Town Folks Share Holiday Visits Across Provinces
About Town notes visitors and family gatherings during Christmas. George Woodley and family from Delisle Saskatchewan visited relatives in Roblin and Minnie towas Manitoba. Jian Ready and Ralph Cockerill drove to Winnipeg. A W Philips of Regina joined Mrs. Freeland for the holidays. Linda Paritch Anne Korbut and Mervin Nyksyforak of Winnipeg spent Christmas weekend with Roblin households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woodley
Delisle, Sask
Jean Currey
Pecy Woodley
Minnitowas
Man
Mrs
Jian Ready
Ralph Cockerill
Winnipeg
A. W. Philips of
Regina
R. Freeland
Linda Paritch
Anne Korbut
Mervin Nyksyforak
Roblin
Roblin Collegiate Dominates Club Curling Start
Collegiate teams open season with decisive junior boys win 89-2 over Gilbert Pizins and junior girls victory. Roblin hosts Grandview and Swan River events. four rinks advance to divisional playoffs with standout shots by Shirley Mervink and Greg Boyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Gilbert Pizins
Trojan
Grandview
Robtin
Swan River
Taeix
Shirley Merviuk
Orecia Bodneruk
Secord
T Staple
Debbie Newton
Janice Arnott
Marcella Lafornaise
Shirley Kozak
Amy Arndt
Brian Boyce
Wayne Beck
Lioyd McGinnis
Gerad Liske
Greg Boyce
Terry Watson
Ben Learig
D’arcy Keast
Eanly
Greg Boyre
Intermountain
Reblin
Shirley Meriiak
Peggy's Pointers on Credit Types and Practical Buying
The piece distinguishes production credit used to improve a business from consumer credit used for desirable items. It cites a farm car as production credit and a city car as consumer credit, noting benefits and risks such as emergencies, investment, and potential debt burden. It promises next week’s column on the cost of credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonsimmer
Obituary notices for Mary Elaschuk and Albert Charters
Funeral services were held for Mary Elaschuk at Roblin Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church on January 6 1968. She died January 2 at Roblin District Hospital aged 61. Rev Victor Lecxusta officiated with Roblin Memorial Chapel in charge. Interment followed at Roblin Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cemetery. Also noted is the December 23 1967 service for Albert George Charters at Roblin Memorial Chapel with interment at Silverwood Cemetery. He was 94 and born in London England. He lived in Canada from 1913 and was a singer and comedian. He left a son, Hubert, a sister Lillian, five grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Mary Elaschuk
Roblin District Hospital
Victor Lecxusta
Swanower
John Carry
Larry Korman
James Korman
Russell Hawrychuk
Victor Starchuk
Sam Hawrychuk
Mary Chopiak
Winnipeg
Man
Hillcrest School
George Elaschuk
George
Daniel R
Ruth) Motyka
Estevan
Sask
Kenneth
Roseanne) Nabe
Mathew
Russell
Windsor
Ont
Fred
Scarborough
Mike
Ann) Henryshuk
Edna) Kormen
Sam
Helen) Senkin
Calgary
Roblin Memorial
Albert George Charters
George E. House
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Silverwood Cemetery
Fred Hilderman
Robin Arnott
Roy Waters
Art Currey
Ephram Carriere
Bill Irvine
Albert George
Hubert of
Lillian
London
England
Ellis Couple Welcome Son James Neil
Mr and Mrs Oliver Ellis announce the birth of their son James Neil on December 13 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces He is a brother to Brian Wayne and Debbie and joins the family in happy news
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elles
Oliver Ellis
James Neil
Brian
Wayne
Debbie
Roblin Fair Date Set For Monday July 15
Roblin Agricultural Society fixes the 1968 fair date for Monday July 15 at its annual meeting. A contract with Mid West Shows was signed and the fair may feature a larger midway. The 1966 67 financials show receipts of 5814.43 dollars, disbursements of 5797.59 and a fund balance of 801.68 dollars, including land sale proceeds and a 3500 dollar grant to the Roblin Centennial Committee. Officers for 1968 include Stewart Simpson as president and Lois Neabel as secretary. A committee was formed to study fair plans and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Roblin Centennial Committee
