Festival Draws Hundreds in Speech Arts and Dancing
Hundreds of students entered two or three classes in the 1968 Festival with adjudicators Mrs G R Rowe Mrs David McDowell and Mr David Williams providing detailed feedback. New trophies were added for Spoken Poetry Speech Choirs Square Dancing and Group Folk Dancing and a general meeting was announced for next week with public invited to hear details and recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Rowe
David McDowell
Brandon
David Williams
Winnipeg
Mak arof f W I Meeting Recalls Scotland Talk Feb 8
The Makaro ff W I met at Mrs Geedon Pound's home on Thursday Feb 8 with co host Mrs James Curtis. Nine members attended and one guest heard a talk by Mr J C Arnott about Scotland aided by maps pictures and postcards. A bingo planned for Feb 10 featured cash prizes and a dessert lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff W. 1
Geedon Pound
James Curtis
Sunshine
J. Curtis
Chas. Elliott
Sheryl Grundy
Brandon Mental Hospital
Makaroff
M.r. J. C. Arnott
Scotland
Jack Pound
Bob Morrison
Gordon Pound
Harry MacMuray
Elmer Bangle
Jim Kirswell
Bob Arnott
Brian Beerma
David Geddes
Betty MacMurray
Billy Craven
Betty MacMuray
Jock Pound
George Hilderman
Gordon Langan
Jim Curtis
Jeani Marrison
Roblin Elks Win Gece Poole Curling Trophy
Roblin Elks capture the Gece Poole Curling Trophy at the Roblin Curling Rink with rinks led by Lloyd Hembroff and Borden Hawryluk, defeating five ledges Benito Swan River Dauphin Russell. Roblin Lodge 368 also approved a 100 donation to the Roblin Minor Hockey Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cece Pooles
B.P.O. Elks
Lawrence Dietrich
D.D.G.E. R
Benito
Swan River
Dauphin
Russell
Roblin
Lloyd Hembroff
Borden Hawryluk
Elks Lodge No
Roblin Minor Hockey Association
Registrar downgrades guitar praise in college admission note
A mother asked a college registrar if her son’s rock and roll guitar excellence would help admission. The registrar replied that five years ago it might have helped, but now colleges seek applicants who are listeners and broader contributors.
Parkland Festival Speech Shield Won At Final Concert
The Cromarty Shield for Speech Choir I was won by Mrs Landry s class at the Parkland Festival last week. Mr Erwin Baumung presented the shield at the Friday final concert. Sympathy extended to the Filip Becker family on the death of Mr Karl Daum. Friends and relatives visited in Minnedosa and Dauphin as community members attended church and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland
Cromarty Shield
Landry
Erwin Baumung
Fhilip Hanson
Dauphin
Norma
Verla
Arfa Waggoner
Filip Becker
Karl Daum
Charlie Kelly
Harold
Douglas Kelso
Mabel Kelso
Minnedosa
Man
Fred McDuffie
Alf Kelso
Grandview
Charlie McDufffe
Eamily
Frank Watson
Shell River
U.C.W
Jim Coutts
Wim. Mason
Makinak
M.n
George ‘Laird
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Daughin
Many Perry
Noreen Simpson
Jen. van Dredcht
Recreation Board Organized At Togo January 1968
The Togo Recreation Board was organized January 22 1968 by the Village Council with nine members. Chair Ron Leis Vice Chair Isla White Secretary Treasurer Donna Nabe and members William Appel Roy Elsasser Ima Baumung Louisa Sumner Bruce Mulroy John Mulroy. Regional Consultant Harry Miller outlined the board role and planned education week talk March 6 at Togo School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Brec
Ron Leis
Isla White
Donna Nabe
Wm. Appel
Roy Elsasser
Ima Baumung
Louisa Sumner
Bruce Mulroy
John Mulroy
Harry Miller
Junior Farmer's Short Course Offered For 55 Participants
The ag rep notes a beef cattle focused program running April 1 to April 5 with tours of Brandon facilities and a review of vocational options. 55 participants can register at the Brandon Extension Centre with $2.00 registration on a first come basis and meals provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon
Douglas
Brandon Extension Centre
Ag. Rep
Peggy's Pointers on Linings and Fabrics
Linings come in various types with different functions. Canadian linings now feature spot and stain resistance and can be fire resistant. Miss Rudd notes the key step is to decide which functions the lining should perform before choosing guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
Roblin Midgets Fall In Provincial Playoffs To Grandview
In Grandview on February 8 the Roblin Midgets led 4 2 after two periods but lost 5 4. The two game total point series ended in an 8 38 tie after a second game in Roblin on February 10. Roblin scorers included Dan Lega Garry Buick Herb Lovas and Fidele Carriere. In Roblin Herb Lovas Dan Lega and Herb Andres scored for Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Roblin
Dan Lega
Garry Buick
Herb Lovas
Fidele Carriere
Herb Andres
Local Curling Notes Highlight Bonspiels and Visits
Mrs S Robinson rushed to Russell hospital Saturday for emergency surgery with wishes for a speedy recovery. Helen Laurie returns home after seven weeks visiting son James Laurie in Detroit. Eunice Reyd Mabel Craig Agnes Peterson Gladys Craig compete in Binsearth Bonspiel earning prizes for farthest distance and Second Event. Allan Martin returns from Kamloops visits and restates a wonderful trip. J B Arnott Winnipeg visitors spend weekend with mothers in town. Calder Ladies Bonspiel participants listed including Laurie rink winning 1st in 4th and Bruce rink placing 3rd. Furmey rink undefeated at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hospital
