Man Rides to Calgary to Winnipeg Rodeo Parade
Hodgson traverses 1500 miles by horse along Trans Canada Highway in a rubber tied democrat. He spends nights under canvass, receives meals without payment at numerous points, and endures heavy rain between Suffield and Tilly. En route he is joined by Jens Jensen and Martin as outriders for Brooks Alberta rodeo parade.
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Canada
Brooks
Bassano
Alberta
Hodgson
Wayfar
Suffield
Tilly
Medicine Hat
Alta
Afta
Roblin
Man
Calgary
Winnipeg
Jens Jensen
Martin
Mr. Hodgson
Roblin Area 4H members excel at Brandon provincial meet
Roblin area 4H members performed well at the Brandon provincial competitions with Robert Digby placing fourth in Senior Beef Cattle Judging, John Hohle fourth in Bentor Judging, and Myron Bugera finishing in the top ten with a strong aggregate score. Manitoba 4H Club Council awards Digby for outstanding Roblin area club membership. Also reports warn of Swine Epizootic in the area with symptoms and forms outlined. A Russell-Roblin 48 Rally is planned for July 16 at Russell.
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Brandon
Roblin
Robert Digby
Assinaboine
John Hohle
Makaroff Garden Club
Bentor
Myron Bugera
Merridale
Manitoba
Minnesota
Assiniboine
Robin
Russell—Roblin
Russel
Social events wrap up a week of gatherings in town
Cromarty hosts Mrs W K Ramsey of Toronto as guest of honor Miss Gill entertains friends Tuesday afternoon. Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs George Farmer on their wedding last Saturday. Hostesses Miss Marie Gottlieb bridal shower at Mrs S Simpson's home with gifts presented by Mrs Don Davis. Mr and Mrs Fraser and Mr and Mrs Fletcher with Jo Anne visit for two weeks from Hamilton. Families Derrah and Laird relocate after two weeks in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Ramsey
Toronto
S and
C. Gill
Miss Gill
George Farmer
S. Simpson
Don , Davis
R. Watson
Marie Gottleb
David Gottlieb
Judy Watson
Don Davis
Marie
S. Fraser
L. Fletcher
Jo Anne
Hamilton, Ont
West
Mr. Fletcher
Tissdale, Sask
C. Derrah
Geo. Laird
Yakami
U.S. A
Beaven
Cranbrook
B.C
J.B. Arnott
Dianne
David
Winnipeg
H.C. Cranwell
John Brown
Pat
Bob
California
D.L. Braddell
Silver Beach
Stork Club Births at Roblin District Hospital
The Stork Club notes multiple births from June to July. Mr and Mrs Joe Hersack welcomed a daughter on June 27. Mr and Mrs James McGregor welcomed a daughter on June 27. Mr and Mrs R Misener welcomed a son on July 1. Mr and Mrs Albert Miller welcomed a daughter on July 6. Mr and Mrs Wm Bailey welcomed a son on July 6. Mr and Mrs Leonard Cockerill welcomed a daughter on July 8. Mr and Mrs Alfen Martin welcomed a daughter on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hersack
McGregor
James McGregor
Imisener
R.misener
Imiller
Albert Miller
Bailey
Wm. Bailey
Deepdale
Cockerill
Goose Lake School Board Meeting Held in Collegiate
Goose Lake School Board held its regular meeting in the Goose Lake Collegiate on a Thursday in July 1956. Minutes from the last meeting were adopted, and plans included desks, fall term start, bus arrangements, classroom renovations, summer school use, resignations, tenders, new hires, and authorized payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
Goose Lake Collegiate
R. Switver
Peter Friesen
Lois Knight
Stanley Radwinski
Donald Hersak
S. Mitchell
M. P.C
M.T.S
Village of
Roblin
Taylor's Hardware
Gestether
Canada
Roblin Review
Roblin Sash and Door
John Peats
Richmond
Wm. Ford
Ross McBain
H. Cross
J. Stewart
W. Elvers
Taylor’s Hardware
Winni‘peg Tribune
Three Appeared In Court Over Village Garbage By-Law
In Roblin local notices issued June 27, twenty nine business and resident locations were given time to remove garbage. On July 6 inspectors found two businesses and one tenant failed to comply. They appeared July 9, paying costs. one received suspended sentence and must clean premises. By-Law 459 requires water tight covered receptacles for organic waste. residents urged to buy now to avoid trouble.
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Roblin
Hospital Aid Plans Open House and Anniversary Tea
The Hospital Aid held its regular meeting on July 3 presided by Mrs J Hajfavitch with 12 members. Plans for Open House and Anniversary Tea on July 14 at 2 pm were discussed and volunteers asked to donate flowers.