Stewart Simpson
Albert McFadyen
Robert Arnott
Lois Neabel
L. Jolliffe
Roblin Junior Agricultural Council Meets for Careers Panel
Forty two members gathered at Roblin Collegiate auditorium on December 1 for an afternoon of athletics socializing and a careers discussion. Representatives from Brandon College University of Manitoba Northern Vocational College MIT University of North Dakota and several local high schools attended. Larry Edel spoke on mining technology and Northern Manitoba Vocational College opportunities while Bonnie Keay noted Brandon University’s expanded courses and closer instructor contact. The group thanked the Agricultural Society and asked the school principal and board to provide facilities for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Junior Agricultural Council
Roblin Collegiate
Roblin Agricultural Society
Brandon College
Univrsity of Manitoba
Northern Vocational College
Manitoba Institute of Technology
University of North Dakota
Grandview Collegiate
Major Pratt Collegiate
M.nutt Colegiate
Calder High School
Manitoba
Larry Edel
Northern
Vectional College
Brandon University
Bonnie Keay
University of Manitoba
Langer University
Smd
Falso
Agriultural Society
Farewell Social For Mr. and Mrs. Lou Cook
A farewell social will honor Mr and Mrs Lou Cook on Saturday January 13 starting at 9 pm in Exis Hall Roblin. Mr Cook manager of the Royal Bank Roblin Branch is transferred to Beausejour and to report January 15 with Mrs Cook and the boys joining later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Cook
Exis
Roblin
Cook
Royal Bank
Beausejour
Zorra Lutheran Church Ladies Elect Officers At Meeting
The Grace Zorra Lutheran Church Ladies Aid held a monthly meeting with sixteen members. Officers elected: President Irene Fatteicher, Vice President Theresa Baumung, Secretary Ann Schepp, Treasurer Minnie Eslinger. Leave to sponsor a Luther, Hour Broadcast on Yorkton station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Zorra Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid
P. Borchardt
Jesus Christ
Katie Haberstock
Eleenore Dietrich
Conrad Mann
Theresa Baumung
Leona Haberstock
Ann Schepp
Donna Diehl
Irene Fatteicher
Theresa Aurmmmyg
Minnie Eslinger
Lil Becker
Erna Baumung
Elsie Baumung
Mike Eslinger
4 H Beef Judging At Tummel District Farm
Four-H beef judging took place at Grant Buick farm in the Tummel district on January 2 at 1 30 with twelve club members from the area competing. The youths proved swift scorers in Manitoba judging a class of finished steers despite extreme cold. Organizers Mr Buick and Mr J C Brook are thanked and attendance was lower due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Buick Farm
Tummel
Manitoba
Buick
J. C. Brook
Weather Woes and Skiing Thrills Near Roblin
Blizzard like conditions closed schools on Monday while buses evacuated students. Tuesday cleared. A water main burst in front of the Lutheran Church cut water to the southwest and hospital. Art Currey and Bob Agar found and repaired it. Skiers packed Mark Valley despite wind erosion of snow. Fire brigade battled multiple fires including Lehman home and Jom Prokopowich chimney, plus a trailer heater and a north Roblin house fire, with frozen water complicating relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Currey
Bob Agar
Roblin
Lehman
Sa Clara
Charlie Brade
Jom Prokopowich's
Lawrence Andrew's
F. Martin
Wowchuk Barker Engagement in Manitoba
The engagement of Wilford William Wowchuk to Faye Barker is announced by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wowchuk of Roblin Manitoba. Faye is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barker of Birtle Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wowchuk
Roblin
Man
Wilford William
Faye Barker
Harold Barker
Birtle
Manitoba
