Merridale 4H Garden Club Holds April Meeting
Merridale 4H Garden Club met April 28 at Chris and Brett Cockerill home with all members and three guests present. Members planned May bingo and raffle at Merridale school and inducted beginners Ernie Styba Eugene Shafranski Gerald Jasper and Kenny Proskie. Lunch by Mrs. Cockerill followed by football. next meeting at Mervin Cockerill’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale Garden Club
Merridale 4H Garden Club
Chris
Brett Cockerill
Merridale
Ernie Styba
Eugene Shafranski
Gerald Jasper
Kenny Proskie
Roblin School Band Hosts Varied Concert
The Roblin School Band under D Arcy Massing presented a varied program in the Roblin Collegiate auditorium on May 3. Guest group Backershoppers directed by Jack Haddrell entertained with encore numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
D’arcy Massing
Roblin Collegiate Auditorium
Bill Gamey
Arid
Samson and Delilah
Londonderry Fair
D'Arcy Keast
Gayle Dillin
Elinor Simpson
Lark Gamey
Backershoppers
Jack Haddrell
Archie Beach
Dauzlhin
Mossing
Barbershoppers
Pixies
Lynn Martin
Gail Oliphant
Garry Petz
Marnie de la Mare
Marnie
Moose Jaw
Mosing
Brent Paley
Marilyn Shepherd
Paulette Andres
Shelley Shepherd
Joshnathan Layng
Allan Filewich
Brian McBride
Gail Ritchie
Tye Gamey
Marjorie Martin
Bob Doering
Billy Crabb
Anthony Paczkoski
Roydem Kirtenbach
Bob Perchalunk
Mervin Hilland
Eldon Neilson
Brian Ritchie
Gordon Keast
Joe Perchaluk
Mary Keast
Melvin Orke
Court Reyda
Ian Hunter
Jane Mossing
Brian Watson
Blaze Gamey
Dale Gamey
David Edel
Harold Kelly
Bob Oliphant
Town of Roblin Debenture Issue Offered
The Town of Roblin offers an $115,000 debenture issue through John Graham and Company Limited. Proceeds fund water and sewer construction from the last two years. Debentures yield 7.34 percent and are among Manitoba’s highest municipal yields. Local subscription reserved. orders via local banks or by writing John Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
John Graham and Company Limited
Ottawa
John Graham
Renovations at hospital nearing completion
The Roblin Hospital board met April 23 with approval of accounts totaling 5 284.67 and various projects. Updates include laundry room completion, ambulance ramp, water line work, door repair, painting and window plans, and new equipment purchases. A hospital expansion plan and staff recognitions were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Hospital
Tueday
J. Stewart
George Kostick
Ken McCallum
Inter- City Gas Utilities
McCallum
Johnston
Peter Chyz
Sims
Dept. of Welfare
Shell River Council Approves Roadway Purchase Plan
The Rural Municipality of Shell River meets May 1 with Reeve F H Wilson presiding. It approves April accounts totaling 2300.59 and seeks sale of 66 feet along NE 8 26 28 for a roadway. It supports highway and water level studies and adds Peter Styba to regional representation. Next meeting is June 5 at 1 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
F. H. Wilson
Department of Highways
N.E
Manitoba Hydro - Roll
Manitoba Hydro
Goose Lake
Ed Dow
Gil Molgat
R. M
Lac du Bonnet
Peter Styba
Parkland Regional Development Committee
Shell River Council
Afternoon Unit Of United Church Women Held Meeting
The Afternoon Unit of the United Church Women met at Mrs. Eslinger's home with seventeen members and 47 shut-in visits recorded. Mrs. Brucher led worship, and the program included "The Mystery of Jesus" and "Woman of Courage" from the study book on Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women
Eslinger
Brucher
Jesus
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held in Roblin April
