Mr. and Mrs. Roy Waters Celebrate Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Ken Wood and Mr Lee Waters hosted a gathering at their parents home on Saturday evening August 10 1968 to honor the Waters couple on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests from Chisholm Alberta Carberry Portage la Prairie and Brandon Manitoba attended. A buffet turkey supper concluded the evening with many gifts from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Wood
Lee Waters
Roy Waters
Mrs. Waters
Chisholm
Alberta
Carberry
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Manitoba
Roblin Gun Club Shoots Draw Busy August Evening
The Roblin Gun Club held a well attended shoot on August 22 with good weather and visiting shooters from Durban Shellmouth Dauphin and local members. Brian Harvey and the habitual 25 marksmanship led scoring with a 25. Dwayne Sutton and Paul Laliberte reached 23. Brian Davis and Walter Fowler 22. Don Bedford Jessie Wardle and Don Murphy 21. Wilf Bouvier and Al Allanson tied for the win in the later Follow the Leader event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Don Bedford
Arnold Harvey
Brian Harvey
Bert Soderstrom
Jack Mulray
Bill Schnieder Sr
Orest Waleshyn
Bob McFarlane
Russell
Chas McFarlane
Shellmouth
Don Murphy
Dwayne Sutton
Doug Davis
Bryan Davis
Roblin
Dauphin
Paul Laliberte
Brian Davis
Walter Fowler
Jessie Wardle
Wilf Bouvier
al Allanson
Wild fruit abundance boosts local preserves and freezes tips
Miss Joan Dickin Extension Home Economist advises on abundant pincherries raspberries and other wild fruits while BC fruit crops are poor She suggests freezing juice or berries for later use and stresses precise brine and vinegar for pickles A stain removal kit will be available from her office within one to two weeks for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Social Notes From Roblin District Community Scene
Mr and Mrs Ed Cherneski and Charlotte plan to reside in Gilbert Plains over the weekend. Cousins visited Lisle Simpson’s home including Jack Brooks family of Alliston Ontario. Latimer sisters from Manito Wadge and Wawa Ontario visit Roblin district. Harold Martin returns to Orillia after time with James Martin. Arnott family visits mother H C Cranwell and J Arnott Jr. David Arnott returns to Winnipeg. J W Haines family from Kelliher Saskatchewan also visit Cromwell home. Rose Frances Karney Roblin published Daughter of a Pioneer in Western Producer July issue. Mrs Wm Cranwell Sr hosted relatives from Calgary Broadview and more for several days. Liz Bruce Stella Peteleski Mary Allanson Marg Oliphant competed in Russell Ladies Golf Tournament. Peteleski wins trophy again. Mary Oliphant also takes Second Flight and Hole In One. Mrs R Freeland returns August first week from England Ireland Scotland, notes modern changes since 1948 and visits Roy’s grave at Military Cemetery near London. Canadian Government administers the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Arnott
H. C. Cranwell
J. Arnott Jr
David Arnott
Winnipeg
J. W. Haines
Kelliher
Saskatchewan
Cromwell
The
Western Producer
Rose Frances Karney
Roblin
Dessie
Elisa Cranwell
Broadview
J. Nordquish
Janelle
Senior Citizens Club Bids Farewell To Two Members
The Senior Citizens Club of 19 members held a farewell social for Mr. and Mrs. Allan Beaven as they leave Roblin for Medicine Hat Alberta. A whit-drive saw prizes won mainly by men while Mr. Beaven and Mr. Pound claimed top and low scores in ladies’ roles. President Mr. Belcher presented farewell gifts. Mrs. Beaven thanked the group. The next meeting is set for September 5 at the usual place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Club
Farwell
Allan Beaven
Roblin
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Mr. Beaven
Mr. Pound
McFadyen
R. Arnott
Beaven
Belcher
Obituaries from Roblin April to August 1968
Funeral notices for Pearl Yakimishyn and Frank Klemecki record family histories, church services and burial details. Pearl Yakimishyn died July 26 at 84, with service July 28 at St Michael Greek Catholic Church Roblin. Frank Klemecki died August 20 at 95, funeral August 22 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of St. Michael
Pearl Yakimishyn
Roblin District Hospital
Father Krafchik
Sywanyk
Roblin Memorial Chapel
St. Michael’s
Peter
Mike Kapetz
Boris
Mike Yakimishyn
John Korpan
Ukraine
Canada
Peter Yakimishyn
Ethelbert
Manitoba
Goose Lake
Roblin
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Frank Klemecki
R. T. Nagengast
Roblin Memorial
Messers
Joe Klemecki
Mike Klemetski
John
Tony
Rosie) Medizian
Anthony
Bill
WEDDINGS SWITZER POGUE IN DAUPHIN AT FIRST BAPTIST
The ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Dauphin on June 29, 1968 united Lillian May Pogue and Robert Harvey Switzer with music by Vivian Sholdice and Merle Lamb. Attendants wore pastel gowns and bouquets featured lilies and roses. The couple’s trip was to Banff and western points. The bride’s cousin Florine Wilson died August 9 in Barrie Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dauphin
