Centennial telephone whist to aid Roblin project
Roblin and District Horticultural Society plans a giant Telephone Whist on Friday April 7 to raise funds for the Centennial. Admission 50 cents, 8 p.m. start, 24 hands per game, prizes for male and female winners plus consolation prizes. Proceeds go to the Central Centennial Committee via the horticultural main committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin and District Horticultural Society
C. Kelly
Cromarty
Shell River WI
Burke McNeill
Rochedale
Dropmore
C. Tummon
Grainfields
Tummel
G. Laird
Deepdale
Zorra
van Drecht
Makaroff
Silverwood
Grand Narrows
P. Nowosad
Merridale
Postup
Zelena
Timber
R. Hojnocki
Shevlin
Shortdale
Bield
Gilbert
Hf. Capelle
Jackfish Lake
R. Arnott
Riverbend
Roblin
J. van Drecht
Central Centennial Committee
Horticultural Main Committee
Death of Georges P. Vanier Governor General at 78
Georges Philippe Vanier, governor general of Canada since 1959, died peacefully at Government House on Sunday March Sth 1967 from heart failure at age 78. A WWI hero, lawyer and diplomat, he led wartime Quebec forces and evacution of France. A state funeral was held in Ottawa, with a memorial service in St Boniface Basilica Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otyawa
Georges P. Vanier
Canada
Government House
France
Quebec
Georges Philips Vanier
Ottawa
Manitoba
St. Boniface
Peggy's Pointers on Selecting Spring Miniskirts
Fashion advice for choosing flattering spring miniskirts. It covers hemline lengths for different leg types, with tips on footwear, stockings, and how to test the best length by standing, sitting, and stooping. Neutral colors and textures recommended for heavier legs, and cautions on high heels.
Obituary notices for Mary Belle McCrea and Carl Andres
Funeral services were held for Mary Belle McCrea at Roblin Knox United Church on March 1, 1967, age 79, with interment at Tummel Deer Park Cemetery. Survived by two sons, a daughter, siblings, and a life member of Tummel UCW. husband Francis predeceased her in 1963. Also noted is funeral service for Carl Andres of Suh Avenue Roblin, age 70, with interment at Roblin District Cemetery and survivors including wife Martha and three children, plus siblings and five grandchildren. Public record of obituaries from Roblin district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belle McCrea
Roblin District Hospital
Roblin Knox United Church
E. S. Dixon
Roblins Memorial Chapel
Tummel Deer Park Cemetery
Gordon Staple
Cliff Howe
Wm. Buick
Robin Watson
Harry Robertson
Chris Tummon
Albert McFadyen
Robert Livingston
Bus Brook
Bill Arnott
J.D. Davis
Michael Robin
Mary Belle Kennedy
Brandon
Man
Francis McCrea
Tummel
Tummel U.C.W
Albert
Clifford
Roblin
Art Oliver
Vancouver
B.C
Jack
Kelowna
Jessie Teeple
Winnipeg
Annie Mortson
Effie Anderson
Potoski
Michigan
U.S.A
al Roblin
Carl Andres
Martha Andres
Suh Avenue
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Roblin District
Paul Borchardt
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Harold Edel
Albert Octke
Ronald Stangland
Andrew Pomedli
Edward Mohr
Ronald Rauk
Andres
Austria
MacNutt
Roblin Town
Martha Tetzlaff
Shevlin
Gerhardt
Jerry
Walter
Nanaimo
Johanna
Elwyn Morgan
Namaig
Edward
George
Adolf
Lena
Sidney Charles
Benito, Man
Anna
Adam Andres
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Caroline
John Kendel
MacNutt, Sask
Goose Lake School Board approves four extra classrooms
At its March 1 meeting the Goose Lake School Board received a letter from the Minister of Education approving the additional four classrooms. The plan shifts the space to the main floor for multi purpose use including a lunch area. Land acquisition and exact site will be decided at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
Minister of Education
Department of Education
E. Gaboury
Collegiate Capers at Portage La Prairie Championship
The Senior Girls of Roblin represented Zone 8 at the provincial basketball championship in Portage la Prairie on March 3 and 4. They defeated Flin Flon 54 to 19 in their first game, then lost to Miles Macdonell 24 to 14 after leading at three-quarter time. The team and cheerleaders, guided by Coach McDonald, Mr. Yeo, and Mrs. Burelle, earned praise for sportsmanship and teamwork. Miles Macdonell won the title, with Roblin memories of the event lasting beyond the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Roblin
McDonald
Yeo
Burelle
Flin Flon
Kopper Kweens
Miles Macdonell
Winnipeg
Yorkton
Gerald Doering
Dennis Zorn
Jim Mitchell
Lorne Leung
Ed Menzal
Mr. Zwiep
Ken Jakeman
Richard Gallant
Wesley Smigeski
Ban Leung
Yorkton Enterprise
Paintings On Display At Roblin Collegiate
The Winnipeg Art Gallery’s travelling exhibition Russian Icons features twenty four panel paintings from the Russian Church spanning the 10th to 16th centuries. It will be shown at Roblin Collegiate from March 16 to April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Roblin Collegiate
Radford Shauf wedding in Roblin Man at United Church
Elizabeth Blanche Shauf and Waller Howard Radford wed in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. E. S. Dixon at the United Church Manse Roblin on February 6 1967. The couple will reside in Langenburg Sask after a reception at San Clara Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Roblin
