District Notes on Funeral Attendees and Visiting Family
Relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral of Jim Curtis. A stream of visitors followed, including families from Yorkton Neepawa Brandon and Binsearch. Local residents visited Winnipeg Virden and Roblin while news of a scholarship for Spance Raymond at Cranberry Portage Collegiate is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Curtis
A. George
Yorkton
Stak
Lewis Vivian
Neepawa
Maurice Stewart
Brandon
Jack Curtis
Nezpawa
N. R. Buchanan
Neenawa
T. A. George
Joe Savisky
Yorktion
Gerald Lam
Mrs C McCrea-Reporter TUMMEL
David Gillis visited his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Michael Robin. Wayne Brown with his parents spent the weekend with Cliff McCrea and his wife. A miscellaneous shower honored Aiary McCrea soon to be Mrs Wayne Brown at Gordon Jury home on Saturday December 4 with a contest and lunch served by Ladies Club and U C W Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gillis
Regina
Michael Robin
Wayne Brown
Cliff McCrea
Aiary McCrea
Gordon Jury
Mary
Ladies Club
U.C.W
Community Notes From Grand Narrows and Nearby
Mrs Geo Murray Reporter notes visitors include Mr and Mrs Ray Falkiner and Murray from Kamsack at the Murrays Sunday. Mr and Mrs W Zimmer of Shell Alley were guests at Fred Framingham home. Orville Wilsom spent with Dale Apples at Coupar weekend. Mrs Norman Dixon curled in Grandview with San Clara Auxiliary. Howard Wilson attended Manitoba Hospital Convention in Winnipeg. Mrs AEca Murray home after Meese Jaw visit. Local girls joined two Brownie Packs in Roblin last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Falkiner
Murray
Kamsack
Murrays
W. Zimmer
Shell ‘Alley
Fred Framingham
Orville Wilsom
Dale Apples
Cou
Norman Dixon
Grandview
San Clara
Legion
Howard Wilson
Manitoba Hospital
Winnipeg
Aeca Murray
Meese Jaw
Roblin
Community Notes From Riverbend Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Matthew Switzer of Kelowna B C spent a week with relatives in the district. Larry Edel of Flin Flon Manitoba visited his parents. Anniversary wishes go to Raich De La Mere and spouse marking 25 years. Various locals from Drumheller Yorkton Regina and Dauphin were seen visiting. Andrew Arnott was visited at St Pauls Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Switzer
Kelowna
B. C
George de la Mare
Larry Edel
Flin Fisn
Man
Harald Edel
Bass
Raich de la Mere
Stan Jarvis
Don
Drumheller
Alberta
Rex Jarvis
Doug Jarvis
Ralph de la Mare
A. L. Kemp
Winnipes
Harold Prior
Regina
R. Arnott
H. Capsile
Dauphin
Ther Gisg
Andrew Arnott
St. Pauls
George Prior
Yorkton
Ralph de la Aare
Oes TOGO Airs Win Reporters Notes and Visits
Dave Hilderman of Yorkton visited relatives last week. Mrs. Rob McKee returned from Roblin Hospital. Mrs. Ed Paiement of Dauphin vacationed with sister Mrs. Abercrombie. Mrs. Wm Hampson came home after a 19 day visit in Saskatoon with son and daughter in law Wayne Hampson. Henry Pister a patient in Regina Grey Nuns Hospital. Mrs. Henry Pister visiting Regina with son Ted Pister. Netlickinnon visiting West Coast. Mr and Mrs Wm Deederley returned after two weeks in Port Alberni BC with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Hilderman
Yorkton
Rob
McKee
Roblin Hospital
Airs
Ed Paiement
Dauphin
Abercrombie
Alsx Weltzel
Wm. Hampson
Saskatoon
Inlaw
Wayne Hampson
Henry Pister
Grey Nuns
Regine
Ted Pister
Regina
NetlicKinnon
West Coast
Wm. Deederley
Port Alberni
B. C
Birth of a daughter at Grand View Hospital
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Edwin Becker on the birth of a daughter Janice Jisan at Grand View Hospital on Wednesday December 13. The Bield Pool Elevator annual meeting was held Friday December 3 at the Community Centre with twenty nine members present. Attendees included Harold Wenmer and John Arnott Roblin Directors Champ Russenholt pool man from Dauphin and Peter Wiebe superintendent from Russell. The Turkey and Ham Bingo on Monday December 6 at the Community Centre drew a strong crowd. Donna Johnstone won the door prize and Dean Allen Zimmer took the Gilackout prize a three tier Christmas cake. Finlay and Bryan MacLeod of Winnipeg visited the MacLeod Ard Lowes homes during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Becker
Janice Jisan
Grandview Hospital
Bield
Harold Wenmer
John Arnott
Roblin
Champ Russenholt
Dauphin
Peter Wiebe
Russell
Donna Johnstone
Dean Allen Zimmer
Finlay
Bryan MacLeod
Winnipeg
MacLeod Ard Lowes
Merchant grain beetle troubles housewives face in winter
