District News From Wa Wa Ontario Christmas Preparations
Gordon Klassen of Wa Wa Ontario returns to re join the airforce after visiting relatives in the district. A Santa Claus parade in Roblin on December 7 delighted many with candies and a free show. Mrs Kirkbride visits Mrs R Davis as health improves. Mr and Mrs R Klassen traveled to Cancra Saskatchewan on December. Preparations for the annual Christmas tree event December 23 continue. Mrs F Hiderman elected secretary for the year. Mrs E Traub elected second vice president. Christmas concert held December 18. Bake Sale planned for January and card parties to be arranged. After adjournment members sang carols and shared a dainty lunch after gifts.
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Gordon Klassen
Ontario
Airforce
Roblin
Kirkbride
R. Davis
R. Klassen
Cancra, Sask
Srhcic
F. Hiderman
E_ Traub
T. Beck
Davis
Makaroff Shower Honors Mrs Giest at Home
A December Firh shower at Mrs A Taylor’s home honored Mrs Eric Giest nee Arlene Beck with thanks for gifts. Attendees included both grandmothers mother and mother in law. Community mourns Gardner family loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Giest
Arlene Beck
A. Taylor
Arlene
J. Davis
E. Bang
W. A. Beattie
S King
Metz
France
John Arnett
Makaroff
Gardner
Makaroff Ladies Aid Holds Annual Meeting With Eleven Members
The Makaroff Ladies Aid met at Mrs. H. Boyce home on Thursday December 5 with twelve members and three visitors present. President Mrs. E. Boyce opened with Silent Night and the Lord's Prayer. Reports were given including a 1957 financial report by Mrs. F. Grundy. A $10 donation to the Sunday School Xmas tree was approved and officers for 1958 were elected with Mrs. C. Robinson 2nd vice-president and other posts assigned. Meeting ended with Mispah benediction and a lunch hosted by Mrs. Boyce and Mrs. La Landes. The January meeting will be at Mrs. A. Taylor's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arnott
C. Robinson
H. Boyce
I. Beattie
W. A. Boyce
Lloyd Elder
C. Rogers
la Landes
Mrs. Walter Rogers Hosts Makaroff W I Meeting
The December gathering of the Makaroff Women's Institute met at Mrs. Walter Rogers home with eleven members and two visitors present. Mrs. G Van Drecht served as secretary for the session.
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Walter Rogers
Makaroff W.I
Makaroff Women's Institute
Christmas Concert At Tummel Sunday School
On Sunday December 8 the Tummel Sunday School held its Christmas concert with 38 children performing. Fifty-six children attended at some point during the year and eighty people shared lunch after prizes and gifts were distributed. The children brought white gifts later packed for Rev. Douglas at St Andrew's Church in Winnipeg.
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Tummel Sunday School
Joy Buick
Betty Kendrick
Samira Bramwell
Rev
Douglas
St. Andrew's Church
Winnipeg
Tummel Sunday School Christmas Concert Held Sunday
The Tummel WA Sunday School held a Christmas meeting at Mrs C O Robin's home with twelve ladies. A parcel was packed for Neepawa Senior Citizens' Home, gifts exchanged, and children received gifts. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Wm Livingstone's on January 8 with roll call and suggestions for 1958. Participants may bring cards to reuse and a quilt will be in the frames to work on.
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Tummel WA
Mins
C. O. Robin
Neepawa
Wm. Livingston
Annual Christmas Vesper Service by C.G.I.T.
The C. G. I. T. held its annual Christmas Vesper Service on Sunday in the United Church with girls in charge led by Mrs. Waddell. Readers included Carol Andrews Sandra Yeo and Gloria Ziehkle, the group sang Silent Night, and six girls carried the candle pageant. Proceeds support the National C. G. I. LT. Committee of the Canadian Council of Churches.
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C.G
C.G.I.T
United Church
Mrs. Waddell
Carol Andrews
Sandra Yeo
Gloria Ziehkle
Barbara Collins
Judy Yeo
Phyllis Nahirney
Florence Wallace
Shelley Newton
Shirley Chase
Baptisms at Christ Church Roblin
Eight children were baptised into the Church of God in the past month at Christ Church Roblin with Rev. J F Conlin officiating. The children named are John Arthur Nott Blaine Francis Mitchell Barbara Daphne Mitchell Morton Brett Cockerill Christopher James Cockerill Nancy Elizabeth Bailes David Herbert Poyser and Charles Duncan Engen.
