Social Scene Highlights From Recent Events
Social club circle and church notes report a Whitewood death March 7 with funeral March 10. World Day of Prayer in Roblin raises 32 dollars for the Canadian Women’s Inter Church Council. Ukrainian Catholic League members attend a hobbycraft in Wynyard under Doris Sewchen. Roblin ladies observe forty women at crafts including metal etching mosaic copper tooling plaques and crushed glass.
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Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League
Rose Karney
Stella Peteleski
Rose Ziolkoski
Macenko
Wynyard, Sask
Doris Sewchen
Father Bezdel
Roblin
Royal Purple Minor Hockey Night Opens Easter Seal Campaign
Roblin hosts Royal Purple Minor Hockey Night on March 8 at Roblin Arena to benefit the Crippled Children's Easter Seal Campaign. Youth hockey for under 12, local performers, and community leaders supported the event, with proceeds totaling $40 and a district impact noted since 1950.
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Crippled Children
Roblin Arena
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Roblin to Launch Drawing Power Survey This Month
The Roblin Development Commission and Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce will mail about 1000 consumer questionnaires to 30 percent of area households and a separate survey to Roblin merchants. Mailed March 17, this fifth Manitoba Drawing Power Survey aims to map local buying habits and guide service improvements. Similar surveys in Altona Emerson Melita and Selkirk reported underutilized potential and spurred actions benefiting consumers.
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Roblin
Roblins
Manitoba
Altona
Emerson
Melita
Selkirk
Manitoba Livestock and Crops Short Courses Set
Harold Boughton reports upcoming northern Manitoba sessions in Roblin Swan River Dauphin Ste Rose Pine River Ethelbert and McCreary. March 16 covers forage crops with J Campbell and G Harper topics wind up with W Davis on beef herd management. March 17 covers soils crops and weed control with Somers Forbs and the Ag Rep. A separate electrical farm short course runs March 23 24 25 at the Masonic Hall starting 10:00 a.m.
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Manitoba
Roblin
Swan River
Dauphin
Ste. Rose
Pine River
Ethelbert
McCreary
J. Campbell
Federal
G. Harper
Wilf Davis
Manitoba Dept. of Agriculture
Graham Somers
J. O. Forbes
M.D.A
Masonic Hall
Sday Electrical Farm
Hurt in Fall Hits Roblin Oil Worker
Mr. Jim Ready of the B A Bulk Oil Co. Roblin was hospitalized on Tuesday March 9 after falling while filling a fuel storage tank at the Roblin Forest Products yard. He suffered back injuries and was resting comfortably at press time.
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Jim Ready
B.A. Bulk Oil Co
Roblin
Fire at Imperial Oil Bulk Station in Roblin Heavily Damages Plow
Roblin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a Friday morning blaze at William Ford's Imperial Oil Bulk Station. The rotary snowplow’s fuel tank ignited, causing a large fire that threatened storage tanks. Firefighters used water jets after extinguishers failed, preventing a major explosion. The plow cab and rotary motor were damaged. the chassis and tires were unharmed. Driver Nick Cheturchuk suffered second degree facial burns and was taken to Roblin Hospital.
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Roblin
Wm. Ford
Imperial Oil Bulk
Cross Town Motor
Nick Cheturchuk
Dauphin
Roblin Hospital
World Day of Prayer Observed at Makaroff United Church
Women of Makaroff join global World Day of Prayer events held at the Makaroff United Church on March Sth at 2 p.m. led by Mrs Hayden. Mrs J C Arnott promoted the event with many attendees from districts and denominations.
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Makaroff
Makaroff United Church
J. C. Arnott
U.C.W
Hayden
Miss Manning
Jim Kerswell
St Vlad's Hockey Reaches Semi finals After Narrow Win
St Vlad's, led by coach Father Michael Winohar, advances to the semi finals after a 15 to 14 aggregate win. They lost 8 to 6 to Swan River in the first semi final at Roblin Arena, then rebounded with a 9 to 6 victory at Minitonas to secure the series.
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ST. Vlad’s
Michael Winohar
Roblin Arena
Swan River
Roblin
Minitonas
Ol’ College
Pancake Round-Up At Mickelson Farm Draws 450 Guests
Two chefs worked hard as 450 people attended the Pancake Roundup at Mickelson's Farm Equipment Ltd in Roblin on Thursday March 4. Aproned waiters served hot coffee and pancakes while free films played. Prize winners included Larry Harlow Mrs W Clement and Ron Kauk who won $5 merchandise prizes.
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Mickelson
Farm Equipment Ltd
Roblin
Larry Harlow
W. Clement
Ron Kauk
Public Education Week Aims To Inform Parents In Roblin
Education Week promotes awareness of evolving teaching methods. The next Home and School meeting is Wednesday March 17 at the Intermediate School auditorium. Teachers of the special and retarded classes will present a program to explain objectives and benefits of these classes in Roblin. Be an informed citizen and attend.
