Wilf Carter Family Show Brings Young Talent to Canada
Wilf Carter presents a family show featuring Sheila and Carol Carter plus guest artists Carla Jean, Four Giss and a Gul, Hank and Frankie Rodgers, Otto Stephanich, and AL Brown. Sheila plans to study in New York in fall, signaling a potential Carter Trio finale. The act promises ballet, modern jazz, tap, and specialty numbers, with Wilf as host and friend to audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Sheila
New York City
Carla Jean
Sheida
Carol
Winter Park
Florida
Wibe
Dom Ballet
Modern Page
Carter Girls
Canada
Giss
Gul
Edmonton
Alberta
Rod-gers Brothers
Hank
Frankie
London
Apex
Otto Stephanich
AL Brown
the Val
Joyce Smith
Rodeo
Wilf Carter
Roblin council okays building permits valued at 32500
Roblin Village Council met June 14 1960 with Mayor Newton presiding. They approved building permits for several dwellings a storage shed and church addition totaling about 32500 and rejected a granary move permit. Also set health officer for 1960 and arranged fire brigade funding and circus sponsorship at the village ball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Smith
S. McNicol
M. Glutyk
Sam Dines
Macleods Store
Mike Maluga
Keast Bros
M.P.C
W. R. Scott
Pete Peteleski
F. Jakeman
North
Wm. Lesack
Alfred Williams
National Grain Co
Mary Delesoy
Gus Zimmer
Michael Ronco
Roman Catholic Church
H. Barber
Phillip Ostrowski
Minnedosa
Ferre
Roblin
King Bros. Circus
Fire Department
New Church At Roblin
Members of the Ukrainian Catholic parish of Roblin and district met on Monday evening June 20 at the Ukrainian Catholic hall and unanimously approved erecting a new parish church. Rev S Evanochko presided as the meeting followed an evening service with three priests. The sermon urged the urgency of a church. Construction will start once final plans are drafted by Schaefer Plump ton Nipper Architects of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
S. Evanochko
Nestor Hodowany
St. Vladimir's College
Joseph Kurna
Simeon Evanochko
Father Korha
Schaefer, Plumpton & Nipper
Winnipeg
Man
Evening Guild Regular Meeting At Mrs Staple Home
The Evening Guild holds its regular meeting at Mrs D Staple's home on Tuesday June 28. Members meet at the church at 7 45 PM and the program for the session is Eyes On Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Staple
Eyes On
Africa
Juvenile Border Baseball League Formed In Region
The Roblin Senior Baseball Club oversees a new Juvenile Border Baseball League with teams from Togo MacNutt Grandview and Roblin. Games aired include Togo at Roblin in Roblin this Friday June 24 and Grandview at MacNutt, with Roblin at MacNutt and Togo at Grandview on Tuesday June 28. Support for the youngsters is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Togo
MacNutt
Grandview
Obituary for Elza Levi Prier in Roblin district church service
Funeral services for Elza Levi Prier were held at Roblin United Church on June 8 1960. He died June 5 1960 in Roblin District Hospital at 71 years 8 months after a long illness. Survived by wife Carrie three sons Clinton John Ralph and two daughters Edna and Alice, plus two brothers. Interment in Roblin District Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin United Church
Elza Levi Prier
Roblin District
Merridale
Olive Olfrey
Bethel Full Gospel Church
Roblin
Man
McBain
Messers
Ted Sanders
J. H. Poyser
J. Nastrom
Geo. Charman
Horace Ayer
John Cockerill
Elza Levi Prior
Jamestown
North Dakota
U.S.A
Canada
Deepdale
Carrie Howell
Prior
The
Penticostal Church
Carrie
Clinton
John
Ralph
Edna
Dayson
Alice
W. Plantje
Portage la Prairie
George Prier
Howard Prier
Rolla
B.C
Local Gatherings Highlight Waddell Farewells and Visits
A roundup of visits and events in Winnipeg and nearby towns notes Rev. G Waddell and family hosting guests, a farewell party for George Waddell at Shell River with a school ring presentation, and a Senior Explorer Girls surprise farewell for Ruth Waddell near the Assiniboine Valley with a locket gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waddell
Shell River
George
Ruth Waddell
J. Hilland
Assiniboine Valley
Ruth
Engagement Announcement for Mavis Ford and Lawrence Hyde
