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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
2
The Shell River Poultry Club met at Frank Limb home with 9 members present. Preparations for the Russell fair rally were made. The August meeting is set for the 2nd at Harold Nesh’s home.
The Ist fair welcomes residents to a day of exhibits, games, and local talent. Volunteers coordinate food booths, crafts, and children's activities across the fairground with plans for family fun and community engagement.
At United Church last Sunday Dr Parker Supervising Moderator led a pastoral visit. Eleven baptisms were performed and seven youths joined as full members after a communicants class led by Mr Simpson. Confirmed were Allan Traub Johnny Arnott Earle Beattie Marlene Rogers Irma Grundy Betty Davis Audry Davis. Lord's Supper was given to about forty to fifty celebrants.
Mac Cameron returns home after Winnipeg medical care. W A meeting set for August 2 at Mrs Ben Alexander's. Miss Jo Van De Maaten and Miss Norma Hutchinson visit Harry Tricket home from Aurora Ontario. Several regional visitors and homecomings noted including Mrs F Rice of Toronto and Mr Alf Rice.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Coleman left Sunday for a holiday visit to Winnipeg. Miss Hannah Andres left Saturday for a vacation in Winnipeg. Shell River W I thanks supporters of the canteen on Saturday July 21. W I to meet Thursday July 26 at 2 pm at Mrs Bil Albert’s home. Chomski returned to New Toronto last Friday to spend a three week holiday with his parents.
Sunday visitors came to Clear Lake as Mr. and Mrs. S Simpson toured the area. Mrs. F McDuffe returned from visits to Rolla Red Deer Edmonton. Mr and Mrs Morrison returned to Winnipeg after a holiday with Mr and Mrs W F Thompson. The Thomp sons and Morrison party fished north of Mafeking but no fish stories yet. The McDuffes and family joined by Jack McDuffe stayed at Floors with Floors as hosts. Jack McDuffe is the National Grain agent at Floors. The July W I meeting was in the valley picnic style with Makaroff W I invited. The August meeting moves to the hall with husbands as guests and will be a week later.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Palmer are holidaying. Mrs. M. Snowdon returned home after visiting her son and daughter and friends in British Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. P. Chase of
Tom Adams visits Gilbert Plains. Mrs. Stan Irvine stays with her ill daughter. Mrs. Redmond Sr. visits Mrs. Maid Maguire at Togo. Sunday school is urged at the church. Arthur Pillen and Harvie Armstead visit. wedding of Joan Filmore noted. Armstead family visits Winnipeg for care and other local attendances. Several visitors join Paul Liberte including families from Vancouver San Clara Togo and Grand Narrows.
The Rev. Father Dansereau and his parishioners thank friends from Roblin Deepdale Merridale Timbertno Togo and other places for their support at the picnic. Despite rain the event was enjoyed. We sincerely thank you. Parish Priest Fth Dansereau.
An upcoming ball tournament at Benito Beach Madge Lake this Sunday invites participation. The notice also previews a flower show date sponsored by the W1. Vacation Bible School invites families to closing exercises Friday at 8 pm in Bethel church with singing rhythm band lesson reviews and handiwork display.
Wilma Beattie spent two weeks at the MLF.A. camp at Clear Lake. Jean and Clif Beattie vacationed at Madge Lake. Alec Taylor marked his 79th birthday on July 25. P McRae Patsy and Garry stayed at Madge Lake. Marlene Rogers visited Esme Lee at Basswood. A Taylor returned from Winnipeg and Gimli. The Thompson family from Winnipeg visited W Boyce’s home. District residents congratulated participants who won prizes at Russell Fair. The Brooking group from Treherne visited Chas Simpson and R Dunsmore families at Neepawa. A Ladies meeting is set for Aug. 2 at Mrs. B Traub’s home. L J Hohle and wife head to Montreal then London and Holland to visit Hohle’s relatives. Beryl Beattie and J A Beattie with B Pennington of Togo at Madge Lake. Visitors to W A S Beattie’s home included Alec Low and Arthur Low from Ontario.
Funeral services were held Thursday July 19 for Anton Tischynski who died July 17 at Roblin hospital at age 67. Rev Ivanski led at the Roman Catholic church with burial in Mission cemetery. pallbearers included George Burla Dauphin Mike Barnowsky Walter Tischynski Mike Cherniski Sam Smelski and Stanley Tischynski. Survived by wife Anastazia three sons John Winnipeg Mike Miniota Edward Roblin and two daughters Mrs Mary Paradoski Roblin and Mrs Anne Rumak Pine River plus two brothers Mike Shortdale and Stanley Dauphin. The family settled in Canada in 1904 and contributed to local farming communities.
A fragile note warns unpaid Review members will be dropped from the list. An important meeting is planned at Roblin to discuss a plebiscite about coarse grain. The local lake area could gain a swimming spot with renewed leadership and energy.
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