Municipalities tour Boissevain weed control unit
Representatives from Snel River Hilisourg and Sheimeut and council members from Ethelbert Ste. Rose and Dauphin visited the Boissevain Municipal Weed Control Unit formed in 1949 with members Morn Whitewater Riverside Turte Mountain and Winchester. The unit lists three weed inspectors funded by mileage and salary for the summer while reporting progress in controlling leafy spurge and toadflax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boissevain Tour
Snel River
Hilisourg
Sheimeut
Boulssevain
Ethelbert
Ste. Rose
Dauphin
Winchester
Funeral for Nestor Storey in Sheridale Greek Orthodox Church
Funeral services were held at the Sheridale Greek Orthodox Church on Monday June 30 at 10 am for Nestor Storey of Lacombe Alberta killed in an accident June 21 1958 at age 28 Rev E Swetz officiated Sneath Funeral Service in charge Interment was at the Parish cemetery Shortdale Nestor Storey born and educated in Shortdale Manitoba moved to Calgary in 1955 married Eleanor Ewanyshyn of Birch View Manitoba in 1956 moved to Grimby Alberta then to Lacombe He was a member of Grimby Baseball Club and Grimby Curling Club Surviving wife one daughter Brenda Marie two brothers Bahdan and Taras six sisters Ann Pase niuk Olga Warchariuk Mike S fla Lesack Alexandria Lauberte Martha Armstrong and Richard Nacia Geisbrecht of Winnipeg Manitoba
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Sheridale
Nestor Storey
Lacombe
Alberta
E. Swetz
Sneath
Shortdale
Man
Nestor
Calgary
Albert
Eleanor Ewanyshyn
Birch View
Grimby
Laccenbe
Curling Club
Brenda Marie
Bahdan
Taras
Shoridale
Ann Paseniuk
Vancouver
Nick ‘Olga Warchariuk
Windsor
Ont
Mike S Fla
Lesack
Atlkokan
Maurice
Alexandria’ Lauberte
Winnipeg
Martha) Armstrong
Richard Nacia
Geisbrecht
Winniper
Engagement News From Killarney Manitoba And Flin Flon
Mr and Mrs R Dodson announce the engagement of their daughter Mirene to Earl Beattie eldest son of Mr and Mrs I R Beattie of Makaroff Manitoba. The wedding is set for Friday July 1958 at 4 pm in the United Church Flin Flon with a reception at the Ward home. A separate report details a weed control program in Manitoba focusing on perennial weeds to protect crops, outlining the Weed Unit’s authority, roadside spraying efforts with 24D, and demonstrations on buckbrush control and pasture restoration. The piece notes coordination with Manitoba Power Commission and Municipalities seeking better future weed management. The notices conclude with an event: the Robin-Russell Rally at Russell on July 7 in conjunction with the Russell Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dodson
Killarney
Manitoba
Mirene
Earl Beattie
Flin Flor
I. R. Beattie
Makaroff
United Church
Flin Fion
R. G. Ward
Manitoba Power Commission
Coun
Ibyra
J. O. Forbes
Funeral services for Gavin Livingstone at Silverwood church
Funeral services were held at Silverwood church for Gavin Livingstone age 45, killed in a traffic accident June 19. McBain's Funeral Service directed arrangements. Interment in Mountview cemetery. Survived by wife Hazel, daughter Sharon Louise 13, and parents Mer and Mrs. Robert Livingstone of San Clara with sisters and brothers listed.
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Silverwood
E. Hammond
Gavin Livingstone
McBain
J. W. Bailey
JM Stewart
K. McKenzie
J. A. Alen
C. H. Ayer
M. Linton
Mountview
Busey Creek
Man
Walker Seace
H. Sherson
Deepdale
Mir Livingstone
Hazel
Sharon Louise
Mer
Robert Live
San Clara
Robert
Awx
Walter
Roblin
Farmers Union District Convention Held in Dauphin
About 150 people gathered at Dauphin Town Hall for the Farmers Union district convention. Mayor Stewart McLean welcomed attendees while Reeve Potoski urged a strong farm organization. Delegates heard critique of the provincial board, praised growing membership, discussed price supports and deficiency payments, and noted women’s active role through Mrs. Aikens.
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Dauphin
Stewart McLean
Reeve Potoski
Stoughton
Mr. Patterson
Farmers’ Union
Patterson
Advisory Council
Aikens
Ottawa
Eldorado Team Wins Edmonton First Aid Competition
A Beaverlodge team representing Eldorado Mining and Refining, Ltd. won the annual Edmonton contest conducted by the St. John Ambulance Order, announced by provincial president H. Darling. The victory makes them the province's leading senior first aid team, with members Kalynchuk Maule Kerr Jose Hlasny Melnychuk and captain Kerr led by coach Hlasny.
