Weddings in Manitoba and Saskatchewan Celebrate Love
The issue highlights two weddings. James Ward Demers and Martina Deemser wed at a Vancouver college chapel with Rev McIntyre officiating and guests from Winnipeg and beyond. Helen Anna Watson married Walter Lamb in Roblin, Manitoba, with Rev Williams leading a double ring ceremony and a bridal party including Arndt, Lamb, and Watson relatives. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s Dunrea farm after a Saskatoon honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Man
Walter Arndt
George Dixon
Sask
Dunrea
Killarney
Ninga
Wakopa
Brandon
Winnipeg
Guilbert Plains
Melville
Togo
N D P Candidate Warns Against Tory Farm Policy
N D P candidate Ray Taylor attacked Tory farm policy at a joint meeting sponsored by the Manitoba Farmers Union at Roblin Memorial Hall. He cited Viewpoint Magazine and a provincial economist to claim Canadian farmers face lower real purchasing power since 1949, arguing policy failed rural economies and family farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Roblin Memorial Hall
Ray Taylor
Rural Society
David L. McPahlane
Viewpoint Magazine
Senior Citizens Housing Project Progress in Deepdale
The Committee on Senior Citizens Housing reports support from Cun wd and the community for new elderly accommodations. Deepdale residents plan to sell the Co i Hall and piano, donating proceeds plus existing cash to the Old Age Holloway project. A meeting to advance plans is set for Monday evening, December 17, with W Noves provincial supervisor and K Pratt from the architectural firm attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale
Committee On Housing
W. Noves
K. Pratt
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Community notes from Roblin and area events
Local visitor Lena Paritch from Flin Flon spends days with Roblin relatives. L P Hutchison returns from Virden with grandsons Murray and Kevin. We learn of Mrs J A James death in Toronto aged 93. Carol Festival hosts ten choirs Monday night with possible Roblin Community Band. Visitors Mitchell Purdy return from Winnipeg after medical care. J Isaac elected Second Vice President of Manitoba Honey Producers at St James convention. Hospital group sessions in Swan River share hospital housekeeping and rural emergency plans and pension discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Paritch
Flin Flon, Man
Roblin
J. Isaac
Honey Producers of
Manitoba
St James
Man
Sims
Waters
Ina Simpson
Traub
Gordon Jory
I. Beattie
W. Ferris
Wm. Ford
North Western Regional Hospital
Swan River
M. Hanna
Victoria General Hospital
Winnipeg
C. G. Chapman
Province of
M Chase Hurt At West Coast Port Alberni
Maynard Chase, employed in construction on Vancouver Island in Port Alberni, fell from a 25 foot beam Friday afternoon December 7 around four o clock. He suffered head injuries and a fractured wrist, remained unconscious but showed reaction to treatment, and was moved to Vancouver under a specialist. His mother Mrs Forrie Chase and his sisters were with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Chase
Port Alberni
Vancouver Island
B.C
Maynard
Vancouver
Forrie Chase
Care with Small Children and the Elderly Urged for Fire Safety
The Canadian Underwriters Association urges special care to protect very small children and the elderly from fire during the holidays. They advise never leaving children alone, ensuring two escape routes, keeping the fire department number handy, and evacuating everyone promptly with the adult in charge directing exit and not reentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Underwriters’ Association
C.U.A
Fire Department
Christmas Hours at the Post Office
The Post Office urges timely mailing of 2c Christmas cards and parcels to ensure delivery before Christmas. Cards not mailed by now should use first class mail, as items are sorted and air shipped to speed delivery. The office will be open only until noon on Mondays, no half day opening. Plans to renew subscriptions are encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Dept
Fall Fair Prize Winners At Roblin Agricultural Show
Roblin Agricultural Society held the Fall Fair at Roblin Memorial Hall on December 1. Prize winners include Ward Bros for Hard Spring Wheat, Michael Lesack Swan River, W A S Beattie Makaroff, Jack Radford Stelara, Peter Ward Swan River, Ron Wilson Togo, Mrs J S Robertson, and numerous Roblin residents in poultry vegetables and poster categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Agricultural Society
Roblin Memorial Hall
Ward Bros
W. A. S. Beattie
National Grain
Michael Lesack
Swan River
Makaroff
Jack Radford
Stelara
Roblin
Peter Ward
John Kulyk
Ron Wilson
Togo
Barry Prokopetz
J. S. Robertson
D Propmore
Patricia Starchuk
Robi. Arnott
Wm. Bodnaruk
Robin
Geo. Starchuk
C. Tummon
Peter Horbay
R. Arnott
Geo Starchuk
Wm Bognaruk
Robt
Arnott
J .S. Robertson
