Obituary: Robert Lind say Magoffin 73 of Merridale
Robert Lind say Magoffin 73 of Merridale died April 18 1956 after a short illness in Rubin hospital. Funeral services held in Corrie Ontario with Mc Bains Funeral Service in charge. Surviving sister Miss Jessie Magoffin and several relatives. Also note Matilda Quarrie born Ponsonby Ontario later moved Roblin and Elora with family. left to mourn includes Alfred, C Edith Fisher, C Tummons, Lottle Ford and many grandchildren.
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Corrie
Ontario
Robert Lindsay Magoffin
Merridale
Rubin Hospital
McBain
Listowe
Ont
Magofin
Vanguard
Sase
Jessie Magoffin
Man
Samuel
Lottle) Ford
The
United Church
Alfred
Guelph
C. Edith Fisher
C. Tummons
Roblin
Lottle
Elora
Christina Rowe
Grafton
N.D
Nernberg Rites Held for 95 at St John Lutheran
Funeral services were conducted Thursday April 26 1956 at St John Lutheran for Wm Nernberg 95 who died April 20 at his Shevlin Manitoba farm after a brief illness. Pastor Rossnagel led the service Sneath Funeral Services arranged the funeral bearers were Jack Klimack Adam Edel Emil Ross Gordon Mohr Oscar Weir and Oscar Nernberg Interment was in St John Lutheran Cemetery Nernberg born in Poland served in Polish army married Anna Fikels in 1876 died 1948 he lived in Winnipeg two years 1912 moved to Russell district two years later to Shevlin district homesteaded retired 1931 and lived with his son until death Surviving four sons Albert Rudolph Gus Inglis Louis BC and three daughters Mrs Jack Klimack Inglis Mrs Fred Weir Innis and Mrs Adam Edel of Thevila.
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Rossnagel
Sneath
Jack Klimack
Adam Edel
Emil Ross
Gordon Mohr
Oscar Weir
Oscar Nernberg
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
Mr. Nernberg
Poland
Anna Fikels
Russia
Winnipeg
Russell
Shevlin
Albert
Rudolph
Sheviin
Gus
Inglis
Louis
B.C
Fred Weir
Ings
Thevila
Mrs Matilda Switzer Funeral in Ontario
Mrs Matilda Switzer died April 27 at Ferguson Ontario aged 81 after long illness. Funeral services were held in Elora on April 28 and May 1 at Roblin Knox United Church conducted by Rev T J Rees and Rev G Waddell. Sneath Funeral Service arranged. interment at Deer Park Cemetery Tummels district. Honorary pallbearers named M McFayden William Cranwell C.
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Matilda Switzer
Elora
Ontario
T. J. Rees
G. Waddell
Roblin Knox United Church
M. McFayden
Wm. Cranwell
Do- Si-Do Club Hosts Square Dancing Evening
Square dancing dominated Monday at Memorial Hall with Mr Earle Park teaching. Dr and Mrs Yaholnitsky of the Yorkton Club danced bravely during intermission. John Brown, as guest caller, led two dances and earned cheers. Two new dances, a round waltz and the Jessie Polka, were taught by Earle. Dr Yaholnitsky invited the club to a Jam boree on May 31. Esterhazy and Dauphin jamborees were noted with invitations. The spring session ends May 14 with a party inviting other clubs.
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Memorial Hall
Earle Park
John Brown
John
Earle
Yaholnitsky
Yorkton
J. Brown
Esterhazy and
Dauphin
Roblin Shopping Festival Buy And Save Event
CKDM radio invites Roblin residents to a town festival featuring one hour daily programming from merchants Monday through Saturday at 1 05 PM with music news and special deals A cash prize each Saturday and jackpot at the festival end promote shopping at home in Roblin.
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Roblin
CKDM
IVAL
Amateur Nite Beach Fund Balance and Proceeds
Total proceeds from Amateur Nite were 603.00 with overall receipts 936.50 and expenses 346.50. After refunds to Lyle Simpson eight dollars and United Church Jr. Chair five dollars for Beach Fund donations, final expenses stand 333.50. Previous Beach Fund balance was 280.00 with Beach Fund total at 883.00 including Amateur Nite proceeds and 400.00 in expenses toward Beach property, leaving a balance of 483.09.