Helen Laurie
James Laurie
Detroit
Michigan
U.S.A
Eunice Reyd
Mabel Craig
Argnes Peterson
Gladys Craig
Binsearth
Calder
Beth Farmey
Valerie Man
Emma Andres
L. Ricker
Ann Laurie
Sid Edel
Hertha Schmellinger
Millie Popoff
Liz Bruce
Olivine Coutts
Lil Becker
Marg Oliphant
Laurie
Bruce
Furmey
Roblin U C W L Holds Annual Meeting in February
The Roblin Branch of the U C W L met on February 6 in the committee room. Rev L Meni led prayers. Mrs Evhel Siyba was elected president with a 1968 executive including Mrs R Ziolkoski and Mrs S Peteleski among others. Coffee followed at the Ivanhoe Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
U C.W.L
L. Meni
Holy Redeemer
Evhel Siyba
R. Ziolkoski
S$. Peteleski
A. Kozak
R. Karney
Ivanhoe Restaurant
Annie Cockerill Celebrates 88th Birthday in Roblin Open House
More than one hundred guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs L S Sanders in Roblin to honor Mrs Annie Cockerill on her 88th birthday in January. Attendees included Mrs J E Sanders Winnipeg Mrs R L McKay Edmonton Roberta Mrs Wilson Sanders Atikokan Ontario Mrs Furtney MacNutt Sask and Mrs Schrader MacNutt Sask. It was a joyful family and friend reunion with well wishes for Mrs Cockerill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Sanders
Annie Cockerill
Cockerill
Mrs. Sander
Roblin
Mans. J. E. Sanders
Winnipeg
R. L. McKay
Edmonton
Roberta
Wilson Sanders
Atikokan
Ontario
Furtney
MacNutt, Sask
Schrader
Wedding at St. Claire Church in San Clara Man
Linda Paul and Clarence Laplant united in marriage on Saturday February 10 at 3 pm at St. Claire Roman Catholic Church. The bride wore a white wool two piece suit with white tulle veil and a gold L pendant. Bridesmaids Rose Paul and Dorothy Paul wore lime green and soft blue gowns. Attendants Fleurien Carriere and Steve Kiemenski stood with the groom. A reception for about two hundred guests followed at the San Clara Legion Hall.
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St. Claire Roman Catholic Church
San Clara
Man
Pam
Linda
George Paul Sr
Bogay Creek
Clarence Laplant
Joe Laplant
la Clara
H. Dansereau
Rose
Dorothy Paul
Dorothy
Fleurien Carriere
Steve Kiemenski
Nolan couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs J J Nolan of Flin Flon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the First Baptist Church on Saturday January 13 with friends. They were married January 13 1818 in Floyd Virginia and moved to Canada in 1920. They have three children and nine grandchildren with out of town guests and numerous congratulatory messages from national and provincial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Nolan
Green Street
Flin Flon
First Baptist Church
Heb Hanson
Rev. Mitton
Nolan
Floyd
Virginia
U.S.A
Canada
Darcy
Sask
Roblin
Flin Flonn
Kirk
Percy
Marie
Art Currey
Sandra
Theresa Baumung
J. Currey
Frank Watson
Lester B. Pearson
Roblin Saddle Club Organized Early February Meeting
The Roblin Saddle Club held its first meeting at Cromarty Hall on February 12 with about 35 attendees. Officers elected for 1968 were President Mike Sanders Vice President Nelson Skomarowski Secretary Treasurer Walter Lesiar and guests included Mr Roushton. Plans included a Roblin Fair participation and a pony raffle with a March ride. A “Name the Saddle Club Contest” was launched and Reg Framingham shared his Toronto Winter Fair experience. The next meeting is set for March Ith Cromarty Hall with all interested urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Roblin S.dde
Cromarty Hall
Mike Sanders
Neson Skomarowski
Walter Lesiar
Roushton
Roblin Fair
Saddle Club
Reg Framingham
Toronto
Marth Ith
Farmer Declines Life Insurance in Gentle Reproof
A glesman stood beside a tractor attempting to sell life insurance to a farmer. The farmer looked down and replied that he wanted no policy, saying he wished his death would be a sad day for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.lesman
Afternoon Hockey in Togo Highlights Weekend Games
On Sunday February 11 the Togo Pee Wees beat St Philips 4 to 3 at 5 30. At 6 30 the Togo Woodchucks beat the Togo Weasels 7 to 6 in broomball. The Togo Terriers lost 4 to 2 to a St Vladimir's College team at Reichlin. Citizens praise local donors for new hockey uniforms.
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Togo
Tog
Bost
Togo Pee Wees
St. Philips Pee Wees
Togo Wood
Chuks
Togo Weasels
Togo Terriers
Western Parkland Hockey League
St. Vladimir's College
Reichlin
St. Wide
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Mickelson Farm Equipment Ltd
J. A. Hilland
Makaroff Women's Institute
Roblin Elks
Gece Poole Curling Trophy
Eartha Kitt
Lyndon Johnson
Washington
Vietnam
Ation
Miller
Togo School
Harold Boughton
Onalee Rudd
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Peggy
Peggy Barker
Allan Martin
Wr C. Kines-at -Naramata
C. Glover
Kamloops
B.C
C. Chamman
Chilliwock
J. B. Arnott
J. Arnott
H. C. Cranwell
Roblin U.C.W.L
Mrs. J. Nolan
R. S. Bowles
Gil Mo'gat
M.L.A
Liberal Party of Manitoba
R. Bud Simpson
Churchill
Waitler Weir
HL Busk Witney
Bewaman
Roblin Saddle Club
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