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Roblin Brandh No. 24 held their April meeting on April 9 at 8 pm in the cub rooms. A cand party was reported and a rally at Riding Mountain on May 13 was discussed with two delegates named Edith Andrews and Mary Souter. A small trophy will accompany the large Auxiliary trophy for the festival. the president will present it. Next meeting set for May 14 with social committee Curle Currey and Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Legion
Roblin 'Brandh
Curle
Currey
Evans
Grandmother's Day Observed by Makaroff Women's Institute
The Makaroff Women's Institute held its May meeting May 3 in the Community Hall with President Kerswell in charge. Members planned for a June Hospital Aid tea in Roblin and welcomed visiting institute ladies from Deepdale Shell River Robin Grand Narrows Togo and Cromarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff Women’s Institute
Kerswell
Seveal
June &H
Roblin
G. Pound
Tutes
Deepdale
Shell River
Robin
Grand Narrows
Fomer
Togo
P. Nowosad
G. Laird
Cromarty
George
Scotland
W.I
J. Beck
A. Boyce
A. Laird
Makaroff
L. Simpson
Pearl Poyser
Sheila River Institute
iMrs. C. Elliott
Haney Couple Wed In Quiet Ceremony At St Andrews United
Alice Gertrude Thom of Haney and George Kelso formerly of Roblin Manitoba now of Haney wed at 3 pm on April 27. Rev Peter Collins officiated. Matron of honor was Lavina Smith. best man Thomas Arstrong. Reception at Haney Hotel followed by a province interior honeymoon. They plan to reside at 11689 214B St Haney after returning. Bride's mother is Mrs Hilda Lundy of Haney.
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St. Andrews
Haney
B. C
Alice Gertrude Thom
George Kelso
Roblin
Man
Peter Collins
Lavina Smith
Thomas Arstrong
Haney Hotel
Lynn Vailey
North Vancouver
Vancouver
Saskatoon
Kelso
St., Haney
Hilda Lundy
Elmer Forbes Retires From Politics
Emer Forbes M P for the Dauphin constituency announced Saturday she will not seek the Progressive Conservative nomination for the June 25 federal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer Forbes
Dauphin
New Gaber & Sons Ltd Opened At Roblin
Over eight hundred people attended the official opening of the new P. J. Gaber & Sons Ltd. premises located one mile west of Roblin on Highway No. 5 on April 2 1968. Cockshutt of Canada officials including G E Vincent Brantford D McKenzie Manitoba and others attended as ribbons were cut by Vincent and Peter J Gaber. Mayor F A Newton and Reeve F H Wilton presented congratulations. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and door prizes were awarded to Corning Ware Ken Kolsad Shirley Cherowka Jim Poe litari and Bit Stolarchuk. The firm showcases Cockshutt Farm Equipment Ford vehicles Leon Dozer Blades Westeel and BearCat products.
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P. J. Gaber & Sons Ltd
Roblin
Highway No. 5
Cockshutt of
Canada
G. E. Vincent
Cockshutt of Canada
Brantford
Ont
D. McKenzie
Ken
Garry Gaber
Vincent
The
Cockshutt Co
Peter J Gaber
F. A. Newton
F. H. Wilton
Shell River
Jim Poelitari
Inglis
Shirley Cherowka
Shell Valley
Ken Kolsad
Bit
Stolarchuk
Ford
Leon Dozer
Elephant Brand
Rockomatic
Westeel
BearCat
Edna Sims Installed As Honored Royal Lady
The C C UP No 210 held its May meeting and installed officers for the 1968 69 term. Installing officer was District Deputy Elizabeth Pawlicki assisted by P H L R L Christensen of Winnipegosis. The lodge honored retiring Honored Royal Lady Korpan and starts a new year under H R L Sims with a full slate of officers including Edna Sims as Honored Royal Lady and Connie Keast as Secretary.
