Diane Schmellinger Crowned Queen of Hospital Carnival
Diane Schmellinger was crowned Queen of the Roblin Hospital Auxiliary Carnival with 32 675 votes. Beth Ferguson and Diane Radford were named first and second princesses. The event featured a band, costume contest, figure skating, and a Calder broomball win, with proceeds aiding hospital activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Schmellinger
Roblin Hospital
Sam Robbinson
Roblin Band
D'Arcy Massing
Diane Schmeltinger
Beth Ferguson
Diane Radford
Jim Stewart
Cindy Ziolkoski
Big Dickie
Togo
Sask
Vince Arndt
Gypsumville
Man
Debbie Spear
Gloria Boughton
Pat Hojnocki
Marlene Rice
Vortom Figure Skating Club
Calder
Fliday
Art Currey
Canadian Citizenship and Germination Testing for Farmers
AG REP reports on February training at Brandon Extension Centre and notes Canada Pension Plan changes for farm operators. Guidance advises farmers immigrant to Canada may seek citizenship forms. Germination tests are required for seed pricing and pedigreed seed, with official tests through Plant Products Division in Winnipeg or via rural elevator companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aichael Sanders
Cromarty Peny
Canada Pension Plan
Department of Immigration, District Office
Winnipeg
Federal Buileting
Federal
Pioneer
National
Paterson
Manitoba Pool
McCabe, Parrish and Heimbecker
Inter Ocean 2Nd United Grain Growers
Births at Roblin Hospital in 1968
Mr and Mrs Walter Sorochuk announce the birth of daughter Cyndy Victoria on February 29 1968 at Roblin hospital. Mr and Mrs Ernie Hilland announce the birth of daughter Angela Dawn on March 10 1968 at Roblin hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sorochuk
Cyndy Victoria
Kbs
The
Roblin Hospital
Ernie Hilland
Angela Dawn
Chas. Kelly
Charie
John William Kelly
St. Boniface Hospital
Irwin Baumung Named Leader of Local Tractor Club
Irwin Baumung has assumed leadership of the tractor club and reports strong progress. The Cromarty 4H meeting on March 7 in Cromarty Hall featured the 4H Telephone Whist Drive with top scores won by Frank Titanich and Terry Miller. The Pony Club, led by Mrs. Irwin Baumung, shows bright interest and plans a April 4 Cromarty Hall gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Baumung
Tractor Club
Cromarty
Cromerty Hall
Frank Titanich
Art Ludwig
Terry Miller
Bonnie Becker
Pony Club
Cromarty Hall
Roving Range Riders Named for Saddle Club
At the Pony Club meeting held March 1 at Cromarty Hall Roblin resident Dave BaHard won the pony in the draw. The new club name Roving Range Riders arose from two contest entries submitted by Mike Sanders and Percy Cockerill who shared ten prize tickets. A discussion covered showing horses at the Roblin Fair and Gymkhana events with new members welcome at the next meeting on April 8 at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave BaHard
Roblin
Cromarty Hall
Mike Sanders
Percy Cockerill
Roblin Fair
Social Scene Highlights from Roblin Area Events and Visits
Miss Haver Currey of Flin Flon vacations with her parents, while curlers Julie Mitchell Liz Bruce Bev Murray and Mary Kozak win prizes in Flin Flon Bonspiel finishing 2nd in Johnnie's Confectionery and 4th in Labatt's events. Social notices recall visits to Dauphin Melville Chilliwack and Moscow, with sympathy and birthdays noted for local residents.
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Miss Haver Currey
Flin Flon
Mrs
Art Currey
Julie Mitchell
Liz Bruce
Bev Murray
Mary Kozak
C. E. Mitchell
Melville
Chilliwack
B. C
May Hornsby
Obituary notes mark long life of Miriam Baker Jupe
Miriam Baker born June 4 1868 in Wandsworth London. She married James A Jupe in 1899 and moved from Canada after his 1907 emigration. Her life spanned Roblin and Margo Manitoba where she served as organist, Sunday School leader, and charity worker until her death February 4 1968 at Roblin Hospital.
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Miriam Baker
London
Wandsworth
Surrey
England
Anne
Fleet
Chrst
Clapham
Jupe
Margo
Anglican
Women’s Auxiliary
Roblin
Manitoba
Roblin Hospital
G. House
Roblin Christ Church
Margo Angliaan Church
Geovetti
Rev
House
Milton Johnson
Stanley Johnson
W. E. Hanahuk
Ralph Johns
Herman Westfill
Lloyd Hendrikson
Narfasons
Wadena
Sask
New Zealand
Canada
Saskatchewan
Canaha
Visitors Day at Goose Lake Elementary March 8
Goose Lake Elementary School hosted Education Week Visitors Day with about 290 attendees. Parents viewed pupil projects, puppet shows, science displays, and murals including Goldilocks and The Three Bears, with chalky mishaps adding to the lively scene.
