Christmas visitors fill Riverbend district in 1968 notes
Christmas and New Year holiday visitors to the Riverbend district included Miss Marlene Cheropita of Winnipeg and Miss Mavis Dillin of Killarney visiting local families. Several relatives from towns in Manitoba and Saskatchewan joined residents at homes across Riverbend during the festive period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jakemap
Wm. Crawley
Winnipeg
Clem Fisher
Lee
Erickson
Chris Tummon
Nowosad
Fisher Branch
Man
R. Arnott
Jack McLeod
Skinner’s Nursery
Cooper Bros
Shortdale
T. Linton
Dave Ballard
Annie Arnott
Assiniboine Hospital
Brandon
Earl Stauffer
Orton
Hugh
Wm. Doole
Dropmore
J. Harris
Grandview Hospital
Marlene Cheropita
E. Cheropita
Mavis Dillin
Killarney
T. Dillin
Ed Arndt
Vincent
Split Lake
Larry Edel
University of Manitoba
H. Edel
Gary Rice
Regina
Ann Miller
Albert Miller
Matthew Switzer
Kelowna
Kenzie Cammidge
Merlyne Cammidge
Saskatoon
George de la Mare
Holiday Slide Show Draws Large Crowd at Roblin School
A large crowd attended a holiday slide show by Allan Maslove in Roblin Intermediate School Auditorium on December 29. The presentation covered his trip from London through the Netherlands Germany France Spain Israel and beyond with Horticultural Society support. Organizers thank Maslove and attendees for a successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Maslove
Roblin Intermediate
London
England
Netherlands
Germany
France
Spain
Isreal
Horticultural Society
Allan
Obituary for Fred Eber Cowan of Roblin Manitoba
Funeral services were held at Christ Church Roblin for Fred Eber Cowan 74 who died December 11 1965 in Winnipeg General Hospital after a long illness. Rev G House officiated with Mc Bain's Funeral Home in charge. Interment Roblin District Cemetery. Left to mourn are Nora wife two sons Robert E Roblin and Dick S Winnipeg one daughter Mary Waggoner Winnipeg and nine grandchildren. Mr Cowan served in WWI with the First Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade and with the Veterans Guard in WWII. He was a farmer turned bookkeeper 1945 to 1961 and belonged to the Anglican Church Masonic Lodge and Roblin Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Roblin
Man
Fred Eber Cowan
Winnipeg General Hospital
G. House
McBain
Arnold Yeo
Bob McBride
Gordon McArthur
Jim Stewart
Harvey McMurray
Alex Henderson
Tom Kelso
Frank Penniston
Geo. Murray
Lawrence Traub
Jack Ashby
F. A. Newton
Fred Cowan
Picton
Ontario
Veterans Guard
Cowan
Nora Arsentt
Killarney
Masonic Lodge
Royal Canadian Legion
Nora
Robert E
Dick S
Winnipeg
Mrs. L
Mary) Waggoner
Shell River Council holds special meeting December 28
The Shell River Municipal Council met Wednesday afternoon with Deputy Reeve Edel presiding. Minutes from December 1 were approved. The by law on tax cancellations and amendments to By Law 2030 A were passed subject to ministerial approval. Road survey plans and a provincial roadway project were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
Edel
Styba, Watson
Elder
F. H. Wilson
Nicholas Neil Dwernchuk
Roblin
S.E
J. D
Deepdale
Goose Lake
A. Stewart
Dept. of Public Works
Social season visitors gather across Manitoba and nearby
Holiday visitors span Grand Forks Regina Winnipeg Dauphin Flin Flon and Winnipeg from families of Kolstad Hilland Sorbo Mitchell and more. Notables include university members and hometown kin visiting relatives for Christmas and New Year in episodes tied to Cranwell Mitchell and Woodley households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kolstad
Don Eshelby
Grand Forks
N.D
Sharon Kolstad
Regina
Karen Kolstad
Sharon
H. R. Mitchell
F. Y. Newton
Victoria
B.C
Ernie Hilland
University of North Dakota
J. Hilland
Jeanette Oberg
Aileen Storm
Winnipeg
Sorbo
Harry Maslove
Allan
the Univeristy
Manitoba
A. Wortzman
Mr. Maslove
Carrie Maslove
Ellen ‘McLaren
Shirley
Ellen
Patterson
al Allanson
Miller
Brandon
Edwards
Jack Webster
E. Scott
Prince Albert
W. R. Scott
Harry Oliphant
Lorne Nicholson
Dauphin
R. Freeland
W. Phillips
Flin Flon
Janice Martin
University of Manitoba
A. Martin
Janice
W. Ford
Donna Lou
Lorne Hyde
Donna
Bob Agar
Jean Currey
George Woodley
