Explorers La Vernedrye and Thompson Featured In 18th Century History
This Week In History recalls La Verendrye who died in Montreal in 1749 while preparing to return to western exploration and discovery. Five years earlier he resigned to clear charges of neglecting duty for fur trading. He was buried December 7 at Notre Dame. December 4, 1797 features David Thompson who mapped half a million miles and used a compass to guide his party through a Manitoba blizzard toward Turtle Mountain for shelter and fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verendrye
Montreal
New France
Church of Notre Dame
David Thompson
Canada
Manitoba
Thompson
Turtle Mountain
Roblin Social Scene Notes and Local Honors
Mrs E Bruce Bonnie and Connie with Mr Wm Ford traveled to Winnipeg for medical check ups for Connie Bruce and Mr Ford. Master D Arcy Keast had a tonsillectomy at Roblin Hospital and returned home Sunday. A T Kines led Roblin United Church services. Private A Somerville of Roblin receives the Canadian Forces Decoration. Rev Ross Williams attended a United Church Conference in Winnipeg and could not return for Sunday services due to a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. E. Bruce
Bonnie
Connie
Wm. Ford
Winnipeg
Connie Bruce
Mr. Ford
Master D'Arcy Keast
Roblin Hospital
D’arcy
A. T. Kines
Roblin United Church
Ralph Ritchie
Army
Canadian Forces
A. Somerville
Roblin
Ross Williams
United Church
Christmas Publishing Schedule And Local News
The Christmas Review edition will publish early December 21st or 23rd with ads due by December 13th. No paper the week of January 2. Local notes report visits, parties, and church events including Knox United Church Vesper Service December 15th and United Church Women Christmas meeting December 17th. Santa’s trip and charity boxes are noted along with a Golden Anniversary celebration for Teo and Maggie Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review
United Church
Knox United Church
Thompson Road Traffic May Start Next Winter
Manitoba public works minister Welter Weir said Thompson Road could see light traffic possibly by the late winter of 1964-65 if a full work schedule proceeds. Two grading contracts for the final 40 miles of the 200 mile route were awarded to Simkin's Construction Limited of Winnipeg, with bids as low as $1,274,358.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Manitoba
Welter Weir
Thompson-Wekusko
Simkin’s Construction Limited
Winnipeg
Wabowden
Weir
Win
Ter
Simkin
Joey Lake
Calf Club Meeting Held at Mr A Dobranski Home
The regular meeting of the Bield 4H Calf Club was held on Tuesday December 5 with eight members present. Mrs J. Alders and other local attendees joined the gathering at the Dobranski residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dobranski
Mentiers
J. Alidersis
Roblin Hockey Schedule and League Matches
The Parkland hockey schedule lists games from December through February featuring Roblin against Grandview Winnipegosis Minotonas and others. Locations include Roblin and nearby towns with dates ranging December 16 to February 4 subject to changes.
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Parkland
Hocke
Roblin
Grandview
Winnipegosis
RCA
Kamsack
Minitonas
New Slate Of Officers Elected For U C W Lk
The Ukrainian Catholic Women's League at Roblin elected a 1964 slate at its annual meeting. Officers include President Stella Peteleski, Vice President Rose Karney, Secretary Ethel Styba, Treasurer Rose Ziolkowski, and Councillor Arlene Kozak. Funds donated supported the Senior Citizens Home and local Ukraine libraries and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob- Hin
Catholic Women’s League
Stella’ Peteleski
Rose -Karney
Ethel. Styba
Rose Ziolkowski
Arlene Kozak
Lois Sliworski
Mary Kolson
Roblin Community Youth Band Hosts Fall Concert
The Roblin Community Youth Band held its second concert on Friday evening December 6 in the Collegiate auditorium. Band Master Archie Beach conducted with guest director Mr. Mossing and the Swan River Band Brass Ensemble. Close to 260 attendees enjoyed marches, waltzes, carols and a trombone toboggan novelty finale.
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Roblin
Ralph Harlow
Archie Beach
Gida
Andres
Gayle
Dillin
Elinor Simpson
Eileen
McGinnis
Joan McBride
Gail Oliphant
Alice ‘Schick
Toboggan
Terry Watson
Garry ‘Radford
Donna
Bob Oliphant
Arthur
Johnson
Beach
D'Arcy
Masonic Temple
Sasset
Mossing
Swan River
Mar
God Save the Queen
Gilda Andres
Gayle Dillin
Jim Mitchell
Donna Ford
Lark Gamey
Willie Lebedowich
Stanley Paradowski
Ron Kozak
Garry Radford
Donna Oliphant
Arthur Johnson
JoanncBride
Harold Kelly
David Edel
Jim Ballard
Gloria Boughton
Eileen Mce
Ginnis
D'Arcy Keast
Billy Giles
Dale Simpson
Scott Mitchell
Larry Harlow
Shiela Andres
Marnie de la Mare
Lynn Martin
Pat Staple
Mr. Beach
Mr. Mossing
Swan River ‘Brass ’Ensemble
Engagement announcement from Makaroff family
The Makaroff family announces the engagement of their eldest child with plans for a spring wedding. Details are expected to be released by the couple and their families.
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Makaroff
Carol Festival to Feature Fourteen Choirs at High School
If weather cooperates the High School auditorium will host a Carol Festival Friday evening with fourteen choirs. Participating groups include five school choirs from San Clara and local Elementary and Intermediate schools plus the High School Glee Club, seven church choirs, including Lutheran, United, Ukrainian Orthodox and Romanian Orthodox groups. Roblin teachers and a Community Choir join in, with Mr. Jack Hayes of CJGX Yorkton as chairman conducting the intermission carol singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherman
San Clara
Glee Club
Mac
Obituaries for Leon Lachance and Frank Limb in Manitoba notices
Funeral services were held at San Clara Church for Leon Lachance of San Clara Manitoba aged 53 who died December 1963 after a short illness. Pallbearers listed. Also details Roblin Knox United Church service for Frank Limb of Roblin Manitoba who died December 1963 at 53. Officiating ministers and burial at Roblin District Cemetery.
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San Clara
Leon
Pete) Lachance
Man
Swan ‘River
Hospital
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Messrs
Louis
Albert
Henry
Ernie
Ray Lachance
Joe Brazeau
Leon, Lachance
St. Eustache
St. Boniface
Togo
Lachance
Winnipeg
Sacred Heart College
Yorkton
Sask
Roblin Knox United Church
Frank Limb
Roblin
Manitoba
Roblin Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Social Scene
Christmas Publishing
Janice Staple
al Allanson
Bob Stroud
Bob Shepherd
Dauphin
Harry Cross
Bob Agar
Geo. Woodley
Santa
Mitchell
Robinson
Teo Ene
Bill
Kealy
Maggie
Cameron
Vija Zunteksed
Taba Turkevich
Sruxann ‘Elek
U.C.W. Lk
Roblin Collegiate
Vladimir
Ather Wei
Sgee
Europe
Choirs IN Carol Festival
Ross” Williams
Roblin Memorial
Limb
Sandy Lake
Neepawa
Calder
Hilda Beatrice Helliwell
Pearl McMaster
Holland
TNS
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