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C.C. UP. No. 210
Elizabeth Pawlicki
P.hlr.l. Christensen
Winnipegosis
Korpan Oy
Ir.l. Jewel
H.R.L. Sims
M, Konpan
Edna Sims
Betty Paley
Gladys McLeod
Ordella Henderson
Connie Keast
Frances Jakeman
Elsie Chernesky
Q Chaplin
Ira Bennett
Nelse Stolarchuk
Mary Truffyn
Isabel Hill
Bertha Davis
P.H.R.L. Kelso
Weekend visits and service acknowledgments in Roblin area
Miss Elaine April of Saskatoon visited her parents J. April over the week end. Mr Bill Buick of Roblin attended the Silver Wedling Anniversary of his daughter I Weir. Miss Hazel Mitchell visited her parents and will work for the Extension Service this summer. On April 30 a luggage set was given to Mrs Edith Traub by the Roblin Hospital Governing Board upon finishing 12 years of service. Mrs Marion Allanson and Mrs Amne Snider left positions and received cups and saucers with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan River Hospital
St. Paul's Nursing Home
Noyes
H. Heston
Manitoba Hospital Association
Wm. Ferris
Elaine April
Saskatoon
Mrs. J. April
Bill Buick
Roblin
St. Agathe
Man
I. Weir
Hazel Mitchell
Edith Traub
I. Simpson
Mabel Craig
Roblin District Hospital
Traub
Roblin Hospital
Marion Allanson
Amne Snider
Marg Allanson Elected President of Roblin Ladies Golf Club
The Roblin Ladies' Golf Club held its season opener on May 2 with Marg Allanson presiding. Officers for 1968 were elected and plans set for the open Ladies' Tournament on September 9, plus a Ladies' Day on May 13 to recruit new players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marg Allanson
Roblin
Roblin Ladies’ Golf Club
Liz Bruce
Marg Oliphant
Vera Dillin
Rose Ziolkoski
Megan
Sanders
Stella Peteleski
Roblin Royal Purple Hosts Bake Sale and Card Party
On April 20 a bake sale at Allied Hardware and a rummage sale at Elks Hall supported Easter Seal. Joanne Bennett of Thompson won the towel set gaffle. Envelopes remain open for donations as the OORP thanks supporters. On April 26 a card party at Elks Hall featured whist with prizes for high and low scorers and traveling prizes awarded to winners.
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Allied Hardware
Elks Hall
Joanne Bennett
Thompson
Man
O.O. R.P
Roblin
O.O.R P
Bob Arnett
Allan Anderson
Jean Martin
McIntyre
Curle
Paul Rivais
Jessie Anderson
Obituaries for Harold H. Watson and Lilian Brade
Funeral services were held for Harold H. Watson 72 of Stortdale Manitoba at Roblin Memorial Chapel on May 2 1968 with interment at Roblin District Cemetery. Surviving sister and relatives listed. Lilian Brade 85 of Swan River Manitoba died April 25 1968 with services May 1 1968 at Edwin V Paull Funeral Home Swan River and burial at Birchwood Cemetery. Husband Alfred Brade and two sons named among mourners.
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Roblin Memorial
Harold H. Watson
Stortdale
Man
Roblin District Hospital
George House
Roblin District
Dave Ballard
Alan Beaven
Fred Cooper
Frank Cooper
Pete Poitras
Frank Curle
Harold Watson
Canada
Scotland
Shortdale
Jean Cooper
Brandon, Man
United Church
Swan River
Lilian Brade
Manitoba
G. H. Daly
Edwin V. Paull
Birchwood
Don Bedford
Conrad Robinson
Mervin Neely
Gordon Levggitt
Andrew Pedersen
Keith Madill
Lilian Haigh
Huddersfield
England
Yellow Grass
Sask
Alfred Brade
Lacadena
Saskatchewan
Alfred
Walter
Prince George
B.C
Charlie
Roblin
Birth of Melissa Carrie Ferguson at Roblin Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Ferguson announce the birth of daughter Melissa Carrie weighing eight pounds eight and a quarter ounces on April Q at Roblin Hospital.
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Robert Ferguson
Melissa Carrie
Roblin Hospital
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Shell River Municipality
Lietz
Alexander
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Elmer Forbes
Branuford
We AY. Robertson
Winnipeg
L. Penner
Brannz
Regina
O. Riffel
Gordon Day
Blackman
Territory
Neepawa
Nestor Gogal
Dautphin
W. A. Robertson
P. Gaber
G. Day
Royal
Cub
Club
Lilian
Brade
Roblin Theatre
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