Education Week State Opens March 3 to 9
Manitoba Education Week Association elects M J G McMulles as president to lead Education Week activities. Presidents of 107 community Chambers of Commerce urged to form local committees and promote the theme Education's Future is Today's Challenge. An organizing meeting is set for February 15 at Memorial Hall to launch the effort with Dauphin Home and School Association to help bridge parents teachers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. G. McMulles
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba Education Week Association
Tacwl Association
Elker
Randal
Dauphin Home and School Association
Square Dancers Enjoy Two Evenings Of Entertainment
About thirty square dancing squares from Roblin and guests from Wadena Esterhazy Saltcoats Foam Lake joined Yor ton Beaux and Belles' Club in Yorkton with Gerry Hawley of Saskatoon as guest caller. The Roblin Do Si Do Club hosted a separate party in Roblin with ninety on the floor under MC Earle Park and callers Bil Quick Margaret and Harry Olphant. A bountiful lunch concluded each event and plans for more dancing on Feb lth were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Yorkton
Yorton Beaux and
Belles
Wadena
Esterhazy
Saltcoats
Foam Lake
Gerry Hawley
Saskatoon
Dr. Brass
Roblin Memorial Hall
Bailcoats
Dauphin
Earle Park
Bil Quick
Margaret
Harry Olphant
Six Weeks of Grace for Local Budgets
Premier Douglas Campbell announced a six week extension for school and municipal budget preparations. Amendments to the Public School Act and Municipal Act delay budget submissions to March 15 for schools and April 15 for municipalities. The change aims to accommodate revisions in financial aid plans and legislature timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Campbell
Nhy
Manitoba Grants Final 1956 for Children’s Aid Groups
The Manitoba Government authorized payment of 410,000 to the Children's Aid Societies of Winnipeg and Eastern Manitoba as their final 1956 grant. The total for the year reached 321,006 for non denominational societies, with grants to Winnipeg and Eastern Manitoba noted as part of operating expenses. Additional grants totaling about 35,000 were pending for the Central Society in Portage la Prairie and the Western Society in Brandon, which run on an April March 31 fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Children's Aid Societies
Winnipeg
R. W. Bond
Health Minster
Wii
Winn.s.2
Central Children’s Aid Society
Portage la Prairie
Western Society
Brandon
Cape Breton name tied to Basque explorers in history
Cape Breton may be the oldest North American name, scholars suggest. Basque fishermen likely named the island after Cape Breton in the Bay of Biscay near France and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Breton
North America
Bay of Biscay
France
Spain
Local Social Notes From Roblin and Grandview
Local and social items recount trips to Grandview for Anglican services, Sunday visits from Dax and Brandon, and a Ladies Bonspiel with twenty one entries. Roblin ring members Laree Vo Diltin Brace and Dureen Keast took first prize in the third event. Canon Wilkinson of Brandon conducted communion in Roblin. Ol’ Haverill recalls his father as a notable politician who ran for the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Giles
W. McMurray
L. Hembroitf
Grandview
H. M Oliphant
B . Dullimont
Dax
de Ro
Roblin
Mess. Laree
Vo Diltin
EB. Brace
Dureen Keast
Raving
Canon Wilkinson
Brandon
Gilbert Fisher
Geo
Roblin Juveniles Drop Two League Games
Roblin juveniles lost twice in league play. On January 23 at Roblin Grandview won 12 to 3 as Grandview led 5-1 after the first period and 5-4 in the second before a 2-0 final stanza. On February 1 Winnipegosis defeated Roblin 9 to 6 with Roblin leading 3-1 after the first, Winnipegosis scoring five in the middle period and three more in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Juveniles
Roblin
Grandview
Reolin
Robiin
Lin Club
Winnipegosis
Yaworski
Haberstock
Thompson
Czarnecki
H. Thomas
H. Ikkines
Marchenski
Eggertson
Zonyk
Andreyenuk
Bunka
Turner
Laidlaw
Trompson
Stefishen
Sass
Bilous
Newton Souter
Bowley
Markowsky
D. Babchyshyn
Yellowicki
Kozak
Yaworsky
Pitz
Goodbun
Hadderstock
Sunday School of the Air expands across western Canada
The CBC produced Sunday School of the Air airs Sundays at 9 30 am from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains. CBC Winnipeg collaborates with the Canadian Council of Churches to broadcast on CBW Manitoba CBK Laeaenes CBX Alberta and CBXA Edmonton with panelists including Norm Micklewright and Jennifer Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeny
CBC
Lake of the Woods
Rocky 3 Mountains
CBC Winnipeg
Pe2 Ranch
The
Canadian Council] of Churches
CBW
Manitoba
CBK
Laeaenes
CBX
Alberta
CBXA
Edmonton
Norm Micklewright
Sunday School of the Air
Paul Misener
Jennifer Dawson
Howard Elton
Allison Reed
Avis Louise Bdliott
Whhe
Dorgisa Lauehian
Peter Misenes
Manitoba Budget Signals Major Municipal Aid
The throne speech opened the Legislature with a Manitoba plan that promises a 1957-58 bill near 74 million dollars, shifting funds to municipalities. The move, while boosting education grants, health, welfare, and capital costs, reverses prior policy and aims to ease municipal tax burdens amid a booming economy.
Time to fight warbles in cattle and DES fattening notes
AG reports highlight warble control through rotenone sprays on backs of cattle to protect hides and beef value. DES fattening feed can boost daily gain but should be limited to beef cattle and not used for breeding stock or milking cows. Farmers report satisfactory gains and better handling, with cautions on residues and marketing timing. Banquet planned for March 7 at 6:00 p.m. Save the Soil Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greers
Robert Pyott
Mr. Simpson
Tummel W.A. January Meeting At Mrs Gordon Jory Home
The Tummel W.A. held its January gathering at Mrs. Gordon Jory’s residence with eight members attending. New president Mrs. Wm. Leslar led the session as members planned the 1957 program and a history of the society. The February 13 meeting at Mrs. Leonard Jory’s home will feature a Home-Made Valentine roll call and request memories or records for the history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel W.A
Gordon Jory
Wm. Leslar
Leonard Jory
Tummel WA
Obituary for Harry McDougle Comrie at 68 in Silverwood
Harry McDougle Comrie 68 died February 2 after a long illness. Funeral Feb 5 at 2:00 p.m. in Silverwood Church, Rev. G. Waddell officiating. interment Mount View Cemetery. Born Polk County Minnesota, moved to Canada 1804, farmer in Sunny Slope. Survived by brother Stewart and sister Eleele, both of Deepdale, Ian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McDougie Comrie
Roblin
Silverwood
G. Waddell
Mount View Cemetery
McBain
Charvoneau
Jas. Stewart
Paul la Uberte
Jack Bailey
Lloyd Elder
Arthur Pillen
Mr. Comrie
Polk County
Minnesota
Canada
Balmoral
Manitoba
Sunny Slope
United Church
Orange Lodge
Stewart
Elele
Deepdale
Ian
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Fiat Eilen
M. G. J. McMullen
National Defence Photo
Dr. E. Orke
Ol' Haverill
Haverill Repli
Panang
Beterman
Peever
Shorfield
Rovertson
Graves
Rydbers
Garrett
Donald Robin
C. Bilous
Newton
Scuter
Chase
Rowley
Yellowick
Babbysiyn
W Goochun
Hugh Kines
J. Gibson
Robb
L. F. Earl
Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Save the Soil Club
Stewart Simpson
Mrs. Gordon Jory
Tummel
W. A
Harry McDougle Comrie
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