Dr J C Parker Accepts Call To Shoal Lake Church
Dr J Caryle Parker, minister of Knox United Church Roblin for five years, accepts call to Westminster United Church Shoal Lake Manitoba and will leave Roblin in August. Born in Larkhall Scotland he studied at Manitoba universities and married Annie Duncan in Winnipeg. He has served Lyleton Cartwright Alexander Sperling Fin Flon and Roblin. Mrs Parker presided over Dauphin Presbyterial and will leave Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Caryle Parker
Knox United Church
Roblin
Westminster United Church
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
Dr. Parker
Larkhall
Scotland
Carrada
Gilbert Plains
University of Manitoba
Manitoba College
Annie Rachel Duncan
Winnipeg
Parker
Lyleton
Cartwright Alexander
Sperling
Fin Filon
Filn Fion
Northminster
Bhoal
Lake
Dauphin Presbyterial
Local and Social News From Winnipeg Area
John Bouler returns home after a week in Winnipeg. Several residents travel and visit relatives across Manitoba including Winnipeg, Belmont, Dauphin, and Kamsack. Visitors include Betty Bogle from Calgary and Ruby Jory visiting her parents. Families hosting relatives in Winnipeg extend over multiple households and weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bouler
Winnipeg
Jack Crider
Waverly
N.Y
William Bevan
Irian
J. Brown
Liyn Smith
K. Snydal
Tom Scott
Betty Bogle
Calgary Alta
Mike Kryworuchka
Steve Philipen
Zelena
Harry Martennik
John Stefaniuk
Maureen
Kamsack
Zimmer Andres wedding ties two Saskatchewan families
Irene Ella Andres daughter of Adolph and Mrs Andres of MacNutt Sask united in marriage to Edward Zimmer son of Mrs. Ralph Smith and the late Louis Zimmer of Rottin at St John Lutheran Church Shevlin Man Rev Rossnagel officiated Organist Mrs Alvin Becker cousin of the bride. Reception and dance followed at Roblin Memorial Hall. Guests from Flin Flon Winnipeg Portage La Prairie Navitims and area attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmer
Andres
St. John Lutheran Church
Sheviin
Man
Irene Ella
Adolph Andres
MacNutt, Sask
Edward Zimmer
Ralph Smith
Louis Zimmer
Rottin
Rossnagel
Alvin Becker
Esther Zimmer
Ann Zimmer
Marlene Schmollinger
M. Johnston
Flin Fion
K. Ward
Art Quinn
Rcaf Station
Portage la Prairie
W. Bauming
Winnipeg
Misa Mary Zimmer
Gabriola Island
B. C
Miss Gall Foster
Navitms
MacNutt, Ingils
Shevlin
George Bureyko Honored At Stag Party
On Monday evening August 23 a stag party in Roblin Memorial Hall Legion Rooms honored George Bureyko who is leaving with his family for Melita. He received a lamp as thanks from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Rooms
Roblin Memorial Hall
George Bureyko
Melita
Miss Charlotte Arndt Wins Robin Hood Bicycle Contest
Miss Charlotte Arndt correctly answered the CKDM Dauphin Robin Hood contest question and becomes owner of a new English bicycle. She earned the prize after the weekly radio quiz, with the station noting her correct solution and prize win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Arndt
CKDM
Dauphin
Togo Group Holds Annual Visitors Day Meeting at Pozo
The Togo Homemakers Club met August 12 at the Community Hall Pozo for Visitors Day with Mrs C Dickie presiding. A Stanley demonstration is planned. Next meeting set for Sept 6 at Mrs B McKinnon’s home. Members from Grand Narrows Roblin and Makaroff W I attended and enjoyed a program by club directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Pozo
C. Dickie
Stanley
McKinnon
Grand Narrows
Roblin
Makaroff W. I
Dickie
Minuk
Mick
Bield Trustees Meet August Sixth 1954 Proceedings
The regular meeting of Bield Trustees was held August 16, 1954 with A Lovas F Bailes la Rice and A Dobranski present. They adopt the minutes, authorize payments to Taylor Hardware Timberton Fence Lumber Mitchells Drug Store Bailes W Watson etc and approve several van applications for students. They start school Tuesday Aug 31 and apply to Teachers Placement Bureau for Principal. Adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bield
