Double Ring Wedding at Christ Church Roblin Manitoba
Grace Mary Burrell and Nelson Michael Skomorowski wed at Christ Church on December 28 1983 at 3 pm Rev Lealey officiated. Burrell wore a brocade gown with crystal tiara and carried red roses. Bridesmaids in red velvet. best man Dan Ewasuik. reception in Makaroff Hall. couple residing near Shortdale.
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Christ Church
Roblin
Manitoba
Grace Mary Burrell
Harvey McMurray
Makaroff
Nelson Michael Skomorowski
Mike Skomorowski
Grandiew
Lealey
Wayne Sotis
Bill McMurray
Frank Campbell
Bertha Kranger
Eden
Shortdale
Musical Group Cuts Piano Loan Through Community Loans
A year after $460 remained on the Nordheimer Grand piano the Community Musical Group formed non interest loans from locals to settle the piano and then repay loans by size. The Carol Festival reduced these loans by $150 and a plan to sell non singing memberships at two dollars may speed repayment and fund further music projects.
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Nordheimer
Community Musical Group
Farmer ingenuity meets extension advice in Manitoba 1964 guide
Extension notes praise farmer innovation while urging use of Field Crop Recommendations for Manitoba 1964. University of Manitoba and Canada Department of Agriculture tested weedicides fertilizers and disease controls across provinces from The Pas to the U.S. border. The booklet is free at the office and rewards careful study for best farm profits.
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Manitoba
University In
Canada Department of Agriculture
Crgo
Pasa
Pas
U.S
Second Annual Bonspiel Held By Legion Auxiliary
The Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary held their second annual Bonspiel on Monday January 20 with eleven rinks in two events. Mrs Jean Livingstone's rink won the first event taking the Auxiliary Trophy, while Mrs Gwen Pritchard's rink placed second. The second event was won by Mrs L Watsgnis's rink. runners up included Mrs Velma Buick's rink. The consolation prize went to Mrs Bvealyp Kesinski's rink and the rink with most years of service to Mrs Florence Fowler. Mrs J Livingstone's rink won the largest end and Mrs J Larocque won the surprise draw. The day closed with supper and thanks from Rose Carriere and social convenor Mrs Rose Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Dian Legion
Aiken
Sem Lebedowich
Jean Livingstone
Lena Burak
J. Kucisr
Kay Carriere
Jesh
Gwen Pritchard
R. Sanders
Lee Yeo
Muriel Dixon
L. Watsgnis
Irene Smigelsky
Velma Buick
L. Bine
Mie
Pea ‘Carriere
Nordette Larocque
Bvealyp Kesinski
Rose Maguire
Robin
McIntyre
Plorence Fowler
Irene Armistead
Hattie Watson
Isabella Alexander
J. Livingstone
J. Larocque
Rose Carriere
Sancare
Roblin
Rose Hanson
Lloyd Wally
Taras Horbay
Wayne Digby
Graham Boyce
Jerry Stinson
Bill Lalonde
Issbell Hunter
Gary Orke
Scott Mitchell
Mr. Funk
Parachute Club Departure Sparks Comic Exchange
A light exchange centers on a resignation from a parachute club after a single jump. The reply notes a misstep with the parachute release, joking that the jumper pulled the cord for twenty minutes, prompting the question what happened.
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Parachute Club
Obituary: Sonia Eilewich of Zelena Manitoba
Sonia Eilewich of Zelena Manitoba died in St Boniface Hospital on January 3 1964 at an unknown age. Funeral at Zelena on January 29 officiated by Rev AM Bedel CS SR with Roblin Memorial Chapel in charge. Interment in parish cemetery. Survived by seven sons Peter Toronto Harry Simcoe Mike Deepdale Paul Zelena John Red Lake and seven daughters listed with spouses and many grandchildren. Born in Western Ukraine she moved to Canada settling in Saltcoats Saskatchewan district in 1904 and became Zelena resident in 1909. Married Dmytro Filewich at Calder Saskatchewan on May 14 1912. he died January 18 1963.
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Elena Chaman Oon
Wedjvesday
Sonia Eilewich
Zelena
Man
St. Boniface Hospital
Suncy
Am. J. Bedel
Cs.sr
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Peter Yasinsky
Mike Hawrychuk
Mike
William Nykyforak
Steve Matewish
John Federiuk
Sophia Shastke
Ukraine
Canada
Saltcoats
Sask
Dmytro Filewich
Calder
Steve
United Church Women Executive Meet in Swan River
U C W executives gathered in Swan River to revise plans for the annual meeting now rescheduled to March. Miss Marion Thorson, traveling secretary for the U C W Board of Women, will oversee the new curriculum. New local officers urged to attend.
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U.C.W
Swan River
United Church Women
Redlin
Marion Thorson
U.C/W. Board of Women
Confidence Courage and Pioneer Spirit Across Time
A compact reflection on how confidence and courage build an individual drive to create and explore. The text highlights Odgystcone challenges and the legacies of Edward V and Rickenbacker as inspirations for daring endeavors.
