Delegates Convene in Dauphin for MFA District 2 Elections
Eighty seven delegates from across the district gathered in Dauphin for a one day MFA District No 2 convention. The slate of directors for 1954 55 included Bert Tucker Bi Miller Bob Carruthers Garnet Maynard and others amid a stormy debate over nomination rights and party loyalties. John Zaplithy of Oak Brae was elected provincial director, defeating Mrs F Harkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.F.A.C
Dauphin
Bert Tucker
Bi Miller
Bob Carruthers
Garnet Maynard
W. E. Phillips
Lorne McKillop
Dauphin District
F. Harkness
J.C. McBride
R.B. Evans
H. Robertson
A. E. McVey
Watson Crossley
Grandview
Wm. Belcher
Bield Win
Livingston
Allan Martin
Wim. Arnott
D. L. K. Hutcheson
Roblin
MFAC
MFA
John Zaplithy
Oak Brae
Fred Harkness
D. L. Hutcheson
Bill Miller
Eugene Barabash Heads Local Ukrainian Youth Association
On Friday June 18 1954 Roblin formed a Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association organized by Mr Pillipow of Saskatoon. Eugene Barabash was elected president with Starlette Hawryvyk as vice president and Ruth Elaschuk as secretary, meetings set for Fridays at 8 pm in the Greek Orthodox church lower hall. A Saskatoon convention delegate will be chosen at the June 25 meeting for July 3 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillipow
Saskatoon
Roblin
P. Nowasad
Eugene Barabash
Starlette Hawrycuk
Ruth Elaschuk
Evelyn Hajavitch
Martha Lebedovich
Cynthia Michalevich
D. Gorgica
Olga Klemetski
Olga Prize
Doris Hawrychuk
Frances Nowasad
Doris Foster
Wm. Barabash
Greek Orthodox Church
New Leader Joins Roblin Scout Troop
The Roblin Scout Troop welcomes Mr. Ray Taylor as Scoutmaster and plans meetings this week to discuss camping logistics and tent needs. A recent group swim at Goose Lake boosted skills as 17 Scouts attended a peninsula session learning breast stroke and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Ray Taylor
Ray
Goose Lake
Four Ordained Into Priesthood at St Matthew's Cathedral
In a Sunday service at St Matthew's Cathedral four Diocese of Brandon men were ordained priests. The ordinands were Rev. Omar Lamb Rev. Murray Ames Rev. Cecil Rothery and Rev. Philip Sargeant. The service was led by The Lord Bishop Right Rev Ivor A Norris with Canon W H H Crump of Calgary delivering the sermon.�
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Diocese of
Brandon
Ivor A. Norris
Omar Lamb
Murray Ames
Cecil Rothery
Philip Sargeant
W. H. H. Crump
Calgary
Crump
Two Provincial Trophies Won By Dauphin Herald
The Dauphin Herald & Press won the Grain and Milling shield for the best all round weekly newspaper in Manitoba at the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers association convention in Winnipeg held June 18 and 19. Helen F. Marsh, editor, received the award and the W. J. Rowe memorial trophy for best original writing. Major A. M. Pratt announced the honors and praised Manitoba weeklies for community welfare work. Publisher is Mrs W. S. Marsh and manager W. K. Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Herald & Press
Manitoba
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Winnipeg
Helen F. Marsh
The
Herald
Major Pratt
W.8. Marsh
W. K. Marsh
Dauphin Herald
Drive Carefully Message on Auto Safety and Insurance
The article remarks that over 90 percent of accidents stem from human error or carelessness. It explains that Canadian auto insurance rates are set by the frequency and cost of claims in each region. It urges careful driving to protect life and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Diversification and Ukrainian Farmers Shape Manitoba Lands
The author recalls teaching in a Ukrainian Manitoba district and notes land values tripling since 1935. He credits diversified farming with rising value, citing sunflower and sugar beet crops, mixed farming, and experiments like Morden. Ukrainians’ success is highlighted as a model for western provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Western
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Morden
Miss Maryanne Cockerill Honored At Shower
In honor of Miss Maryanne Cockerill and her upcoming marriage to Chas. Cranwell on June 29 a miscellaneous shower was held in the United Church lower hall Tuesday evening. Little Sheid ine Jones presented the gifts to the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryanne Cockerill
Chas. Cranwell
United Church
Little Sheidine Jones
Rockets Top Benito Girls 7-6 In Fastball Battle
The Rockette stars defeated Benito 7 to 6 in a tight fastball game. Mrs. Fortmey pitched and Mrs. D Bruce caught as Roblin led the Rockettes to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockette Stars
Benito
Fortmey
D. Bruce
Roblin
Flood Waters Ravage Assiniboine Valley In 1920s Canada
The Assiniboine River rose over its banks flooding Kamsack and Cromarty districts on June 14 and 19. Families evacuated as acres of land crops and buildings were destroyed while livestock were rescued by horseback and boat efforts. Rescue crews aided by locals ferried cattle and calves to safety amid rising waters and powerful currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine
Kamsack
Roblin
Cromarty District
S. B. Simpson
Son Gordon
Ed Mohre
George Ricker
Wayne
Don Davis
Trail Rangers under Knox United Church Need Authority
Notice to parents that a person claiming to run Trail Rangers under United Church auspices has no Session authority from Knox United Church. Signed by J Carlyle Parker Minister and A T Kines Clerk of Session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail Rangers
United Church
Knox United Church
J. Carlyle Parker
A. T. Kines
Local social notes feature marriages and travel to conventions
Winnipeg visits dominate the week with Ron Jakeman at a municipal convention and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell traveling to a Druggists Convention. Roblin groups fished at Duck Bay and many families spent weekends visiting Dauphin Russell and Minnedosa. A 441 inch Jack Fish reported on the Assiniboine River completes the lively notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Jakeman
Winnipeg
G. L. Mitchell
Roblin
Duck Bay
D. H. Oliphant
Dauphin
Fiftieth Anniversary of Knox United Sunday School
Knox United Sunday School marked its fiftieth anniversary on June 13 recalling its organization on June 12 1904 under Rev John Inglis. Dan McNeill served long as superintendent with Mrs McNeill continuing the family tie. two of her sons became United Church ministers. Mrs J Carlyle Parker led four years before passing the role to Ray Taylor the current superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Sunday School
John Inglis
Dan McNeill
George
Jas
The
United Church
J. Carlyle Parker
Ray Taylor
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Dave Lowe
Clear Lake
Ray Murray
Makaroff
Provin
Ceal
Ethelbert
BOY Scout Desir
Ambrose
West
Rockettes VS Benito
Ross Kozak
Leo Labossiere
Silver Beach
Roblin Agricultural Society
W. R. Scott
Mary Filewich
Inlaw
C. Filewich
Fort Frances
Lorne Kerr
Familly
Portage Park
Nick Krychak
Rossburn
Mike Kryworuchka
Don Evasiuk
Henry Anderson
Dwayne and
David
Benito, Manitoba
Donald B. Waters
Edwin
Edith
Harvey
Chisholm
Minnesota
Mrs. L. Waters
D. Staple
M. Switzer
Glesser
W. Ford
J. Thom
Oddfellow
Rebekah
Joe Looney
Sovereign Grand Lodge
WeWoka
Oaklahoma
Audrey Adam
Mrs. J. Adam
A. J. Livingston
Swan River
Wm. Cox
Hugh Stauffer
Hugh
Assiniboine River
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