Taras Shevchenko Centenary Poet and Patriot of Ukraine
The centenary of Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's national poet and artist, is noted. Born a serf, he wrote in Ukrainian despite czarist bans, forged artistic progress, and faced arrest and exile. His poetry and Epistles shaped national identity and inspired movements for independence alongside other cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varaiie Taras Stesenenny
Notoonlso
Shevchenko
Ukraine
Robert Burns
Scotland
Manitoba Legislature Debates Education Spending and Resolutions
Private members push for higher pensions and increased school capital grants while education costs dominate debate. CCF and Liberal members advocate higher funding, with calls for a national minimum wage and retroactive grant changes. Education estimates total 33.5 million for 1956-57, up from 12.8 million, highlighting rising enrolment and rural access concerns.
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Dow
M.L.A
Paulley
Liberals
CCF
Department of Education
Schreyer
Missionary to Speak at Knox United Church in Roblin
Rev. Ormiston, a United Church Missionary from Angola, begins a Canada lecture tour and will speak at Knox United Church Roblin Man on Thursday March 9 at 8 00 pm. All are welcome and refreshments will follow.
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Knox United Church
Ormiston
United Church
Angola
Canada
Roblin
Man
AROUND TOWN Gentrys Travel to Winnipeg and Vancouver
Mrs Wm Ford and Donna Lou with Mr and Mrs Harold Keast motored to Winnipeg on Monday. Mr and Mrs Norris Hargreaves and family with her mother also traveled. Mrs W A Walker went to Alexander on Sunday. Mrs Alice Thom returned from Vancouver visiting her mother Mrs Lundy and sisters. Linda Staple and Mr Ed Dick of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs D M Staple over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Ford
Donna Lou
Harold Keast
Winnipeg
Norris Hargreaves
W A. Walker
Alexander
Alice Thom
Vancouver
Lundy
Linda Staple
Ed Dick
Mrs
D. M Staple
Roblin Area Students Attend Pre University Clinic
Roblin area students are among those accepted for the second annual Pre University Clinic and Seminar at Standon College on Friday March 16. Participants include Garre Digby MacNutt Sask Andres Pound Makaroff Man Grace Burrell Togo Sask Hoy Perchaluk Shevlin Man Earl Staples Roblin Sharon Lisingstone Roblin and Helen natis Roblin. The students will spend a busy day visiting Brandon College campus life and scholarship opportunities.
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Severa Ned School
Roblin
Standon College
University
Garre Digby
MacNutt
Andres Pound
Makaroff
Grace Burrell
Togo
Hoy Perchaluk
Shevlin
Man
Earl Staples
Sharon Lisingstone
Helen Natis
Brandon College
Pete Peteleski Nets 27-8 Northern Pike at Mitchell Lake
Pete Peteleski caught a 27 pounds 8 ounces northern pike, 45 inches long with a 21 inch girth, on Mitchell Lake also known as Jack Fish Lake, using a single hook with smelt bait amid ice fishing on a Thursday in March 1961. The catch is the largest hook taken fish from Mitchell Lake to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Peteleski
Mitchell Lake
Jack
Pete
Education Week and the dividends of learning
The piece argues that education builds curiosity and broad knowledge beyond facts, shaping individuals for future success. It stresses discipline, economic benefits, and the need to invest in schooling, warning that careless attitudes harm both present and future prospects.
Curling Prowess Shown by Mrs Shirley Thomson in Flin Flon
Mrs Shirley Thomson formerly of Roblin and now residing in Flin Flon led her curling rink to win the Hudson Bay store event in the Flin Flon Ladies Banspiel. Congratulations to Shirley on the victory and her team.
