Successful Seed Grain And Bacon Show Held In Roblin
The Roblin Agricultural Society held a successful Bacon and Seed Grain Fair on December 6 with 24 bacon sides shown. First prize winners included ten hogs, seven in second, and seven in third. judges praised Roblin’s group as the best and most uniform this fall. Champion was shown by J. Curtis of Makaroff, Reserve Champion by A. Cameron. Ward Bros. led hard spring wheat, Garry Oats, and potatoes saw multiple winners. The Grand Narrows Seed Club had oats with M. Dixon first, W. Murray second, Grace Murray third. Judges noted modern buyer preferences favoring lean hogs and stressed efficient grain use for pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Agricultural Society
Roblin
J. Curtis
Makarof
A. Cameron
W. A. S. Beattie
Makaroff
Ward Bros
Ward
C. Robin
Garry Oats
W. E. Lowe
W. A
Beattie
H. Brumwell
C. MacArthur
W. B. Ward
Juno Arnett
Grand Narrows
M. Dixon
W. Murray
Grace Murray
Comeback from Despair Inspires Morning Show Host
A former high earning announcer fell to rock bottom, then rebuilt his life over six months. A friend's note urged him to start again and trust God, leading to work washing floors, street sweeping, shipping clerk, and returning to his old job. The tale urges renewed faith and effort for all.
Three Day Assembly Of Jehovahs Witnesses At Dauphin
A three day assembly of Jehovahs Witnesses concluded Sunday with delegates from Winnipeg Flin Flon Roblin and nearby areas. Speaker G H Saltmarsh addressed 244 attendees on Overcoming the Fears of this Generation linking fears since 1914 to biblical signs and the end of this system. Other events included a Ministerial School door to door preaching demonstrations baptism and Bible discourses all at Kings Hotel banquet room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Dauphin
Jehovah's Witnesses
Winnipeg
Flin Flea
Roblin
G. H. Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh
Christ Jesus
Kings Hotel
Witnesses
Local Births Reported in Decembers Across District
Mr and Mrs Orv ile Boyce of Makaroff welcomed a daughter on December 6. Jim Horatchka and wife of Blue Wing announced twin daughters on December 8. Alfred Rice and wife of Bield welcomed a daughter on December 5. Joe Gituyk and wife of Roblin welcomed a daughter on December 11. Aurele Carriere and wife of San Clara welcomed a son on December 13.
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Boyce
Orvile Boyce
Makaroff
Horatchka
Jim Horatchka
Blue Wing
Rice
Alfred Rice
Bield
Glutyk
Joe Gituyk
Roblin
Carriere
Aurele Carriere
San Clara
Knox United Choir to present Christmas music
A Christmas music program by the Knox United Church Choir is set for Sunday December 18 at 7 00 p m Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs H M Oliphant of Dauphin and Mr and Mrs C Mala shewski Mary Anne Yakimishyn accompanies guests Mrs John Nykolaishyn and family plan a visit to Mervin Sask The Santa Claus Parade in Roblin is scheduled for Saturday December 17 at 2 00 p m with floats clowns free candy and shows for children plans urge residents to attend the big town event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Oliphant
H. M. Oliphant
Dauphin
John Nykolaishyn
Mary Anne Yakimishyn
Mervin, Sask
C. Malashewski
Roblin
Fifth Annual Convention Of M F U Held In Winnipeg
The Manitoba Farmer's Union held its fifth annual convention in Winnipeg on December 5 to 7. President James Patterson noted farmers lost ground under free trade and urged parity prices with support from labor and opposition. Minister Robertson called for equality for agriculture. Witnesses on wills and joint ownership were discussed, with rehabilitation and self support programs highlighted. Co op Union president Ralph S Staples praised women’s strong turnout at the event. Continued on Page 8 Column 4.
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Manitoba Farmer's Union
Winnipeg
M.F.U
James Patterson
Neepawa
Labor
Robertson
Canada
Patterson
M.B. Murry
Miss McMurry
Misa McMurry
Kae Dyk
Rehabilitation Commission
Ralph 8. Staple
Co-op Union of Canada
Marlborough Hotel
Staples
Hospital Aid Meet Held December 6 at Roblin
The Roblin Hospital Aid held its regular December meeting with twenty-two members. President Mrs. J Haravitch presided. Mrs. De La Mare reported on the Winnipeg convention and proposed printing copies of the Hospital Aid Prayer. A terry towelling purchase was approved and committee changes noted. Donations of Christmas treats requested for deliveries by Dec 22. The New Year Baby will receive an engraved silver baby spoon. Meeting closed with Mizpah benediction.
