Roblin Council approves licenses and payments minutes
Regular Roblin council meeting minutes from August 4 1954 chaired by Mayor Ford list accounts approved for payment to numerous vendors and services. The council accepts the 1954 electors roll and grants multiple restaurant tobacco and general licenses. James Puritch may construct temporary grain storage buildings on his property with removal required by December 31 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perchaluk-Keast
Keast-Perchaluk
Ed. Andres & Sons
Roblin Electric
Rossen Lunarber Co
Roblin Review
Paramount Motors
F. Craig
J. Bauming
Workmen’s Comp. B
Dept. P. Works
Powell Equipment
Cross Town Motors
A. Cameron
Sorbo Motors
Joe Pleash
J. G. Bauming
Boniface Hospital
J.G. Richmond
Dept. V. Statistics
Man. Power Com
McCallum Nursing Home
Henry Zorn
A. Kines
W. Repka
Rural Art And Handicraft Exhibit In October
The Manitoba Pool Elevators annual meeting will feature a Rural Art and Handicraft Exhibit next October. Anyone interested in contributing art or handicraft should contact Allan Martin, secretary of the Co‑op Elevator Association, or call 312-23, Robinson, Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Allan Martin
Co-op Elevator Association
Robin
Collins Island Named After Local Man
Saskatchewan practice names lakes bays and islands to honor notable trappers and fishers. James Ripley MLA proposed naming Collins Island after Roblin residents Lechowicz and Collins who died in last year’s accident. The Canadian Board on Geographical Names approved the island name, to appear on future Pelican Narrows maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
James Ripley
James Collins
Roblin
Man
Lechowicz
Collins
Canadian Board On Geographical Names of
Ottawa
Collins Island
Pelican Narrows
First barley yield moved to Manitoba elevators
The Canadian National Railways loaded the first of Manitoba's new barley crop last week. The shipment, 2 100 bushels at 47 pounds per bushel, went from Letellier to Manitoba Pool Elevators and graded 30W six row. Producers were C. Schroeder, L. Forrester and G. Pappel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba
Letellier
C. Schroeder
L. Forrester
G. Pappel
Local and Social News Roundup of Visiting Guests
Numerous visitors and travelers are listed visiting families in the Roblin area and Dauphin, including Mrs. R Glover of Winnipeg at H C Cranwell, Miss Vicky Mendre from Winnipeg, and J Yeo of Dauphin. Canadians and international visitors from Vancouver Calgary Reno Toronto Florida join weekend gatherings at various homes, farms, and grandparent residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicky Mendre
Winnipeg
Eugene Barabash
C. H. Burns
Vancouver
Cam Curle
Sturgis
Sask
A. Goodbun
Calgary
Alta
J. Goodbun
H. M. Oliphant
Dauphin
R. Glover
H. C. Cranwell
C. E. Mitchell
Jack Crider
Waveny
New York
Puritch
Scripneck
Erttmanko
Calder
J. Yeo
Roblin
H. Lundy
B. C
J. M. Thom
G. A. Stevens
Waddy
M. Scripneck
Reno
J. Puritch
F. Maluta
Alicia
Flin Flon
J. Mendre
E. Strom
Fort Frances Ont
Forrim Law
E. Otke
Wallie Harlow
Fred Rooke
F. Pacey
Audrey
Province To Be Asked For Shevlin Bridge Aid
Minutes of the August 4 1954 council meeting note requests for provincial aid to build the Shevlin Bridge on a 50 50 basis plus bridge material and a grant of 5000 plus a 2000 front on roads. The Maluga Bridge is closed to vehicles over 3500 lb. The council also approves electors and tax adjustments and lists accounts for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myslichuk-Cockerill
Zimmer-Hojnocki
Cockerill-Zimmer
S.W
Myslchuk-Hojnocki
Cockerill-Hojnocki
Maluga
Malaga
Hojnocki-Cockerill
Vic Gosman
P.T.H. No
Shortdale -E
East
Hojnocki-Zimmer
Steve Yellowega
Arnold Cockerill
Lenard Cockerill
Receiver General of
Canada
Gue Heinson
John Chernesky
Merridale
Bield
Goose Lake
Gilbert
Grainfields
Shevlin
Timber
Wm. Contors
A. Cockerill
Dr. Otke
Roblin Review
MacLeod
Henry Bauer
Bill Sadway
Steve Michalewicz
Powell Equipment
J. Wagner
A. Liske
R. M. Hillsburg
Mike Wychopen
Fred Calver
Mike Stasuik
Bill Finbaryk
John Prior
Roy Cockerill
W. Midzain
Ed Myshchuk
Nick Yakubowski
Peter Yakubowski
Ed Yakubowski
T. Odowichuk
Fred Kozyk
John Myslichuk
Steve Myslichuk
Oswald Edel
Carl Weir
Bill Zimmer
Albert Liske
Eddie Zimmer
M. Khiemetski
Chas. Filewich
Man. Power Com
Wm. Nykyforak
F. Znak
M. Klemetski
Postmaster
L. Cockerill
Myslchuk-Cockerill
Martin Luther biopic offered at Lyric Theatre
A period promotional notice invites audiences to see a Magnificent motion picture about Martin Luther at the Lyric Theatre. The ad urges belief freedom and independence from authority, recommending the show as a rare chance to witness a work of calibre scheduled for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in August with unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Keep Forest Industry on Top and Fire Devastation
The article emphasizes the industry’s reliance on a strong wood supply to sustain mill strength while noting devastating forest fires that threaten both trees and industry. Local figures warn on consequences for employment and regional economy as crews battle the blazes.
