Around Town Personal travel notes and visits posted
Mr C Keistad motored to Eli bern on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fitchner returned from Prince George B C on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wm Cranwell Jr motored to Regina Sunday morning. Mr Bill Crosan attending a John Deere Convention in the United States. Mrs Davey Johnston visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Gordon Keast. Miss Even Scott of Winnipeg visited her parents Mr and Mrs W R Scott over the weekend. Mr and Mrs A O Purdy of Norwood Man spent the weekend at the tatters mother Mrs H R Mitchell. Const N Coleman visited his home here over the past weekend en route from Ottawa to Victoria BC where he will be stationed. Messrs Victor Jack and George Goods Ken Curle Miss Mary Goods Miss Virginia Dougan returned to Fort William after two weeks here and the funeral of Miss Elizabeth Goods. Ken will proceed to Toronto then posted to a detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Crosan
United States
Davey Johnston
Gordon Keast
Even Scott
Winnipeg
W. R. Scott
A. O. Purdy
Norwood
Man
Tatters
H. R. Mitchell
N. Coleman
Ottawa
Victoria
B.C
Messrs
Victor
Jack and
George Goods
Ken Curle
Mary Goods
Virginia Dougan
Fort William
Elizabth Goods
Ken
Toronto
Ontario Provincial Police
U C Y News Meeting At Yur chuk Home March 12
U C Y News held a meeting at Mr and Mrs Yur chuk home on March 12 at seven thirty. Bill Yurchuk led opening prayer. Minutes read and scrapbook purchase discussed. Rev Father Czurman announced annual retreat at St Vladimir College Chapel starting March 27 with all members urged to attend. Skating party social at Roblin rink followed lunch. Rev Father Laputa, Rector, honored guest. Curfew at eleven. Members dispersed contentedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Czurman
Roblin
M. Luchuk
F. Homennik
Father Laputa
St. Vladimir's
Re-Affiliation Meeting Held March 14th
C.G.1.T. members, mothers, and W-M.S. members met at United Church on Thursday evening March 14 for the re affiliation service and program. President Verna Souter Jeg assisted by members. Mrs. H. Cross presented World Friendship Insignia and a seat for their World Friendship Certificate. C.G.LT. demonstrated a six week study course on Day After To Morrow via a radio skit HLKY Calling. Slides on Mission Work in Korea were shown and a social hour followed, sponsored by the WMB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.1.t
W-M.s
United Church
C.g.lt
Verna Souter Jeg
H. Cross
W.M
Korea
WMB
Saltcoats Hosts Weekend Small Fry Hockey Games
On Saturday March 16 local boys from Roblin and Saltcoats met in Saltcoats for two Pee Wee and Tom Thumb hockey games. Roblin Pee Wees lost 6 to 2 while Tom Thumbs were defeated 14 to 1. After the games the Women's Aid provided a free lunch for players and guests, and organizers thanked volunteers for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltcoats
Tom Thumbs
Pee Wees
Roblin Pee Wees
Manitoba Home & School Federation Plans Annual Convention This Month
The 14th Annual Convention of the Manitoba Home and School Federation will be held Wednesday to Friday March 27 to 29 at the Y M C A Vaughan Street Winnipeg. Mrs Alison Armstrong will preside and greet delegates as president. The association has grown to 174 associations and 10 500 members. Don Graham of Forest Hill Village Schools Toronto will head workshops on program planning and leadership. He will emphasize audience participation to apply lessons locally. The event includes a dinner at the Normal School Thursday and a keynote by Hon R W Bend Minister of Health and Public Welfare. Contact Convention Director Mr R Batley for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Home and Schoe
Parent Teachers Federation WL
Traday
Y.M.C.A
Vaughan Street
Winnipeg
Alison Armstrong
Manitopa
Don Graham
Forest Hill Village Schools
Toronto
Graham
Canadian Education Association
Canada
University of Alberta
St. Charles
W. C. Lemmes
Department of Education
Normal School
R W. Bend
Health and Public Welfare
R Batley
Pasenix Building
Princess and
Notre Dame Avenue
Roblin Co-op Manager Attends Co-op Convention
Roblin Consumers Co-op manager Cecil Hughes attended the Co-ops Managers Conference at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg March 11 13. F C Wilcox of Neepawa Co-op urged community service over profits as 122 delegates from 93 cooperatives across Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhe
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Roblin
Cecil Hughes
Parliament Hill Speech Attacks Prairie Grain Bill
Zapking MP challenges the Prairie Grain Producers Interim Financing Act in a House of Commons address. He cites farm union council submissions dated Feb 19 1957 urging a permanent cash advances system and criticizes ministerial claims of farm organization approval. The Wheat Pool stance from Jan 19 1956 is noted, highlighting widespread producer concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zapking
M.P
House of Commons
Hon
Humbold- Melfort
