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Newspaper

Roblin Review

Location

Roblin, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

4

Village Council Accepts Resignation of Policeman

The regular July 6 1955 meeting of Roblin village council chaired by Mayor Ford accepted the resignation of Chief Constable R Rowland effective August 5 1955. Building permits were approved for several structures while Tex Dawson was rejected. Business taxes for Agar and Wilson Bakery and Ann's Beamy Parior were adjusted and restaurant tobacco licenses approved.

Insu Jakeman M.P.C Bert Donald A. T Fraig McCalum Nursing Home A. Kelso Mickelson Imperial Cil Wm. Ford Walace Wegoner Tew We Roy Mickelson Hugh Kines Tom Watson Peter Ostrowski Dweling Walter Lupichuk Tex Dawson Strobisk Morash

Fair Slated for August by Agricultural Society

The annual Agricultural Society fair is slated for August. Entries should be printed and are available from secretary Wm. Scott. Submit your entries early to ease committee work and help make this year’s fair bigger and better than the last.

Agricultural Society Wm. Scott The

Bridal Shower for Bessie Dayson Held at Mrs Lowe’s

A bridal shower for Miss Bessie Dayson bride elect of July 11 was hosted Monday afternoon at Mrs. W. Lowe’s home. About thirty guests attended games and sketches on Bessie's life. A hay rack of gifts carried advice words as a small nephew and niece drew them. Lunch followed.

W. Lowe Bessie Dayson Bessie H. Poyser

Legion Sports Day Proves To Be Successful Program

Roblin Legion branch hosted Annual Sports Day on Tuesday July 12 drawing a large crowd for baseball tournament and rides by Stanger Shows. Grandview beat S Michs 8 5. Gilbert Plains edged Roblin 4 0. final saw Gilbert Plains 11 Roblin 10 in a late rally. Women’s fastball saw Roblin Rockettes prevail over Junior Rockettes. Monster dance capped the event with many teens and couples attending.

Legion Sports Day Roblin Canadian Legion Stanger Gilbert Plains Grandview Gilbert Rockettes Roblin Rockettes Memorial Hall

Hillsburg council meeting July 6 1955 minutes

Hillsburg Municipal Council held in the council chamber on Monday July 6 with Jeeve M Filewich and councillors present. Minutes of last meeting adopted. Applications for Old Age Assistance and Disability Allowance approved. By law 289 read third time for roadway north of 35-27-27 and approved. Minister of Public Works asked for grant in aid to build Maluga Bridge over Shell River. M T S relocated poles on Section 34-25-26W for upcoming road work. Lands owned by municipality offered for sale by public auction August 3 at 2 pm. Delegation expenses for Swan River Municipal convention reimbursed. List of accounts payable cheques 2823 to 2866 approved.

Hillsburg Jeeve M. Filewich Walter Cockerill Peter Hojnocki Wm. Mystichuk Mary Paczkowski Tatianna Soltys Maluga Shell River M.T.8 Sec.trens Swan River W. Cockerill P. Hojnocki E. Zimmer Wm. Mys- Hchuk

Family matters and the lure of peace at home

A narrator recalls saying farewell as a father moves his family to a western city. He muses on family life, its noise and demands, and notes that peace comes only with absence. The piece argues that nations fail when governments usurp family duties, warning that tyranny invades the family sanctuary. The speaker affirms families are a heavy burden but worth the effort many times over.

Charlie Mysel Hitler

Local readers report visits and trips across provinces

Mr and Mrs L A Leavens return from a motor trip en route to Calgary. Miss A Scrimshaw of Winnipeg visits relatives in the Scrimshaw and Mitchell households. Mrs H Martin and Audrey head to Winnipeg toward Ontario. Hughes, Pat of Mennkiesa visit G L Mitchell and Lt Mitchell. Jack Scott and J Martin go to Calgary for the Stampede. J Martin returns from Ontario after a month there and attends Wilson Gibson reunion. Belmont visitors also travel home from Calgary. Mrs J Thom and Mrs H Sunday of Vancouver join the West East trip, with Mrs R Smith from Ingersoll, Ont, returning last week. Mrs Lundy departs for Vancouver. Roblin visits planned for Mrs Smith. Earl Harleton, son, and Mrs Turner of Pease Sask spend weekend with J and Allan Martins. Gladys Keller and Edmonton family visit I L Mitchell and friends.

