Local and Social News Roundup at Weekend Visits
Mr Lucien Brazeau returned to Winnipeg at the weekend. Mrs A Mumby of Brandon is the guest of her sister in law, Mrs H H Simpson. Mr and Mrs H Schick of Regina visited his parents and friends in Roblin at the weekend. Mr and Mrs Greening of Winnipeg visited friends in Roblin for a few days this week. Mr and Mrs R L McMillan and son of Dauphin were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Currey. Alistair Jakeman of Regina visited at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs R Jakeman, over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Brazeau
Winnipeg
A. Mumby
Brandon
H. H. Simpson
H. Schick
Regina
Roblin
Mrs. Greening
R. L. McMillan
Dauphin
Jim Currey
Pembina Valley
Ysat
Graham Mitchell
Yorkton
T. W. McGill
Jack Simpson
Nice
W. H. Olsen
Ronnie
Gregorey
Allen
E. J. Spear
I. Spear
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S.A
A. Romanyk
Pine River
F. E. Cowan
Reeblin
Lloyd Waggoner
Art Bowman
Waterford
Bowman
W. Cross
The Crow Returns Brighten Manitoba Hospital Visit
A Manitoba hospital tale notes the crow's return as a sign of spring delighting an aged patient and visitors alike. The piece blends anecdote with local notices about Dauphin area residents and travel, preserving a hometown newspaper voice.
Funeral service held for Mrs Ina Muamby and kin at Knox United Church
The service for Mrs Ina Muamby and relatives was conducted at Knox United Church in Reban Manitoba with Rev G Wadach and Rev Murray Ames officiating. A later Brockie Funeral Chapel service in Brandon followed, with interment at Brandon Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included L Mitchell, D Law, H Robertson, J Scott, W Ford and C H Sorbo. active pallbearers listed as RD Robertson, Walter Ward, W S Cross, Donald Davis, Fred McDuffe, and Rob Pyott Jr. Sneath Funeral Service of Dauphin and Brockle Funeral Service of Brandon managed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowe Tiler
Ina Muamby
Branden
Man
Muis
Los Angeles
Cauternia
Knox United Church
Reban
G. Wadach
Murray Ames
Christ Anglican Church of
Brandon
L. Mitchell
Dow. Law
Harry Robertson
John Scott
Wm. Ford
C. H. Sorbo
RD. Robertson
Walter J. Ward
Clean-Up Week Promotes Health and Safety in May
May 14 to May 19 is declared Clean-Up Week by the local Chamber of Commerce and Sanitary Inspector. The campaign emphasizes sanitation by removing garbage and exposed waste to pest risks, safety by spotting winter hazards, and appearance to boost property value and community wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and
Village Soliator Instructed To Draft Clean-Up ByLaw
The regular council meeting in Roblin May 2 with Mayor Ford presiding approved April 4 minutes and paid numerous accounts. The council hired Frank Penas at 300 dollars weekly for papers and approved building permits for a Kelso dwelling worth 8000 dollars. A bylaw requiring garbage cleanup by May 22 was instructed to be drawn up and enforced with health and police oversight. Auctioneer license for Chas Filewich was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
W. Ford
F. Price
G. Giles
Chas Filewich
Roblin Do-Si-Do Club Wraps Up Season Night
The Roblin Do-Si-Do Club met Monday at Roblin Memorial Hall for square dancing led by Earle Park of Yorkton. New dances Jelly Bean and Sip the Clutch were taught, with routines like Smoke on the Water and Trail of the Lonesome Pine performed. Officers were elected for the next term, and fifteen Roblin couples plan to attend the Dauphin Jamboree Saturday. Next Monday marks the final dance of the term with guests Saltcoats Yorkton and Esterhazy invited. session begins at 8:00 sharp, balcony seating only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Memorial Hall
Earle Park
Yorkton
Sip
Solomon Levi
Harry Harry
Jessie Polka
Mixmaster Wattz
Roblin's
Saltcoats
Esterhazy
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Hassler in Community Sendoff
A farewell gathering of about forty neighbors and friends was held at the Hasslers home as they prepare to move to Penticton British Columbia. The evening featured card playing a lunch and a gift presentation by Mrs Freda Poyser and Mr A Lietz followed by a chorus of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows. The community offered best wishes for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esses
Freda Poyser
A. Lietz
Mrs. Hassler
Stork Club Birth Announcements in Roblin District Hospital
