Severe storm and crop damage report from Roblin area
The report describes two extremely hot days followed by a damaging storm on Monday. Winds reached cyclonic levels with dust and hail. By Tuesday, damage was reported near Roblin including 100 percent at Craig’s farm and 85 percent at Skinner’s, with 35 to 40 percent at Hardy Plant Nursery and 50 to 100 percent damage across areas from Dropmore to the river.
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Roblin
Skinner
Craig
Dropmore Corner
Hai
X-ray Clinic Draws Large Roblin District Attendance
The X-ray Survey in Roblin district last week drew about 3 026 people scanned with 63 percent of 4 700 district residents x rayed. Roblin and Shell River led turnout while Hillsburg Municipality lagged at around 25 percent. Credit goes to canvassing chair Robl Arnott Jr and Mrs J Yeo for card handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Yakimishyn Hall
Bield
Gilbert School
Shell River Municipality
Robl. Arnott Jr
J. Yeo
Grade XIII Students Do Well At Goose Lake Examinations
Goose Lake Collegiate reports Grade XIII results with Ethel Ritchie Merle Lamb Adam Styba Helen Tjaden David Glutck Vera Paulenko and Pat Arnott Neil Adam Clara Pawlek among those listed for one or two supplementals. Several students earned repeats or partial promotion based on supplementals. Grade XI honors include Governor General's medal winner Bill Gorda with top physics score 92.
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Ethel Ritchie
Merle Lamb
Adam Styba
Helen Tjaden
David Glutck
Vera Paulenko
Pat Arnott
Neil Adam
Clara Pawlek
Borden Hawryluk
Nick Kosinski
Bill Gorda
Hugh Kines
Bob Keast
Cornelius Zorisky
Roy Dazikowski
Victoria Gerega
Corwena Roberts
Joyce Adam
Eleanor Palechaty
O. Mickelson
S. Shulan
Lois Ward
Olga Zibresky
Nowosad
Jack Bauming
Maryanne Cockerill
Mabel Cranwell
Maurice Kelso
Anne Zibresky
James Puritch
Tom Scott
Emily Evasiuk
Charles Cranwell
Kathleen Smith
Ewart Scott
Georgina Souter
Helen Barabash
Lorne Gardner
Bill Solomon
Marjorie Burak
Victoria Mendre
Victor McBride
George Laycock
Mary Anne Ostrowski
Eleanor Fowler
Margaret Currey
Gladys Jones
Raymond Nastrom
Care of the Feet pamphlet from Manitoba Health
A promoted pamphlet by the Manitoba Dept of Health and Public Welfare covers mis concepts about feet. It explains foot functions, exercise, massage, footwear and penalties for neglect, noting feet are individual like faces with family and racial traits.
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Manitoba Dept. of Health and Public Welfare
Sherbrook St
Winnipeg
July Wedding Unites Roblin Area Couple in Headingly
Mary Ruth Collett daughter of L Collett Headingly and Victor Laverne son of J Hay Roblin were wed in Headingly. Rev Phillip Barker officiated as the couple planned to reside in Winnipeg after a honeymoon trip to Kenora.
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Roblin
Headingly
Man
Mary Ruth
Josephine Barber
Nottingham
Sask
Gordon
Winnipeg
William Haluk
Ross Inglis
W. J. Hardy
Geraldine Moore
Kenora
Wedding at United Church in Roblin Unites Jessie MacLeod and Arthur Carlot
Jessie MacLeod and Arthur Carlot wed at the United Church in Roblin on July 25 1947 in a ceremony officiated by Rev Hambley Grandview. The couple's families and neighbors attended a reception at Bield Hall with over 70 guests including Winnipeg visitors.
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United Church
Roblin
Jessie
Bernice Lovas
Zena Gibson
Eileen
Loreen MacLeod
Dropmore Nursery
Charles Kelly
Ross MacLeod
Bill Gibson
Graham
Margaret
Finlay MacLeod
Jerry
Winnipeg
Bield Hall
Lovas
Bield
Manitoba Power Commission Expands Electrification in June
The Manitoba Power Commission reports June output at 8 865 650 kilowatt hours, a 34.16 percent year over year rise. Construction in 1947 reaches about 1 400 farms with first energizing in Rural Municipality Cornwallis. Oakbank service begins. lines extended to Deloraine Waskada Goodlands Whitewater Medora. a Winkler substation boosts cannery capacity while transformer shortages hinder the million dollar upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Power
Cornwallis
Wallace
North Cypress
Lorne
Pembina
Oakbank
Winnipeg Electric Company
Shellmouth
Springstein
Deloraine
Waskada
Goodlands
Whitewater
Medora
Winkler
Minnedosa
Franklin
Cartwright
Killarney
Commission
Quote About Heart and Temper from Dickens
A Dickens line extols a heart that never hardens a temper that never tires and a touch that never harms. It lauds steadfast kindness and gentle restraint as timeless virtues.
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Dickens
Local Theatre Installs Pop Corn Machine
The theatre announces the installation of an electric pop corn machine in the rotunda. Patrons enjoy fresh kernels during and after shows and may purchase a bag at the east front window for takeaway. The public is invited to try the new delicacy.
It Is Easier for the Generous to Forgive
A reflective adage by Edward Thomson notes that generosity eases pardon, while the offender must seek forgiveness to restore balance. The quote emphasizes moral restraint and humane reconciliation.
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Edward Thomson
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Hillsburg
Goose Lake Colegiate
Hay—Collett
Lovas—Macleod
Hydro Expanding
Ryle
Chevreles
Chevrelet
Tin
Hevrolet
Viien
Dominion
Chevrolet
Cenerel Motors
Canada
General Motors
S. H. Cross
Roblin Theatre
the Jolson
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