Attorney General Urges Citizens to Vote and Uphold Rights
The Hon. M.N. Hryhorczuk addressed the Union of Manitoba Municipalities urging broad voter participation to defend freedom. He praised municipal governance, noted high tax compliance, and stressed careful use of public funds. He warned about soil and road issues on No. 5 highway and outlined forthcoming steps under the new Liquor Act. He urged Canadians to safeguard the country’s natural heritage for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.N. Hryhorczuk
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Dauphin Judicial District
Hryhorczuk
Manitoba
Successful Field Tillage Demonstration Sponsored By Shortdale Farmers' Union
A June 14 tillage demonstration at Mike Skomorowski’s farm drew about eighty attendees. Ed Hudek of the Extension Service led equipment adjustments, advising against straw burning, promoting straw’s humus benefits and soil porosity, opposing deep tillage, and stressing uniform depth across the implement. One farmer noted ownership does not guarantee proper machinery adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortdale Farmers’ Union
Mike Skomorowski
Ed Hudek
Extension Service
Goose Lake School Board Accepts Two Resignations
Minutes of the Goose Lake regular meeting show trustees present except W J Ward and R Switzer. The board accepts two resignations, hires a science teacher, seeks teachers for English and Social Studies, and approves classroom upgrades. It also grants free use of classrooms to the Roman Catholic Church with care requirements, authorizes a Gestetner purchase, and approves several expense payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
W. J. Ward
R. Switzer
Lois R. M. Knight
Sec.treas
Miss Olfrey
Roman Catholic Church
Bill Zimmer Wins 1956 Meteor at Chamber Lake
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce Lake-O event on June 8 raised about 1400 with many prizes including the main draw a 1956 four door Meteor won by Bill Zimmer of Russell after a tight tie with three others. A full prize list and final financial statement are forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Zimmer
Meteor
Chamber Lake
Ber of Commerce Lake-O
Russell
Zimmer
Bil Liski
Ingus
Doug Falconer
Winnipeg
Frank Perry
Robtin
Bruno Beischer
Inglis
Royal Vacuum Cleaner
Bill Elvers
Roblin
Ruth Leckie
Kamsack
G. E
Harold Howe
Gordon McFadyen Roblin
Jean Spear
Bield
Dormeyer
Nick Koroluk
San Clara
Reggie Becker
Lawrence Kuzenko
Rossburn
Mervyn Hawrychuk
Shell River Council Meets June 6 1956 Minutes Summary
Rural Municipality of Shell River holds regular session chaired by Reeve F H Wilson on June 6 1956 with full council. Actions include adding a $5 property tax to 1956 roll, granting $20 monthly for care of 8 E Ward, Court of Revision for Electors' Roll, adoption of revised roll, office closure June 11 12 18 for course and convention with $35 expenses, and detailed accounts list from May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
F. H. Wilson
E. Ward
R.M. Calder
G. Ricker
St. Paul’s
Wrobel
City of Winnipeg
Hushka
Man
E. Paul
Rogers
R. Perehaluk
N. Poitras
Dept. Agriculture
Willson Stationery
Dept. of Public Works
Powell Equipment
Cross-Town Motors
Imperial OU
J. Hay
J. H. Irvine
O. Boyce
M. Watson
Alex Smigelsky
Evan DeLaMare
Engagement of Eileen Esther MacLeod to Thomas J Linton
Mr and Mrs John MacLeod announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Eileen Esther to Thomas James Linton youngest son of Mr and Mrs Linton of Deepdale Manitoba The wedding is set for 7 00 p m Saturday June 30 at Dropmore United Church Dropmore Manitoba
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacLeod
Eileen Esther
Thomas James Linton
Robert Linton
Linton
Deepdale
Man
Dropmore United Church
Dropmore
Manitoba
Eileen Pearl Chase Engaged to Norman J Miller
Mrs D E Chase announces the engagement of her daughter Eileen Pearl to Norman John Miller son of Mr and Mrs John Miller of Roblin The wedding date and location are listed as Friday July 6 at Knox United Church at 7 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Chase
Eileen Pearl
Norman John Miller
John Miller
Roblin
Knox United Church
Workers Wanted for Beach Peninsular Cleanup
Community notice calling volunteers to return after Thursday noon at the Beach. Last Thursday 15 men with axes cleared underbrush from the peninsula main area. Much work remains. bring axe shovel rake or any useful tool to help.
