Shell River Council appoint 1964 municipal committees
The Shell River Municipal Council met in Roblin on January 7 1964 with incoming members sworn in Reeve Wilson presiding. They approved December minutes passed accounts 10000 purchase on D7E and appointed 1964 committees including deputy reeve Irwin Edel finance J Edel P Styba public works L Elder J W Watson. They set secretary treasurer at 3400 annual, 600 office aid, adopted 1964 assessment 1064 for 1965, reappoints to Health X Ray Unit Veterinary Services Roblin Hospital Board and other bodies, approved by laws appointing solicitors enumERATOR fire guardians sheep valuers weed inspectors poundkeepers and pound sites, and authorized grants to local groups and utilities. Regular meetings moved to first Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm and requested supplementary grant of 3862.19. Fire guardian pay set at 7.50 daily plus 10 cents per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
Roblin
F. H. Wilson
L. J. Elder
J. W. Watson
Reeve Wilson
Irwin Edel
J. Edel
P. Styba
Public Works
L. Elder
J. W Watson
M. W. Beaven
M-H.c
Matthews & Matthews
Dauphin
Dan L. Becker
Irwin Ede
Shoal Lake Health & X-Ray Unit
Veterinary Services Board
J. M. Stewart
Manitoba Good Roads, Association
Union of Manitoba
F. Newton
Mendro
Roblin Agricultural Society
Roblin Ladies
Manitoba Heart Foundation
International Peace Garden
Salvation Army
Winnipeg
Dept. of Public Works
Obituaries for Roblin residents Luzny and Ward services
Funeral services were held in Roblin for Joseph Luzny 79 of Roblin Manitoba who died January 4 1964 after a short illness. Interment followed at Roblin District Cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers named. Luzny born in Poland came to Canada in 1911 and lived in Roblin since 1922. He worked for CNR 26 years, married Ann Kosinskii in 1923, and was active in the Railroad Brotherhood and Sacred Heart Church. Also noted is the January 11 service for Robert G Ward 63 of Flin Flon Manitoba who died January 8 1964. Ward born in Rolla North Dakota taught in Deepdale Roblin Regina and Flin Flon, later at The Pas, and married Doris Davies in 1926. He belonged to Roblin Masonic Lodge the Manitoba Teachers Society and Flin Flon Community Club. He leaves Doris and three sons, four brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Two brothers predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Sacred Heart
Joseph Luzny
Roblin
Man
M. Ronco
Roblin Memorial
Mike Klemetski
John Klemetski
Peter Beck
Frank Baranosky
John Kosinski
Adam Milcharek
Mike Korman
Tom Menzal
Paul Koaxk
Tony Kiemetski
Mike Winehar
Lukas Styran
Poland
Canada
Winnipeg
C.N.R
Ann Kosinskii
Lugny
Railroad Brotherhood of Maintenance & Way Employees
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Ann
Frank
Dauphin
Albert
Finn Flon
Ross Willams
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Roblin District Cemetery
Horace Ayer
Wilf Gardner
Leon. Jolliffe
John Nostrom
George Charman
Clarence Powell
Messr's
Lorne Ward
Don Sanders
Earl Beattie
Ian Ward
Lawrenee Halldorson
Geo. Mathews
Robert G Ward
Rolla
North Dakota
Deepdale
Regina
Saskatchewan
Pas
Flin Flon
Doris Davies
My. Ward
Collegiate Capers Open First Week Of Term
A busy week at the Collegiate includes January 8 Student Council grants voting, January 9 photos by Andy Stratychuk, and January 10 screenings of The Future Is In Your Hands aided by a Firestone Store TV. Gym events saw Volleyball captains Gary McCrea and Eddie Mervink lead Eddie’s team to victory, while Roblin edged Dauphin in junior and senior basketball. A large crowd attended, with a Student Council meeting planned for January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Stratychuk
Firestone
Gary McCrea
Eddie Mervink
Eddie
Dauphin
Roblin
Town Council Holds January 1964 Meeting in Birtle
The 1964 town council, led by Mayor F A Newton, meets January 7 with five councillors present. Minutes from December meetings are adopted. accounts approved. J A Hilland named Deputy Mayor. regular meetings set for the second Thursday monthly. Indemnities set, committee appointments made, and staff retained or reappointed including Town Engineer Art Currey and assistant Len Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lupichuk
Authorization of banking, wages, and license approval
The document authorizes the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Secretary-Treasurer to conduct all banking business during 1964. It sets labor pay for public works and water and sewer at $1.00 per hour. It approves the license of Mrs June Wagner to sell cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Wagner
U C W Reorganizes Knox United Church Units
The United Church Women at Knox United Church reduce to three units after two years of four. Unit One lists numerous women led by Vivian Ward with many members named. Unit Two follows with many members and leaders, and Unit Three (afternoon) is led by Mrs M Rowley with a long list of names. Meetings are set for specific Tuesdays and Wednesdays in 1964 with seven general meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Vivian Ward
Doris Keast
Noreene Simpson
Essie Cross
Alice Thom
Ruby Bowley
Ellen McLaren
Hazel Ford
Jean Martin
Arlie Newton
Sadie Staple
Mary Oliphant
Julie Mitshell
Joyce Harper
Vi Laird
Ben Simpson
Edith Traub
Alma Hughes
Olive Schneider
G. I. Mitchell
A. Sangster
Story
F. Y. Newton
F. Ludwig
D. Law
J. Wardle
J. Kin
B. Alexander
F. McDuffe
R. de la Mare
J. Arnott
J. Andrews
Martin
J. Goodbun
L. Lietz
Jean Macdonald
Roblin club discusses curling and donations
The Roblin group held a meeting on Friday January 9 discussing curling and the proposal to form a 4H curling activity. A $27 donation was approved for the Senior Citizens project and Bingearth invited the Roblin 44 Club to a jamboree on Friday January 17. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 29 at the Elementary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Senior Citizens Project