Gordon Grice
Lillian May
Harvey Pogue
Minitonas
Manitoba
Robert Harvey Switzer
Raymond Switzer
Roblin
Vivian Sholdice
Merle Lamb
Barbara Ewangsha
Darlene Timm
Bemberg
Norman Arndt
Dale Switzer
Kelowna
B. C
William Pogue
Banff
Switzer
Horticultural Show Showcases Robust Entries Despite Tough Grow Season
The Roblin Collegiate main floor hosted a large horticultural display with vegetables, flowers, and fruits from local gardens. 4-H clubs contributed notable displays while numerous entrants in CLASS A-ANNUALS competed across multiple flower categories. Elinor Simpson spent three weeks touring Ottawa Tweed and other points east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Collegiate
District Visitors Pop In From Flin Flon and Winnipeg
Charlie Wheeler and family of Flin Flon visit the Iboggy Creek area. Mrs Annie Short with daughter and friend visit San Clara on Sunday. Mrs Frank Lilley and daughter Agnes spent two days in the district then returned to Winnipeg. Tommy Wheeler and family from Flin Flon visit friends in Happy Lake and San Clara. Joe Mickay seen around again after a leg in hospital. Edmond Carriere is building a pool room and residence in San Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Short
San Clara
Frank Lilley
Agnes
Winnipeg
Tommy Wheeler
Flin Flom
Happy Lake
Joe Mickay
Benito General Hospital
Edmond Carriere
Improvements brighten Roblin Main Street storefronts
Local updates transform Roblin Main Street with B and B Electric renovating the store and adding a rear extension. Bryan and Bertha Davis receive congratulations as footings for Parkside Motors new garage are poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Roblin
B. and
B. Electric
Bryan
Bertha Davis
Parkside Motors
Kinsmen Walkathon Raises Funds for Goose Lake Goal
Cliff Karst announced on Tuesday that $2400 has been turned in from the July 29 Kinsmen Walkathon with more pledges still outstanding. Organizers with PFRA and municipal officials aim to raise Goose Lake’s level so it is suitable for swimming again, urging walkers to submit remaining pledges by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Karst
PFRA
Goose Lake
Marriage and visits mark Calgary area summer notices
Mrs C Kelly Cromarty reports family visits by Mrs George Farmer and relatives at George Laird home. Mr Farmer returned from Winnipeg to Calgary. Mrs Erna Jones left for Prince George and westward. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Edward Pearton on their marriage August 24. Visitors included Frank Beeley family Winnipeg Judy Hrysak Brandon and Dingle family Kil larney with grandparents Tom Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Farmer
George Laird
Farmer
Winnipeg
Calgary
Erna Jones
Prince George
B. C
Edward Pearton
Frank Beeley
Judy Hrysak
Brandon
Wayne
Bryan Dingle
Killarney
Manitoba
Tom Watson
Official opening of Thrifty-T Car Wash in Roblin
The Thrifty-T Car Wash at the corner of Highway No. 5 and 1st Avenue East Roblin will be officially opened on Tuesday Sept 3 at 10 a.m. Mayor F A Newton will officiate the ribbon cutting. Free car and truck washes offered until 8 p.m. with attendants to assist all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway No. 5
1St Avenue East
Roblin
F. A. Newton
Man Sentenced in Winnipeg Court for False Pretences
John Lewis McLeod, 84, of no fixed address, appeared in Winnipeg police court on August 16. He pled guilty to two counts of false pretences arising in September 1987 in Roblin and was sentenced to one year in Headingly Correctional Institute on each charge, to be served concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis McLeod
Winnipeg
Roblin
Headingly Correctional Institute
Also Mentioned on This Page
GUN Club
Bengmalid
Joan Dickin
Ed. Cherneski
Charlotte
Gilbert Plains
Hazel Latimer
Manitowadge
Bob Latimer
Wawa
Ontario
Harold Martin
Orillia
James Martin
Mary
Mike
Andrew
Toronto
Annie
Bill Kapetz
Molly
Mike Korpan
Catherine
Fred Nykolyshyn
Kamloop
Nick
Matt Rulyk
Frank Klemeck
Roblin, Man
Pogue
Carol Martin
Merelene Earnhardt
Florine Wilson
Barrie
Barrie General Hospital
Jean van Crecht
Ruth Sanders
Audrey Chalanchuk
Olive Arnott
H. Fatteicher
Candy Tuft
C. Mann
Mary Perry
Hyacinth
J. Baumung
Olga Kozak
Clarkia
Alice Tummon
Art Cockerill
Frances Nowosad
Cosmo
Eva Jory
Walter Styba
R. Britcher
John E. Arnott
Vi Laird
Hugh Skinner
J. C. Arnott
Nemesia
Petunias
Jim Shearer
Lange
Phlox
Jean van Drecht
Salpiglossi
P. Nowosad
Stocks
H. Nash
Mrs. J. Baumung
Zinnia
Lilliput
Hannah Andres
P. E. Nowosad
Anne Syko
Lily
L. Nernbeng
Joam Syko
Alice Tum
Ethel Mitchell
May Curle
Jesse Anderson
Elinor Simpson
Ottawa
Tweed
Bill Fletcher
Flin Flon
John Neabel
Neabel
Charlie Wheeler
Marshall Wells
Erwin Stelter
Sandra Ward
Frank Campbell
Ross Migener
Art Currey
Sam Robinson
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