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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
6
The Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Rublin elected a new executive for the coming year at St. Vladimir's College. Mrs. Lupichuk became president, with Mrs. M. Velechenko, Mrs. R. Perchaiuk, and Mrs. R. Kozak as officers, and Mrs. J Hersak as treasurer. Rev. Father Nestor Hodowany named spiritual director as duties begin with the New Year.
Hockey school sponsored by MAHA and NH L took place in Swan River addressing players coaches referees and all hockey matters. Carl Voss WHL referee in chief and Dick Irwin from King Clancy Instruction led sessions plus a 70 minute unit on offensive and defensive plays with full explanations. Attendees included participants from Rob-
WAN RIVER reports that Tommy Bowley Hugh Newton Billy Pitze and Walter Souter joined a trip from November 3 to December 1. Special thanks go to Bill Cross for the car and Mel Bowley for chaperoning and giving instructions to those absent from the journey. 30 hockey fans urged to embrace real hockey this winter.
The article describes a province wide radio and phone network coordinating fire fighting in Manitoba. The Sba Government Air Service builds radio sets in forestry vehicles and trucks, enabling rapid pilot guidance and operations from 90 towers and 40 permanent stations plus temporary sites during fire season.
A list of birth notices from Roblin Shell Valley Mac Nutt and nearby areas includes Nov and Dec births. Names include Prokopetz Curtis Jory Pearton Andronyk Grundy Borchadt Kosak Kasprowich Lizowtte Kurchak and Tettepasse with parents and hometowns such as Roblin Makaroff and San Clara.
Mr W Harlow winters with his daughter in Windthurst Sask. Wellington Watson family return from a Sask tour visiting Yorkton Melville Regina North Battleford and Maidstone. Guests at D H Oliphants include Oliphants Dollmont Ramage and Dauphin relatives. Weekend hosts Andrew Miller welcome Pfiefer Pister Schwartz families from Yorkton and Tozo.
Christmas spirit rises as the Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Santa Claus parade this Saturday December 8. Free candy for children after a free picture show at both theatres. Also notes local snows and Yuletide shopping countdown with 15 days left till Christmas.
Monday evening the Roblin Memorial Hall was filled with square dancers led by Earle Park. New faces joined each session of the Do-Gi- Do’s as membership fees were collected for the season. The next dance is Monday December 17 at 8 00 p m and only members may attend after that date. visitors and spectators are welcome free of charge with seating in the balcony.
A large crowd of over 150 attended the Roblin Seed Grain Dressed Poultry and Bacon Carcass Show. Judging by Wm Bodnaruk and W A S Beattle, seed quality reflected the tough harvest season. Winners included Hard Red Wheat Wm Bodnaruk and W A S Beattle, Oats W A S Beattle, Malting Barley Ward Bros, and Potatoes Walter Ward among others. The event featured a bacon carcass display and a Dressed Poultry Auction led by Charle Filewich. Canada Packers representatives and Agriculture Dept officials discussed swine feeding and grading. Top turkey and capon prices and notable buyers were listed, with broad community support acknowledged.
The Grand Narrows Seed Club held its Annual Seed Fair on November 27 at Grand Narrows Hall with 4H members and adults. Winners included Maynard Dixon who will enter seed in Brandon's provincial show. Ray Murray lauded for club leadership. A welding course in Andres Blacksmith Shop runs December 3 to 8 with two instructors, six arc welders, and four acetylene welders. 26 men enrolled, 13 daily attendees, funded by Crop Improvement Club and local supporters.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Roblin United Church for James Wallace Laurie age 68 who died November 29 1956 at Roblin Hospital after a long illness Rev G Waddell officiated Sneath Funeral Service in charge Interment in Roblin District Cemetery Laurie born in Dundleshire Scotland was a Caledonian Rail Road conductor before moving to Canada in 1914 He farmed at Togo Sask 1916 1932 married Helen Hogg in Makaroff Man 1917 They later moved to Bilverwood farmed until 1952 then Roblin retirement Arthritis patient in nursing homes two years obituary says mourners wife Helen three sons Robert Lenore Man Alexander White Rock BC James Detroit US A two daughters Joan Dixon Makaroff Man Jean Finch White Rock BC four brothers William Niagara Falls Ontario Stewart John and Wallace Dunfrieshire Scotland two sisters Margaret Dunfrieshire Scotland Helen Connecticut US A
Village of Roblin police records for November 1956 show 28 complaints received 14 traffic tickets issued and 1 minor accident reported. Total fines posted 110.00 with 17.75 in costs.
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