Brandon-Souris
Canada
Saskatoon
Prairie Grain Producers
Tanun
Interprovincial Farm Union Council
Inter-provincial
Farm Union Council
Ontario
British Columbia
Maey
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
How Good Is The Seed You Sow
Farmers should choose seed by variety maturity disease resistance and marketing quality. Germination is often low with oats wheat and barley this year and mixed early late varieties hurt uniform quality. Manitoba data show 26 000 farmers rejected seed and only 3 000 used No 1 commercial seed. seed cleaning bulletins are available and advise proper cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crops and Soils Branch
Manitoba
Explorers Dedicate Service in United Church Basement
The Explorers held a dedication service on Thursday afternoon February 28 in the United Church basement. Assisting Chief Explorer Janice Staple led the worship, while Chief Counsellor Mrs. Waddell summarized a six week mission course from Bright Pathways. Displays included an afghan mural and a puppet play The Singing Guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Janice Staple
Waddell
H. Cross
WMS
Shell River Council Minutes Highlight March Actions
The Shell River council meeting on March 6 approved accounts totaling 14,740.07 and a 30.00 supplementary order for the reeve. Grants were set for Mrs. N. Poitras and fuel purchases, with a 100.00 gift to the Salvation Army for 1987. By-law amendments and bank borrowing up to 17,000.00 were authorized, and multiple Caterpillar-B and Caterpillar-A operator tenders approved with seasonal bonuses. Next meeting is April 3 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Shell
Ednesday
F. H. Wil Rair
Ail Council
NS. Poitras
N. Poitras
Co. Patenaude
L Jones
Roblin
Salvation Army
Royal Bank of Canada
A. Smigelsky
Caterpillar-B
Geo Halire
H. M. Sanders
Frank Watson
Luce
M. Watson
J. Hay
Walter Fedorchuk
S. W. Cockers
Dept. of Health
Togo Blood Donors Asked To Attend Kamsack Clinic
The Toso Homemakers' Club met at Mrs. Helen Parker's home on March 14 with 17 members present. New officers welcomed. aprons mostly ready. display of measuring spoons to be set up March 19. Blood donor clinic to aid Kamsack Red Cross set for March 26 in Kamsack. posters planned. Easter tea arranged for Legion hall. study on Canada north of the 60th parallel for convention theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toso Homemakers’ Club
Helen Parker
D. Andrews
Kamsack
Saskatchewan
Mission Work in Formosa Reported at WALLS Meeting
A Tuesday missionary society meeting led by Mrs H and Mrs Fisher presented an afternoon program on Formosa work. Speakers cited Christian education, India aid, and quoted Henry Van Dusen. Members were asked to bring a linen square for a supply base quilt for the April 16 church basement meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
C. Sorbo
G Fisher
United Work
Kong
Act Af Hong
India
Henry van Dusen
Wm.s
Vialiors Welcomie
Proposed Highway Work For 1957 58 In District
The 1957 58 program aims to upgrade 3500 miles of trunk highway under Minister R D Robertson. An estimated 200 miles of modern subgrade are built yearly, finishing the system by March 31 1964. This year 130 miles will be added, with Roblin district specifics on Highway 83 10 3 miles Roblin to 11 mile corner and 12 miles to San Clara road receiving grading structures and gravelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Robertson
Roblin District
Roblin
11 Mile Corner
Dress Plan Set for 4-H Rally Day in Roblin
The Roblin Sewing Susses held a regular meeting on March 4 with sixteen members. A pledge and roll call occurred. treasurer absent, so report not given. Letters read included a $15 cheque for a large active club. They decided on white shoes and blouses with small hats for Rally Day skirts and to hold an Easter Tea in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Sewing Susses
Library notes tease two new books for readers
The library adds The Nun's Story by Kathryn Hulme a nonfiction portrait of Gister Luke a Belgian nurse who joins a nursing order and travels to the Belgian Congo The Pied Piper New novel Beyond The Black Stump by Neville Shute is now available with Saturday library hours 3 to 5 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Hulme
Gister Luke
Belgian Congo
Africa
Nevile Saute
Quotations on Privacy and Self Interest
A fragmented scrap excerpts remarks on personal discretion and public scrutiny. F P Jones comments on acting behind others backs while Lengte How critiques self-interested behavior, reflecting-era conversational snippets. The lines suggest caution about honesty and social performance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Keistad
Elibern
Fitchner
Prince George
Wm. Cranwell Jr
Regina
Manitoba Home & School Federation
Parliament Hill
F. S
Ag.Rep
Harold Boughton
Hoblin
Shell River Meeting
Togo
Kamsack Clinic
Ims
Mrs. Andrews
Monster Carnival
Roblin Skating Rink
The
Roblin Hospital
Aid
Library Notes
F_P
Jones
Cvlvestself
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