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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
3
Roblin Ball Club captured first prize at a five team tournament at Madge Lake. Benito Timber Roblin Grandview and the Hungry Nine competed. The final match featured the Hungry Nine against Roblin with Roblin prevailing for the top money.
On Thursday last at the local ball park an exhibit on game was played before a large turnout of fans who were well pleased with the brand of ball played. Loose fielding on the part of Roblin was responsible for most of the runs scored against them.
Funeral services were held Sunday June 6 at United church Roblin for Mrs Cath Erine Kelso 68. Interment followed at Tummel. Pallbearers G Fisher E Fletcher F Lawrence J Nelson W Cranwell C H Sorbo Rev J M Taylor officiated. Survived by five daughters Mrs W A King Ochre River Mrs L Cook Mrs W G Lloyd Selkirk Mrs G Stephanson Roblin Mrs D Ferguson Roblin and two sons Thomas Roblin Melville Grandview.
The family of the late Mrs. D Kelso expresses sincere thanks for the expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received during their bereavement.
Local and personal notices include visitors to Roblin area residents from Winnipeg Swan River Decker and Kelowna. Attendees mention Mrs L Larson Miss Bella Sneddon and Rev J M Taylor. Events include a Lilac Tea June 12 and a Hart Davidson reception in Russell.
We extend heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the loss of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Jas Suenarine pallbearers and the men of Makaroff for their services. Mrs J H Sharp and family.
Auction at opposite the Post Office Main Street Roblin on a June afternoon offers a roomful of household items and farm gear. Auctioneer Dick Bogle advertises cash terms with a long list including dining room suite bed rock ing chair and many other articles.
June 2 event drew around 1400 in the Roblin arena for an amateur show broadcast by CJGX. Grounds attendance lagged as farm work continued. ball and field events featured Roblin Collegiate, Redemptorist College, UCY teams, and local schools with multiple prize winners.
The Roblin CCF unit held its May meeting at Ed Jakeman’s on May 19. The session covered tax, sweepstakes, medical research, and schools of political science with resolutions passed. A lunch was served. The next meeting is set for June 16 at 8 30 p.m. at M W Cryderman’s.
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