Brade
C Tummen
Tummel Ladies' Club Elects Mrs. G. McArthur President
The Tum mel Ladies' Club met at Irene Howe's home on November 28 with nine members and one visitor. Members approved funding for Parkland Festival, card table coverings, and wall paint for the girls' basement. Leons Twerdun was welcomed. Officers elected include Gertie McArthur as President and Velma Buick as Program member among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel Ladies’ Club
G. McArthur
Irene Howe
Dora Bodnaruk
Birch River
Man
Leons Twerdun
Gertie McArthur
Shirley Chenka
Jean Livingston
Ricki Bramwell
Red Cross
Margaret Kendrick
Irene McFadvyer
Jo Alexander
Velma Buick
Edie Bramwell
Freda Liske
Manitoba Provincial Election Set For December Friday Vote
Manitoba voters are urged to participate in the Roblin Constituency contest as three candidates from different parties seek the seat. The call emphasizes civic duty and directing support by voting on the upcoming Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Roblin
Government of
Ag Rep Reports Organized In Roblin District
Approximately thirty farmers join a four year program with monthly winter classroom instruction. They will record farm operations and receive training in livestock crops soils agricultural engineering and farm management. A new Beef Club formed at Pozir School with Stolarchuk and Mat Wehnan as leaders. Coy ote control 1080 program to be run in Shellmouth Municipality this winter by Mines and Natural Resources with municipal and farming community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pozir School
Petlura
Stolarchuk
Mat Wehnan
Coyote Control
Shellmouth
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Catholic Women's League Meeting Held December 4th
The Ukrainian Catholic Women's League held its regular meeting December 5 in the Parish Hall with twenty seven attendees. Officers and reports were reviewed, a $700 donation for the chimes tower cross was presented, and carolling groups plus charity purchases were organized for the Christmas concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women’s League
Ukrainian Catholic Women's League
Nellie Lupichtik
Father Dzurman
Smoked Winnipeg Goldeye Gains North American Fame
The Goldeye from Lake Winnipeg and tributaries gains prestige as a delicacy. It is cured by freezing, brined to color, and slowly smoked over oak or hickory. Served with the head on to show teeth, the dish is showcased in Watkins Products catalogue with a photo from the St. Regis Hotel in Winnipeg. Reggis promotes the dish and invites friends to taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
North America
St. Regis Hotel
Winnipeg
Watkins Products
Reggis
Adjudicators Named for Parkland Festival Events
Parkland Festival organizers announced no age limit in the beginners class for Piano Solo after reviewing the syllabus. Adjudicators confirmed include Mrs G Fisher for Piano, Mrs Rhonda Sanderson for Vocal Choirs and Solo Classes, and Mrs Helen Henderson for Folk Dancing and Spoken Poetry. Donations from local groups have been received and a donation list will be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland
Executive Hive
G. Fisher
Roblin
Winnipeg
Deepdale Notes Include Weddings Wakes and Visits
Deepdale items report the Ward family returning from Winnipeg after attending their daughter's wedding on December seventh with Judge as the guest. Frank Ward travels via TCA jet to Vancouver and Tacoma to visit sister N Fagerland. A correction notes January ninth for a Ladies Aid meeting. Also reported are the passing of pioneer Geo Laird Sr and a Turkey Supper hosted by Deepdale WA members at the Jolliffe home with slides shown and thanks extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Ward
Winnipeg
Judge
Frank Ward
TCA
Vancouver
B.C
Tacoma
Washington
N. Fagerland
Ladies’ Aid
J Ward
Linton Sr
West Summerland
Cecil Halverson
Geo. Laird Sr
United Church
Deepdale
Leon Jolliff
Mr. Jolliffe
Pat Powell
Mrs. Jolliffe
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Demers — Ward
James Ss Ward
Deemsee
Martina
Joan Robson
Ad Mra
Arthur E Doerner
Vialfax
Nova Seutis
Winnipey Aton
Bes EO McIntyre
Treherne
Afr McIntare
Muss Lonnemourt
Sor
David Mossman
Ficy
Demers
Ste
Lamb — Watson
N.D.P
R. Taylor
Tuster
Senior Citizens Housing
L. P. Hutchison
Virden
Murray
Kevin
M. Chase Hurt
West Coast
Robi
C Tummon
W. Bodnaruk
Ed Andres
P. Horbay
L. Jolliffe
E. Andres
Ed. Andres
Howard Wilson
Livingston
Tummel School
Bobby Mickelson
Melinda Turner
Beverley Onofreichuk
Marion
Margaret
Keith Alexander
Progressive Conservative
Charles Filewich
Liberal
New Democratic Party
Harold Boughton
Farm Business Group
Wizniak
Perchaluk
Arlene Kozak
Stella Peteleski
Ann Petz
Rose Karney
Jean Hersak
Ee Eel Information Ets
Ee Serr
Tihld
Gt Regis Hotel
Parkland Festival
C. McKenzie
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