Roblin Social Notes Highlight Far-Flung Visitors
A bustling list of visitors and relatives arriving in Roblin and nearby towns. Guests include Shorey McNei df Calgary, Jack Keens Torems, Geo Fisner Robin, Donna Huseth en route to Minnesota, and many others from Toronto Regina Vancouver and Scotland. Community members host family from Ontario Manitoba and England with weekend gatherings and long visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorey McNei
Calgary
J. M. Kines
Jack Keens
Torems
Robin
Geo. Fisner
Lee
Finn Flon
Donna Huseth
Pau
Minn
Ropan
Wailer Harlow
Pacey
Windshurst
Sask
Nick Churchman
Toronto
Roblin
Boating Regulations Enforced Across Pleasure Craft
The new rules require boats 10 horsepower and above to be licensed with the license number painted on both bow and stern in bold letters at least three inches high. Licenses issued at Brandon Custom House are free. All pleasure craft must carry lifebelts for all passengers, a lantern or electric torch, and larger boats a fire extinguisher. RCMP will check compliance everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Man
R.C.M.P
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church Dedication Held
The Roblin congregation officially dedicated Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church on July 24 with 250 attendees at the dedication, two afternoon services, and about 650 total across three services. English and German services followed by meals for 150 and 200. church seating for 200 and a full basement, with furnishings donated by members and other congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church
Roblin
Paul Borchardt
J. H. Meichsner
Stornoway
Saskatchewan
C. R. Baron
Nipawin, Sask
Globe Furniture Co
Ontario
Shevlin
St. Matthew’s Lutheran
W. L. Koehler
God
Goose Lake Beach project moves forward at Roblin chamber
Regular Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce meeting on July 25 approved proceeding with Goose Lake Beach works. Beach committee recommendations were debated and the plan to level the site at the neck of water, bordered by Mr. Wagner’s peninsula and the Kolstad property road, was finalized. Minor details were addressed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin and
Neck of
Wagner
Kolstad
Rural Municipality of Hillsburg Financial Statement 1954 audit
The Rural Municipality of Hillsburg in Roblin Manitoba shows a 1954 year end audit detailing cash on hand 620.50 held by the secretary treasurer, bank reconciliations with the Royal Bank of Canada Roblin, and tax assets totaling 49 793.19 at 31 December 1954. Collections via the tax roll in 1954 reached 51 167.11 with arrears 23 062.56 and current taxes 28 104.55, against prior year figures. A brief 1953 1954 tax data comparison is provided on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Municipal Affairs
Province of
Manitoba
Hillsburg
Coun
Royal Bank of Canada
Robiin
By the Grapevine needs reader tips and tips line
The Grapevine appeals for reader tips after a chaotic page recovery. It notes spies
Playground at Roblin Lures Kids Back Inside
The Rebekah Lodge funded a child ren’s playground in Roblin aiming to give children a safe place off the streets. After an initial crowd, the site now sits largely unused as youngsters return to streets and two minor swing-area accidents are noted. The piece urges attracting children back to the first class facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Roblin
Roblin Faces Flin Flon In Saturday Night Baseball
Action expected at the ball park as Roblin club tangles with Flin Flon on Saturday night for an action packed baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Roblin
Funeral services for Donald Booker held at Knox United Church
Donald Willis Booker born in Fort William, educated in Port Arthur, died in a truck accident on July 14. Funeral conducted July 16 by James A Macartney with McBain's handling. Survived by wife Rita Crockerill, four children, and several relatives. Interment at Tummel cemetery. Booker served in Lake Superior Regiment, later farmed, Legion and Baptist church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Donald Willis Booker
James A Macartney
McBain
Bill Keay
Lars Pareth
