Winnipeg
Thomas Alexander Price Born at Grandview Hospital
George and Joan Price announce the birth of their son Thomas Alexander on Tuesday August 2 at Grandview Hospital. Weight six pounds fourteen ounces. He is a brother for Teddy.
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Price
George and
Joan Price
Glover
Thomas Alexander
Grandview Hospital
Teddy
Gravy Train Echoes in Canadian Unions and Economy
The piece argues that rising wages in big plants lift prices, hurting pensioners and small merchants. It warns unions risk wrecking a gravy train by pushing guaranteed wages and fringe benefits, urging Canadian unions to run their own affairs to avoid blame and broader economic harm.
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DSA
USA
Wall Street
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PFAA
Malaga
Tools
Grapevine
Roblin Review
Harold Reed
Victoria, B.C
Wayne Kines
Robllin
His
Mr. and
Mrs
A. T. Kines
Shell River Council
Wedneday
Man
M.T.S
A. J. Edwards
Peter Menzal
Mrs. Harkness
Willson Stationery
Togo Lumber
Spear & Riach
M. J. Smandich
Togo
Steve Wizniak
Prov
Manitoba
Imperial Oil Co
Powell Equipment Co
Modern Motors
M. Watson
D. Ferguson
A. Smigelsky
J. Hay
J. H. Irvine
Seven Lakes
Childs, Laurie
Glad
Singoosh
Clear
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