Churchbridge
Purdy
Art Currey
Nolan
Const
T. Hembroff
Hudson Bay
Sask
Lloyd Hembroff
Donna Ward
Linda Ward
Walter Ward
Brian Staple
D. Staple
G. Wildeman
K. R. McBain
F. Misener
Pipestone
Ross Misener
Stewart
Saskatoon
Graham Mitchell
Reagan
Jim Stewart
Mitchell
H. C. Cranwell
Christmas visits span region with numerous relatives
Visitors over the holidays included Emil Branconnier and family from Winnipeg, Audrey Marshall and others. gatherings at F. H. Wilson, Jack Radford, and A Radford homes drew relatives from Rossburn Snow Lake Saskatoon Winnipeg Moose Jaw Manitouwadge and Flin Flon. Fred Framingham returns home from Winnipeg rehabilitation center in improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wilson
Emil Branconnier
Audrey Marshall
Floyd
Ronnie
Owen Wilson
Winnipeg
Margaret Ruse
Ken Wilson
Saskatoon
Geo. Radford
Rossburn
John Radford
Snow Lake
Bernice Radford
Labuick
Jack Radford
Jack Radford Home. Mr. and Mrs. H. Latimer
Manitouwadge
Ont
M. Laliberte
Vernon Murray
Roy Falkiner
Kamsack
Murray
Karen Wilson
B. Lubinicki
Lynda Dixon
Moose Jaw
J. Dixon
Parker
Ron Radford
Flin Flon
A. Radford
Herb Murray
Rivers
C. Bangle
Fred Framingham
Holiday visitors gather in Shell River area
Mrs F Charles reports on Christmas visits across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Families from Saskatoon Russell Kelown a Maidstone Moose Jaw Winnipeg Dauphin Beausejour and others spent holidays with local residents including E Waggoner Frank Watson Wilf Ward and Doug Mushrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Waggoner
K. Cammidge
Merlyn
Mavis Cammidge
Dennis Johnston
Saskatoon
And
Fred ‘Laycock
Russell
M.‘Switzer
Kelowna
Jerry Miers
Frank Watson
Grand Centre
Alto
Beausejour
Alvin Watson
Maidstone
Sask
Walter Payne
Winnipeg
Ed Schappert
Moose Jaw
Wilf Ward
Doug Mushrow
Rae Taylor
Dauphir
Wm. Taylor
Assiniboine Sonnettes 4-H Christmas Party Report
The Assiniboine Sonnettes held their Christmas Party at Dropmore school on December 28. One thirty p.m. start with seven visitors, two leaders, and eleven members. Activities included skating, glass etching, and dancing followed by two relay games and lunch served by Shirley and Elaine Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Assiniboine Sonnettes
Dropmore School
Shirley
Elaine Robertson
Local Witnesses Attend Assembly At The Pas
Mr. Sigurd Olsen led Jehovah’s Witnesses at The Pas Manitoba for three days of training in Christian ministry. On December 26 about 319 attended the final day to hear J F MacPherson discuss the Bible question What Does The Resurrection of the Dead Mean To You and Yours. Olsen said the sessions aimed to sharpen field ministry and address world pressures to strengthen faith for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigurd Olsen
Roblin
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Pas
Man
J. F. MacPherson
Roblin Totems Triumph Over Grandview In Hockey Clash
The Roblin Totems defeated Grandview 9 to 4 at Roblin on Sunday. Roblin scorers included Joe Filewich Dennis Schick Charles Bork Peter Ludwig Nick Yakymishin Garth Jones and Roy Federnik. The midget team, coached by Dennis Rock, seeks more players as they tour a busy schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Totems
Grandview
Roblin
Joe Filewich
Dennis Schick
Charles Bork
Peter Ludwig
Nick Yakymishin
Garth Jones
Roy Federnik
Dennis Rock
Yorkton
Yorkton All-Stars
Gilbert Plains
Gilbert
Coach Rock
Care tips for non-stick cookware from Pat Presents
Non-stick cookware requires proper care. Wash before first use and oil optional surfaces to aid browning. Use plastic or wooden utensils to avoid scratches and wash with hot soapy water. Gentle scrubbing helps maintain finish and stains do not affect performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teflon
Retarded Children's Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Rob bin Retarded Children's Association met Thursday December 2 at the Elementary School with 24 attendees, the largest turnout yet. Officers were elected, fundraising details noted, and a grant from Unorganized Territory received after 18 months of correspondence. A Christmas party fund was announced with local donations from Parkland Bakery Robinson Stores Robertson's. Tasks highlighted educating retarded individuals and Manitoba comparison were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin Retarded Children’s Association