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Goose Lake Elementary
Red Cross Month Roblin District Goal Set
The Manitoba Division of Red Cross establishes a $500 objective for the Roblin district to fund vital services. Contributions may be sent to Lloyd Hembroff J Adam or F W Sutton at the Royal Bank Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Red Cross
Roblin
Lloyd Hembroff
J. Adam
F. W. Sutton
Royal Bank
Ice Skating Show At Roblin Arena March Sixteen
Forty five Roblin area youths aged 6 to 17 receive lessons from Mrs. M. McIntyre. she and guest skaters from Swan River present a story on skates By The Sea at Roblin skating arena on March 16 at 8 p m. Costumes and backdrops enhance the production with several acts including Scooter Girls Bathing Beauties Beach Combers Water Sprites Friendly Visitors and Swanettes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
M. McIntyre
Swan River
Current Comedy: Mother Checks on Son During Storm
During a severe electrical storm a mother tiptoes to her son's room finding him awake. The boy asks what his dad is doing with the TV set, highlighting a tense domestic moment and uncertain household dynamics.
Elaine Hannas Weds Gerald Hutchison in Chetwynd
Elaine Edith Hannas daughter of Mr and Mrs D Hannas of Lillooet BC married Gerald Kenneth Hutchison son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hutchison formerly of Roblin. The couple reside in Chetwynd where the groom works for B C Hydro and Power Authority.
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Zion Presbyterian Church
Chetwynd
B.C
Saturdaay
Elaine Edith
D. Hannas
Lillooet
Gerald Kenneth Hutchison
Lloyd Hutchison
Roblin
B.C. Hydro and Power Authority
Tummel U C W Meeting Held February 15 At Jory Home
Tummel United Church Women met at Mrs. Gordon Jory's home with nine members present. New and tried recipes were shared during roll call. Plans for another quilt were formed, and five hospital visits plus gifts to the sick were reported. Mrs. Brook and Betty Robin summarized a Presbytery meeting in Dauphin. A birthday party for the secretary featured flowers, cake, candles, and singing. The next gathering is scheduled for the second Wednesday in March at Mrs. Don Shearer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred‘ McDuffe
Melfort
Sask
Fred
Ruby
Roblin Knox United Church
Margaret Jane McFadyen
Roblin District Hospital
E. S. Dixon
Roblin Memorial
Tummel Deer Park
Wm. Ford
Gordon Staple
Cliff Howe
Shellmouth
Man
Ther
Lions
Rey
Gordon
Winnipeg
Albert
Donald
Glen
Roblin
John
Mabel) Craig
Anne McFadyen
Bertha) Boake
Charles
Gertie) Prosick
Port Coquitlam
Robert (Doreen) Keast
Margaret McFadyen
Don
Elaine) Kahut
Calgary
Alberta
Edith) Jakeman
Nellie Olson
Lacy Olson
Annie) Cox
Tummel U.C.W
Gordon Jory
Mrs. Brook
Betty Robin
Dauphin
Don Shearer
Evans Pritchard's Brandon Rink Tops Local Legion Bonspiel
The Roblin Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a two day mixed bonspiel on March 9 and 10 with six teen rinks. Winners across three events included Evans Pritchard rink skip Bob Shephard in first event, Bill Livingston in second event, and Sheldon Jones in third event.
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Evans Pritchard
Brandon Rink
Roblin
Royal Canadian Legion
Bob Shep
Peggy's Pointers on Buying Upholstered Furniture
The column advises evaluating comfort and fit by trying chairs and chesterfields, testing weight to gauge quality, and inspecting tailoring and labels. It notes unseen factors matter and mentions relying on manufacturer reputation when fabrics or internal features can't be seen.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diane Schmollinger
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
Brandon
Maple Leaf Gardens
Frank Mahovlich
Big M
Mahovlich
Gary Unger
Peter Stemkowski
Detroit Red Wings
Leaf Hockey
TNS
Roving
Saddle Club
Mrs. A. Martin
J. Martin
A. Martin
Nora Cross
Dauphin Hospital
Peter Welechenko
Kenora, Ont
Mike Welechenko
Pete Peteleski
George Miller
N. Leybourne
al Allanson
Lottie Edwards
William Franchuk
Welland
Ontario
Drop Forge Co
Moscow
Framchuk
Magdalena Franchuk
Miriam Jupe
ICE Blades
Roblin Arena
Hutchison— Hannas
John R. Putt
Free Methodist Church
Roblin Free Methodist Church
Rev. Putt
Wessington Springs
South Dakota
Shirley Andrews
Peggy
Peggy Barker
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