Council Passes Garbage Bylaw
The June 6 1956 village council meeting chaired by Mayor Wm Ford approves minutes from May 2 and passes accounts and a $30 travel allowance for the Secretary Treasurer. It grants five days leave for Policeman G Giles for a Boy Scout camp and approves multiple building permits and licenses. By-law 450 for garbage disposal is read thrice and passed. By-law 460 is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ford
Vilage
G. Giles
Jack Fish Lake
Anna Andres
Parkside Motors
J. Ostrowski
Roblin
B.e.8.l
Vilage of
Robiin
Soil Erosion and Grassland Shift Urged by Dr Thomson
Dr L B Thomson, director of P F R A, spoke to seventy five members of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities in Roblin about shifting farmland from grain to grassland to reduce erosion. He warned heavy precipitation, snowfalls, and upstream debris threaten soil, urging watershed storage, careful planning, and measures to move flooded farmers to stabilize living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Thomson
P.F.R.A
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Dauphin Judicial District
Thomson
Roblin
McCreary
P.fvr.a
Local Social Roundup Reports Visitors and Travel
Local and social notes list residents and guests visiting Winnipeg Saskatoon and Roblin from various towns. Names include Mr and Mrs R P Jakeman Mrs Wm Ford and Ian Mrs Ken Burch Aurelia Andres Yvonne Michalevich Rita Waggoner Susan Johnson plus many others. A Ladies Auxiliary was formed in June with 20 initiates. Residents plan future visits and square dancing events at Yorkton with a Caller School and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Burch
Saskatoon
J. Ashby
Aurelia Andres
Yvonne Michalevich
Ernie Johnson
Rita Waggoner
Susan
New Westminster
B.C
Roblin
Wm. Waggoner
Roe Cnanneh
Hilliard Ferris
Ken
Bert Ferriss
Lenard Ferriss
al Ferriss
Bowsman
Man
Ladies
The
San Clara Legion, B.E.S.L
Henry of
Grandview
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Beholding Government Spending Through a Train Car
An industrial worker and a passenger argue over government subsidies for broadcasting and dancing girls versus textile industries. The dialogue blasts public funds for entertainment while lamenting scant支 help for local manufacturing and clothing jobs.
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Canada
Damages Awarded in Minnedosa Car Crash Suit
In Minnedosa district judge A M Campbell awarded damages of 12362.22 to the Hrynkiw family and relatives of Robert Hrynkiw after a Christmas Eve 1954 head on collision caused by Mrs R Jackson of Brandon. General damages total 8850 with special damages 3512.22. Jackson was sentenced February 22 to one year in jail for criminal negligence while under alcohol influence at the time of the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
R. Jackson
Brandon
A. M. Campbell
Joseph Hrynkiw
Micholas Hrynkiw
Change in Closing Day of CNR Station
The local CNR station will close all day on Saturdays starting Saturday June 23, replacing the former Monday closing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
Moisture report notes heavy rain in Roblin and local gardens
The National Elevator Roblin reports 24 hours of rainfall totaling 13.4 inches with a Saturday storm, clearing Sunday and more rain Monday into Tuesday. Dr Orke waters a soap and water garden to keep it clean. Pat Langan and the Cranwells, both over 80, boast thriving gardens with onions in use for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Wm. Cranwell
Zelena man brings five ounce hen egg to office
Mr. Mike Korman of Zelena brought a hen's egg weighing five ounces into the office last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Korman
Zelena
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Trickett
Gestetner
M.P.C
C.N.R. Express
Winnipeg Tribune
Macleods
J. Fowler
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Guidance Centre
Roblin Electric
Winnipeg Free Press
Beaver Lumber Co
Visual Education Branch
Village of
John Peats
Roblin Trading
Roblin and District
Peterborough
C. Carriere
Arthur Carriere
L. Spear
Hamilton Beach
A. Livingstone Russell
Gerald Bouvier
Boggy Creek
Remington Electric
P. Trembley
St. Lazarre
Westinghouse
Walter Buiinski
Gilbert Plains
Beatty
Nick Bodnaruk
Mary LaPlante
Palr
Charlie Matwenko
Togo
R. Bray
Binsearth
Fleetwood Radio
Shell River Council
T. Cockerill
Grolier Society
Staniet Home Products
Thomson Spoce
Riding Mountain
Western
R. P. Jakeman
Ian
A. E. Jones
Douth
Catherin Hill
Mrs. Wm. Cross
J. A. Walfler
Nanimo
Ed Andres
Nick Sandar
Fargo
North Dakota
Pauls. Kozak
Tony Shenderevich
Gleneden
Mr. Sandar
Lyle Simpson
Matth- Switzer
Peter Nowosad
Hugh Stauffer
John Brown
Harry Oliphant
Kozie
Yorkton
Texas
the Printer’s Devil
M.D.O
Mrs
Pat Langan
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