Shooting Death Of Alexander Souter Aged 9 In Farm Garage
Alexander Souter known as Sandy died after a rifle accident in a farm garage while playing with a friend. He was visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and died at Roblin Hospital Friday afternoon July 16. Funeral held at Knox United Church July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Souter
J. A. Bauming
Alexander
Sandy
Harold Jones
Roblin Hospital
Knox United Church
Forestry Caravan Tours Roblin District
The Canadian Forestry Association’s conservation caravan visited Roblin district communities including Bleld Zel ena Grand Narrows Silverwood Boggy Creek and Alpine Hall with free public meetings and educational films on soil forests water and wildlife. The tour stresses fire prevention and conservation to protect Manitoba resources and features films such as The World at Your Feet One Match Can Do It and Tin Te Jean Goes Lumbering. The red conservation panel sedan donated by General Motors of Canada Limited moves to Durban Swan River and Mafeking districts under John Coats with notices for a Vacation Bible School July 26 to summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Canadian Forestry Association
Western Forest District
Bleld
Zelena
Grand Narrows
Silverwood
Boggy Creek
Alpine Hall
Manitoba Forest Service
Manitoba
Ontario
Charlie Chase
National Film Board
Tinean
Ti Jean
General Motors of Canada Limited
Durban
Swan River
Mafeking
John Coats
Local social notes of residents visiting and holidaying
Local and social news lists residents and families from Roblin, Calder, Pine Falls, Winnipeg, and other towns visiting relatives or on holidays at Madge Lake, Pelican Lake, and Kenora. It mentions return trips to Regina and Winnipeg, with several cross province visits and hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Laliberte
Walkerburn
Joan
Pine Falls
F. Starr
Doug Goodbun
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Calgary
George Scripnek
Shirley
Detroit
Calder, Roblin and
Kamsak
Otto Thorleffson
Yorkton
O. Olfrey
Pelican Lake
C. E. Mitchell
Jack Mitchell
Regina
G. Mitchell
Jimmy
Hazel
Saskatoon
Mrs. Mitchell
H. M. Stewart
Roblin Agricultural Fair Opens With Livestock Shows And Tourney
The Roblin Agricultural Fair and Sports Day begins Wednesday July 28 featuring livestock, agricultural exhibits, farm implements, and an invitation baseball tournament with four teams. Prizes total 175 dollars for the tournament and girls softball prizes are 15 dollars per win and 20 dollars for the final. Midway attractions include Casey Shows and grounds refreshments run by local groups. Admission is 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for school age children, and free for under six. The Agricultural Society disclaims liability for on grounds accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robtin
Roblin Municipality Minutes July 7 1954 Meeting
Regular meeting chaired by Reeve Clarke with full council. Motions approve June minutes and June accounts totaling 16444.86. Payments include hospital, home, utilities, contractors, and local firms. Topics cover road closure by law, building permit, electors roll revision, credit union pacts, and watercourse delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Clarke
Sorochuk-Edel
Edel-Sorochuk
Dauphin General Hospital
Re. N
Alex Smigelsky
D. Ferguson
M. Watson
J. Hay
J.H. Irvine
D. Boyce
M. A. Clarke
H. Boyce
J. Boyce
J. Sorochuk
Sanders-Boyce
Prairie Farm Assistance Act
Scrochuk-Edel
Boyce-Sanders
Nick Georgettes
Ing
Royal Bank of Canada, Roblin
J. N. McFadden
W. Livingstone
M.F.A C Picnic At Clear Lake July 31
The Annual Co op Picnic at the M F A C Camp Clear Lake is scheduled for July 31. Sponsored by the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co operation. A basket lunch ball games swimming and an evening dance are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.F.A C
Clear Lake
M.F.A.C
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co-operation
Holiday Adjusted Press Schedule at Roblin Fair
Notice announces a one day earlier press date for the Roblin Fair holiday on Wednesday July 28 and requests all ads and news copy be in by Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Fair
Grandmothers Picnic Honors 22 With Corsages
Makaroff Women's Institute held a Grandmothers Picnic at Mrs. John Arnott's lawn replacing the regular meeting. Twenty two grandmothers and fifteen regular members attended. Each grandmother received a corsage. Prizes went to Mrs. M Button the oldest, Mrs. T Duffy the youngest, and Mrs. F Large for the grandmother with the youngest grandchild. Indoor lunch followed due to rain. Next meeting August 19 at Mrs. J J Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Large
JJ. Davis
Roblin 4-H Rally at Binscarth Crowned Fashion Queen
Roblin Sewing Susies won the parade with Makaroff Garden Club close behind at the Binscarth rally. Mavis Charles of Roblin Sewing was crowned Fashion Queen, with numerous prizes awarded across clothing, agriculture, poultry, and displays. Forest fires end note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Sewing Club
Makaroff 4
San Clara Clothing Club
Shell River
Grand Narrows
Charles Framingham
Adele Dixon
Mavis Charles-Roblin
Roblin
San Clara
Car and Truck Crash Near Roblin On Highway No 8
A car from Ontario driven by John Hramaluk with his 12 year old brother George and Bill Smigelski collided with a truck driven by Alex Benazew ten miles north of Roblin on Highway 8. Bill Smigelski was released on July 20 while George and John Hramaluk remained in hospital with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hramaluk
Alex Smigilski
Russell Ghatyk
Ontario
Alex Benazew
Boggy Creek
Roblin
Mr. Hramaluk
George
Bill Smigelski
4 H Rally At Binscarth Draws 31 Members
Thirty one Makaroff Garden Club members attend a 4 H rally in Binscarth. Competitions in grain beef poultry and garden produce judged in the morning. parade after lunch with 2nd prize for Makaroff. Prizes include 1st Junior softball 1st Junior grain and several garden divisions. Thanks extended to local volunteers who provided transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff Garden Club
Binscarth
Makaroff
Richard Smith
Floyd Wilson
Annie Halkewich
Earl Boyce
Ernie Davis
Messrs
J. Kerswell
J. Pound
K. Boyce
H. Wilson
F. Hilderman
Scout Leaders Form New Wolf Cubs Unit and Hike Plans
A Scout Leaders meeting named Ray Tayloor to lead the Wolf Cubs junior branch. Bill Watson joins the staff. A weekend hike departs from Roblin Sash and Door at 3 PM Saturday and returns Monday night 8 PM. Cubs urged to attend July 22 in full uniform with gear listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tayloor
Boy Scouts
Bill Watson
Roblin
Mr. D. Greenland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forestry Caravan
Roblin District
James Paritch Jr
Heming
Frank
Madge Lake
Doreen McFadden
Ann McFadden
Ordella Payne
Kenora
Frances Olynyk
Slater
John Sawchuk
Wadena
Earl Ward
Ken Ward
Portage la Prairie
Art Ewen
Winnipeg
George Butcher
New Westminster
B.C
F. Gilbert
H. Cross
F. G. Newton
F. Wade
Jim
F. Y. Newton
Casey
Lutheran Ladies
Evening Guild
Agricultural Society
Shell River Municipality
W.L
Lin
Agricultural Club
WM. Ford
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