Betsy Dorran Elected President of Roblin Curling Club
The Roblin Ladies Curling Club reorganizes for the 1968 season with Betsy Dorran as president and Bev Murray as vice president. The club lists officers, rink personnel, and spares and notes Eunice Reyda’s rink will represent Roblin at the Silver D district playdowns in Grandview on January 15 and 16, with further zone events planned in Roblin January 25 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Dorran
Roblin Ladies’ Curling Club
Roblin Ladies
Bev Murray
Toots Bennett
Vera Dillin
Doris Keast
Mang Sorbo
Mavis Ready
Eunice Reyda
Marg Kozak
Barb Steffter
Liz Bruce
Mang Souter
Sandra Ford
D. Kotelnikoff
Barb Fowler
Marilyn Sibbal
Connie Keast
N. Lupichuk
Rita Watson
Bertha Davis
Isabel Boguski
Grace Skomorowski
Gert Safronetz
Shiaron Lovas
Jbe
Roblin
Roblin Tom Thumbs edge Togo 5 4 in tight hockey clash
Roblin Tom Thumbs traveled to Togo and won 5 to 4 as Spencer Newton scored late to seal it. Malcolm Campbell struck twice for Roblin in a seesaw contest while Ken Holovach tied it with two assists from Harold Chornoboy and Clifford Pomedli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Roblin Tom Thumbs
Spencer Newton
Roblin
Glen Boughton
Malcolm Campbell
Ken Holovach
Harold Chornoboy
Clifford Pomedli
Spencer
Rodney Buick
Melvin Hilland
Hnewp
Paul Borchardt
Jonathan Layng
Joe Perchaluk
Ken Perchaluk
Brent Paley
Oale Harper
Mervin Hilland
Harold Chormohoy
Clif Pomedli
Is There Really A Nurse Shortage
Statistics across Canada show many inactive nurses vs active ones. A six week refresher course for inactive nurses is planned jointly by the Manitoba Hospital Commission and the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses. The first session runs February 5 to March 15, 1968 at St Boniface Hospital with flexible site options and a 4 day week. Applications from M A J R N offices at 247 Balmoral Street Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba Hospital Commission
Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses
St. Boniface Hospital
M.ajr.n
Balmoral Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Girls and Boys Talk Outsider Secrets
Dialogue shows Helen wondering what boys discuss alone Cathy says they talk about same things as girls Helen concedes boys are awful in tone of a 1950s newspaper feature style
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Cathy
Togo Community News Highlights Holiday Visits and Games
Reporter notes readers’ New Year weekend visits from Moosomin Sask to Togo and surrounding towns. Include families from CNB Clin ton Ont Camp Shilo Man Saskatoon Regina Winnipeg and Langenburg plus dances, hockey results, and Pee Wee games at the Togo arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Olson
Susan
Moosomin
Sask
D. M. Olson
Afon Reid Harper
CNB
Clinton
Ont
Lawrence Harper
Barbara
Tracy
Camp Shilo
Man
Don Ce&e
Saskatoon
N. Carlos
Elistow
E. Harper
Iss Twyla Topham
Montreal
F. Tophaim
Douglas Mulroy
RCAF
Clinton, Oatis
J. Mulroy
Douglas Dickie
Donna Eisner
Corinne Hackney
Ne da
Lynda Olson
Sandra Peppler
Bob
Allan Smandych
Gail Hern
Herb Yobh
B. Hern
Foam Lake
P. Hern
Wayne Hampson
Regina
Wim. Hampson
Billie Leung
Leung Bong
Bert Knowles
Marcella
Carole
W. B. Harper
J. A. Bettin
Watson, Sask
D. H
Linda McKay
Toronto
Ed Vipond
Richie Erhardt
Iamily
Ridgedale
Fred Erhardt, Jr
C. McDonald
Minnipolis
U.S.A
Vancouver
B.C
Peter Cailes
Jack May
W. J. C. May
Bob Bernard
Thompson
Dave Gawley
Wm. Enge
Reno
Winnipeg
New
Viola ‘Slack
C. Letch
Herb Yobb
Arnold Yobb
Langenburg
Johnnie Yobb
Ed Yobb
Stan Penniston
Heather
Tabor
Alberta
Archie Parker
Frank
Penniston
St. Philips ‘St
Togo Boys
Togo
Kamsack
Black Duns
Peter Penniston
Sting Mountain
Frank Penniston
Mra
Harold Nabe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Collegiate Capers
Peggy
Peggy Barker
Consumer Credit
Roblin Fair
Harold Boughton
Mrs. Lou Cook
Zorra LutheranGhurch Ladies’ Aid
Mark Valley
Wm. Hampson
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