Important Topics Discussed By Chamber Of Commerce
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce held its July meeting at the Shell River Municipal office with 16 members present. Topics included Town Policing Garbage Disposal plans Volunteer Fire Brigade and an August 22nd First Annual Dance. A committee was formed for the dance and a future officer election is planned for August 30th. Water safety reminders and a note on forest fires closing with an acre of forest means an acre of wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce
Shell River
Lorne Stevenson
Arnold Yeo
K. Riley
H. Oliphant
C. Reach
J. Collins
Wm. Ford
Dr. Large
W. Nash
P. Nowosad
Dr. Otke
E. Somers
H. Keast
Kebenka
J. Brown
W. Barabash
Ford
Vsage
C. of C
Weddings in Roblin knit two lifelong vows
Two marriages were solemnized in Knox United Church Roblin with large receptions. Patricia Louise Lowe wed Leslie Arnold Agar son of Gilbert Plains couples and Velma Andrews wed Arthur J Sampson son of Halifax with three hundred guests at Roblin Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilly Holomay
Grandview
Elizabeth Lowe
Bob Agar
Dave Lowe
Leo Gallant
Gilbert Plains
Alice Trickett
A Agar
Mary Grasby
Tom Dutton
Eo Gallant
Macmillan
Knox United Church
Roblin
Velma
Aurelia Andres
G. Fisher
Roblin Memorial Hall
Exhibitors School Draws Crowd At Makaroff 4H Garden Club
The Makaroff 4H Garden Club hosts an Exhibitors School for vegetables and flowers with 80 attendees. Fred Weir demonstrates cabbage prep and fruit selection while Mrs Robson and W Cummings discuss floral arrangements and stems. Lunch followed. event aids Roblin Fair on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff 4H Garden Club
Fred Weir
Mr. Weir
Silage Making Demonstration Draws About 150 Farmers
Rain did not stop a silage demonstration at Jack Mitchell’s farm with about 150 farmers. Agronomist Cliff Cranston opened with silage basics while Geo Holmes explained field to silo methods. John Deere Allis Chalmers and Case showcased equipment as Doane Type Loafing Barn viewed. Roblin Crop Improvement Club and Manitoba Agriculture sponsored the event. Special thanks to Jack Mitchell for hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mitchell
Clff Cranston
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Geo. Holmes
John Deere
Allis Chalmers
Case
Roblin Crop Improvement Club
Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Arnott’s Home
The July Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs Olive Arnott’s with 12 members present. A fall bazaar and tea were planned. Swan River Rally report was given by Mrs Arnott. No August meeting. September lunch committee: Mrs Cameron, Mrs Cockerill, Mrs Cowan. A lovely lunch followed adjournment and thanks were given to Mrs Arnott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Arnot
Swan River
Arnott
Cameron
Cockerill
Cowan
New Grocery Store Opens with Door Prize Draw
Bayn Groceteria held a grand opening on Saturday July 24 attended by many guests. Owner Mr Bayn praised service and a self serve format. Five door prizes were awarded with Oressia Bodnaruk drawing names. First prize went to L G Fisher Deepdale, second to Emilie Dube Roblin, third to Mrs Earl Klassen San Clara, fourth to Sylvia Bencyk, fifth to L W Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayn Groceteria
Bayn
Oressia Bodnaruk
L. G. Fisher
Deepdale
Emilie Dube
Roblin
Earl Klassen
San Clara
Sylvia Bencyk
L. W. Schneider
Social notes from Roblin area residents and visitors
Arnold Yeo was in Dauphin on business last Wednesday. Numerous visits and travels fill the week as Puritchs, Nevilles, Gerega, Keirs, and Kiezs host and visit kin in Roblin, Rossburn, Kamsack, and surrounding towns. Also noted are trips to Port Arthur and Flin Flon plus various family gatherings and weekend outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Yeo
Dauphin
J. Puritch
Kamsack
Puritchs
R. Neville
Winnipeg
A. Staple
Vicky Gerega
Flin Flon
Dan Keir
Dianne
Rossburn
John Kiez
Puritch
Wm. Yourchek
C. Keast
Johnny Truffin
Port Arthur
Frank Curle
Ken
Joyce
Alma Chase
Sturgis
Cam Curle
M. Krywornchka
B. Krywornchka
Cornach, Sask
Nick Smandyck
Judy Yeo
G. Scripnek
Detroit
Roblin
Stan Panchuk
Gronlid, Sask
J. Paritch
McNeill
Couple Honored At Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
A large crowd gathered at the Legion Hall on Friday July 16 to honor Leigh and Irene Lindsay on their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple, long-time residents of Togo, were showered with flowers, gifts, and warm tributes from friends, with music, readings, and a piano solo, concluding with refreshments and a festive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Leigh Lindsay
Leigh
Irene
Togo
Sec.-Treas
The
Agricultural Society
G. H. Parker
W. R. Dickie
E. M. Olson
Lindsay
Ladies’ Aid
United Church
Local Youth Helps Teday Railway Steel
Wayne Kines a 19 year old Frontier College apprentice from Toronto joins the Terrace Terrace-Kitimat work crew with 15 hour days six days a week while 400 Italians on site seek to learn English. He enjoys the area and notes friendly ties to Roblin Manitoba families among the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kines
Frontier College
Toronto
British Columbia
Wayne
Tyee
Kwinitsa
Terrace
Terrace-Kitimat
J. McConnell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber of Commerce
Water Safety Department
Canadian Red Cross
Sampson—Andrews
Chris
Baydura
Delores Sanders
Betty Ricker
Delores
Betty
Thelma Dayson
Gordon Andrews
Trevor Jones
Archie Cameron
Edward Pearton
Empire Stadium
Vancouver
Canada
CBC
United States
CBUT
Cbc-Tv
CBC Radio
W. Cummings
Dropmore Nursery
Garden Club
Jean van Crecht
Roblin Fair
James Puritch, Jr
Tom Richards
Tommy
Wm. Richards
Wm. Cross
John D. Watson
Bonnie
W.Y. Arnott
Gail
Ann
C. Miller
F. H. Chase
Bremner
Prince Albert
G. L. Mitchell
Fred Puritch
J. Sawchuk
U.S.A
I.L. Mitchell
J. M. Borowski
Wm. Holowaty
Tom Holowaty
Mike Filewich
T. Bayn
M. Genoway
Rama
M. Katcher
P. Kiez
Fisher Branch
Paul Velychenko
Carol Ann
Veronica Chernesky
Velychenkos
Ysy
Yesteryear
Teday Railway Steel
Women’s Institute Library
Mrs. Fergus
Mrs. Duncan
J. C. Parker
B. Cailes
Phylis
Ont
John Collins
K. Cooke
Fort Wiliam
T. Kelso
F. Lawrence
Sarnia
H. Scheil
J. B. Arnott
David
Brandon
H. C
Cranwell
J. W. Haines
Kelliher, Sask
Jim Fletcher
B. C
E. Fletcher
John Broomfield
R. Lewis
Dropmore
Murray Clarke
Violet Sutherland
Mrs. Evanski
Robert Taylor
Deborah Kerr
the Juggler
Kirk Douglas
Milly Vitale
Duncan MacRae
Adrienne Corri
Roblin Theatre
City OF
Dale Roberton
Jeanne Crain
Vicki
Jean Peters
Dan Dalley
Diana Lynn
John Lund
Audrey Totter
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