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Roblin Hospital Aid
Teesday
J. Haravitch
R. de la Mare
Winnipeg
W. Scott
C. McCrea
Scott
P. Hanson
Village Roblin Holds Final 1955 Council Meeting
The Roblin village council, led by Mayor W Ford, met December 7 with all councillors including new members Dr E Otke and D H Ouphant. They approved the 1956 tax roll changes, passed numerous payments, set skating and rental fees, approved bylaw No 455 for road purchase, prepared for Santa Claus Parade funding, repealed Tobacco Bylaw No 44 via Bylaw No 456, and readied contracts with Chief Constable G W Giles and building bylaw amendments.
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Roblin
W. Ford
Dr. E Otke
D.H. Ouphant
C. Riach
G.W. Giles
Roblin Hospital
R.P. Jakeman
A.T. Eines
Mike Maluga
Geo. Langan
Man. Power Comm
Man. Tel
Arthur Watson
Geo Pitze P
A. Beaven
E. Charbonneau
G.W Giles
Makaroff WI December Meeting At Mrs Boyce Home
The December meeting of Makaroff W I was held at Mrs H Boyce home. Mrs Elliot outlined the 1956 yearly program and planned June as Grandmothers invitation with July visitors day. A donation aided the Foresters for hall repairs. New committees listed with totals. Two new members joined Mrs E Traub and Mrs Hilderman.
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Makaroff
W. I
Mrs
Makaroff W.I
Ana
Elliot
W.I
Zane Bick
E. Traub
van Drecht
Traub
Curtis
Boyce
Hilderman
Angus
Ladies Curling Club Rosters From Four Rinks Listed
A compiled list shows the Ladies Curling Club rosters for four rinks with players including Ieva Spear Marg Sorbo Helen Miller Doris Keast Eleanor Robertson Anne Mc Fayden and others. The long roster names many members such as Julie Mitchell Hazel Laliberte Helen Chescu Anne Schell enburg Eisie Galbraith Mrs Petersen Mrs Souter and Mrs Rurak Dee Bowley Velma Kiel Stella Peteleski Nellie Lesnik Betty Large Vera Dillin Agnes Miller and more.
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Ladies' Curling Club
Ieva Spear
Marg Sorbo
Helen Miller
Doris Keast
Eleanor Robertson
Anne McFayden
Haravitch
Peggy Johnstone
Julie Mitchell
Hazel Laliberte
Helen Chescu
Anne Schellenburg
Eisie Galbraith
Petersen
Souter
Rurak
Dee Bowley
Velma Kiel
Stella Peteleski
Nellie Lesnik
Betty Large
Vera Dillin
Agnes Miller
V. Miller
Vicy Gerega
Thelma Keast
Marlene Limb
W Ward
Edwards
F. Kerr
Sally Nazar
Anne Brezphowski
Dietrich
Alf
Beth Prokopetz
Eileen Chase
Kelso
Elvers
McBain
Joyce
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Stork Club
Roblin District
Wim. Ford
Mike Korpan
Man
Police
Phillips
Cross‘Town Motor Parkside Motors
Taylors Hardware
J.R
Mitchell Furna HC
Cranwell Gaple Gutta Percha Rubber
Lesacks
W. Waggoner
Phillips J. Westee Products
Ld Roblin Plumbir
Roblin Review Willson's
Ernie Trash
St. Pauls Home
Dauphin ‘McCallum Nursing Home
Richmond
John Perchaluk MacLeods
Zorn Roblin
Beaver Lumber Home
M.P.C. O.E
Riach
A. Large
Edwards Av
Manitoba
Sorbo Mortors
Joe Plesh
Wan An
K Health
North Highway
a@ BUrgerrr
Rotary
Motio Aten An
Cywe
Cere
Roblin Curling Club
L. Cameron
Mae Ue
Jack Davis
E. Boyce
James At
C. AP Nink
Ladies’ Curling Club
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