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Shirley Thomson
Roblin
Flin Flon
Hudson Bay Store
Shirley
Shell River Council Sets 1961 Budget and Roadwork Bids
Shell River Municipal Council met March 1 1961 with Reeve F H Wilson presiding. They approved February minutes and accounts totaling 1872.06, amended tenders for chart hours, discussed a 15000 bank loan, accepted diesel fuel and gravelling bids, bought grass seed, and adjourned to April 5 with correspondence from health unit and veterinary board on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle-Shoal Lake
Veterinary Services Board
Queen Contest Marks Roblin Ice Carnival Night
Three contestants vie for Carnival Queen Audrey Pound Eleanor Rice and Ann Robertson represent local groups as Hospi tal Aid hosts the Ice Carnival on Friday March 17 at Roblin Skating Arena. Tickets prize draws cost 25 for adults and 3 for children with proceeds aiding a worthy cause.
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Hospital Aid
Roblin
Audrey Pound
Roblin Collegiate Institute Student Council
Eleanor Rice
Farm Building Workshop Highlights Material Strength
YOUR AG REP reports a March 1 two day workshop in Roblin led by Ronald Robinson and Lorne Buchanan. The session covered material selection for strength and longevity, footings steel placement, concrete ingredients, and labor saving in farm building construction. It was the province’s first of its kind and praised by sponsors.
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Roblin
Ronald Robinson
Robinson
Lorne Buchanan
Buchanan
Lutheran Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs Borchardt Home
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid of St. Matthew's met March 2 at Mrs. Paul Borchardt's home with twelve members and five guests. Rev. P Borchardt led a study on What Does the Bible Say. E Mohr presided, minutes read, sick visiting reported, aprons shown, sewing materials distributed, committee named for Curling Banquet, music for family night planned, and lunch served.
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Paul Borchardt
P. Borchardt
E. Mohr
W. Doering
Hillsburg Council March Meeting Approved Gravel Tender
Hillsburg Municipal Council met March 1 1961 with Reeve John Perchalauk presiding. Minutes were corrected approving S W Cockerill gravel tender at 80c yd for first 5 miles and 10c yd mile over 3 for hauling screening and pit stripping. Council reimbursed Fred Znak half the costs of transfer SW 20 26 27. By Law 358 authorizing tax transmission to Roblin Credit Union was passed. 1961 allocation of $400 to Veterinary Service District approved. Accounts for payment listed.
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S. W. Cockerill
Fred Znak
Roblin Credit Union Society
Makaroff Garden Club Re organizes for 1961 season
The Makaroff 4-H Garden Club held a re organization meeting February 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dick Smith. Members recited the 4 H pledge and elected officers for 1961: President Donald Wilson Vice President Frances Burrell Secretary Judy Smith Treasurer Owen Wilson Reporter Richard Smith. Plans discussed for a new banner with each member to submit a design before the next meeting and the best design to be adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff 4-H Garden Club
Dick Smith
Donald Wilson
Frances Burrell
Judy Smith
Owen Wilson
Richard Smith
Local Women Learn Interior Improvements at Elks Hall
About seventy five women attended a Tuesday afternoon session in the Elks Hall with Miss Onalee Rudd interior design specialist and Miss Louise Batho home economist. They viewed samples on painting materials window dressings and lighting and discussed useful accessories and wall coverings.
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Elks’ Hall
Onalee Rudd
Louise Batho
Rudd
Roblin
Plan Your Flower Garden Early for a Brilliant Display
Dr MacKenzie advises starting annual flowers on window sills to enjoy colors and growth, noting timing is key to avoid frost damage. Keep a notebook with nursery sources, planting dates, and transplant times for each variety to guide the season. Plan to showcase petunias, snapdragons, salvias, marigolds, and new varieties at the August Horticultural Fair.
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MacKenzie
Strathelair
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Taras Shevchenko
Academy of
St. Petersburg
Russia
Lished
Siberian
Tendarmes Sheschenkyov
Manitoba
Keith Alexander
Gray
Inkster
Mr. Peters
Generalis
Roblin Area
Shell River Council
Shell River Municipal Council
F. H. Wilson
Alex Smigelsky
Walter Nykolaishyn
The
Royal Bank
Roblin Consumers’ Co-operative
Ing
Roblin and District
Ann Robertson
Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
C. Andres
W. Bach
Hillsbure
Hillsburg
John Perchalauk
Garden Club
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