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Eldorado Mining and Refining, Ltd
Beaverlodge
Edmonton
St. John Ambulance Order
H. Darling
Order
W. Kalynchuk
T. Maule
J. Kerr
A. Jose
Roblin, Man
E. Hlasny
T. Melny
Women’s Institute Meeting Report June 19
The Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday June 19. A Trustee Association banquet success was reported. Mrs Martin reported on the district convention at Foxwarren and Mrs Sanders on the Winnipeg annual convention. The group plans a Flower Show in August if conditions allow. Gwenda Large sang two solos. Mrs Howard McIntosh of Rossburn demonstrated foam rubber crafts and making items from the material.
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Women's Institute
Trustee Association
Martin
Foxwarren
Sanders
Winnipeg
W. I
Mother Nature
Gwenda Large
Howard McIntosh
Rossburn
Around Town Notices Lead Roblin residents to Vancouver and beyond
Roblin residents and visitors fill a long roster from July visits to Dauphin Saltcoats and Brandon. Families travel for holidays and reunions while others welcome new business ventures with Belmont Creamery in Roblin and surrounding districts congratulating Ron and Marge Vaudry on acquiring the creamery business.
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Mr. Kines
Okanagan Valley
B.C
Mir
A. T. Kines
Geo. Giles
L. Heming
Clear Lake
Heming
Ted Heming
Brandon
Vallary
Piano Recital At Mrs. Arnott's Home Highlights Local Talent
A piano recital at Mrs. W R Wilson Makaroff featured pupils of Mrs. John Arnott on a June Saturday. Eileen Traub led with The Blue Danube Waltz while Ruth Sanborn performed Beethoven and Bach pieces. Other students including Linda Wilson and Fariel Wilson played various solos. Gordon and Don Curtis sang. Mrs. Arnott closed with several pieces. Guests then joined for a party at the Arnott residence. thanks were extended to helping mothers.
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W. R. Wilson
W.R. Wilson
Makaroff
John Arnott
Eileen Traub
Ruth Sanborn
Galil
Eric Pound
Linda Wilson
Turkey
Teddy Wilson
Fariel Wilson
You
Maggie
Sandman
Gordon
Don Curtis
Mrs. Arnott
Birth of Glen Thom as Speers at Grace Hospital
Tom and Elamence Speers announce the birth of their son Glen Thom as Speers on June 23, 1958 at Grace Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces.
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Scott
Tom
Elame Nce Speers
Glen Thomas
Grace Hospital
Roblin Chamber of Commerce Meeting Held June 23rd
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce met at the Masonic Temple with 13 members present. Minutes were adopted with corrections. A Shell River council interview on the Makaroff Market Road was planned, and committee changes were made. Prizes for Amateur Nite were authorized for payment. Reports covered the Dauphin conference, potential new industries, and a possible second Trans-Canada highway through Rebiin. Signs were repainted along village approaches. Red Cross Water Safety Courses for July 21 began with fees and registrations arranged. Info was sought on Senior Citizens Home funding. Regatta planning with the Elks involved beach-site interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin and District Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Peter Nowosad
Riach
Shell River Council
Makaroff Market Road
Mel Bowley
H. C. Cranwell
Mr. Cranwell
H. Cranwell
P. Nowosad
K R. McBain
Mr. Nowosad
C. of C
Dauphin
Rebiin
Henry Cranwell
Red Cross
J. Adams
C. Riach
A. Romanyk
Roblin
Elks
The
Efficient feeding and livestock management notes on hay ensiling
Practical guidance on hay making and ensiling to improve feed value. Highlights: use silage for first cut when weather delays curing, benefits of silage over hay, salt as a palatability aid, and advice on grinding and feeding stale bakery products as corn or wheat analogues. Emmer and speltz discussed as minor cereals with feed value between oats and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speltz
Emmer
Jehovah's Witnesses Plan International Convention in New York
Jehovah's Witnesses from the Roblin congregation announce plans to attend the July 27 to August 3 convention at Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds in New York City. Organizers expect a large turnout with foreign delegates and special travel arrangements, and some local meetings may be canceled during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
New York
Roblin
New York City
S. Olsen
Yankee Stadium
Polio Grounds
Watchtower
Olsen
Polo Grounds
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
United States
New World Society of Jehovah's Witnesses
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Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Russell
Carol Lane
Shell OL Covreny
Exia
Farmers’ Union District
Women’s Institute
Leonard Watson
Vince Reyda
Saltcoats, Sask
Norman Benson
Lorne Nicholson
Harry Oliphant
Donna
Gail Oliphant
Mrs. Nicholson
Mrs. Rankin
Earl Stauffer
Lorne Stevenson
Drayton Valley
Alta
Harold Keast
Matthew Hackman
Shilo
S. Hackman
Mrs. C. E. Riach
Graham Mitchell
Bohstedt
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