Man
E. S. Dixon
Elizabeth Blanche’ Shauf
Vernon Shauf
Togo
Sask
Waller Howard Radford
Howard Radford
San Clara
Orly
Ken Gaber
Douglas Radford
Carl Radford
Scott
San Clara Hall
Mrs. Radford
Langenburg, Sask
St. Vlad's Hockey Tournament Ends With Ties and Wins
A small crowd watched St. Vlad's hold a Saturday hockey tournament at St. Vladimir's College. Results: St. Vlad's 6 Grandview 2. Dauphin 5 Inglis 4. Dauphin 7 Grandview 1. St. Vlad's 2 Inglis 2. The final game ended in a 2-2 tie after three periods. Visiting teams were treated to lunch after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vlad‘s
St. Vlad's
Grandview
St. Vlad’s
Dauphin
Inglis
St. Vladimir’s College
Roblin Musical Group Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Roblin Community Musical Group elected officers at its February 20 meeting. President J Ziprick, Vice-President W Doering, Secretary Miss Marie Campbell, Treasurer Mrs Helen Gallant. The group prepares for an Interfaith Service in Roblin later this month. singer appeal has been modest but preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Roblin
Diane Radford Crowned Makaroff Carnival Queen
The Makaroff Ice Carnival on March 4 crowned Diane Radford as Queen with Barbara Boyce and Diane Dixon as attendants. Skaters, clowns, solos by Mona Leung and others, and baton twirlers from San Clara highlighted a windswept program. Ticket sales reached 161.15 with Donald Zimmer winning a door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Filewich
Brenda Boyce
Barbara Grundy
Makaroff
Terry Beck
Cheryl Stoughton
Pat Hojnocki
Marlene Rice
Bield
Sarah Airiess
Maureen Gawley
June Baumung
Togo
San Clara
Rose Vermeulen
Sharon Paul
Barbara Paul
Ken Grundy
Shevlin
Man
Weekend Visits Bring Manitoba Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs D M Staple and tian visited Mr and Mrs Ed Dyck and family and Earl Staple in Winnipeg over the weekend. Earl Swain transferred to Royal Bank in Steinbach Manitoba. Mrs Ed Waggoner and Mrs Harold Howe visited Nora Cross in Dauphin Hospital on Tuesday last week. Family night at Roblin Free Methodist Church drew distant guests from Grandview. Lorne Nicholson home hosted H Oliphant Bob and Donna Shymko and family. Nora Cross again visited in Dauphin Hospital on Sunday. Success is the harvest of enthusiasm and endeavour, motivation is the seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Staple
Tian
Ed Dyck
Earl Staple
Winnipeg
Earl Swain
The
Royal Bank
Steinbach
Manitoba
Ed Waggoner
Harold Howe
Nora Cross
Dauphin Hospital
Harry Maslove
Jim Brown
Dauphin
Roblin Free Methodist Church
Grandview
Africa
Mrs. H. Oliphant
Bob
Donna
Mrs. Lorne Nicholson
E. Shymko
Lawrence
Karen
Donnie
Ronnie Cross
Local notices and carnival queen honors in the district
Makaroff reporters note car accident enroute. Esterhazy and Roblin visitors renew ties. congratulations to Mr and Mrs Duffy on a new son and to Diane Radford Carnival Queen with runners up Diane Dixon and Barbara Boyce. Local rink results praised. Togo Farmers Spiel underway with playful references. surprise congrats to the Davis rink for the H L prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sebulski
Killarney
Man
Sheha
Sask
S. McGinnis
Sylvester
Sherril Pound
Diane Radford
Diane Dixon
Barbara Boyce
J. E. Arnott
I. R. Beattie
S. Stoughton Crew
C. Boyce Gang
J. Kerswell
Davis
H.L
Times' credit trouble: money still scarce today
A note on the era's credit culture highlights that while many goods can be bought on credit, cash money remains hard to come by, shaping consumer behavior and financial challenges. The observation captures the tension between available consumer credit and liquidity.
Parking At Hospital A Problem
The Roblin Hospital District No. 2 board met on Tuesday February 28 at 3 00 pm. Minutes of the prior meeting were adopted. Reports covered finances rubber baseboard tender and repairs, no parking signage and doctor access, a canopy over lab stairs, and purchase of a pulse monitor ECG and oscilloscope for 790 dollars. A hot water tank leak was repaired temporarily and a new tank ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Hospital
Sims
Roblin Fair Preparations For 50th Anniversary Year
Roblin Agricultural Society directors met twice to plan Roblin’s 50th annual fair set for Friday July 14 1967. The prize list will include two Centennial classes and new sections for non exhibitors. An afternoon on baking and canning problems led by Mrs Ed Somers of Winnipeg is planned.
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Roblin Agricultural Society
Roblin
The
Agricultural Society
Ed Somers
Winnipeg
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Centennial Telephone Whist
Vanier
Peggy
Peggy Barker
Collegiate Capers
Radford
Shauf
Mona Leung
Ann Beck
L. McGinnis
Esterhazy
Bob Inglis
Calgary
W. Boyce
Roblin Senior Citizens Lodge
H. Duffy
George Kostick
W. Neufeld
Bert Angus
Brooks
H. Wilson
B & B Electric
Roblin Co-op Lumber Yard
Roblin Co-op
Westeel
Wilson
Geo. Estada
E. Sims
Miss Campbell
Manitoba Hospital Commission
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