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Hospital Aid
Orke
Haravitch
C. McCrea
Gilbert Plains
Sanders announce engagement of Delores Annette to Walter Burke
Mr and Mrs Spud Sanders announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Delores Annette to Walter Burke second son of Mr and Mrs Roger Cameron The wedding is set for Friday July 20 at Knox United Church at 4 00 pm A dance for friends and relatives will follow in Memorial Hall
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Spud Sanders
Delores Annette
Walter Burke
Roger Cameron
Knox' S United Church
Memorial Hall
Social notes list visitors and travels across Canada
Local residents host and travel for visits in Ontario Manitoba and Alberta. Among those mentioned are Mrs Chas Cromwell and daughter leaving for Atikokan Ontario, Beverley Bogie visiting Calgary, Ada Jakeman Flin Flon visitors at her parents, Norman Hrynkiw Vancouver visiting relatives, Jill Wade Norwood with grandparents, Andy Ulrich treated in Winnipeg, and numerous Winnipeg and district families visiting relatives in Dauphin Cranbrook Toronto Red Lake and Calgary with weddings and travels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Cromwell and Small
Atikokan
Ontario
Beverley Bogie
Calgary
J. Waddy
Ada Jake Man
Flin Flon
E. Jake Man
Jill Wade
Norwood
F. Y. Newton
Andy Ulrich
Deer Lodge Hospital
Winnipeg
Ray Waggoner
Wm. Waggoner
Marie
Martha Yellowaga
Bield
Bill Souter
Geo, Souter
H. Werachler
Red Lake
Ont
Wm. Taylor
Dauphin
Ray Taylor
Frank Pettapiece
J. Currey
Unusual Gladiolus Cascade Wedding Toasts Russellites
Miss Joyce Laird now Mrs. G Farmer wore a white Gladiolus cascade at her wedding on Saturday. The arrangement featured tiny pink sweetheart vases in the blossoms and white loops at the top, as volunteers celebrate 75 years of community progress in Russell. Local members invite former Russellites to join week of celebrations. Fred Warbeck of Detroit praises honesty after wallet with money and papers found by John Cockerill of Merridale and returned intact.
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Fred Warbeck
Detroit
Ire
Mary Warbeck
Tony Warbeck
Merridale
Joyce Laird
G. Farmer
Michigan
John Cockerill
Warbeck
Nice in the Post Brings Rainy Break After June Deluge
The writer notes a rainless period of three days after heavy June and early July rain. They joke if nature is giving June brides a shower while the region experiences a welcome dry spell.
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Dame| Hature
Giant Heart Strawberries Highlighted by Mr Nevesturk
Mr Bill Nevesturk of the Tum Mel district brings Giant heart strawberries to the office. The fruit is noted for its heart shape and unusually large size.
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Bill Nevesturk
Tummel
75th Birthday of Russell Agricultural Society Celebration
During the week of July 16, Russell district residents will pause to honor the 75th birthday of the Russell Agricultural Society. The article notes the long span of years and many changes since its founding, highlighting community celebration and local pride.
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Russell and
The
Russell Agricultural Society
Bingo Winner Takes Grandview Camp Store Prize
Mr. George Ricker clinched a Grandview Bingo prize winning the camp store at the event. The win sets him up for camping gear and supplies backed by the local game night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ricker
Grandview
Roblin Fair set for August first with bigger plans
The Roblin Agricultural Society Fair schedules its first week of August starting August 1. exhibitors should begin preparations now. Prize lists are printed and available from Mr. W R Scott, secretary of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Agricultural Society
W. R. Scott
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Robin Oldtimer
John Hodgson
Martin Bandura
Togo
Your Ag
Harold Boughton
Cromarty
Stork Club
Roblin District
Jean Arnott
Ralph Harlow
Beaver Lumber Co
Anton Bakken
Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church
Norman Hrynkiw
Vancouver
F. G. Gilbert
Billy
Paul
John Hawryschuk
Shirly Hawryschuk
Ethel Prior
Wainwright Alta
Geo. Prier
Harold Prier
Mervin
Regina
Benson Prier
Mrs. Pacey
Windthorst, Sask
Jones
Grenfell, Sask
Mrs
Walter Harlow
Oliff Kolstad
Hartney
Berthold Spitzer
Streeter
N.D
Berthold
Clifford Trimble
James Bryant
Terry
Tony
Beverley
Halifax
Mr. Bryant
Mr. Trimble
Trimble
the Printer’s Devil
M.D.O
Nice IN the Post
Gianthearts
Roblin Fair
Roblin District Hospital Aid
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