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Lyle Simpson
United Church Jr
Beach Fund
Beach Structure Exhibit Planned for Downtown Recreation Area
Beach to fix in fifty six model displayed downtown soon. Model shows beach and grounds with a long central building divided into three parts including an equipment room and dressing rooms at the ends. Pier area attracts marines and K. R. and others, with gravel roads to pier and parking spaces needed.
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Beach House
K. R
Stork Club Birth Announcements From Roblin District Hospital
The Stork Club notes births at Roblin District Hospital listing new arrivals by family. Bach welcomes a daughter from Roblin on April Lith. Davidson reports a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davidson of Shelmouth on April 19. Prier announces a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Prier of Merridale on April 19. Porath greets a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Lars Porath of Boggy Creek on April 23. Eslinger records a son for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Eslinger of Roblin on April 24.
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Bach
Wm Bach
Roblin
Davidson
Ray Davidson
Shelmouth
Prier
Ralph Prier
Merridale
Porath
Lars Porath
Boggy Creek
Eslinger
Alfred Eslinger
Evening Guild Anniversary at Knox United Church
The Evening Guild Anniversary Party was held in the church basement on April 24 with visitors from WMS Roblin Deepdale and Tummel W.A. present. A tribute was paid to the Ladies Aid, now fifty years old, with Mrs. McNeill and Mrs. F Y Newton in attendance. Preliminary plans were made for the June Penny Tea on June 9, and Constable J Brown demonstrated the Holger Nielsen artificial respiration method. The program closed with vocal solos by Miss Corinne Langston and piano duets by Mrs. Fisher and Mr. R. Keast.
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Evening Guild
United Church
Knox United Church
W.M.S
Roblin
Deepdale
Tummel W.A
Ladies Aid
McNeill
F.Y. Newton
Constable J. Brown
Holger-Neilson
Corinne Langston
Fisher
R. Keast
Local society notes and community meetings in Deepdale area
Five members of the Ladies Aid Society hosted at Knox Church Evening Guild in Roblin United Church. Community Hall board met April 23 re elected members and May 1 hall cleaning. Deepdale W I met April 25 with Makaroff Women’s Institute guests and lunch. Roblin Russell District WI board met April 27 to finalize convention plans. Local residents return from hospital, summer work found in Saskatoon and near Calgary. Families visited and welcome home messages. A special Deepdale WI meeting is set for May 3 with all members urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
E. McIntyre
H. Purcell
M. Somers
G. Charman
C. McKenzie
Knox Church Evening Guild
Roblin United Church
Deepdale W.I
Deepdale
Makaroff W.I
W.I
J. Stinson
J. Beerman
Roblin-Russell
Bill Taylor
Calgary
Milton Luchuk
Winnipeg
W. Livingstone
Bob Livingstone
San Clara
I. Roberts
Roblin
Local and Social News From Roblin and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs Pete Chyz of Yorkton visited Roblin friends on Sunday. Mrs R P Jakeman with Mr and Mrs F Curie went to Yorkton on Monday. Harold Reed visits his parents in Valley View. K Scott of Portage la Prairie visits A Christoff over the weekend. Lambs return from Arizona with daughter Kathryn. H Topham and daughter from Yorkton and Togo visit Hugh Kines family. Mrs Geo Laird visits Winnipeg. Ladies Auxiliary meets in Legion Club rooms Tuesday May 8 at 8 PM. Peter Nowosad and William Lesack visit Swan River at Mr and Mrs W Barabash home Sunday. Lucien Brazeau spends days with mother Mrs Lucy Brazeau. Les Ward and Winnipeg family visit Wilf Ward. Herma Deering of Nanaimo BC visiting Roblin district with Mrs Schultz.
