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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
2
Gladieli Bulbs advertises Early Blooming and All Season mixtures at $1.00 per dose, with named varieties priced per bulb. The dealer claims district suitability and includes extras with orders paid in full by February 15. G Van Drecht Makaroff.
Raymond Nostrom returned from Winnipeg where his father is in hospital and Philip Beerman attended the Trustees convention. John Allen Sr is home from Roblin Hospital and Mrs Allen is recovering. Sympathy extends to the Britcher family on Mr Britcher’s passing. Mr and Mrs Gordon Jory welcomed son Kenneth Gordon on January 14 at Roblin Hospital.
Albert McCrea Tummel visited Vancouver while Bus Brook attended the School Trustees Convention in Winnipeg. Congratulations to Donald and Mrs McFadyen on a daughter. The Tummel United Church annual meeting had 18 members at Mrs Robins' house on January 14. The January W A meeting at Mrs Parkers' had 10 members. New officers were Mrs Bus Brook president and Mrs John Lamb secretary. Next meeting at Mrs Mervyn Mickelson's. Birth recorded January 6 at Roblin Hospital of a son, brother for Tom.
Miss Marie Goutlieb returned home Saturday after spending a month in Flin Flon. Mrs. Goutlieb hosted friends Sunday for Trease Fretsen’s 18th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Fretsen visited Winnipeg and had daughter Louise examined. A women’s institute gathering at Mrs. McDuffe’s home planned a telephone whist for Feb 16. The next meeting will be at Mrs. D. Fretsen’s home.
Mr and Mrs Ben Klemetski visit Calder, Frank Dayson party with Mr B Lietz Roblin visit Nora Cockerill. Open skating rink on football grounds run by Dave Cockerill and Francis Yalewicki. Merridale School Board 1953 members named William Lywak chair Nora Cockerill vice chair Nick Proskie trustee Peter Bugera sec y treas.
Riverbend reports the Arndt baby hospitalized with wishes for a speedy recovery. Card parties fundraisers support cemeteries with events at Harold Edel and Geo De La Mare homes on January 9 and 23. The Riverbend Ladies elected new officers at Mrs. J Ritchie’s January 20 meeting. 1952 expenditures totaled 97.60, including gifts to religious and charitable groups and a hamper of groceries. A lunch concluded the gathering.
Tony Andronyk now works at Loblaw in Toronto and residents are wished luck. The Hillcrest School District annual ratepayers meeting on January 20 approved finances in good standing. Nick Purtich elected trustee replacing H Musko, Fred Kolomayo to replace Mr Pro.
Pokowich resigned. Tenders for cordwood were taken by Walter Styba and Frank Malashewsky. The M F A Local 42 held a meeting at the Hall on Jan 26. Guest member was Nick Pawlek from Deloraine. Mr and Mrs Joe Senderewich returned from Wilcox Bask where they visited Mr and Mrs Nick Glutek. Walter Styba with Walter Fedorchuk and Peter Biluk went to Kamsack on business. Tuesday morning tractors roared as snow plows cleared roads from Monday’s heavy snowfall.
Four curlers returned from Minot without the bacon. W A Beattie attended the peg last week and returned home Saturday. At the ratepayers meeting on January 17 James Kerswell replaced G F Hilderman as trustee. The Ladies Aid meets February 5 at 2 30 pm at Mrs McRae s. A large Local Canadian Foresters gathering heard a sermon Your Niche in Life with Jr choir led by Mrs McRae and Mrs Sigurjonasson. An Explorers group was organized with Mrs McRae as Chief Counsellor meeting every other week. Y P U elected officers John Sigurjonsson Pres Betty Davis Vice Pres Marlene Dobson Sec Treas to raise funds for a Viewlex Projector. John Sigurjonasson to conduct opening service for Canadian Youth Week with Betty Davis leading prayer. Makaroff Farmers Union Local 82 District 2 met Jan 9 with eight amendments carried. Delegates discussed publicity and co operative buying. The meeting adjourned without electing a new president or secretary.
A note expressing gratitude to the nurses and staff of Roblin Hospital and to the Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies Aid for cards and parcels sent during a patient stay. Jas, Laurie.
Wm. Waggoner and family thank friends neighbours and relatives for kindness sympathy and floral tributes after the loss of their beloved wife and mother. Special thanks go to Dr and Mrs Large and those who received them on the sad night.
Miss Katherine Maguire visited relatives in Hamsack. Mr J W Eddy and Mr J A Adderson hosted visits in Hudson Bay. Lively hockey week as Togo Seniors edged Calder 6 to 5 at Togo arena. Togo High girls lost to Verigin in Verigin after a rink trip joined by I Topham and I Alress. Bridge Club opened season Jan 20 at Mrs E Bell with Mrs D Eddy taking first and Mrs M Hutchinson consoling. next meet Feb 3 at Mrs H Lee.
The Togo Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Jennie Topham’s home on January 8 with nine members. Appel presided as they debated teaching the Bible as literature in schools. They planned fundraising via a March of Dimes drive, including cans in stores and a home cooking sale, plus lunch sales at the bonspiel and for children.
Mr and Mrs A G Jor announce the birth of their son Kenneth Gordon in Roblin Hospital on January 14 1953. Eva Christie née is mentioned as part of the family.
Readers receive practical advice from Elizabeth of the Manitoba Power Commission. Recipes cover browning beef with onions and peppers. garment care tips include ironing woolens inside out. The ad promotes Westinghouse clothes dryer demonstrations and weatherproofing with shellac for cracked panes.
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