John Collins Heads Roblin School Board 1955
The Goose Lake School Board No. 1283 met January 6 1955 with all trustees present. John Collins was elected chairman for 1955 and Harry Maslove vice chairman. committees were named. Budget set at 89890 and 1000 reserve. numerous accounts approved for payment.
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Goose Lake
Wifred B. Ward
W. J. Ward
Pearton
John Colins
Harry Maslove
Twe
Rimance
Maslove
Collins
Spear
Zorn
Jones
W. B. Ward
Switzer
Department of Education
Wilfred Gardner
Irene McArthur
Alary
Raymond Switzer
John Collins
Walfred B. Ward
L. Spear
Pete Peteleski
Willson Stationery
M.P.C
C.N.R
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Beaver Lumber
Robin Review
Mrs
A. Fright
J. Bauming
Caozistle School Supply
Roblin Sash & Door
CBC TV subsidies questioned by columnist
A columnist challenges CBC TV’s advertising practices alleging subsidized rates for some sponsors. The piece cites Mr. Fraser and Mr. Dunton, asks which advertisers pay full costs and who shares, and urges a straightforward rate-card disclosure rather than bureaucratic explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBC
Dunton
Cbc-Tv
Shell River Council Sets Budget and Appointments
The Shell River Municipal Council in Roblin held a January 4, 1955 meeting to set budgets and appointments. They reserve 300000 for Togo road, seek a 240000 grant, approve caretaker wages, secretary-treasurer duties, and by law appointments for 1955 including assessor and fire guardians. They authorize banking with the Royal Bank of Canada and approve old age assistance pension applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo Road
W. Cox
Shei Iver
Roblin
M. W. Beaven
H. Boyce
I. Edel
J. Sorochuk
S. Sanders
Sec.treas
Royal Bank of Canada
A. J. Edwards
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Manitoba Resources Boom and Oil Growth Highlight 1954
Winnipeg Tribune notes Manitoba mineral production reached a record 35 million dollars in 1954, up 10 million from 1953. International Nickel announced a 2 million exploration project in north central Manitoba with a 1300 foot shaft planned. Oil production exceeded forecasts, meeting about one third of domestic needs as exploration expands. Premier Campbell forecasts further Tant applications, and local officials announce new appointments and budget amendments.
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Man Tubans
Greenlay
International Nickel Co
Manitoba
International Nickel
Campbell
Aristmas Carol Singers Delight Local Nholy Rest
Local families celebrate Aristmas on the 7th as Ressburn carolers visit. Roblin Trading rink defeats C N R in a curling duel. A hockey match ages 16 and under Russell versus Roblin set for Roblin rink with coach Clarence Riach and Mel Bowley. Birth announced for Frederick James Lloyd on Jan 6 1955. Mr Ros Serpneen visits family in Calder.
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Nholy
Ofce
Ressburn
Lloyd Waggner
Mary Cowan
Ambassador Apartments
Frederick James Lloyd
Victoria Hospital
Russell
Roblin Wll
Roblin
Clarence Riach
Mel Bowley
Committee Elected For 1995 Membership Drive
The Roblin Hospital Aid held its regular monetary meeting on Tuesday January 4th with 21 members present. A committee of three was formed to canvass the town and letters will be sent to outlying organizations asking for event sponsorship or cash donations. Donations and linen replacements expected to be heavy as the group urges support for the hospital.
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Anhua
Roblin Hospital Aid
Irene Greiser
Walter Doering
Deepdale
K. R. McBain
G. Souter
J. Haravitch
Past Noble Grands Hold Regular Meeting in Masonic Hall
The Past Noble Grands Association met at the Masonic Hall on January 6, 1933, with MN L Hazel Ford presiding. They set a fundraising goal of 100 dollars for the Roblin Cemetery fund and arranged 1955 officer installations by the Past Noble Grands. A luncheon was served by hostesses Mrs. E. Lawrence and Mrs. D. Law.
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Noble Grands Association
Masonic Hall
MN L Hazel Ford
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No
E. Lawrence
D. Law
New Policeman Commenced Duties in Roblin
Mr. R Rowland begins duties as police chief in Roblin on Saturday January 8. He previously served as Port Sidney Ontario police chief last summer and Braceoriage Ontario officer until November 19 1954. He spent 21 years as a sergeant with his former outfit.