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Edward V
Rickenbacker
Notable Local Notices and Births Across Roblin and District
A compile of community items includes a Winnipeg medical checkup for Mr Way Ford, congratulations on the birth of Raymond Timothy Crabb in Roblin Hospital, and visits by Mrs Mabel Wright Cunniffe of Ireland to Mrs Alice Thom. The Bield Beaverette 4H Club held a doll and clothing draw with Miss A C Angus holding the lucky ticket. Delegates from the district attended Co operatives’ annual meet in Saskatoon, with Mrs R Mitchell among attendees. Families return from trips to California and Mexico. World Day of Prayer planning occurs at the Free Methodist Manse for Feb 14 at 3 pm. Robin Sewing Society members urged to pay uniforms by Feb 8. Local residents make trips to Vancouver and Winnipeg for family and band activities. Manitoba Winter Fair features calf scrambles for boys aged 14 to 16, with entry deadlines Feb 28. Inglis and Roblin attendees joined a Music Workshop in Brandon led by Dy Harry Robert Wilson, with CBC recording. Parade of Cheers hosts guests from North Surrey during a month-long visit.
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Win. Lesacks
North Surrey
B.C
Sam Lebedowich
New Officers Elected For Roblin Hospital Board
The Roblin District Hospital No. 2 annual meeting on January 1 elected officers for 1964. William Ford was named chairman with Ina Simpson as vice chair and Doris Waters as secretary treasurer. Committees include finance property and grounds and house and public relations. Guest speaker Dr. Layng spoke on hospital associations. next regional meeting is in Ste Rose in February. The group discussed moving dining room and kitchen to the basement to create more wards and free coal bins for storage if natural gas arrives.
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Roblin District Hospital No. 2
William Ford
Iaa Simpson
Doris Waters
Wm. Ford
Ina Simpson
Howard Wilson
A.hawryluk
James Stewart
Jory
W. Ford
H. Wilson
I. Beattie
E. Jory
H. Charters
Mittee
J. Stewart
Layng
Dorran
E. Sims
H. E. Heaton
Associated Hospitals of
Manitoba
Ste.Rose
Heaton
Roblin
Provincial Horticultural Convention At Dauphin
At the Roblin Horticultural Society meeting Friday January 24 plans were distributed for the Provincial Horticultural Convention to be held February 5 6 and 7 in the Dauphin Town Hall. It will be the first time the event leaves Winnipeg or Brandon and locals plan to attend by car in the mornings and evenings. Dr W J Wolfe of Russell showed slides from his Europe trip amid the international veterinarian convention in Germany. The photos featured cattle war ruins architecture parks statuary and garden color schemes that may inspire local planning.
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Roblin Horticultural Society
Dauphin Town Hall
Winnipeg
Brandon
Ing
Ww. ‘J. Wolfe
Russell
Europe
Germany
England
Roblin Ladies' Auxiliary Seated for First Meeting of Year
The Roblin Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux held its first 196? meeting at Roblin Memorial Hall with 28 members led by President Mrs R San ders. Reports from minutes treasurer and correspondence were read. Plans included District Attendance Shield bid and Jan 26 Bonspiel guest from San Clara Auxiliary.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Royal Canadian Legion
Roblin Memorial Hall
R. Sanders
I. Shepherd
National Elevator Association
Curle
Letter from Australia Describes Wheat Harvest Delays and Silo Storage
In a 1963 letter from Owen Knight in Australia Ernie Knight reports heavy rains delaying harvests. Farmers face idle headers, a looming wheat auction, and barley shifting to storage bags as silos fill, with wheat boards restricting barley use.
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Knight
Owen
Australia
Thane
Ernie Knight
COLLEGIATE CAPERS AT ROBLIN AND KAMSACK BASKETBALL MIX
Roblin Junior teams hosted Kamsack on January 16 with Kamsack taking the junior boys 35 to 33 and Roblin junior girls 14 to 8. The card notes other school sports and a collegiate bonspiel concluding with top placers and notable ends.
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Roblin
Kamsack
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Skomorowski — Burrell
Harold Boughton
TNS
Legion Auxiliary
Sophia Eilewick
Uniter Church Women Executive
Way ‘Ford
A. Crabb
Raymond Timothy
Roblin Hospital
Thomas Cunniffe
Mabel Wright
County Meath
Ireland
Alice Thom
Bield Beaverette 4H
Érated Co-operatives
Saskatoon
Ch Pp
Mrr. R. Mitchell
Wilf Ward
Edchappert
Rex A
California
Mrr
Wilfigt
Santa Ana
Mexico
Los Angeles
United and
Free Tig
Free Methodist
Free Methodist Church
Robin Sewing Spsiies
Bay . As
Aalardagy
Vancouver
Nick
Archie Beach
Canadian Bandmasters’ Association
A. Brodeur
Western Coop College
al Hedirchuk
Roblin Coop
Wastern €Eep College
Dauphin
Wheat Board
Janis Funk
Rose Ann Klemetski
Janis
Larry Edel
Gary McCrea
Larry
Gertrude Safronetz
Trudy Mann
Trudy
Eddie Mervink
Eddie
Judy Smith
Jill Markosky
Murray de la Mare
Murray
Omer
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