L. A. Leavens Calgary Miss A. Scrimshaw Winnipeg E. Scrimshaw J. Thom H. Sunday Vancouver R. Smith Ingersoll Lundy Smith Roblin Earl Harleton Turner Pease Sask Allan Martins Gladys Keller Edmonton I.L. Mitchell

Roblin Hospital Aid Holds Monthly Meeting

Roblin Hospital Aid met on Tuesday July 5 with 16 members present. Mrs Miller Our Marton and president Mrs H R Mitchell chaired. Net proceeds of the Manitoba Pool Banquet were $67 39 and thanks were given to food suppliers and rhubarb donors. The June Hospital Board report was read and no August meeting will be held. The foods committee will continue preserving efforts with organizations to assist as before.

Roblin Hospital Aid Marton

Roblin Public School Promotion List Highlights Honors and Passes

The list outlines students promoted from Grade I to Grade 0 through Grade V, with honors and passes across several classes. Notable names include Jimmy McBride, Janice Martin, Patsy Bach, Bruce Mann, Patricia Plesh, and Larry Ward, among many others, under Miss Kelso, Miss Armstrong, and Mrs. McArthur. The compilation also records absent, conditional, and exam statuses, reflecting a comprehensive year end record.

Jimmy McBride Janice Martin Patsy Bach Mike Bodnar Brian Barber Emily Bencyk Lee la Roque Ann Korbut Alfred Gottlieb Frances Dayson Richard Hampson Murray de la Mare Valerie Jakeman George McGinnis Barbara Cockerill Bruce Mann Gwen Hilland Patricia Dwabaugh Eileeen McGinnis Richard Peats al Miller

Close Call as Car Missing Child Sparks City Warning

A near tragedy in Roblin on July 13th when a vehicle at fifteen mph swerved to avoid a child running into the road. The driver Mr Scrimshaw stopped in time, narrowly preventing injury. Parents urged to keep children off streets to avoid fatal accidents.

Roblin Scrimshaw Aj Fe

Gem of Thought by Martin Luther

For truth and duty it is ever the fitting time. Those who wait for perfect circumstances will accomplish nothing. The quote urges action when needed and speaks to resolve and timely effort.

Barn Dance at Wilt Ward Farm Near Roblin

A barn dance will be held at Wilt Ward's farm one mile north two miles east and one mile north of Roblin on Friday July 22 1955 starting at 9 30 pm with music by the Plainsmen. Sponsored by the Shell Rover WI admission one dollar lunch included.

Wilt Ward Roblin Plainsmen Shell Rover WI

Eleanor Collins Stars in Vancouver TV Music Show

Eleanor Collins, Vancouver chorus star of Parade, headlines a weekly music and dance presentation titled Eleanor. The informal summer program airs Sundays from Vancouver with music by the Ray Norris Quintet. A native of Edmonton, she started singing at 16 and was a CBC radio star for years.

Eleanor Collins Vancouver Parade Eleanor Ray Norris Edmonton CBC Radio

Four Leaf Clover Record Set by Local Gardener

Gayle Petersen has set a local harvest record with forty six four leaf clovers and nineteen five leaf clovers gathered from her lawn last week. Readers are invited to try to beat this unusual target.

Gayle Petersen

Fishermen's Tall Tale About Lantern End Fish

Two fishermen joke about a huge catch and a lantern on the line. The banter escalates as one boasts a long fish and the other claims a lantern still lit at the end of his line. The exchange ends with a humorous suggestion to remove the lantern.

Quotations on virtue at Winnipeg convention

A brief note records a Winnipeg convention where the Secretary-Treasurer reportedly sang Danny Boy, amid remarks praising both flaws and virtues in people. The line about much good in the worst and much bad in the best frames the scene as a light, reflective moment.

