Destructive Roblin Fire Destroys Harvey's Store and Damages Bank
A major blaze Thursday afternoon December 11 destroyed Harvey's Department Store in Roblin and heavily damaged the Royal Bank Building. Origin unknown, fires spread from the main floor, hampering entry. Roblin and Russell brigades fought the flames. water shortages hindered efforts. Estimated damage 60,000 for the store and 20,000 for the bank, partly insured.
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Harvey's Department
Royal Bank
C. Busby
Roblin
Russell Fire Brigade
Shell River
Harvey Naimak
C. Trimble
Winnipeg
John C. Gill
Shell River Calf Club Forms With Local Leaders
Shell River Calf Club organized on November 29 with about 15 members electing Arthur Watson president Muriel Nash vice president and Eveline Nash secretary led by Cliff Coleman. December 13 featured Jim Ward on feeding and fitting animals for show and ship selection. Next meeting set for January 10 at 2 30 PM at the Agricultural Representative's Office. Grand Narrows Seed Club reorganized with Ray Murray as leader and Bill Radford Vernon Murray and Charlie Framingham as officers. Winnipeg Club Week highlights include 4H participants from across Manitoba with T Eaton Company funding and Joy Wilson attending from Mafor Garden Club describing an educational week.
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Shell River
Arthur Watson
Muriel Nash
Eveline Nash
Cliff Coleman
Jim Ward
Ward
Agricultural Representative
Grand Narrows
Winnipeg
Manitoba
T. Eaton Company
Joy Wilson
Maforoff Garden Club
Roblin
Joy
Roblin Fire Dept thanks volunteers after Harvey's Store blaze
The Roblin Fire Department expresses gratitude to all who helped during the Harvey's Store fire on Thursday. The department, run on a voluntary basis, states there is no pay for damaged clothing injuries or time spent fighting fires and defends volunteers against unfair criticism.
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Roblin
Harvey's
WM. Ford
Christmas church services across Roblin area Sunday
Christmas services and special music are set for Sunday December 21 at Tummel United Church 11 am Deepdale United Church 3 pm and Knox United Church Roblin 7 pm All are welcome The Anglican Christ Church will begin Christmas at 1130 pm December 24 with a solemn Eucharist and midnight service The Bethel Free Gospel Church announces a Sunday School program at 2 pm and a Christmas Service at 7 pm in Roblin
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Tummel United Church
Deepdale United Church
Knox United Church
Roblin
Christ Church
Anglican
Jésus Christ
Bethlehem
Babe
Ben Jonson
Bethel Free Gospel Church
Inter-Mountain Hockey League forms three team circuit
The Inter-Mountain Hockey League backs a three team league with Gilbert Plains Russell and Roblin. A six home six away schedule is set and bonds are required. First game Dec 17 Gilbert Plains at Russell with several dates through February.
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Inter- Mountain Hockey League
Roblin
Gilbert Plains
Russell
Dauphin
Russel
Gilbert Plaine
Robblin
Gilbert Fisins
Shell River Council Holds December 1952 Meeting
Regular monthly session on December 3 1952 following tax sale. Minutes from November approved. Various accounts totaling 19884 14 authorized for payment. By law 924 A and 925 A updated road and tax matters discussed. Reeve Clarke honored with 300 for service. public works road project proposed for 1953 with cost split. council adjourned to January 1953.
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Reeve Clarke
Sorochuk-Edel
Boyce-Sanders
St. Paul’s Home
M. A. Clarke
Mge
R. Com
Edelus
Sanders
M. Michalewich
Edel-Sorochuk
Reeve Boyce
Sanders-Ede
Car
Boyce-Edel
Department of Public Works
W.I Man
Saskatchewan
Sorochuk-Boyce
S.S. Sanders
Mrs I R Mitchell New President WHS
The Woman's Missionary Society of Knox Church elected new officers for the coming year at its December 9 meeting at Mrs. T H Taylor's home. Hon. President D McNeill, President H R Mitchell, and other officers were chosen. the 1952 allocation was reported met.
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Woman's Missionary Society of Knox Church
T. H. Taylor
H. H. Cross
R. Bogle
H. R. Mitchell
H. Sorbo
E. Fletcher
I. L. Mitchell
A. T Kines
J. Adam
Parker
Taylor
C. H. Sorbo
Youth Parliaments Highlight Women in Manitoba's Future
A Prairie University Student Parliament session in late November showcased two key findings. First, diverse students acted with poise and authority, rivaling veteran MLAs, including a notable female sergeant-at-arms bearing the historic mace. Second, over a dozen women played parliamentarian roles, prompting reflection on Manitoba's low female representation and the potential future impact of women legislators informed by this training.
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Prairie West
M.l.a’s
Manitoba
Constantle
Christmas Review Issued Earlier This Year
The Christmas edition of The Review will be issued on Tuesday December 23, two days earlier than usual. To meet production needs, all copy and advertising must be received by Saturday December 20. Cooperation is appreciated.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shell River Calf Club
Mitchell
Inter-Mountain Hoockey League
Roblin Sentora
Akape Se
Shell River Council
E. Nyehyporuk
S.A. Evintide
Worbel
W. Lesack Donaldson
Noov
St. Boniface
C. McDougall
Perchaluk
N. Poitras
Cross-Town Motors
A.J Edwards
Richmond
Willson Stationery
James Puritch
Hampson’s Hardware
L. A. Lindsay
Westeel Products
Imperial Oil
Regina
Imperial OJ
M. J. Smanditch
Tupgo
Manitoba Tel
System
IF. Penas
Wes. Anger Et al
R. F. Cockerill & Co
Beaver Lumber Co
Peter Chyz
Steve Wizniak
Macleods Ltd
Togo Lumber Co
Taylor’s Hardware
Mrs. Burak
Roblin Sash & Door
Lupichuk
Ross McBain
Ars Clem Robinson
U.N
International Children's Center
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Unicef
Raymond Poincaré
Garches
France
I. R. Mitchell
Whs
Legislatures
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