Mr and Mrs Wm G Ford of Roblin Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Mavis Arlene to Lawrence Simpson Hyde formerly of Fort William Ontario son of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Hyde The wedding is set for Saturday July 16 1960 at 3 pm in Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Ford
Roblin
Manitoba
Mavis Arlene
Lawrence Simpson Hyde
Fort William
Ont
Edward Hyde
Knox United Church
Farewell gathering honors Rev Waddell and family in Roblin
Roblin United Church Field hosted a farewell Sunday for Rev G E Waddell and his family. Lyle Simpson chaired. performances included hymns, solos by Shirley Chase and Merle Lamb, and selections by the choir and junior choir. Gifts and a lunch followed, noting the Waddells will serve in Portage la Prairie with a new United Church ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin United Church
The
United Church
Roblin
G. E. Waddell
Lyle Simpson
Campbell
Wm. Ford
Ralph Ritchie
Simpson
Wm. Cross
Evening Guild
Waddell
Jory
Inter Provincial 4H Public Speaking Contest Held in Yorkton
The first annual inter provincial 4H Public Speaking Competition sponsored by CJGX Yorkton was held at the Holiday Inn with twelve contestants from Manitoba and Saskatchewan presenting seven to ten minute talks on conservation. Virginia Patmore won the trophy and a transistor radio, Judy Fuxa placed second, Eileen Coughell third, with special mention for Wayne Digby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJGX
Yorkton
Holiday Inn
4 H
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Doug Sherwin
Virginia Patmore
Virden
Pipestone
Judy Fuxa
Wynyard
Binscarth
Eileen
Wayne Digby
Roblin
Assiniboine
Eileen Coughell
Russell
Claudia Kay
Moosomin
Lyla Henderson
Swan River
Lois Leland
Hamiota
Marilyn Bevan
Watson
Sandra Peden
Shoal Lake
Lora Logan
Elenore Chernicora
Kamsack
Jane Lewchuk
Canora
Sask
Death of Mr Fred Wallace in Roblin Hospital
The notice reports the death of Mr Fred Wallace at Roblin Hospital on a Thursday. It notes his passing will be mourned in Silverwood community and records other local updates including Mr Lawrence Irvine returning to Snow Lake for employment and the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Gordon Irvine on June 20 at Roblin District Hospital weighing 7 4 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wallace
Roblin Hospital
Lawrence Irvine
Snow Lake
Gordon Irvine
Roblin District Hospital
Grand Narrows Seed Club Holds Sixth Meeting
The Grand Narrows Seed Club met June 7 at Mrs. Jimmy Bangle’s home with thirteen members and three visitors. Wayne Armistead led the 4H pledge. Murray Framingham moved to order twelve 4H Seed Club signs, which passed. Johnny Radford proposed a dance at Grand Narrows Hall on June 17, which also passed. Billy Framingham adjourned.
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Grand Narrows
Grand Narrows Seed Club
Jimmy Bangle
Wayne Armistead
Murray Framingham
Johnny Radford
Grand Narrows Hall
Billy Framingham
Missionary League Meeting Held by Lutheran Women
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League held a regular church basement meeting with five members. Opening hymn and prayer preceded Romans 3 19 scripture by Rev. Borchardt. They invited Zorra ladies to attend the SWML and planned Mrs Edel to order Hong Kong material. Benediction ended the session followed by a hostesses lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Borchardt
S.w.ml
Roblin U C Y closes year with beach cookout
The Roblin U C Y wrapped up its year with a weiner roast at Silver Beach on June 12. Three carloads from Roblin and some from Russell joined a ball game and marshmallow roasting led by Father Pereida. After stories and a sing song everyone went home. Gratitude is extended to Father Pereida, Father Bezdel, and the drivers who provided transportation.
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Roblin U.C.Y
Silver Beach
Roblin Club
Russell
Father Pereida
Father Bezdel
Togo Community Notes Mark 25th Anniversary Gifts
Reg Parker of the RCAF in Moose Jaw visits his parents. Local residents Mr and Mrs Parker and Mr and Mrs Franklin return from Flinton. Several townsfolk travel to Regina Calgary and Saskatoon. A large crowd honors Mr and Mrs Guy Parker and Mr and Mrs W J Krupp on their 25th wedding anniversaries with community gifts.