A. Lovas
F. Bailes
Rice
A. Dobranski
Bailes-Dobranski
J. C. Poucher
Bailes
Lovas Poucher
W. Watson
Whog. Tribune
Wpg
Free Press
Dobranski-Bailes
Ed Johnstone
J. Waseylenchuk
A. Rice
M. Holunga
Stokke
Balles-Dobranski
Teachers Placement Bureau
Rice-Balles
Jory announces engagement of Ruby to Barry Platt
Mr and Mrs A L Jory announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby to Barry Platt of Winnipeg Manitoba. The couple plans a later wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Jory
Ruby
Barry Platt
Winnipeg
Man
Meep Forest Industry On Opener Cold Run
The forest industry relies on a strong wood supply to sustain mills as fires threaten timber stocks. Officials report fires have killed both stands and equipment in recent weeks, highlighting ongoing fire risk and resource losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meep
Church Holds Farewell For Dr and Mrs Parker
Members of the United Church field in Tummel Deepdale Bield and Roblin gathered at Knox United Church on Monday night August 23 to honor Dr J Carl Parker and his wife as they prepare to relocate to Shoal Lake where he has accepted a call. The program featured a sing song led by A T Kines, solos by Merle Lamb and Mrs I Gleiser, a recitation by Gordon Simpson, an accordian solo by Marie Jolliffe, a piano duet by Mrs Fisher and Bob Keast, and a farewell address by I L Mitchell. A purse and lamps were presented, lunch followed, and the evening closed with Blessed Be the Tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Tummel
Deepdale
Bield
Roblin
Knox United Church
J. Carlyle Parker
Shoal Lake
Parker
Merle Lamb
Gordon Simpson
I. Gleiser
Marie Jolliffe
Young Peoples
G. Ritchie
L. Jolliffe
I. L. Mitchell
Winnipeg Pair Sets Out on England and Europe Tour
Miss Bymvia Lesack and Connie Hezzelwood of Winnipeg depart on Thursday for an extended tour of England and Europe. Jackie Fletcher of Fin Flon returns home by train after a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs E Fletcher. Miss Mary Zimmer of Gabriola Island B C visits at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith with Miss Gail Foster Nanajima B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Belton
Winnipeg
Ruby Jory
L. A. Jory
Verna
John Souter
Statter
W. Bouter
D. Staple
Earl
W. Ford
Ian
L. A. Leavens
Ivan Leavens
Belmont
W. H. Allen
Ronnie
Gregory
Pas
E. J. Spear
Donna
Gail Oliphant
Lorne Nicholson
Dauphin
H. M. Oliphant
D. H. Oliphant
Thomas Lambkin
Toronto
Lambkin
A. Staple
Wm. Souter
Collin
Geo. Souter
Harry Wolff
Ochre River
E. Fletcher
Bobbie
Ronny
Graham Gibson
Jerry
MacLeod
J. MacLeod
Bileld
Bymvia Lesack
Connie Hezzelwood
England
Europe
Jackie Fletcher
Fin Flon
Mrs.e. Fletcher
Mary Zimmer
Gabriola Island
B. C
Gail Foster
Mrs. Arnott Dominates Roblin Flower Show Prizes
The Roblin Womens Institute hosted a well attended Flower Show at Knox United Church tower hall on August 2. Agricultural Rep. E. Somers opened the event and W. Cumming of Dropmore Nursery judged the displays. Winners include Mrs. R. Arnott with multiple first prizes across Vegetables, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Salpiglossis, Cosmos, Petunias, Nasturtiums, Gladioli, and best overall best flowering and non flowering plants. The table featured numerous awards from local sponsors such as Dropmore Nursery, Taylor Hardware, and Roblin W I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Womens Institute
Knox United Church
E. Somers
Roblin
W. Cumming
Dropmore Nursery
W. I
Robert Arnott
Annie Arnott
G. Jory
H. Gamey
T. Dilin
T. H. Taylor
R. Arnott
van Drecht
P. Nowosad
Stocks
J. Collins
W. Skinner
Geo
Kelso
