District News Notes Church and Club Activities
District News reports from Deepdale Hall events and Ladies Aid activities with Thank You notes for helpers at a pancake supper. It records W I annual meeting on November 20 with nine members present and officer elections for 1961 62, plus gifts to Brandon Mental Hospital and a report from the Fall District Board meeting. Also mentions visitors and local condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Batsar
Deepdale Hall
S. Argent
Chilliwack
Walter Livngstone
David
Barbara
Keith
Roblin
C. McKenzie
W I
Walter Ward
Jolliffe
G. Charman
Rankin
W. Ward
J. Sinson
Winnipeg course for lumber grading noted by Ken Laird
Mr. Ken Laird left on Monday for Winnipeg to undertake a lumber grading course. Mr. and Mrs. C A McDuffe and family of Pope Man visited relatives over the weekend. A whist drive on Nov 24 drew eleven tables with prizes to Mrs Becker Mrs McDuffee W McIntyre and F. The committee thanks all helpers. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs E Bauming on the birth of their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Laird
Winnipeg
C. A. McDuffe
Pope
Man
P. Becker
McDuffee
W. McIntyre
Mrs Cliff McCrea Reporter Tummel
Mr and Mrs A S Craig of Russell visited relatives in the district on Sunday. Ralph Jory reports the birth of a daughter November 29 at Roblin Hospital.
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Sonan-Kan
Wo Ward
Cliff McCrea
A. S. Craig
Russell
Ralph Jory
Roblin Hospital
Weekend visits noted in Silverwood community
Mrs Pete Bancarz reports weekend gatherings at relatives homes in Weyburn Gladstone and Kam Sask with visits to Bert Dixon Rob Wallace Roy Dixon Chuck McDuffe and the Radfords. Carol Radford stayed with her parents while Stanley Irvine returns home after a Sanatorium checkup with a positive report.
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Don Irvine
Bill Ivine
Weyburn
Sask
Stanley Irvine
Bert Dixon
Darla
Lynn
Rob. Wallace
Gladstone
Man
Roy Dixon
Kamsack, Sask
Chuck McDuffe
Arthur Radford
Fred Framingham’'s
Ali
Carol Radford
Dauphin
Jack Radford
First Lighted Christmas Tree Origins and Modern Trends
The article recounts Martin Luther creating the first lighted Christmas tree with candles and a star atop, as a cherished Yule symbol. It then surveys Canadian Christmas lighting trends including cooler color palettes, midgett lamps, artificial trees, fireproof visca material, and safety fuse plugs for home decorations.
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Martin Luther
Santa Claus
Luther
Canada
Historic Sites Protected Under the Law
Manitoba archivist Hart Bowsfield urges cooperation with farmers and residents after amateurs dig up ground seeking souvenirs, risking loss of valuable early Indian life remains. Hon Gurney Evans, minister for historic sites, backs the appeal to protect sites and allow trained teams to document findings.
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Manitoba
Gurney Evans
Evans
Hart Bowsfield
Bowsfield
Archeological Society of Manitoba
Historian warns against unpermitted digs on river bank site
Mr Bowsfield cites risk of violating the Historic Sites Preservation Act by excavating or removing artifacts without province approval. He notes dinosaur bone finds in Manitoba clay are safely handled by museum crews and trained staff, with workers collaborating to expose specimens. The archivist urges notifying the minister and awaiting trained researchers.
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Bowsfield
Manitoba
Traffic Tension Is Real Menace
The Canadian Highway Safety Council urges calmness at the wheel and warns drivers not to confront aggressive motorists. Stay relaxed, alert, and avoid engaging rambling show-offs who push into traffic. Prioritize your own safe driving and avoid escalation during daily commutes.
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Anyon
Canadian Highway Safety Council
CHSC
Pound Couple Celebrate Forty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Wm Pound marked their 48th wedding anniversary with a family gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs N C Cockerill. A delicious supper followed by a social evening was enjoyed by the Pound family including Mr and Mrs Gordon Pound and Mr and Mrs Jack Pound.
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N. C. Cockerill
Wm. Pound
Gordon Pound
Mrs
Jack Pound
For Sale Aberdeen Angus Bull and Gelding Horse
Too late to classify ads list an Aberdeen Angus pure bred bull three years old and a four year old well broke gelding. Also a 260 acre cultivated section with buildings and water on No 10 Highway fourteen miles west of Roblin Saskatchewan. Contact Peter Bewcyk Box 73 Calder Saskatchewan.
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Peter Bewcyk
Roblin
Calder
Sask
Saskatchewan
Box
Calder, Sask
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Care
I thank my friends and neighbors for good wishes treats and cards. Special thanks to the Bield Women’s Club and the Shell River Wid for kindness. Grateful for care from Dr Dorran Dr Layng and Roblin Hospital staff during my patient stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bield Women's Club
Shell River Wid
Dorran
Layng
Roblin Hospital
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Pat Boone
Buddy Hackett
Dennis O'Keefe
Barbara Eden
Ea Coutts Canada
Mitchell's Drug Store
Main Street
W. Radford
Elkhorn
R. Ritchie
Dave Davis
Yeo
Santa
Roblin Ellis
Order of Royal Purple
Roblin Memorial Hall
Cam Chernecki
His
Melody Sons
Silverwood
Pete Bancarz
Suide Partes
Manitoba Museum
The
Roblin Review
Ernie Scrimshaw
Turkey
Mendro Building
U.C.W.L. of
the Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Control Commission
Heming’s
Blue River
Longines
Wittnauer - Bulova
Westfield
Parker Or Shaeffer
South Seas
Heming
Jewellery
Roblin, Man
Bambay
Toronto
J. C. Hobbs
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