Municipal Fodder Bank Program Launched in Manitoba
Manitoba launches municipal fodder bank plan allowing farmers to cut and bale wheat oats and barley for fodder and assign it to local banks for a $5 per ton bonus. Farmers must contract by August 1 and hold fodder to October 1, with sale to municipality on approved terms up to $20 per ton. Program to extend to other prairie provinces and may become permanent.
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Manitoba
Monister Hutton
Prime Minster Diefenbaker
Prairie
Hutton
Cipality
M Muicipality
Home Economist Appointed For Russell-Roblin District
Miss Norma C. Morrison named home economist for Russell Roblin district by Manitoba Extension Service officials. She takes over in Russell after Mrs. John Fern’s resignation, began duties July 19. Morrison will serve rural municipalities including Russell Ellice Archie Silver Creek Rossburn and others. A Nova Scotia native, she graduated Mount Allison University Sackville and worked with Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture before Manitoba appointment. Born at North River Bridge and educated at Baddock Rural High School.
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Norma C. Morrison
Russell-Roblin
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Morrison
Russell
John Fern
Lou Batho
Ellice
Archie
Silver Creek
Rossburn
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Shell
Local Family Visits Across Cities
Local and social news note that Mr and Mrs John Labuke and family of Dauphin with Miss Gladys Pettit visited over Friday and Saturday at the home of Mrs Labuke's brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Ernie Scrimshaw. Also Mr and Mrs R C Nicholson of Saskatoon spent a couple of days at the home of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Harry Oliphant last week.
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John Labuke
Dauphin
Gladys Pettit
R. C. Nicholson
Saskatoon
Sask
Harry Oliphant
Community notes from Cromarty and district events
Congratulations to H members who won prizes at the Russell and Dauphin fairs. Local families visit relatives in Saskatoon, Sugluk, Churchill, Kaslo, and Port Arthur. Eskimo Arthography course study in Churchill. Teachers and former principals visit Roblin district. Numerous families travel to Edmonton and Alberta points for holidays and vacations. United Church Explorers spend the week at Wellman Lake Camp.
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Russell
Dauphin
G. Laird
Geo. Farmer
Saskatoon
Sask
Percy Nolan
Criss Robertson
Ottawa
H. Robertson
Dave Davis
Edith
Sugluk, Que
Churchill
Man
Meadows
S. B. Simpson
United Church
Wellman Lake Camp
Diary of a Vagabond A Phony Saint and My Saint
A memoir excerpt traces a childhood move from Summerside PEI to Winnipeg and the changing view of St Christopher. The narrator recalls Catholic and Protestant backgrounds, a cherished medal, and a Vatican directive affecting Saint Christopher’s status while affirming the saint’s personal significance during travel. The piece blends memory, faith, and a journey by rail with a Royal Train moment in Canada.
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Summerside
Prince Edward Island
Prairies
Winnipeg
Christopher
St. Christopher
St. Philomena
Vatican
Louis Cassels
Albrecht Durer
Constantinople
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Canada
Hamilton
Ont
Steel City
Canadian National Railways
Roblin Agricultural Society Annual Fair Opens July 28
The Roblin Agricultural Society invites attendance at its big one day fair Friday July 28 with livestock exhibits in the Curling rink and Domestic Manufacturing and Horticultural displays in the Skating arena. Baseball games including Minor Senior and Ladies Softball headline the day along with Mid-West Shows rides and games for all ages.
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Roblin Agricultural Society
The
Agricultural Society
Wondrasek and Laliberte Unite in Knox Church Wedding
Rena Lorraine Laliberte and Norman Wendell Wondrasek wed at Knox United Church on July 8 with Rev. Williams officiating. Attendants wore champagne and powder blue, music by Miss Karen Bily and Robert Keast, 90 guests at a luncheon. The couple live in Millwood Manitoba after honeymooning in the United States and Banff. gifts included a wristwatch and luggage set.
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Knox United Church
Rena Lorraine Laliberte
Norman Wendell Wondrasek
Millwood
Manitoba
Ross Williams
Marlene Shearer
Karen Bily
Harald Wondrasek
Garland Laliberte
Vauxhall
Alberta
David Wondrasek
Robert Keast
Roblin
Jack Bailey
Sunny Slope
Nashs Visit Friends In Grand Rapids This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Leonard Nash of Trenton and Gordon spent the weekend visiting friends in Grand Rapids during a brief leisure trip.
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Leonard Nash
Trenton
Gordon
Grand Rapids
Quarterly Program at Tummel Sunday School Ends in July
The Turmmel Sunday School held its quarterly program with Glen Kendrick as chairman on July 2. Children read Psalm 121 and sang Father Lead Me Day By Day, recited John 15 9 17, and performed The Good Samaritan. Certificates were awarded for memory work across years and twelve students earned six months attendance pins. Explorers met June 28 with 22 attendees and a picnic. New members joined July 18. enrolment reached 38, aiming for 40. Gladys Shearer’s class praises Bibles donated by Mr and Mrs Brumwell in memory of Joan.