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Wwn
R. Rowland
Port Sidney
Ontario
Braceoriage
Ruwland
Roblin Chapter 42 U S S Installs Officers
Roblin Chapter No 42 OES installs officers with Eleanor Robertson as Worthy Matron on January 4 1955. Officers include Worthy Patron Albert Britcher Associate Matron Arlie Newton and others. Agnes Peterson past Matron assisted. A December 10 food demonstration yielded 132.45 to be divided among Hospital Aid Lake-O project and Memorial Hall.
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Eleanor Robertson
Roblin
O.E.S
Albert Britcher
Arlie Newton
Thomas Taylor
Gabriele McBain
Lucille Levins
Jean Martin
Julie Mitchell
Cora Martin
Marshall
Nora Cross
Ethel Kines
Adah
Marjorie Sharpen
Ruth
Joyce Adam
Esther
Isabelle Hilland
Mariia
Geraldine Britcher
Electa
Corvina Roberts
Warden
Emily Yeo
Sentinel
Millie Misener
Agnes Peterson
Worthy
Edith Sanders
Memorial Hall
Lyric Theatre Plans Weekly Fox Movietone News
Mr Jermoluk's Winnipeg trip yields a deal to show weekly Fox Movietone News every Monday and Tuesday starting the week of January 17 18 at the Lyric Theatre. February features Dial M for Murder Athena Father Brown Detective and Executive Suite with March bringing Beau Brummel Gone with the Wind and The Last Time I Saw Paris. Visit the Lyric for new Cinemascope images and top films.
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Jermoluk
Winnipeg
Fox Movietone
Lyric Theatre
Dial M
Athena
Father Brown
Beau Brummel
Paris
Obituary for Robert John Hrynkiw
Robert John Hrynkiw died at seven after a car accident near Minnedosa on December 24 1954. Funeral services were held December 29 at the Roblin Lutheran Church with Rev Barchardt officiating and burial in Roblin Cemetery. He was born November 12 1947 in Roblin and survived by his parents Elizabeth and Joseph Hrynkiw five sisters Jerry Janet twins Judith Valerie and Joanne.
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Robert John Hrynkiw
Minnedosa
Roblin
Russell
Larry Schultz
Randy
Larry Cockerill
Rev Barchardt
McBain
Robert
Joss
Elizabeth
Joseph Hrynkiw
Jerry
Janet
Judith
Valerie
Joanne
Roblin Credit Union Closed for Convention Absence
Roblin Credit Union Society Limited will close from Tuesday January 18 through Monday January 24 while manager attends the Co op Credit Society of Manitoba convention in Brandon. Payments or deposits may be made at the Coop Consumers Store. Mrs. L. Hutchison, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Credit Union Society Limited
Co-op Credit Society of Manitoba
Brandon
Coop Consumers Store
Past Noble Grands Honor Irene Gleiser at Shower
Mrs Irene Gleiser was honored by the Past Noble Grands Association with a miscellaneous shower on December 17 in the United Church lower hall. A humorous skit featured as a gift presentation with family relics, followed by thanks from the bride and a dainty lunch served by hostesses.
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Irene Gleiser
Noble Grands Association
United Church
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J. Donaldson
M. Hushka
Poitras
R. McBain
D. Dillabough
Vincent Bancarz
Anastasia Bancarz
Eugen Pitz
Winnipeg Tribune
James I. Donaldson
Wm. B. Payne
Jack A. Diamond
Wm. J. Stauffer
Ray Butler
V.S
T. L. Dillin
Alvin Becker
Ribini Hospital Board
Verm Cof
Caterplar Road
F. Kozak
D. Becker
A. Styba
Alex F Moore
Ros Serpneen
Calder, Sask
James Puritch
8. Huziak
Wroxton, Sask
Iris and
Marion Huziak
Fitewich
Roblin Trading
L. P. Hutchison
H. J. Parker
Virden
Noble Grands Assoc
Roblinites
Mr. Rowland
Lyric Theatre News
ST. Lawrence
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
TCA
Dorval Aiport
North America
Roblin Credit Union Society Ltd
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