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Reg Parker
R.C.A.F
Moose Jaw
Guy Parker
F. Franklin
Flinton
P. M. Jones
Norquay
A. Jameson
C. Hafenbrack
Fork River
Muriel Thompson
Vancouver
H. Gunness
M. Sadler
Rapid City
James Sharp
W. Krupp
Regina
Wm. Kirton
Grandview
Joe Bettin
Calgary
E. M. Olson
Saskatoon
Anemosa
Town
U.S.A
G. Smith
Herb Craven
Cecil Craven
L. Olson
Faulkner
Man
Phyllis Burnett
Winnipeg
A. Ireland
W. J. Krupp
Cromarty Picnic at Eslinger Farm near Roblin
The Cromarty Picnic takes place Sunday July 3 at Fred Eslinger’s farm six miles west of Roblin and a half mile north, starting 2 p.m. Supper is at 5 30 p.m. Admission 60 cents for adults, 10 to 14 year olds 25 cents, under ten free.
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Cromarty
Fred Eslinger
Roblin
Eighth Annual Teachers Tour of Manitoba Planned
The Manitoba Department of Education with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce plans the Eighth Annual Teachers Tour starting July 4. Forty teachers will travel about 2500 miles across about 25 communities in two weeks, visiting Winnipeg area sites and towns from Portage la Prairie to The Pas, Roblin, Brandon, and Gimli, with Inspec tor J W A Muirhead and Rod H Thomson coordinating route and schedule.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Education
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and
Community Chambers
Chambers of Commerce
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Flin Flon
Neepawa
Minnedosa
Clear Lake
Dauphin
Swan River
Pas
Cranberry Portage
Roblin
Russell
Virden
Brandon
Boissevain
International Peace Gardens
Killarney
Morden
Steinbach
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Selkirk
Gimli
J. W. A. Muirhead
Charleswood
Rod H. Thomson
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
CKOS-TV Channel 8 Sets June 24 Debut On Air
CKOS-TV Channel 8 begins broadcasting Friday June 24 from Yorkton with opening ceremonies telecast live. Plans include a 3 30 PM sign on, O Canada, and a 10 PM hour long local program Profile featuring Manitoba talent with Roblin Community Choir attendance.
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Manitoba
Ckos-Tv
Yorkton
O Canada
Roblin
Bield SGT on Winning Army Rifle Team
John Poucher of PPCLI demonstrates how he and his Royal Canadian School of Infantry teammates won the Canadian Army Central Command Rifle Championship at Camp Borden Ontario. Fifty top marksmen from Camp Borden Petawawa Ipperwash and Kingston competed over two days. The KCS of I team will contest the Regular Championship in Ottawa August 6 to 13. Poucher is the son of Mr and Mrs John C Poucher of Bield Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poucher
PPCLI
Royal Canadian School of Infantry
Central Command
Camp Borden
Ont
Camp Petawawa
Camp Ipperwash
Kingston
Ontario
KCS of I
Ottawa
Spt
Poucher
John C. Poucher
Bield
Man
Birth of Thomas Blair Wilson at Roblin Hospital
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wilson announce the birth of their son Thomas Blair born Thursday June 16 at Roblin Hospital. He joins sister Cathy in the family home and is welcomed by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wilson
Thomas Blair
Roblin Hospital
Cathy
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Jonans
Sun
Wilf
Arise
Sie Wall
Diausnters
F. A. Newton
Hem. Jewellery
B. Schick
Roblin Motors
Beaver Lumber Co
I. HH. Waters
Claydon Construction Co
Wilson's Plumbing
Pioneer Electric
D. M. Staple
Empire Waterworks
Anthes-Imperial
RL P. Jakeman
Met. Security Ltd
G. Korwan
Dave Bowley
Louise
Border Baseball
Graham Mitchell
R. Williams
B. Day
G. Waddell
W. Waddell
Binscorth
Mrs. G. Waddell
Mary McBain
Mrs
K. R. McBain
Bill Ford
Alvin Bach
Ross Misener
Paul Laliberte
Harry Maslove
George Schmaltz
Harry Oliphant
Tummel Ladies’ Aid
Jim Ward
Tummel
Silverwood
Pete Bancarz
Ance
Missionary League
Wm. Hampson
Channel 8
National Defence
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