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Turmmel Sunday School
Glen Kendrick
Father
Franklin Howe
Wayne Jory
Rodney Buick
Susan
Miles Mickelson
Kenneth Jory
Darlene
Lyle Jory
Garry Blair
Joy
Lyle
Wayne
Kenneth
Jory
Tommy
Bobby
Mel Mickelson
Lorne
Violet Case
Diane Chenko
Brian
Joyee Couling
Patty
Cathy Eckert
Gladys Shearer
Brumwell
Joan
Pioneer Couple Honoured On Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Leonard Watson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on July 8 1961 with 27 relatives and friends at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba a dinner centering a three tier cake. Guests included grandchildren neices nephews and many relatives with toasts and congratulatory messages. The couple traced their Canada entry in 1903 and life from St Noots England to Roblin through homesteading and farming before retirement in 1946.
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Leonard Watson
Knox United Church
Roblin
Manitoba
D. Sheffield
Gladys Atkinson
Linda
Kelowna
B.C
Leonard Arnott
Trenton
Ont
Margaret Nevay
Vancouver
David and
Andrew Nevay
Rosetown
Sask
William Nevay
Frank Atkinson
Gladys
Dorothy
Ruth
Westbank
Robert Arnott
Olive
Robert
Wm. Y. Arnott
Florence
Kathy
Flin Flon
John Watson
Maureen
Twyla
James Nevay
Charlie Nevay
W. Stable and
Wallace
Gail Oulette
Sheryl
Rev. L. Daley
Annie
Harrop
H. Cappelle
H. Belcher
E. Atkinson
Bield
Man
Watson
Canada
St. Noots
Huntingtonshire
England
Anne Nevay
Inverness
Scotland
Grainfield
Elks Sports Day caps season with close games and calls for help
The Elks Corner reports a tight Little League playoff showing Gilbert Plains and Roblin splitting a two game finish after a darkened final. Grandview Inglis, Pony League results, and a note urging inactive lodge members to assist with the summer program accompany praise for umpires and gate work while urging greater attendance. The Intermountain Minor League Baseball playoffs begin next week and local fans are urged to support.
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Roblin
Grandview
Inglis
Gilbert Plains
Engagement of Elane Nowosad to John David Nelson
Mr and Mrs Peter Nowosad announce the engagement of their younger daughter Elane to John David Nelson son of Mr and Mrs George Nelson of Pasadena California. The wedding will be at 7 30 p m Saturday August 26 in Knox United Church Brandon Man.
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Peter Nowosad
Elane
John David Nelson
George Nelson
Pasadena
California
Knox United Church
Brandon
Man
United Church Ladies Aid Meeting at Knox Church
The July Ladies Aid meeting at Knox United Church met at Mrs. K. R. McBain’s home. With no president present, Mrs. J. Martin led. After devotion and scripture from Matt 5 16 and a meditation by Mrs. Geo Kelso, members were asked to make one novelty apron for the bazaar. Lunch was served by Mrs. McBain and Mrs. A. Sangster. No August meeting. September at Mrs. Jory’s home.
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Ladies' Aid of
Knox United Church
K. R. McBain
J. Martin
Sweepstake Tournaments Planned For Sundays
A handicap sweepstake will be held every Sunday at Roblin Golf Course starting July 30. Players who hand in three score cards enter. the low net score of the day wins the prize. Entry is ten cents per golfer. Come and join the fun.
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Roblin Golf Course
Tummel 4-H Club Shines at Dauphin Russell Rally Days
The Tummel 4-H Garden Club led by Nick Bodnaruk earned blue ribbons for display and parade in Dauphin and captured Grand Champion and Reserve Champion at Russell Roblin Rally. Robert Bodnaruk won boys 14 and over first prize. Grace Bodnaruk won girls 13 and over first prize. Other prize winners included Alvin and Shirley Merviuk Jimmy Leslar Gary Buick Kerry Buick Dianne Pitz and Robert Bodnarukagan. The club overall posted an exceptional showing.
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Tummel
Nick Bodnaruk
Dauphin
Russell Roblin
Robert Bodnaruk
Grace Bodnaruk
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Ken Curle
Karen
Port Arthur, Ont
R. P. Jakeman
Edmonton
Roblinites
Madge Lake
J. Hilland
Ro Misener
Walter Surbo
Les Spear
L. Hembroff
Terry
A Wilson
Gladys Ballard
Joyce Dunlop
Kaslo
Diary of
Wondrasek — Laliberte
Tummel Sunday School
the Elks Corner
Elks
Intermountain
United Church Ladies’ Aid
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