Drowning tragedy claims life of Benny Johnson at Goose Lake
A drowning accident at Robin's Goose Lake edge claims the life of Benny Ivan Johnson aged 24 years 4 months 17 days on Sunday July 14. Companions alerted ROMP. Body recovered 6 30 pm by ROAMEP member. Artificial respiration failed. Coroner Dr W A Large held post mortem inquest. Funeral at Robelm United Church July 7 2 30 pm. Burial at Bield Cemetery. Villune districts extend sympathy to the Johnson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin's
Goose Lake
Benny Ivan Johnson
Bennay
ROMP
Roamep
W. A. Large
Robelm United Church
Bield
Viluune
Johnson
Benny
Roblin Agricultural Fair Plans for August Day
The Roblin Agricultural Society announces the annual fair on Thursday August 1 with a Russell Roblin 4-H Club Rally and Macwest Shows on the grounds for all ages. Features include children's races an invitation baseball game and Mr Arnott's 40 year old horse. Prize money totals about 2500 with entry hoped to rise. admission 50 cents for adults 10 to 16 years 25 cents and under 10 free. W R Scott secretary treasurer Roblin.
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Roban Agricultural Society
Russell-Roblin
Macwest
Arnott
Canada
W. R. Scott
Treas
Roblin
Roblin Fair
Locals Barrol Family Visit Emerson Residents
Mr and Mrs Barrol and family from Emerson visited Dr and Mrs W A Large last week for a few days. Mr and Mrs F J Baggett and family from Dauphin visited Mr and Mrs D H Oliphant last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrol
Emerson
W. A. Large
F. J. Baggett
Dauphin
D. H. Oliphant
Antoniuk Michalevich double riinf ceremony at St. Vladimir's
A wedding at St. Vladimir's College Chapel in Ruolin united Evenne Antoniuk Michalevich and Pass Michalevich with Rev Father Bedel officiating. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace, blue and white overlay, and a lace veil. bridesmaid Edith Michalevich, matron of honor Mrs. Zaduluk, and other attendants wore pink or printed dresses, with daisies and carnations. The couple honeymooned at Fort Qu'Appelle and planned to reside in Saskatoon for the summer, with out of town guests listed from Ontario and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vladimir's College Chapel
Ruolin
Evenne Angetne
M. Michalevich
Mike Michalevich
Pass
Edith Michalevich
Fort Qu'Appelle
Saskatoon
Glavin-Ritchie wedding in Roblin Manitoba
Rev F E Janvis officiated at the Roblin United Church ceremony for Mary Elizabeth Ritchie and John Harrington Glavin of Vancouver. Attendants wore aquamarine and peacock lace. reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to reside in Vancouver after a honeymoon in Eastern Canada. Out-of-town guests included Mrs T L Guild Vancouver and Miss Muriel Robin Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Janvis
Tummel United Church
Roblin
Man
Mary Elizabeth
Gibson Ritchie
John Harrington Glavin
Vancouver
J. A. Glavin
Glavin
Ottawa
Ottawa, Ont. Mrs. A. T. Kines Presided At the Organ and Mr. Berle Lamb
Margaret Ritchie
Wm. Perchaluk
Gerald Glavin
Montreal
Wm. Amott
Canada
Moss. Glavin
Meta Lamont
Max McEtheran
Elizabeth Arnott
A. Yates
C. Antcliffe
Martin McGregor
Hillsburg council meets with tax, road, and loan items on July 3
Rural Municipality of Hillsburg held a July 3, 1957 meeting led by Reeve Mike Fiiewich with all councillors present. Topics included adopting last minutes, applying for tax titles from the 1955 tax sale, adjournment of the 1957 electors roll revision court, approving revised electors list, renewing insurance, requesting road surveys and a bridge move on Highway No. 5, and applying for a $10,000 bank loan for current finances. The list of accounts totaling numerous payments to local residents, firms, and public offices was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilsburg
Mike Fiiewich
Royal Bank of Canada
Roblin
Local and Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
A flurry of visits fills Roblin and surrounding areas as residents host relatives and friends from Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver and beyond. Highlights include Mrs M Keating’s Silverton visit with the Crosses and several trips to Madge Lake Banff Lake Louise and Winnipeg with many families specified by name and origin.
Deepdale Ladies' Aid Meeting Postpones Sale and Plans Rummage Event
The Deepdale Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. T. Roberts home on July 10 with 10 members and three visitors. Due to holidays, the Parcel Post sale set for July 17 was postponed to early September and a rummage sale was arranged for August. Mrs. Yakimishyn demoed beauty bud flowers from wood fibre. An August meeting will be at Mrs. Jas. Ward on August 14 with lunch served.
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Deepdale
Jas. Ward
Makaroff Ladies Aid Met On July Fourth
The Makaroff Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Edith Traub's home on Thursday afternoon July 4 with nine members and two visitors. President Mrs. E Boyce chaired. The group sang Just As I Am and all recited the Lord's Prayer. Psalm 701 was read by Mrs. K Boyce. Committees reported and $10 was voted to the sewing committee for a bazaar. The meeting closed with a benediction and a dainty lunch. Next meeting planned for September.
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Makaroff
Aid
Edith Traub
Meuibens
K. Boyce
Tender Accepted For 2,500 Feet Of Sidewalk
Roblin Village council convened in the chambers with Mayor F.A. Newton presiding. The minutes of June 5 were adopted and accounts approved, including payments to multiple vendors. The village agreed to sell blocks 19 and 20, with Bliss Lodge to cover land legislation. a street light was approved. building permits for Kendal and Beaven were noted. and Anton Bakken’s 2500 feet sidewalk tender at 1.87 per foot was accepted.
