Elks Corner Pony Leaguers Win and Fall in Roblin Action
Roblin Elks baseball teams played Gilbert Plains with the pony leaguers winning 7 to 5 on two home runs by Robi Matsyk and Larry Horbay while the little leaguers lost 17 to 15. Scott Mitchell pitched well for Roblin. Gilbert Plains used two pitchers. Carl Larocque hit a homer earlier against Inglis. Exhibition Sunday saw the pony leaguers beat Tummel 17 4. Schedule notes include games at Inglis at Assissipi Beach and a July 1 Elks Sports Day at Togo with a minor tournament at Gilbert Plains on July 10. The club thanks Roblin residents for support from the Car Elko proceeds fostering kiddies' activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Elks
Gilbert Plains
Robi Matsyk
Larry Horbay
Gilbert
Scott Mitchell
Carl Larocque
Inglis
Assissipi Beach
Robbnites
Grandview
Elks
Togo
San Clara
Roblin
Elko
World Day of Prayer fundraiser tops Knox United meet
Knox United Church WM S held at Mrs F Y Newton’s on June 13 to discuss unity of Christian Church and raise funds. 3500 locations hosted services resulting in 58000 collected. 270000 women in Canada supported missions and pensions. Winnipeg conference report highlighted budgets and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S. of
Knox United Church
F. Y. Newton
Unity of Christian Church
H. Cross
Russell
New Womens Organization
Kern
Missionary Monthly
Kines
Winnipeg
Canada
Christian Stewardship
Tummel Ladies Club Finalizes Plans for Picnic
The Tummel Ladies' Club met at Mrs. Jean Livingston's home for June. Six members answered roll call on how they met their husbands. Committees reported and picnic plans were finalized. Next meeting set for July 26 at Mrs. Gertie McArthur's home with Mrs. Livingston and Mrs. Alexander hosting lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel Ladies’ Club
Jean Livingston
Gertie McArthur
Livingston
Alexander
Roblin Jehovahs Witnesses Attend Vancouver Assembly
Roblin Manitoba delegates, led by presiding minister Sigurd Olsen, will attend the United Worshippers District Assembly in Vancouver July 4 to 9 at Empire Stadium. About 25,000 attendees from several western provinces and states will gather for scriptural instruction and Bible teaching practice, with Roblin participants aiming to engage the local community in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigurd Olsen
Roblin
Jehovah's Witnesses
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
United Worshippers District Assembly
Vancouver
Empire Stadium
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Alaska
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Olsen
Watch Tower Society
New Telephone Dial Office at San Clara Opens
The Manitoba Telephone System opened a new unattended community dial office at San Clara on Tuesday June 27 providing 5 digit dialing and service to about 30 additional subscribers northeast of the new CDO. It replaces the Silverwood office, raising total subscribers from 76 to about 106. Roblin is the parent exchange handling long distance calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Telephone System
San Clara
CDO
Silverwood
San Clara Exchange
Roblin
Roblin Exchange
Anatole Shafranski
Merridale
New Standard Road Signs Erected in Manitoba
Manitoba announces installation of new standardized Canadian road signs on major highways including PTH 3 57 and 10 this summer with additions on PTH 6 7 and other routes. The four color scheme red yellow blue green aims for quick recognition and uniformity across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Thompson
Q.C
Public Works
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
PTH
Roblin Golf Course Opens with Ribbon Cutting
Roblin marks the official opening of Roblin Golf Course at Roblin Golf and Country Club on a June Sunday. Mayor F A Newton and MLA Keith Alexander drove the first ball, praising Alvin Bach for funding the project while locals enjoy the new facility and plan ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Golf and Country Club
F. A. Newton
Keith Alexander
Les Spear
Newton
Alexander
Alvin Bach
Roblin
Bach
Obituary Agnes Young Livingston of Roblin Man
Mrs Agnes Young Livingston 80 died at home June 23 1961 in Roblin Man Funeral services were held June 26 at Tummel United Church with Rev Ross Williams officiating Interment followed at Deer Park Tummel Cemetery Pallbearers O C Fisher C McCrea W Lamb J C Brook N Bodnaruk and M Robin Survived by sons Robert and William of Tummel district daughter Elizabeth of Vancouver BC and brother William Arnott Roblin Born in Kinross Scotland she came to Canada in 1884 later moving to the Tummel area married W A Livingston in 1912 active in United Church Women’s Institute and community affairs Predeceased by husband 1943 and son David 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel United Church
Agnes Young Livingston
Roblin
Man
Ross Williams
McBain
Deer Park Tummel
O. C. Fisher
C. McCrea
W. Lamb
David
Robert
William
Tummel
Elizabeth
Vancouver
B.C
William Arnott