The Entomology Division reports many calls about the merchant grain beetle, a common household pest. Extension entomologist Dave Smith says thorough cleaning and a recommended insecticide can control the infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Agriculture Department
Dave Smith
Merchant grain beetle and control in home cupboards
A slender brown to dark brown beetle about 1/16 inch long infests pantries when contaminated cereals dried fruit or other foods are brought into homes. Start by locating the source in cupboards and clean corners with a vacuum. Treat with chlor-dane per label and obtain positive identification before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortro
A. O. Purdy Visit Weekend with Mother in law
Mr and Mrs A O Purdy spent the week end visiting her mother Mrs H R Mitchell in town during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Purdy
Fies
H. R. Mitchell
Hog Producers Urged to Retain Grading Certificates
Hog producers in the province are told by the Animal Industry Branch to keep all grading certificates received this year as a potential basis for a federal stabilizaton payment. A proposed floor price of 24.14 per hundredweight for hogs graded 100 index points or more is tied to 80 percent of the ten year national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Industry Branch
Provincial Agriculture Department
Eas
Pony club formed at Roblin meeting
On November 26 1971 a group of about 11 boys and girls met at the home of leader Pater Kowalchuk for an organization meeting. Attending were Mr Boughton Mr Wm Leslar and Roblin Vet Mr Pearson along with several parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater Kowalchuk
Boughton
Wm. Leslar
Roblin
Pearson
Club elects officers and plans Christmas party
The group elected Ken Shipaleski as President Gail Yellowega as Vice President Darcy Bailes as Secretary Terry Bailes as Treasurer and Gary Olson as News Reporter. Members will choose a club name at the next meeting to be held at the Bield Community Centre on Saturday Dec 18 for a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
Ken Shipaleski
Gail Yellowega
Narcy Bailes
Terry Bailes
Gary Olson
Bield
One Bullet Stops Trophy Size Buck In Roblin Area
Gerry Liske downed a magnificent 13 point buck with a single well placed Winchester 270 shot on day two of the deer season in the Roblin area. He hunted with his father and two friends and posed with the head before selling it to Winnipeg for trophy judging. The buck is noted for its unique features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Liske
Gerry
Roblin
Winnipeg
Large Trophy Buck Brings Tender Venison for Mounting
Gerry reports an extremely thick antlered buck with 13 points over one inch on one side and 12 on the other. One tip is bruised and broken. Despite the size, venison is tender and he plans to have the head mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
For Sale New .22 rifle and grain roller ads
FOR SAL New Gd Model 300 semi automatic .22 rifle $60. Call 987-2180 after 6 p.m. pst. FOR SALE Woods electric grain roller Model 87 1.5 H.P. magnet good condition $200. Apply Paul Galatiuk Inglis phone 394. pat REWARD OFFERED A wheelbarrow and a Christmas tree were taken off my truck parked on Main Street Roblin between 4 and 6 5 pam Saturday Dec the $10 reward offered for information leading to recovery of same Karl Bilesky Roblin. pat The Annual Meeting of the Roblin Co op Elevator Association will be held in the Elks Hall December 10th at 8 p.m. General business of the association and election of pool committee. Lunch served. e47
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Paul Galatiuk
Inglis
Pat
Main Street
Roblin
Pam
Karl Bilesky
Roblin Co-op Elevator «Association
Elks Hall
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District News
Gregg Moore
Buchanan
Don Curtis
Jason
Borketon
Howard Hazelhurst
Binscarth
Tanis
Shanon
Tom Boyce
Dick Brock
Graham Boyce
M. Chaboyer
Julie
H. Craven
Pas
Spance
Raymond
RCAF
Cranberry Portage Collegiate
Spanse
Ted
Hilda Rogers
Mrs. C. Elliott
Allan Krantz
Allan
Wills and Estate Planning Co-Operative Trust OF Canada
Roblin Credit Union Ltd
2Nd Ave. North
Roblin Theatre
Santa Claus
Roblin Trading CO
Ren
Fancy Ames
Mien
Arnel and
Fortres
Fien
B.C. Mae
Xmers
Grand Narrows
Geo. Murray
Togo
Win
Hampson
Arthur Lovas
Pony Glub
Aifield
Aristocats
Disney
Glenn Saxon
Gregory Peck
Pat Quinn
Rozmeniuk Hardware
Philishave
Hair Bryers
Grocery Department
Meat Department
Garlig
Bing Gherries
Gheez
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