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Pete Chyz
Yorkton
Roblin
R. P. Jakeman
F. Curie
Harold Reed
Lucien Brazeau
Lucy Brazeau
Les Ward
Winnipeg
Wilf Ward
Herma Deering
Nanaimo
B.C
District
Schultz
Corner of spring slips as snow returns in Arizona tale
John Lamb, returning from Arizona, finds spring delayed by a late winter storm. He digs out long underwear after more snow falls, marking the second wintery spell of the season despite the calendar hinting at spring. The report notes Monday brought the season's first snowfall for him this year.
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John Lamb
Arizona
Scotsmen argue over extra buck for purchase
An overheard dispute between two Scotsmen centered on paying a dollar more for a purchase. One man offered the extra money, while the other refused.
W A Convention Planned in Roblin May Fifteenth
The Womens Institute for Roblin Russell district convenes in Roblin on Tuesday May 15 at Knox United Church. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions feature speakers Mrs Forester of Emerson and University of Manitoba economist Dr Isobel McArthur. A noon and evening meal are served, visitors welcome from farms villages and towns.
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Womens’ Institute
Roblin-Russell
Roblin
Deepdale
Makaroff
Knox United Church
Mianitciba Women's Institutes
Forester
Emerson, Man
Women's Institute
Associated Countrywomen of the World
A.C W.W
Ceylon
Isobel McArthur
University of Manitoba
Obituary: Halley Huntington Simpson 81
Halley Huntington Simpson died at Roblyn Hospital on May 2 1956 aged 81 6 10 Funeral services at Knox United Church on May 4 1956 at 11 00 interment Brandon Cemetery
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Knox United Church
Silverwood and Roblin Visitors Share Sunday
Grand Narrows hosts include Mr and Mrs Gordon Dixon and family visiting Stan Irvine. Roblin guests Mr and Mrs B Hawryluk and Sadie Maguire call on Billy Maguire. Winnipeg visitor Jean Paul visits Mrs Dick Towes and her mother Mrs Paul. Calgary guests Eddy Maguire and Gordon Laplante spend Sunday with L Maguire. Russill and Roblin residents Esther Laplante and Bonezeau visit Mrs L Maguire, Ernie Armistead family see Winnie Johnson.
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Gordon Dixon
Grand Narrows
Stan Irvine
B. Hawryluk
Sadie Maguire
Roblin
Billy Maguire
Jean Paul
Winnipeg
Dick Towes
Paul
Eddy Maguire
Gordon Laplante
Calgary
L. Maguire
Esther Laplante
Russilli
Bonezeau
Ransom at the Lyric Theatre
Glenn Ford and Donna Reed star in a new MGM drama about a kidnapped boy. The父母 confront the police chief, vows to spend 500000 if the child is not returned, and police record equipment is installed at home to trace calls.
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Glenn Ford
Donna Reed
Curriculum Questions At Roblin District Teachers Meeting
Discussion of curriculum crowded with secondary topics and dwindling reading and writing skills dominated the Roblin District Local meeting at Goose Lake Collegiate. The group urged better school funding, more and better schools, and salaries rising, with emphasis on teacher quality and fewer large classes.
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Roblin
Goose Lake
Spear
P. Bugera
A. Trickett
Winnipeg
Aquor
Manitoba
Roblin Chamber plans Clean-Up Week and action on land deal
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce held its last general meeting with 22 members present. They approved minutes, backed garbage disposal, empowered the executive to negotiate with Mr Waggoner to transfer adjacent land to the Village, and discussed a Clean-Up Week with Main Street cleanup on May 17. A letter to the Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce was volunteered, and several members offered to canvass for the Red Cross Appeal.
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Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Waggoner
Robiin
Roblin
F. E. Price
W. Kobenka
L. Stevenson
Main Street
M. Beaven
Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce
Bowiey
Riach
Price
Romanyk
Stevenson
Kobenka
Maslove
Oliphant
Red Cross
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WM. Nernberg
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Stork Club
Roblin District
W.A
Brandon Cemetery
Silverwood
Lyric Theatre
M-G-M
Blackboard Jungle
Wm. Lowe
Grandview
Gilbert Plains
Miss van Drecht
Field
L. Spear
Russell Chamber of Commerce
R. D. Turner
F Price
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