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Homibrmk
Lovas & Dube
G. Pitze
T. Denison
Kelso Bros
R. FP
Jakeman
F. Penas
Mitchell Drugs
I. G.A. Store
Sorbo Motors
LaFrance Fire Equip
Parkside Motors
H. C. Cranwell
H. Zorn
Imperial CW
Mrs. Keller
C. E
Roblin Elks Lodge
Allan Beaven
Tummel School
Stan Samfronetz
Anton Bakken
Square Dancers Dates Announced for Summer Events
Calgary guest caller Mr. Don Martin will lead rounds at Round Lake on Aug 7 sponsored by Esterhbazy club and at Lakeview Lodge on Aug 8. Two panty dances are planned in Jedburgh on July 27 and Eilt lros on July 1. Check the date book for the Verd en Jamboree.
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Don Martin
Calgary
Round Lake
Esterhbazy Club
Martin
Lakeview Lodge
Jedburgh
Virden
Rainfall Breaks Drought as Heatwave Persists
The district records a heavy rainfall north of town on Wednesday morning, the first since spring, while other areas remain very dry. The heatwave continues to affect crops despite the refreshing rain in parts of the region.
Legion Sports Day at Roblin features twin ball game win
The Roblin Branch of the Canadian Legion held its annual Sports Day on Friday July 12. A double headed ball game saw Wroxton win the first contest while Dauphin claimed the second. Branger Shows appeared at dusk as Legion members staged fireworks that delighted all ages.
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Legion
Roblin
The
Canadian Legion
Wroxton
Dauphin
Local Travel and Visits Report from Grand Narrows
Mr Albert Middleton drove to Bowsman on Sunday. Mr Vernon Murray returned home from Kitimat on Monday. Mr and Mrs Clinton Parker traveled to Fin Fin on Thursday. Wikson family members gathered at Orville Wilsons on Sunday. Mrs Wikson I of British Columbia is visiting the district. Gerald Wilton left for Winnipeg on Friday and returned Sunday with a DEW Car.
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M. Keating
Silverton
Harry Cross
D. H. Otphan
Dauphin
Mars. N. Mudry
Winnnipeg
George Kase
Bill Crawley
Winnipeg
Ed. Jakeman
Theresa Bremner
Prince Albert
Graham Mitchell
J. A. Borowst
I. L. Mitchell
Madge Lake
Albert Middleton
Bowsman
Vernon Murray
Kitimat
Clinton Parker
Fin Fion
Wikson
Orville Wilson's
Mrs
Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit and Livestock Pest Control
Guidance for exhibitors on selecting high quality vegetables with uniform size and absence of disease insect damage and chemical injury. Also instructions for livestock spray use with DDT methoxychlor toxaphene and application pressures plus a DIY rubbed chain for cattle and a simple pest control program to boost beef and butterfat.
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Roblin
Lakiberte Lorella Marlene to Lloyd Alin engagement
Mr and Mrs Paul Lakiberte announce the engagement of Lorella Marlene their eldest daughter to Lloyd Alin son of Mr and Mrs James Shearer of Dropmore Manitoba The wedding is set for Saturday July 2 at 2 p m in Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba
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Paul Lakiberte
Lorella Marlene
Lloyd Alin
James Shearer
Dropmore
Man
Knox United Church
Roblin
Manitoba
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Antoniuk
Michalevich
Henry Stas
Dybka
Tony Zaduluk
Simco
Ont
al Anthony
New Westminster
B.C
Nick Swerbun
Kamsack, Sask
Victor Michalevich
North Surrey
Glavin — Ritchie
Hillsburg
Council
Department of Public Works
J. W. Lawson
A. N. Rolston
Mike Kiemetcki
Mike Skomorowski
Gilbert Anderson
Dr. J. W G. Korwan
Wm. Mohr
Lenard Cockeriff
Edward Mystichuk
Mike Klemetski
EK. Nemnberg
John Chemesky
Rec. General of Canada
William Tronstand
Shellvale SD
Charles Frewich
Walter Cockerill
Biekt
Jack Crawley
Ann Edwards
Pete Hobbs
Inlaw
al Romanyk
Percy Chapman
Jim Kines
Jack Keens
Moose Jaw
Sask
P. Perinski
Bill Pletcher
Flin Fion
Lake Louise
Banff
Alberta
S. Mitchell
Flin Flon
Mitchell
Peter Basaraba
Atlan
Fort Francis
Ontario
Tom Holowaty
Mike. Filewich
Fred Warrbeck
Detroit
Mitch
Tony Warbeck
Merridale
Harry Wiliams
Jean Warbeck
Montgomery Creek
California
Bob Keast
Hap Latimer
Alvin Kines
Calegary
Adberta
Lloyd Pletcher
Jo-Anne
Dundas
Will Ward
Les Ward
Bill Cross
Harold Barber
Gladstone
Bob
Keating
Mr. and
Mins
John Neilson
and Mays
John Eckert
Yorkton
G. M. Helliwell
Rock
Pelican
Killarney
Ireland
County
Kerr
Makaroff Ladies’ Aid
F.A. Newton
Jim Knowles
R.C.M.P
Goose
Gerald Wilton
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