Judges Begin 8000 Mile Good Roads Inspection Tour
Judges of the Manitoba Good Roads Association depart Monday on an 8000 mile inspection tour of municipalities towns and villages. The goal is to judge road systems beautification and improvements while visiting municipal offices and local weekly newspapers. Trophies and diplomas reward best kept roads best improvements and best kept suburban systems. Each rural municipality enters one farm and one incorporated village by council decision. Committee includes J E McAuley chairman W H French P Beachell W J Graves C S Landon W H Campbell J H Cathcart W J Kane and Mayor K Barkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Good Roads Association
J. E. McAuley
W. H. French
P. Beachell
W. J. Graves
C. S. Landon
W. H. Campbell
J. H. Cathcart
W. J. Kane
K. Barkman
The Old Word We Live By The Neighborly Spirit
A retired writer reflects on kindness, mutual aid, and the danger of turning to government for all help. He recalls acts of goodwill during storms, a Navy request for an extension, and the fading but enduring pioneer spirit of volunteering and helping neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarburg
Wisconsin
James R. Frank
John F. Greenslade
Corpus Christie Naval Air Station
Greenslade
Rockettes win again at Shoal Lake doubleheader
The Roblin Rockettes defeated Shoal Lake Girls in both games on Sunday August 15. The 3 pm match ended 13 to 8 and the 6 pm finale finished 19 to 12. The Rockettes maintained the advantage with strong offense and solid defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Roblin Rockettes
Rockettes
Roblin Girls
Power consumption rises in July in rural Manitoba
Rural Manitoba’s electric power use climbed 12 percent in July from the same month a year earlier, as the Manitoba Power Commission released its monthly report. A total of 37,163,300 kilowatt hours were distributed, with 25 Hydro crews working across the province to recover earlier production losses due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Power Commission
Cromarty W A Meeting Plans October Friendship Session
Cromarty W A held August 11 at Mrs G Laird s home. They cancelled September and arranged a Friendship Meeting in October at Mrs S Simpson s home with each member to bring a friend. Mrs J C Parker received a farewell gift. A dainty lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromarty W. A
S. Simpson
J.C. Parker
W. A
United Church Meeting at Knox Church Roblin and Deepdale
A meeting at Knox United Church Roblin and Deepdale discussed a farewell social for Dr and Mrs J C Parker to be held August 23 at 8 30 PM in the church lower hall The group endorsed the brief by Dr Parker for the Dauphin Presbytery and the Liquor Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Roblin
Tummel
Deepdale
J. C. Parker
Dauphin Presbytery
Liquor Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robiin
Ford
Keast
Lesack
Perchaluk
M.P.E
Mr. Collins
E. D. Craig
Oakville
Ross McBain
Togo
Potts
Barney Potts
George Robertson
CBC Trans- Canada
Thora Andres
Small
Barney
Pat Trudell
Reeve Filewich
Cockerill, Hojnocki
Zimmer
Myslichuk
the Hammer
Martin Luther
By Ambrose Hills
United Church Meeting
the United Church
Dropmore Nursery
Taylor’s Hardware
Roblin W. I
Agricultural Society
Harrison's
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Richard Conte
Linda Christian
Roblin Theatre
Alan Ladd
Buf Elliot
the Jury
Shelley Winters
Peggie Castle
Sword and the Rose
Richard Todd
Genearl
Glynis Johns
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