Goose Lake School Board
Intermountain School Board
Department of Education
Department of Health
Blanche Irvine
San Clara
Miss Stevenson
Manitoba
C.g.qt
Parkland Bakery
Robinson Stores
Robertson
Bert Dixon
Annie Short
R. Ritchie
Terry Paley
A. Carriere
M. Giles
M. Ronald
Jim Hilland
Macleods
Debbie Borchardt
Ian Ford
Urbanski Couple Welcome Granddaughter Donna Marie
Mr and Mrs Ben Urbanski announce the birth of a granddaughter Donna Marie at General Hospital Port Arthur Ont on October 30 1965. A daughter for Mr and Mrs Frank Urbanski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Urbanski
Donna Marie
General Hospital
Port Arthur
Ont
Frank Urbanski
Christmas Visits and Family News Across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Mrs C McCrea reports on Christmas gatherings among relatives and friends in Winnipeg Wawanesa Regina Saskatoon Oxbow Yorkton Birch Hills Edmonton Lethbridge and Yorkton. The note mentions hospital stay for Mr Lestage and visits by the Kurchak Hersak and Wood families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McCrea
Dave Sage
Henrietta Brumwell
Gary McCrea
Ruby Mickelson
Walter Tischinski
Brian Mitchell
Robert Mitchell
Winnipeg
Audrey Sage
Thompson
Helen Inglis
Wawanesa
Eddie Mervink
Brandon
Wilfred Pitz
Arbourg
Albert Bodnaruk
R.C.M. P
Regina
Marion Bodnaruk
Marion Bahauik
Saskatoon
Paul Arndt
Oxbow
Sask
Cliff McCrea
Judy
John Westra
Lethbridge
Frank Halkyard
Birch Hills
Jack Lane
Bill Leslar
Willie Tischinski
Emil Arndt
Edmonton
Gordon Jory
Kenny
Harold Wood
Yorkton
Lestage
Steve Kurchak
Joe Hersak
Grand Narrows forms 4 H Beef Club
The Grand Narrows 4 H Beef Club organized December 22 at 8 p m with fourteen members at the Radford home. Leaders are Mr Herb Murray and Mr Ben Radford. Officers: President Keith Radford Vice President Harold Dixon Secretary Margaret McMurray Treasurer Lyle Dixon News Reporter William McMurray. The club joined the Grand Narrows Seed Club to curl over Christmas. Harold Boughton showed a film What s Your Beef and gave an engaging talk. Lunch followed hosted by Mrs Radford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Narrows Beef Club
Ben Radford
Herb Murray
Keith Radford
Harold Dixon
Margaret McMurray
Lyle Dixon
William McMurray
Grand Narrows Seed Club
Harold Boughton
Radford
Birth announcement for Irvine baby in Roblin hospital
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Laurence Irvine on the birth of their baby boy on Dec 16 in Roblin hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces Don Irvine of Thompson was home for Christmas Numerous visitors include Ed Priest Gilbert Plains Tom Irvine and family Churchbridge Art Watson Lynn Lake George Halkewich and Pete Bancarz with visits to Winnipeg Walter Fed erchuk and girls Also George Halkewich Tony Oucharek and family Churchbridge Sask and Alex Koroluk Makaroff were mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Irvine
Roblin Hospital
Don Irvine
Thompson
Laurence
Pete Bancarz
Winnipeg
Walter Federchuk
George Halkewich
Tony Oucharek
Churchbridge
Sask
Alex Koroluk
Makaroff
Deepdale W I Hold Xmas Meeting at Mrs Draga Home
The Deepdale women’s institute met for its annual Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs. F Draga with seven members present led by Mrs. Powell. Members donated to Roblin and Brandon hospitals and to CARE CNIB, while jackpot winners were Mrs. Jolliffe and Mrs. McKenzie. A Christmas lunch followed and gifts were exchanged. The next meeting is set for January 12 at Mrs. Charman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale
W.I
Charman
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Shell River Council
Grand Narrows
F. Charles
Hockey
Pat
Patricia McAuley
Your District Home
B. Dixon
Retarded Children’s Association
Grand Narrows 4-H Beef Club
Jolliffe
C. McKenzie
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