John Alexander Brooks dies at 76 in Roblin
John Alexander Brooks died March 11 after a length illness at Winnipeg General Hospital. Born in Gray County Ontario in 1870 he moved to the Tummel Roblin area in 1882 and his homestead along the old Pelly Trail welcomed travellers. He served as a school trustee and United church member. Survived by a brother and three sisters, funeral March 15 at Tummel United church with Deer Park cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brooks
Tummel
Roblin
John Alexander Brooks
Winnipeg General Hospital
Gray County
Ontario
Mr. Brooks
Brook
Old Pelly Trail
Brooks
Card of Thanks for John Brooks Bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral offerings during our recent bereavement. Brother and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brooks
In Memoriam Zibresky Dear Husband and Father
A memorial note recalls Michael Zibresky who died March 19 1945. His widow and children Steve Stella Shirley honor his memory with verses about time healing sorrow and a hoped reunion in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zibresky
Michael Zibresky
Steve
Stella
Shirley
Classifieds note 2c a word minimum 40 cents and 8 insertions
The notice outlines a classified advertisement rate set at two cents per word with a minimum charge of forty cents and a package option of eight insertions. It specifies payment terms and deadlines for submitting text.
Togo Homemakers Elect Officers at March Meeting
The Togo Homemakers Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. E. Bell’s home on March 13. New officers include President S King and Vice Presidents S Lee and M Maguire, with J H Abercrombie as Secretary Treasurer and Maguire as Programme Convenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo Homemakers Club
E. Bell
S. King
S. Lee
M. Maguire
Sec
Treas
J. H. Abercrombie
Mesdames
District News from Roblin and Nearby Areas
Merle Currey spent the weekend in Roblin. Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsay visited Roblin Tuesday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. H Harvey on a baby boy. CGIT and Explorers sponsored concert drew a large crowd. Mrs. Simpson and the girls deserve credit for their work. Nick Antoch and Mike Peitz visited Inglis and Russell Friday. Welcome Eli Kipper family from Shellvale to J Paulenko farm. Mrs. John Marteniuk and Darlene left for Saltcoats Sask after a week here. Wm Wright IEI student conducts Sunday services and meetings. Peter Wakniuk remains in poor health at his sister’s Regina home. Tommie Antosh cut his foot at a wood sawing machine and was taken to Russell hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Currey
Roblin
John Lindsay
Nick Antoch
Mike Peitz
Inglis
Russell
Eli Kipper
Shellvale S.D
J. Paulenko
John Marteniuk
Dora Morash
Darlene
Saltcoats
Sask
Wm. Wright
W.E.I
Peter Wakniuk
Regina
Tommie
Russell Hospital
Local Visits Fill Weekend Social Calendar
Mrs. MicDuffe visited Kam sack last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nott and son visited with Miss England and the Watsons on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson returned home Saturday after a coast holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis and Bruce with Mr. and Mrs. Rae Schneider were Sunday guests of Mr. J. Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MicDuffe
Kamsack
Roblin Travel and Weather Delays Update
Cecil Maguire Alec Donaldson and Willis Armistead were in Roblin last week. Mrs. Kirkbride visits Mrs. Sutherland while a dance was postponed due to bad weather. Ian Sangster and Albert Johnson work at the sawmill. Snow plough clears Roblin to Benito highway allowing full car travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Maguire
Roblin
Alec Donaldson
Willis Armistead
Mrs. Kirkbride
Mrs. Sutherland
Ian Sangster
Albert Johnson
Benito
Whist Drive Planned at Gardner Home on 21
Community notices announce a Whist Drive at the Gardner home on the 21. Spring festivities are noted as approaching. Several residents share travel and visit news including Mrs. Steve Phillips with husband in Rama Sask. and Mrs. B Helmkey leaving for Salomon Arm B C.
Community Notes in Shell Valley District
BLUE WING Alex Halawach of Shell Valley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mike Holunga. Paul Onofreichuk of Mac Nutt is visiting friends and relatives in this and the Shell Valley district. J Nastrom and J Woroschuk are also mentioned in the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Halawach
Shell Valley
Mike Holunga
Paul Onofreichuk
MacNutt
J. Nastrom
J. Woroschuk
Local Notes From Roblin And Nearby Towns
Mrs. L. Jory left for the city on Friday night. Mrs. C. Howe departed for Winnipeg Saturday night. Gordon McArthur and Grant Buick visited Dauphin Monday. Glen McFadyen was taken to Russell hospital Tuesday for an appendectomy. The L A held a meeting Thursday with very few attendees. A baby girl arrived Saturday March 15 in Roblin for Mrs. L. Christoff. Mrs. S. Weir returned to St. Agathe Wednesday after weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agathe
Wm. Buick
Foxwarren curlers defeat Inglis in friendly Tuesday
Two rinks from Foxwarren played Inglis curlers Tuesday evening. The home rinks won by the longer end of the score with Nat McKay leading the good luck event and Kin team standings mentioning Herb Liske and Albert McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat McKay
Herb Liske
Tom Jackson
Albert McKay
Foxwarren
Inglis
Weekend Visit and Local Club Events Reported
Mr and Mrs Chas King spent the weekend in the City. Mrs Tom Jackson returned from Winnipeg where she had medical care. The Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Gibson's on March 20. Mrs Winthers skip Mrs Hamilton Mrs Neelin of Millwood and Mrs Gibson played in the Ladies Spiel at Binscarth last Friday and took 1st in the G Challenge with the biggest end prize. A novelty spiel was held Thu Fri Sat of last week with two events and cups for 1st and 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. King
Tom Jackson
Winnipeg
Ladies Aid
Gibson
Winthers
Hamilton
Neelin
Millwood
Binscarth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ricbard
Main
2Nd Avenue
Trimble’s
Jersey
Printed House
Trimldes
2Nd Ave
William Edwards
Daniel McDougal
Albert Stapie
B. Alexander
T. Morris
Everett Fletcher
Gibson Ritchie
J. M. Kinesa
Harry L'Rickett
Wm. Ford
C. Howe
Manitoba Barley Improvement Committee
O.A.C
f.e.b.Winnipex
C.A.C
Manitoba
Manitoba Bailey Improvment Committee
Legislative Building
Togo News
Togo
Homemakers Annual Meeting
Lady Tweedsmuir Homemakers
F. Butt
W. Harper
Charles Stone
Ellen Stone
Red Cross
Stanley King
F. G. Nabe
Lorne Franklin
Victor Franklin
Dave Eisner
Fred Franchuk
District News
Makaroff
Cromarty
Silverwood
Deepdale
Gardner
Steve Phillips
Rama, Sask
B. Helmkey
Salmon Arm
B.C
George Ward
Alf Mathews
West Coast
L. T. Jolliffe
Bob Sutherland
Mr. Jolliffe
Newton's
Groceteria
Metcalfe
Choice
Bright’s
Clarks
Clark’s Soups
CROWN
Paramount Motors
Robkn
Cromarty School
FBI
Roblin Auditorium
Legion Memorial Hall
The
Legion
Roblin Athletic Association
Roblin School
Tom Dillin
Ivan Furtney
Geo. Ricker
Pat Powell
Bill Miller
Roblin Flour Mill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!