Bingearth
Roblin 44
Gold Coins 50th Anniversary Finance Report
Financial statement submitted by Gee Kelso shows gold bucks sold and receipts totaling 2129.00 with expenses including coins 494.82 and Express 2.70. Cash turned over to Roblin Residences Ltd amounts to 705.00, audit by J A Hilland and G L Mitchell. Interested parties may contact Geo Kelso to mint a gold back souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
J. A. Hilland
G. L
Mitchell
Geo. Kelso
Dual Weddings In Atikokan And Wawa Churches
Two December 28, 1963 weddings are recorded. In Atikokan, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Riffel united in marriage at Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. John Freeman officiating. The bride Esther Cockerill is from Roblin, Manitoba, and the groom Fred Riffel hails from Winnipeg. They will reside in Atikokan, Ontario. In Wawa, Wanda Darlene Klassen wed Rejean Joseph Boucher at San Clara Roman Catholic Church with Father Dansereau presiding. The couple will live in Wawa, Ontario after a reception at San Clara Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Riffel
Calvary Lutheran Church
Atikokan
John Freeman
Esther Cockerill
P. N. Hanson
Roblin
Manitoba
Fred Riffel
Winnipeg
Runnymede
Sask
Ont
San Clara Roman Catholic Church
Wanda Darlene
Richard Klassen
Deepdale
Man
Rejean Joseph Boucher
Aristide Boucher
Rimoshii
Ruebec
Father Dansereau
Charlotte
Jean
Georgina
Allan
Ben
Wayne
San Clara Hall
Wawa
Lodge Installs Officers In Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
On January 9 Mary Gamey was installed as Noble Grand of Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41.1.0.0.F. Sister Margaret Bliss led the ceremony with staff from Alexandra Lodge No 13 of Dauphin. Various officers and color bearers were named, Mildred Ashby received a jewel and instructors seats, followed by a social evening and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gamey
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Margaret Bliss
Alexandra Lodge
Dauphin
Eva Jory
Eunice Reyda
Irene Howe
Elizabeth Ritche
Enid Larocque
Mabel Jory
Plans Move Swiftly On Courses For Unemployed
Administrative machinery accelerates to start classes for unemployed people. Minister Dr George Johnson reports strong interest from prospective students after provincial approval. Aimed at 1000 students across 25 centers, the program offers living allowances, transportation help, and free textbooks. Courses target grade 10 level in English math and science for skilled trades. Coordination led by W S Lockhart with school inspectors locating classrooms and teachers provincewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Johnson
Ise
Dr. Johnson
Manitoba
W. S. Lockhart
WHI
Prairie Farm Account Book aids farmers across prairies
Harold Boughton reports that Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba extension services offer a Prairie Province Farm Account Book for 1.00 enabling farmers to compare farm records and enterprise performance. Universities and agriculture departments will analyze data to guide resource choices efficiency and profitability while simplifying income tax reporting. More than 500 farmers tested early drafts and provided valuable feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Prairie Province
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Departments of Agriculture
Prairies
G. Albert Kritjanson
Canadian Prairies
Western Farm Management Extension Committee
Annual Meeting of Tummel United Church Women
The Tummel United Church Women held their annual meeting at Mrs Gladys Shearers with eighteen members present. Mrs M Cameron presided as president for 1964 and Mrs Mickelson served as recording secretary. Reports praised the year, and the group decided to continue studying The Word and the Way with a devotional reading from the Upper Room. The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs M Brook and all United Church women are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel
Canada’s March of Dimes Tenor Verse
A plaintive verse laments the plight of those afflicted seeking relief through medical aid. It calls for shared mercy and support to fund scientific progress so paralyzed limbs and crippled bodies may gain independence and healing.
Roblin Christmas Decorating Contest Winners Named
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce judged business places and homes for the annual Christmas Decorating Contest. Best decorated home went to Mr and Mrs Orest Zielonkowski, who receive the Roblin Review Shield, while Mitchells Drug Store earned Heming’s Jewellery Shield. Presentation is at the upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Roblin and District
Mitchell's
Heming
Chamber of Commerce
District News Visitors during the holidays
Readers list holiday visitors to Robin homes including Miss Muriel Rob in Kingston Ontario and Mr and Mrs Walter Ritchie and family of Neepawa Manitoba. Young guests include Lillian Bodnaruk Brandon Marian Bodnaruk Winnipeg and Helen Inglis Brandon. Several families travel and relatives visit across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Homes
Muriel Robin
Kingston
Ont
Walter Ritchie
Neepawa
Man
Lillian Bodnaruk
Brandon
Marian Bodnaruk
Winnipeg
Helen Inglis
Raymond Hodgson
Regent
Bus Brook
Phyllis Lestage
Meath Park
Sask
Brian Sim
John Lamb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shell River Council
Robert G. Ward
Collegiate Capers
Council News
F. A. Newton
H. Maslove
P. Hawryluk
Shoal Lake
Rink
Art
U.C.W
Financial Statement OF
Boucher
Klassen
Lodge
Your Ag
Harold Boughton
Helds
TNS
Cliff McCrea
Togo
Wm. Hampson
Frank Topham
West Coast
Beverley Hampson
Vancouver
F. Nabe
Melfort
Roy Brompton
Tisdale
Roy Elsasser
W. Deederley
Port Alberni
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