Nelson Cockerill
Norman Cockerill
Lloyd Elder
R. D. Robertson
Tummel
Fort William
Port Arthur
Rita Cockerill
Roblin
Dauphin
Lake
Quiet wedding in Tummel United Church Roblin Man
Shirley Elizabeth Fisher and John Chewka wed in Tummel United Church on Saturday July 16 1955 officiated by Dr J Carlyle Parker with Doris Andres as soloist and G Fisher at the organ A supper for eighty followed at Knox United Church out of town guests from Michigan Ontario Toronto Winnipeg and North Battleford attended the ceremony and reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel United Church
Roblin Man
Shirley Elizabeth
O. C. Fisher
John Chewka
J. Carlyle Parker
John Ungrin
Gary Gaber
Martin Chewka
Knox United Church
Alec Fisher
Flint
Michigan
Godfrey Hards
Hartland
Orville Lamb
Linden
Cecil Cairns
Oak Lake
Man
Mel Heritage
Donald
Virden
Chewka
Toronto
Ontario
Eric Walker
Winnipeg
Betty Robin Weds Walter Ritchie at Tummel United Church
Elizabeth Dorothy Betty Robin married Walter James Ritchie in an afternoon ceremony at Tummel United Church on July 21. Dr J Carlyle Parker performed the rites for two Roblin families. The bride wore white brocaded satin with seed pearl coronet and Shadow arnations. sister Muriel Robin served as maid of honor. Best man Michael Robin. ushers Rosser Mowat and Royden Ritchie. The couple planned a Lake of the Woods honeymoon with about 60 guests including great aunt Mrs. Anne Appleyard of Leeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel United Church
Elizabeth Dorothy
Betty’’ Robin
Walter James Ritchie
J. Carlyle Parker
Shoal Lake
C. O. Robin
Jack Ritchie
Roblin
Muriel Robin
Edmonton
Valerie
Shelley Mowat
Shelley
Michael Robin
George Fisher
Lake of the Woods
Anne Appleyard
Leeds
England
Wedding at Christ Church Roblin Unites Frances Dayson and Frank Bailes
Frances Elizabeth Dayson and Frank Bailes were married at Christ Church Roblin at 3 p m on July 11 with Rev M Ames officiating. The ceremony featured a cream satin gown, bridesmaids in pink nylon net, and flower girls in pale yellow dresses. Out of town guests attended and the couple planned a honeymoon to Clear Lake before settling on the groom’s farm near Bield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church, Roblin
Frances Elizabeth
Margaret Jose
Winnipeg
Diane Ward
Little Shelley
Susan Poyser
Mark Balles
Wm. E. Dayson
Alice Trickett
Tummel
Wm. Watson
Ricky
A. M. Stewart
G. P. Stewart
Linda
P. Stewart
Eadcliffe
R. J. Main
Barbara Ruth
Les Agar
Gerald
Grandview
Ebbe Hygum
Minnedosa
R. Ferguson
Ann Scrimshaw
Clear Lake
Manitoba
Groom
Bield
Remona NABE and Orland RUF Wedding in St Pauls Sask
Miss Remona Nabe daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Nabe Mak aroff Manitoba wed Orland Ruf son of Mr and Mrs David Ruf Stornoway Sask in a July 2 ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church Togo Sask The bride wore a nylon lace gown with bouffant skirt and a rhinestone coronet veil Delores Staub attended as cousin of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls Luthern Church
Togo
Sask
Remona Nabe
Fred Nabe
Makaroff, Man
Orland Ruf
David Ruf
Stornoway
J.C. Abs
Beverly Hilderman
Delores Staub
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Cpi Brown
Brown
Fiest
Vale Shells Forest Reserve
D. G. Slattery
Vietor and
Paul
Hamilton, Ont
C. Howe
Ed Hammond
John Hammond
la Riviere
Walter Harlow
R. Oswald and
Familly
Victoria
B.C
J. Goodbun
Peter Yakubowski
Port Colbourne
Ont
Frank Wade
Norwood
Jill
Johnstone
Regina and Co
Frank Burke
Saskatoon
Wark
Pitcher
Elaine
Bob Johnstone
J. J. Ritchie
Chutskoff
Brian
Donna
Humbort
Harold Howe
Margaret Heye
Rossburn
Gai
Bobby Oliphant
Agmes
Bill Truffyn
Joan Ondusko
Waterford
Christoff
Ron Johnson
Assiniboine
St Paul
Concordia Seminary
St Louis
Eleanor Bowley
Louise Neward
Vancouver
D. W. Bowley
Shell River
Yorkshire
Canada
A. Appleyard
Prestwich
Scotland
Regina
Walter F. Mitchell
Appleyard
George Mitchell
Christ Church
St. John's
Goose Lake Beach
Financial Statement
Hilsburg
P.O. Box
Lis
Doris Andres
G. Fisher
Wm. Eckert
Doreen Pentlichuk
Carol Chewka
Out of the District
Geo, Ritchie
North Battleford
Hector Macdonald
Ritchie
NABE
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