Local District Social Notes And Rain Relief Crop Update
District residents hosted visitors from Oak Point Winnipeg The Pas and The Pas area with several weekend gatherings at Roblin Canora and Thompson. A steady rain Friday into Saturday followed a dry spell raising hopes for crops and gardens in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Flin Flon
Chester Rudd
K. Ray
George Shearer
Warren
Thompson
Geo. Shearer
Winnipeg
Bill Nickel
Darren
Brent
Makaroff
Rita
Elrose
Visitors and relatives span Canadian towns and a wedding
Mrs. Wm. Hampson and reporter note visitors from Vancouver and Lethbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie of Lethbridge visit with Jack Bailey and family. Families from Kelowna Regina Winnipeg attend events in Togo and nearby, with a wedding May 29 and funeral May 31 in Lethbridge, Dauphin, and Kamsack hospitals referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Taylor
Vancouver
M. Gillespie
Lethbridge
Alberta
Jack Bailey
Dave Ruf
Kelowna
B.C
Ed Ruf
John Sheehan
Icanova
Wm. Dickie
Jack Parker
Winnipeg
Manitoba
A. Smith
Regina
Archie
Guy Parker
Mike Smandych
Bob
Waktow, Sask
Alan
Max Melnyk
Harry Gamble
Dauphin
H. Olson
Wm. Kirton
Kamsack Hospital
Tummel Community Notices and Cemetery Day Schedule
Church service will be held at 9:30 am on Sunday June 13. Tummel families report visits among relatives including Mr and Mrs J C Brooks and Mr and Mrs Ray Buick. Kelowna visitor Jack Kennedy spends time with Cliff McCrea and Brian Mitchell families. Tummel Cemetery Day is set for Monday afternoon June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel
O. Mireau
J. C. Brooks
Honeyman
Elgin
Ray Buick
Jack Kennedy
Kelowna
B. C
Cliff McCrea
Brian Mitchell
Ragina
Jack Mitchell
Spear Improves After Oil Truck Accident Return
Ben Spear has returned home from the hospital and is reported improving after an accident with an oil truck. Mrs. C. Kelly-Cromarty reported the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Spear
Electric Griddles Bring Versatile Kitchen Convenience
A feature on electric griddles highlights their versatility for cooking many foods at once. Rugged cast aluminum builds heat evenly and non stick finishes simplify cleaning. Season griddles before first use by washing, oiling, and heating briefly to seal the surface.
Local visits and events in Calgary and Saskatoon noted
Mr and Mrs George Laird and family visited Calgary with relatives including Mr and Mrs George Farmer and family and Mr and Mrs Ken Laird. Mr and Mrs Philip Becker left for Saskatoon while Mrs Marie Mohr and others spent Monday at Yorkton. Brian Watson returns to school after an eye injury from floor hockey at Yorkton hospital. Erwin Baumung hosted visitors Edwin Andres and Alvin Diehl from MacNutt on Sunday. 4H pony achievement day cancelled due to weather and rescheduled at the Baumung farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Laird
Calgary
Alberta
George Farmer
Ken Laird
Philip Becker
Saskatoon
Sask
Marie Mohr
Lettie Watson
Mamie Davis
Yorkton
Brian ‘Watson
Brian
Erwin Baumung
Edwin Andres
Alvin Diehl
MacNutt, Sask
Reggie's Ramblings Reflect On Social Shifts And Quirks
A column cites changes admitting women to clubs and schools long deemed male only. It notes census form quirks about household head, welfare recipients told to expect berry picking jobs, and a jab about postal mail to Queen Elizabeth. It also remarks on a provincial policy divide in Hansard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sales & Ad
St. John’s Ravenscourt School
Columbia
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Hansard
Beard
Ind
Churchill
Manitoba
Delayed cutting after early bloom lowers forage quality
The article warns that delaying harvest after early bloom reduces intake by over half a percent daily and can cut feeding value by 10 to 15 percent, though total yield may rise. It also notes maximum quality occurs before one tenth bloom and that early cutting yields the most feed per ton. It adds a cereal and special crops registration deadline of June 30 with a $5 late fee and advises obtaining forms.
William Boychuck obituary notes wartime service and local roles
William Boychuck of Grandview died at 51 on May 29. He served in 1941, ran a Shortdale store, then the Shop-Rite in Grandview since 1952. He held civic posts, including Royal Canadian Legion president and hospital board member. Survived by wife Olga and son Timothy. two sisters Stella and Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elias -Ukrainian Catholic Church
William Boychuck
Grandview
J. Holowaty
Sneath-Strilchuk
Joseph Hewko
Matt Kowalchuk
Glen Shoemaker
John H. Mandryk
Clifford Smith
John Smaluck
William Boychuk
Merridale
Canadian Armed Forces
Shortdale
Grandview Hospital
Curling Rink Renovation Progress And Fund Drive
Work on the curling rink waiting room is advancing with volunteer labor on plumbing and wiring. Funds are needed to cover new materials. A Ways and Means and Building Committee meeting is set for Thursday June 17 at 8 p.m. at the curling rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
Wedding RADFORD-ROBERTSON in Winnipeg church
A double ring ceremony was held May 22 1971 at 3 pm at John Black United Church Winnipeg. Shirley Ann Robertson of Dropmore Manitoba married Robert Radford of Roblin Manitoba with Rev Ross Williams officiating. The bride wore a dagoda crepe gown with lace coat and carried red roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Black United Church
Winnipeg
Shirley Ann
J. M. Robertson
Dropmore
Man
Robert Radford
Betty Pidbubny
Elaine
Joan Robert Son
Mayme Radford
Glen
Bill Sedwards
Wildwood Club
John Robertson
Manitoba
In Memory of Sydney Thompson Argent
In loving memory of our father and grandfather Sydney Thompson Argent who died June 8 1970. A day of remembrance silently kept. Ever remembered by Walter Vivian and family and Laurence Mary and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argent
Sydney Thompson Argent
Walter
Vivian
Laurence
Mary
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Geo, Beattie
Oak Point
Even Boyce
Roblin
Violet Boyce
Chas
Elder and Sons
Darrel
Tom Beck
Roblin Hospital
Chris
D. Robinson
May Campbell
J. C. Arnott
Canora
Mary-Lou Pourd
J. Pound
J. E. Arnott
Shellie
Ellen
Don Lorch
K. Boyce
Ken Grundy
Pas
Gardner and Olsen
Roblin, Man
A.R.P
Mitchell's Drug Store
Fleming’s
Togo
Wm. Hampson
Coor
Parkway Co-Op Ltd
Rossburn
Parkway Service
Parkway General Office
Reggie
AG. Rep
Wedding Radford — Robertson
Elks Lodge
Kinsmen Fish Derby
Ken Markosky
Albert Orke
Art Doering
Thearte
Walt Disney Presents
CVV Et Tyere
THE
Grizzlies
the Grasshopper
Jacqueline Bisset
Jim Brown
SUNE
Butch Gassidy
Paul Newman
Public Utilities Board
Town OF Roblin
Town of
Broadway Avenue
F. C. Tapley
the Public Utilities Board
Kozmeniuk Hardware
Chinook Paints
Travelgard Luggage
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