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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
1
A curious local puzzle note announces a Who Dunnit challenge from The Reviews offering two free Roblin tickets to the solver who first provides the correct answer. Participants should use a specified contact to submit solutions and gain a high IQ rating alongside the prize.
In Pine Falls a new town hall costing about 80000 is built largely by volunteers. Over 300 workers contributed, with a large turnout during Nov 4 to 21. The piece notes family joys, Hydro projects near completion, and local efforts including a skating rink and a notable house move by Tomchuk of Kamsack.
The Woman's Institute elected Mrs Donald Robertson president with Mrs Howard McLarty as vice president and Mrs M Ewanchuk as secretary. Other directors include Mrs Geo Kelso library convenor and Mrs John Arnot finance. Projects include furnishing the new hospital and raising funds for the Memorial Hall.
The Ladies of the UK Orch. W.A. held a charity draw at the theatre on November 21. First prize went to Annelta Barebash, second to Carmiel Motyha, and third to Mrs. J. Hajaviteh for supporting the hospital fundraiser.
The Ukrainian Catholic Choir of Roblin drew over 150 fans at the Roblin Theatre for its first appearance. The group performed a Ukrainian insurgent Army themed program and pastor Rev. J. Denischuk urged patriotism in a closing speech. The choir also sang at St Michael's Hall near Roblin and later in Yorkton, enduring poor weather en route.
District residents report Sunday service at 3 p m in Silverwood and visits across the area. Annie Redman visited Isabel Irvine. Mickelsons honeymooned with Wm Ma guire. Albert Johnson hospitalized in Kamsack. Williams welcomed a newborn son at Russell hospital. many relatives especially Maguire Bancarz Kozak and others were seen visiting in Walkerburn Swan River McCreary and nearby towns.
Mr. F. Basso hosts Jim and Ray visiting the district. Margaret Murray stayed at home for several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. McMurray paid a visit to Grand Narrows. A wave of colds and flu has kept many people indoors recently.
Pierre Hohle Makaroff, Harvey Hohle and Mrs L Hohle drove to Winnipeg last week. Dan Black and his Cromarty family visited Mrs W C Robinson on Sunday. Morley Button was taken to Dauphin hospital Monday for medical care.
The Tummel community gathered at Gordon Staple’s home on Saturday November 26 to mark a 25th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Ray Christoff and Roberta Chalmers of Manitou on their recent marriage.
The Roblin Athletic Association formed in 1946 did not function last year but an effort to revive it is planned. A meeting is set for Friday December 9 in the rink to decide if hockey and other sports can be organized under one group to unify community athletics.
Mr and Mrs Fred Pacy of Windthrust Sask are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs W Harlow J McCarthy returned home last Saturday after spending the summer in the East Mrs Ross of Homewood Man renewing acquaintance in Roblin for the past week A Hospital Aid meeting will be held Tuesday Dec 6 at 3 pm in the United Church basement Miss J Black accompanied her sister Mrs J Carnie to Winnipeg where she will spend the next weeks
In a long meeting at the Curling Rink the Men's Club outlined plans for the season. Aimed at drawing country curlers, an all farmer executive will oversee this effort with weekly ice rental proposed.
Roblin Ontario region resident Mrs. Elspeth Stuart Black aged 79 died at home on November 24 after a lengthy life with husband George Black. Born 1865 in Kilross Bruce County she and family lived in North Dakota before returning to Canada. She leaves three sons, four daughters, fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Knox United Church with Dr. J Carlyle Parker officiating. Pallbearers named.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Hazel Ford Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 4 sent its degree team to Dauphin on Friday November 25 to confer the degree on four new members of the Dauphin Lodge. Team members included Mesdames Sorbo Cross Arnott Hembroff Rice Thom McDuffe Bureyko Switzer Haines Staple Bowley Affleck and the Misses Schwalm and Rowan.
The Hall Committee praised public support at the Vanity Fair last Saturday. Kenneth Addis of Deepdale won a radio after holding the lucky bingo ticket drawn that evening. The Cabana Café donated use of its building and R. B. Electric provided a free P A system and wiring.
The Berry Grove Farm Forum held its first 1949 meeting at Mr. G Pound's home on Monday November 28 with all members present. President Mr J Davis and Sec Treas Mr J Hilderman were re elected. The topic Are We Good Farmers sparked lively debate as Forum night resumes Monday December 5 at J C Arnott's.
Edward Bell visited Yorkton on business last week and Cecil Veal returned from Winnipeg on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Neil McKinnon left for Winnipeg by motor trip. B.A. Oil installed larger storage tanks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Topham moved to town for water. Mrs. Clark of Calgary visits relatives Cryderman. United Church services moved to 3 pm. John Deere Co shows moving picture December 3 at 2 pm. Friday dance canceled due to heavy snowfall. Roblin orchestra unable to come. United Church Ladies Aid bazaar and lunch December 3 at Lindsay and Petch building. Curling meeting held. D. Blewett elected President, Guy Parker Vice-President, Dale Olson Sec-Treas. Rink to be flooded, curling and skating start. Shower for bride-elect Miss F Swarz held at Legion Hall with many gifts.
The list records completed curling rinks with first-named skips and many players awaiting rink assignments. It includes Busby Romanyk Pearson Lebdowich McGill cross Arnott Leavens Goodbun Adam Affleck Buick Maslove Spear Hayes Klemecky Mitchell Ford Hughes Mitchell Ewanchuk Parker McConnell Hughes Staple Cuurey Newton McBride McDuffe Langan Hornsby etc. Ships waiting to fill rinks and curlers waiting for placement are also listed by name.
Mrs. Cockerill and family thank friends and relatives for aid in the search for Ernest Cockerill missing since November 1. No trace found. They express gratitude for kindness help and contributions. Sincerely Mrs A Cockerill and Family.
The Sons and Daughters of Ernest Cockerill thank all for cooperation in the search for their father on November 18. He is sadly missed by his family Ruth Horace Lorne and Donald.
The Black Family thanks friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. McDuffe visited friends at Dauphin over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Laird and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Miller at Riverbend.
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