Spring Break-Up Road Load Restrictions Announced
Minister H F C Bell of Public Works states provincial trunk highways will have seasonal load restrictions during spring break up. Subgrade and weather conditions determine limits with options of 360 pounds per inch width of tire or 250 pounds per inch width of tire or maximum gross weight of 456000 pounds. Advance notices will appear in newspapers and radio updates will cover changes. Information hours are 8 30 a m to 6 p m daily excluding Sundays with contacts in Winnipeg Dauphin Brandon and Swan River.
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H. F.C Bell
Bel
Son
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Brandon
Swan River
Explorers Group Hosts Affiliated Junior Event
The Roblin United Church Explorers group hosted an affiliated Junior Groups event on Friday March 23 with Mrs. M Hamilton of Ochre River as speaker. Shelley Newton led as Chief Explorer, Counsellor Mrs. Wadd outlined the Explorer Mission Program. Sixteen members attended with strong parental representation. Mrs. H Cross, WMS President, spoke for the auxiliary and a social hour followed.
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Roblin United Church
W.ms
Theuxilary
Engaged: Helen Sykes to Anton Shafranski in Toronto
Mr and Mrs Sam Sykes of Merridale Manitoba announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Helen to Anton Shafranski, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Shafranski of Merridale. The wedding is set for Saturday March 31 at 3 00 p m in the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Bathurst Street Toronto Ontario.
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Sam Syke
Merridale
Man
Helen
Anton Shafranski
Shafranski
Bathurst St
Toronto
Ontario
Scot argues fare as train man tosses case off bridge
A heated dispute over fare ends with the conductor snatching a Scot's suitcase and tossing it from a moving train at a bridge. The case splashes into the water and Mc Tavish cries out in astonishment, claiming the conductor tried to rob him and drowned him doi.
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McTavish
Sylvia Sanders Crowned Queen Of Hospital Aid Carnival
The Ice Carnival at Roblin Rink drew a capacity crowd with skaters and clowns, including Pluto the dog. Sylvia Sanders was crowned Carnival Queen by Mayor Wm Ford with Princesses Masel LaLibes and Freda Coleman, as guards in dress uniform presented gifts to the queen. Hockey games closed the event, sponsored by Hospital Aid, a financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Sanders
Roblin
Wm. Ford
Miss Sanders
Masel LaLibes
Freda Coleman
Miss Charles
Manitoba Roads Group Elects Judges for 1956
The Manitoba Good Roads Association last week elected their Judges Committee for 1956 to inspect about 14 000 miles of municipal roads across the province using a new points system. Winners receive trophies and diplomas at the Winnipeg convention in fall. 1956 judges include J E McAuley and W J Kane as chairmen with several other community leaders named. Directors reported a 13 percent membership rise for 1956 and welcomed increased grants for market roads and snow clearing from the Department of Public Works.
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Manitoba Good Roads Association
Willover
Winnipeg
J. E McAuley
W. J. Kane
W. H. French
Stony Mountain
P. Beachel
Rosser
K. R. Barkman
Steinbach
J. Barkman
Hanover
J. &. Fuisher
West St. Paul
W. H. Woodhead
London
W. H. Campbell
J. H. Cathcart
Charleswood
W. R. Clubb
Department of Public Works
World’s Largest for Manitoba Display Marked by Scale
A fragmentary notice describes a huge Manitoba exhibit with a 18 feet by 10 feet display and 10 feet high dimensions. It mentions plow capacity from 50 to 80, suggesting agricultural machinery on show.
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Canada
Tips for Touring From Coral Readers
Suggestions include disposing of litter properly and carrying a paper bag. An oversized ash tray on the dashboard is praised for smokers. Plan meals to minimize fuss with traveling children. Pack laundry separately in a trunk box and carry a blanket for stops. Bring instant coffee or hot chocolate for a quick mood boost. Trim packing lists by half after selecting essentials.
Electrician Inserts New Fuse Amid Self-Deprecating Remark
A quoted electrician quips he jokes about others' troubles as he completes a fuse installation. The brief line captures a moment of dry humor during a routine electrical repair.
Roblin Merchants Plan Gala Shopping Festival
Roblin merchants announce a Gala Shopping Festival with cash prizes to boost local trade. The event, promoted by CKDM Dauphin, encourages residents to shop locally to support neighbors schools and hospitals while entering prize drawings. Listen to CKDM 1050 for details.