Ladies' Aid renews Hong Kong child sponsorship
The Ladies' Aid of Knox United Church met at Mrs. T. H. Taylor's home with president Mrs. Goodbun in the chair. A tribute to the late Winnipeg W.A. member was read and sponsorship of the Hong Kong child was renewed for the coming year. Committee members were named for the Fair Booth and the July meeting set for Mrs. K. R. McBain's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Hong Kong
Knox United Church
T. H. Taylor
Goodbun
K. R. McBain
Martin
Guild
McBain
Souter
J. Goodbin
Taylor
Britcher
Around Town Notes From Roblin And Area
Weekly social items report visitors from White Fox Sask and Saskatoon, with relatives traveling to Winnipeg and returning. Roblin residents join Dauphin Past Noble Grands for a supper meeting at Dauphin Beach. Lambs vacationed in the United States visiting Old Faithful in Yellowstone and Rapid City before returning home with Dr. W W Roberts. Capt and Mrs Cotter announce birth of son James Arthur on June 12 1961 at Brandon Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Wark
White Fox, Sask
Backman
Roblin
Past Noble Grands Association of
Dauphin
Bill Cruise
Dauphin Beach
Messrs
John and
Merle Lamb
States
Old Faithful
Yellow Stone Park
Rapid City
W. W. Roberts
Dr. Roberts
Inlaw
J. W. Lamb
Cotter
Elien Scott
James Arthur
Brandon Hospital
Brandon
Man
Saturday Holiday Clarification For July 1
Hon J B Carr minister of labor clarifies Manitoba law on the July 1 holiday falling Saturday. Employees working that day receive one and a half times regular pay. No permit is needed if management and employees agree on holiday work and pay terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carroll
Labor
Department of Labor
Carroll
Drought raises blue-green algae risk for Manitoba livestock
Ag reporters warn Manitoba livestock producers about blue-green algae poisoning in lakes, sloughs, and dugouts amid drought. Symptoms include low spirits and severe scouring. death can be prevented with prompt veterinary care. Bleustone treatment guidance and dosing methods are provided for dugouts and sloughs, including sack-and-rope deployment and boat methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lake
Dauphin
J. M. Isa
Senior
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Three Way Tie For Main Prize At Roblin Bingo
A Friday night at the Roblin BPO Elks Car Elko in the Roblin Skating Arena drew 2,164 attendees. In a fifteenth game tied for the main prize the cardholders Celeste LaRocque Nick Kobluk and Clifford Kolstad split the car or truck cash. Door prizes went to Leo Mann Sophie Hojnocki and Albert Vermeylen while many left without winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Bingo
Roblin
B.P.O Elks
Elko
Elks Lodge
Celeste LaRocque
Nick Kobluk
Clifford Kolstad
Leo Mann
Sophie Hojnocki
Albert Vermeylen
Manitoba Theatre Centre opens BUS STOP with Square Dance night
On Monday July 3 1961 Manitoba Theatre Centre presents the opening performance of BUS STOP. Members of the Square Dance Federations of Manitoba are invited and admitted free if in Western or Square Dance garb. After the show a Street Dance with free hot dogs coffee and square dance music will occur outside the theatre with well known callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Theatre Centre
Square Dance Federations of Manitoba
Theatre
Worthy Grand Matron Visits Roblin Eastern Star Meeting
The Worthy Grand Matron Violet Oslon and Worthy Grand Patron Ed R Mills attended Roblin Chapter No 42 Order of the Eastern Star with other Grand Chapter officers. A buffet supper followed the meeting and an informal reception for visitors and members was held at the Masonic Hall with guests from Russell Togo Lundar Crystal City and Moosehorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Order of the Eastern Star
Violet Oslon
Ed R. R. Mills
Eileen Hurlburt
Alice Andrews
Anna Mills
Annie Snidal
Adair Julie Mitchell
Ruth
Nora Mutch
Masonic Hall
Russell
Togo
Lundar
Crystal City
Moosehorn
Plastic Gas Containers Labeled as Dangerous
Manitoba officials warn plastic gas containers are a fire hazard in public buildings. Hon. J. B. Carroll bans their use where inflammable liquids are stored or carried, citing heat distortion and melted plastic can ignite fires. Fire Commissioner Arthur Humphries notes rising sales for outboard motors and lawn equipment will be debated at the Canadian Fire Marshals meeting in Nova Scotia next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carrol
Labor
Manitoba
Arthur Humphries
Association of Canadian Fire Marshals and Commissioners
Nova Scotia
Humphries
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Elks Corner
Tummel Ladies Club
E. Watson
Saskatoon
Blanche Gamey
Harold Boughton
Emi Schwartzwalter
Streeter, N.D
Beth Prokopetz
John Bork
Clarence Cusitar
Geo. Poucher
Bield
Lars Parath
Boggy Creek
John Peech
Ann Strebicky
Andrew Antony
MacNutt
H. C. Cranwell
Antony Droskowsky
Shortdale
Ron McDonald
Mike Kinakin
Terry Hembroff
N. Komaransky
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