Prises Dropmore Nursery
Taylor Hardware
Roblin W. I
McDonald
Agriculture Society
Eighteen Members Present For July Ladies Aid Meeting
The July meeting of Knox United Church Ladies Aid was at Mrs. D W Law’s home with eighteen members present and President Mrs. R McBain presiding. Mrs F Y Newton read scripture and Mrs Law led the topic. prayers were offered and cards of sympathy get well and baby were sent. The group approved assisting the Evening Guild Booth at the Fair. No August meeting. September gathering at Mrs Britcher’s home on Sept 1. Lunch by Mrs G Kelso and Mrs Britcher. members heading to Britcher’s at 2 PM from United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Knox United Church
D. W. Law
R. McBain
F. Y. Newton
Britcher
Farewell Gift For Mrs Parker From Missionary Society
The Women's Missionary Society at Mrs F Y Newton's home on the 10th hosted Roblin Ladies Aid and Tummel W A The study period led by several members previewed topics for the World Council of Churches second Assemblies at Evanston Illinois The main theme being The Christian Hope Just before lunch Mrs Ross McBain presented Mrs Parker a silver flower basket as a farewell gift Both societies lament her departure for she has been a devoted worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Missionary Society
F. Y. Newton
Roblin Ladies Aid
Tummel W. A
H. Cross
J. C. Parker
T. Dillin
T. H. Taylor
I. L. Mitchell
World Council of Churches
Evanston
Illinois
Ross McBain
Ald
Parker
W.M
Ladies Ald
Precautions Taken For Duke's Flight
Royal Canadian Air Force parachutists will standby as the Duke of Edinburgh tours Northern British Columbia and the Yukon. If emergency landing is needed, Flight Sergeant John Jamieson and Corporal Jack Strachan will drop in to provide medical aid. They preplace camps at Great Slave Lake and two Canos carry spare parts. Strachan is a son of Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers of Makaroff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force Parachutista
Duke of Edinburgh
British Columbia
Yukon
Duke
Sea Island
John “Red” Jamieson
Jack Strachan
RCAF
Strachan
Jamieson
Great Slave Lake
Vancouver
Charles Rogers
Makaroff
Makaroff W I Meeting Honors Mrs Martel of Inglis
The Makaroff W I held an August meeting at Mrs J Davis with 12 members and 7 visitors. Members each brought a flower for a bouquet awarded to the eldest guest, Inglis visitor Mrs Martel. Guest speaker Mrs T Jackson of Inglis spoke followed by Mrs James Arnott’s Winnipeg convention report. Jackpot won by Mrs J Pound. Lunch by hostess Mrs Arnott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff W. I
J. Davis
Martel
Inglis
T. Jackson
Telephone Employees Honor Mr John Adam Roblin retirement
On Wednesday evening August 18 the staff of Manitoba Telephone System Roblin entertained Mr and Mrs J Adam at Miss Ordella Payne's home to mark his retirement. They spent the evening playing cards and a presentation was made to Mr Adams by the staff plus a buffet luncheon hosted by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Telephone System
Roblin
J Adam
Ordella Payne
Adams
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J. M. Sorowaki
F.D. Harper
Terry Boak
W. G. Jose
F. D. Harper
R. Boak
Diane
Wendy
Stag
Charlotte
Herb Young
Wm. Lesack
Robin Hood Milling Company
Burrell
van Crecht
Adam
Mrs. Parker
Mis.e. McDonald
E. M. McDonald
Dahlia
Edwards
E.M. McDonald
E. McDonald
Cosmos
BE. McDonald
Salpighee
Zinniasil
RB. Arnott
Jas. Martin
Gladioli
W. Skimmer
Geo. Kelso
Nastursium
J. Goodbun
Eb, McDonald
Phiox
Clarkin
W. Lesack
Ladies’ Aid
John Adam
Richard Conte
Linda Christian
Lawrence Olivier
Dick Haymes
Audrey Totter
Roblin Theatre
Brian Donlevy
Rod Cameron
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
John Payne
Busan Morrow
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