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Roblin Merchants
Ckdm Dauphin
Roblin
Ckdm 1050
Local and Social News from Roblin and District
Local residents visit at the Heming home and out of town guests attend the Scott Adam wedding at the J Adam house with attendees from Ottawa Winnipeg and Flin Flon. Rebekah Assembly travelers include Mrs Kelso Waters Braddell. Sympathy sent to Mr Meadows after the death of his mother Mrs Mead ows in Minnedosa with funeral held Saturday.
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E. D. Heming
Analee
Brandon
F. A. Heming
J. Adam
Jessie Tresidder
Ottawa
J. D. Adam
Audrey Adam
Winnipeg
Ken Adam
Lynda
Neil Adam
Melva Benson
Flin Flon
Geo, Kelso
Leroy Waters
Dave Braddell
Rebekah
Roblin
T Meadows
C. E. Meadows
Minnedosa
William R. Scott
Waddell
Thomas Scott
Neill Adam
James Hilland
Church Hall
Double Ring Wedding in United Church Chapel
Eileen Mildred Kerr and Freeman Pratt wed February 16 in Roblin with Rev. Douglas Rupp officiating. The couple, planning to reside in Flin Flon, celebrated with a church reception and a honeymoon trip to the United States.
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United Church Chapel
Eileen Mildred
R. F. Kerr
Roblin
Freeman Pratt
States
Flin Flon
Wedding at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba 1956
A wedding solemnized at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba at four o clock on Saturday March 17 1956 uniting Amy Joyce youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Adam with Ewart William eldest son of Mr and Mrs.
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Knox United Church
Roblin
Manitoba
Amy Joyce
John Adam
Ewart William
Fabric of life recounted in a small town memory
On a train ride to the city, a son recalls his mother Sally May Jones, 81, after a severe stroke. He reflects on her long hard work, family dreams, and the daily acts that sustained a life. Her mind stayed with her sons even as her body failed, cherishing oatmeal cookies, suppers, gardens, and the courage to endure.
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Oas
Sally May Jones
Miles
Mies
Emi
Pone
Bield School Trustees Hold Regular Board Meeting
The Bield School Trustees met on March 19 1956 with all trustees present. Minutes were read and adopted. Payments to Manitoba Power Commission and others totaled several dollars. a projector cupboard was funded about 30 dollars. Easter closure noted from March 29 to April 10 followed by adjournment.
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Bield School
Rice-Angus
Balles-Dobranski
Manitoba Power Commission
J. Spear
Dobranski-Angug — van
M. Wasylenchuk
W. Shiner
D. Poucher
A. Rice
J. Todorovich
Balles-Rice
Bailes-Rice
Gopher Plays on Snow Drifts as Blizzards Hit Town
Local scene notes a gopher seen on snow drifts by the Arnotts, with mayor and Imperial Oil figures out and about in snow gear. A Grade I teacher jokes with rubbers as a March blizzard swamps roads, stranding vehicles. March ends stormily, hopes rise for a mild April.
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Wm. Ford
Imperial Oil
Roblin Rag notes from Elsa Yukon Territory paper
Mrs. Jess King sends a mimeographed Elsa Yukon paper titled Tramine with notices on Calumet and Elsa motion pictures church events Legion bingo curling and Roblin curlers Alf Day son Sammy Ungurian and Geo Garlick. It mentions Lorne Currey Nick Gritzuk Mayo V.T. and RCMP member Doug Ferguson.
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Jess King
Elsa
Yukon Territories
Calumet
Legion
West Roblin
Roblin
Alf Dayson
Sammy Ungurian
Geo. Garlick
Lorne Currey
Whitehorse
Edith Jakeman
Mayo
V.T
R.cm.p
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Canadian Civil Defence College
Arnprior
O. Minish
Gilbert Plains
R. P. Jake
Fry
Pluto
Dog
Russell
Roads Group
Wee
Bee
C. E. Greenlay
Mines and Natural Bell
F.C
Public Works
Ack
Tipson
Coral
Women’s Travel Authority
Kerr — Barrett
Reg. Ward
Anid
Ray Harris
Douglas Rupp
Lynda Jean Adam
Killarney
Noice
Scott
Biggar, Saskatchewan
Adam
Mrs. Robt
Arnott
the Printer's Devil
M.D.O
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