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Church of God
J. F
Conlin
John Arthur Nott
Blaine Francis Mitchell
Barbara Daphne Mitchel
Morton Brett Cockerill
Christopher James Cockerill
Nancy Elizabeth Bailes
David Herbert Poyser
Charles Duncan Engen
Pioneer Resident Mrs D McNeill Dies at 94
Mrs Daniel McNeill longtime Roblin district pioneer died at her son George's home in Stony Mountain Manitoba on Friday December 3 1957 aged 94 years 7 months born Morristown Ontario May 13 1863 married Daniel McNeill July 5 1882 at Teeswater Ontario later moved with husband to Teeswater area and settled in Roblin district
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Daniel McNeill
Roblin
George
Stony Mountain
Man
McNeil
Jane McPherson
Morristown
Ont
Teeswater
Ontario
McNeill
Mrs McNeill 60th wedding anniversary obituary note
Mr. McNeill died in May 1943. Mrs. McNeill, first President of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Roblin organized 1906 and Life Member of United Church Ladies Aid August 1988. Charter Member of Woman's Missionary Society. Survived by five sons and four daughters, 27 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Roblin United Church with interment at Reblin District Cemetery. Literary pallbearers listed.
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Central United Church
Edmonton
Licksey
Winnipeg
Mabel
J. E. Atkey
Victoria
B.C
Ethel
A. T. Kines
Roblin
Ruby
M. MacPherson
Cassie
Ted Statham
Stonewall
Man
Harry Atkey
Melville, Sask
Burke McNeil
Dropmore
G. Mitchel
Wm. Gamey
Allan Martin
Fred Newton
Ric’blin
Yule Means December in Anglo-Saxon Word Origin
The term Yule for Christmas derives from the Anglo-Saxon word gedl meaning December, reflecting the month used in medieval timing and festive customs.
Card of Thanks from the Kines and McNeill families
Our heartfelt thanks to all who offered comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. We are deeply grateful for the beautiful floral offerings and other kindnesses. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Kines and the McNeill family.
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A. T. Kines
McNeill
Evening Guild thanks 1957 program helpers
The Evening Guild wishes to express thanks to those who aided the 1957 program. Names include Mrs. Wm. Ford, Mrs. G. Waddell, Mrs. D. Brad dell, Mrs. J. Goodbun and the 4-H Club, Mrs. Van Drecht, Mrs. H. Barber, Mrs. Peter Nowosad, Rev. G. Waddell, Mrs. W. Elvers and Mrs. J. Stewart.
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Evening Guild
Wm. Ford
G. Waddell
D. Braddell
J. Goodbun
4-H Club
van Drecht
H. Barber
Peter Nowosad
W. Elvers
J. Stewart
Roblin District Hospital thanks donors for year end gifts
The Governing Board and Staff of the Roblin District Hospital express gratitude to individuals and organizations for their many donations and gifts during the past year and festive season. They extend wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Roblin District Hospital
Strayed Heifer Appears Near Merridale Farm
To my farm, one two year old white faced heifer missing from Merridale Merridale Man. Morton Cock erill.
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Morton Cockerill
Merridale
By-Law Mandates Calfhood Vaccination In Shellmouth
The Rural Municipality of Shellmouth passes a by law requiring compulsory calfhood vaccination to prevent Bang’s disease in cattle. Veterinary Inspector Dr J Smart of Roblin will contact cattle owners soon. Signed D A Bradley-Hunt secretary treasurer.
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Ebang
J. Smart
Roblin
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Noel
Roblin Credit Union Society Ltd
B.A
H. C. & N. L. Cranwell
Chuck Cranwell
Jim Ready
Silverwood
Makaroff Ladies’ Aid
Canadian Legion
Jance
Pat Powell
Tummel
W.A
C. G.1l.t. Committee
Canadian Council of Churches
Christ Church
Pioneer
D. McNeill
Shellmouth
D. A. Bradley-Hunt
Sec.-Treas
R. M
Chernesky Block
J. N. Smart
Merry Christmas
Fort Petticoat
Audie Murphy
James Mason
Jeane Fontaine
O.K. Coral
Kirk Douglas
Burt Lancaster
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