Danny Boy Winnipeg

Indian Signs and Smoke Signals at Goose Lake

A weekend incident involved Al igniting a flame with a new T shirt as a power lawn mower caught fire near Goose Lake. The page notes readers’ stories are welcome and invites tips or useful items from the community.

Goose Lake Way

Also Mentioned on This Page

Village of Manitoba Manitoba Censor Board Manitoba Board OF Moving Picture Censors John Ireland the Good Die Young Gloria Grahame Robert Francis Donna Reed Knights OF the Round Table Robert Taylor Ava Gardner S. Mich’s Jack Scott Mr. J. Martin Mrs. I. Leavens Larry of Belmont Mrs. I. L. Mitchell Hospital Aid Roblin Public School Kelso R. Mickelson Glenda Rowland Terry Tucker Linda Montgomery Danny Ziehlke Louise Watson Ronnie Wizniak Theresa Truffin Scott Mitchell Donna Schick Patricia Plesh Anna Thiessen Larry Ward Douglas Sanders Derry Ann Sanders Margaret Thompson Garry Radford Lee Waters Larry Rizzo Francis Mulder le Roy Peats Gregory Newton Miss Armstrong Brian Staple George Shingoose Inger Olsen Ruth Thiessen Christine Peteleski John Thiessen Wendy Rink Edward Pearton Faith Zarisky Fred Taylor Gerald Sanders Darrell Sanders Frank Mulder Donna Poitras Jerry Prokopetz Lee Waggoner Bobby Oliphant Clea Poltras Tommy Willams Peter Matsyk Teddy Rogers Laurence Bouter Marion Bach Linda Large Muriel Hammond Veronica Chernesky Patricka Giles Taras Honbay Gilchrist Newton Harold Bewcyk Richard Bouyler Helen Newton Donna Brown Mildred LaRoque Hazel Mitchell Donald McIntyre Starlett Repka Stella Milcharek Dennis Dayson Reginald Becker Harold O’krane Larry Langan Verlyn Ferguson Clifford Kolstead Garth Jones Peggy Meleshinski Wayne Radford Tommy LaRoque Patrick Riley Patricia Brown Lawrence Toderian Gerald Weselowski Loraine Lafournaise Janice Staple Marjorie Pitze Heather Sorbo Mary Ann Williams Linda Ward Bert Tucker Sherry Robertson Johnny Titanich Gail Rice Flora Ward Edward Zigmunt Charles Sanders Bernie Taylor Paul Yakimishyn Rose Ann Plesh Stanley Titanich Rena Lafournaise Gloria Ziehlke Sheila Webb Marilyn Souter Beverley Morash Bobby Williams Eddy Williams Patricia McBride Allan Maslove Donald Hack David Hammond Ronald Nash Earl McGregor James Gottlieb Larry Edel Brian Mitchell Rita Bach Gwen Gamey John Watt Patsy Filewich Edwin Coleman Sandra Misener Jilly Markow- Patenaude Pass Kirsten Olsen Carolyn Bach Robert Boswell Shirley Webb Diane Goodbun Kenneth Bahrey Henry Theissen Barry Miller Sharon Kolstad Calvin Deering Ross Webb Garry Langan Garfield Schmeider Miss Campbell Linda Waters Myrna Watson Adina Friesen Carol Hack Dores Matwyko Douglas Haultain Carol Zorisky Trenton Nash Jildan Fitkowski Russell Titanich Sharon Radford Helen Zigmunt Florence Ratushny Sylvia Bewcyk Audrey Poltras Ernest Hill Lloyd Langan Sandra Yeo Gail Sanders Norman Peterson Joe Robertson Ann Hackman Ronald Rone Hinfitch Dianne Ward Rosanna Jones Jack Cockerill Ruby Titanich Michael Sanders Mary Hawryschuk Paul Perchaluk Elizabeth Boyanski Donny Paulenko Dianne Bencyk Lloyd Barabash Nelson Peteleski Paul Arndt Lynn Bakken Joyce Maluga Harold Budeyko Wayne Becker David Bach Iona Switzer Gordon Morash Bep Mulder Donna Ward Gretie Olsen Joan Pitts Helen Watson Thelma Bach, Calvin Gem OF Thought Martin Luther Aansper
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