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Canada
Roblin
Obituary for Mrs. Andrew Styba of Roblin Manitoba
Mrs. Andrew Styba of Roblin Manitoba died suddenly at Roblin Hospital on February 27 1965 at age 66. Funeral services were held March 3 at Holy Better Ukrainian Catholic Church Roblin with Rev Olynyk and helpers officiating. Interment followed in parish cemetery. She leaves husband Andrew five sons Michael Peter Mervin Larry and Dmitro five daughters Betty Emily Shirley Love Marie Eva twenty five grandchildren four great grandchildren and siblings.
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Andrew Styba
Holy Better
Roblin
Manitoba
Father Olynyk
Pathers Bzdel
Perejda
Dzurman
Roblin Memorial
New Westminster
B.C
Peter
Dauphin
Mike
Ethelbert
Harry
Winnipeg
Town
Ont
Walter
Toronto
Metro
John
Alec
Virginia
Andy Didyk
John Trebach
Virginiatown
Compassion Sunday Observed Across Free Methodist Churches
Compassion Sunday will be observed in Free Methodist Churches of the area on March 14. Services include 11 a.m. at Bield, 3:30 p.m. at Silverwood, and 7:30 p.m. at Roblin.
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Compassion
Free Methodist
Bield
Silverwood
Roblin
New Bus Depot Opens At Roblin Motors Relocation
Roblin Motors closes its longtime operation as Arnold Yeo launches K A Keddy Ltd Wholesale Automotive Supplies at the former B and B Electric shop on Main Street across from the Gordon Roblin Hotel. The Greyhound Bus Depot moves to the new site with renovations and new washrooms. The first bus arrived Saturday March 6.
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Roblin Motors
Arnold Yeo
Roblin
K. A. Keddy Ltd
B and B
Main Street
Gordon Roblin
Greyhound Bus
Manitoba Legislature Debates Bain estate land purchase
Summary of a week in Manitoba's legislature with ministers defending land purchases from the Bain estate near Lake Manitoba and Portage la Prairie. Opposition critics accuse Liberal tactics of scandal while proponent ministers cite three independent appraisals and Canadian cost recovery.
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Molgat
Bain Estate
Lake Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Lyon
Mines and Natural Resources
Government of Canada
Manitoba
Groves
St. Vital
Peters
New Democratic
Bain
Hutton
Liberal Party
Hryhorczuk
Ethelbert Plains
Fenton Wilson Heads Makaroff Garden Club
The Makaroff Garden Club reorganized on March 8 at the Smith home. Officers elected: President Fenton Wilson, Vice President Fariel Wilson, Secretary Treasurer Carol Nabe, Reporter Edith Carnachan.
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Makaroff Garden Club
Dick Smith
Fenton Wilson
Fariel Wilson
Carol Nabe
Edith Carnachan
Margaret McMurray
Pople
Lloyd Nabe
Collegiate Bonspiel and High School Curling Qualifiers
The Collegiate Bonspiel ran the week of February with daily 4 PM draws and finals on Saturday. Greg Boyce s rink won first in the first event while Eshelby, Cook, and Wally placed second, third, and fourth. MacNutt High School defeated R Ritchie for first in the second event with Ludwig and Leung taking thirds and fourths. Reg Beck er earned the largest end prize and Metro Yakimishen led as first out. Bette Boyce s rink with Hazel Mitchell Gwen Hill and Helen Newton reached the Manitoba High School Girls Curling Championship zone playdowns at Neepawa on March 6, losing to Miami then Winnipeg by one point.
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Greg Boyce
Eshelby
Jack Cook
Lloyd Wally
MacNutt High School
R Ritchie
Peter Ludwig
Ben Leung
Reg Becker
Metro Yakimishen
Bette Boyce
Hazel Mitchell
Gwen Hilland
Helen Newton
Neepawa
Miami
Winnipeg
Births George and Jean Robinson announce daughter Diane Jean
George Robinson and Jean Robinson nee Beattie announce the birth of daughter Diane Jean on February 25 at Dauphin General Hospital. Purshega Mr and Mrs George Purshega nee Rose Mil charek welcomed a daughter Brenda Lee at Gilbert Plains hospital on March 7 1965 weighing 8 pounds.
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Robinson
George
Jean
Nee Beattie
Diane Jean
Dauphin General Hospital
Purshega
George Purshega
Rose Milcharek
Gilbert Plains Hospital
Brenda Lee
Spring housecleaning tips from PAT PRESENTS
Practical guidance for cleaning lighting units walls furniture and acoustical tile. Clear steps include washing lenses with detergent and water from the bottom up avoiding streaks and avoiding abrasive plastics. Contact the Agricultural Office in Russell for help.
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Whitewood, Sask
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Harry Oliphant
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