The Roblin district hospital Stork Club reports multiple births from April 26 to May 6. Couples include Livingston Inglis Roblin Arnott Makaroff Shell Valley Calder Sask and the infants comprise four sons and two daughters. Names listed: Livingston Zitaruk Sampson Harlow Arnott Ungurain Lepowick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin District Hospital
Livingston
Wm. Livingston
Roblin
Zitaruk
Edward Zitaruk
Inglis
Sampson
Arthur Sampson
Harlow
Ralph Harlow
Arnott
Jas Arnott
Makaroff
Ungurain
John Ungurain
Shell Valey
Lepowick
Wm. Lepowick
Calder, Sask
Roblin Hospital Aid Meeting Held May 1st
The Roblin Hospital Aid held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday May 1 with sixteen members present. Minutes from March and April were approved. Expenses for February and March were reviewed. The iBuying committee discussed dresser scarves of various sizes. Foods committee noted jams and marmalades in short supply. Deepdale ladies offered sewing help this time. Ways and Means reported on Cedar Chest pricing and ticket prices set at 50 cents each or three for a dollar with the draw at the Anniversary Tea in July at the hospital. Bazaar committees solicit finished articles by May 19 for pricing. Meeting closed with the Hospital Aid Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Roblin Hospital Aid
J. Haravitch
iBuying
Foods Committee
Deepdale
Ways and Means
Haravitch
H. R. Mitchell
School Board To Advertize For Teacher Replacements
Goose Lake School Board met May 3 1956 at Goose Lake Collegiate with most trustees present. Minutes approved and holiday rules set. Board to advertise for Collegiate and Public School Teachers and approve payments to several local vendors. Committee to hire teachers named. Funds set for field day and van sign deductions outlined. Long distance calls require principal request and are charged to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
Goose Lake Collegiate
W. J. Wardy
Manitoba
Farmer tears down thatched roof to feed livestock
Report states a long hard winter left a farmer with scarce feed. To save his livestock the farmer removed a thatched roof from an old structure to access stored fodder, enabling continued feeding despite shortages.
Shell River Council Meeting May 2 Rural municipality actions listed
Shell River council met in the office with Reeve F H Wilson presiding to adopt April minutes, proceed to Court of Revision for ownership names on the assessment roll, approve ownership transfers, seek title on SE 16-28-28, cancel $41.40 taxes on NE 16-25-28, approve April accounts totaling 2877.75, endorse civil defence provisions, receive correspondence about P W orders and road matters, note next meeting June 6 with Court of Revision, and list numerous payments to local firms and individuals. A correction notes an item previously charged to Lin Hospital was paid directly to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
F. H. Wilson
Court of Revision
Swan River
Department of Public Works
P.T.H
Grandview
Roblin
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Court of Revision of
St. Paul's
Salvation Army
Mr. A. J. Edwards
Westeel Products
J. Fowler
Western Municipal News
Spear & Riach
Belt Auto Service
Togo
Andrews Farm Equip
Taylor's Hardware
Mancread'’s
Gas Tax
Geo. Halkewich
Wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Church Togo
Cherryl Mae Bennett and Edward Elmer Staub wed at St Pauls Lutheran Church Togo on Friday April 27 at 3 pm officiated by Rev J C Abs. Bride wore a nylon lace ballerina gown with veil. bouquets of pink and yellow roses. Reception for about 160 at Toro Legion Hall. They will reside at CFB Cold Lake Alberta after a honeymoon in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’ Lutheran Church
Togo
Cherryl Mae Bennett
S. D. Lynch
Flin Fion
Man
R. T. Bennett
Owsne
B.C
Edward Elmer Staub
R.C.A.F
Molly Staub
Sask
J. C. Abs
Pawine Keil
Co. W. Souter
Winnipeg
Elenor Staub
Inez Bennett
Albert Nabe
Robert Ludwig
Pride
Kenneth Weltzel
Toro Legion
S. D. Poh
Btn
Thet
C. W. Seuler
Winnipeg Mor
Kar. Synle
Miss Deere
Staun
Alec Weitz
Garlety
Jack Wenze
Brown
R C.A.F
Cold Lake
Alberta
Nir
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alistair Jakeman
Regina V.sted
Mrs. R. Jakeman
Mrs. A. Yeo
Sneldon Jones
Bil Davidson
R.C. M.P
Roblins
Geo. Levins
Napinka
Nellie Lastuk
Shortdale
D. H. Oliphant
Johnston Olphant
Edinburgh
Scotland
Messrs
A. Oliphant
J. 8S. Oliphant Sr
H. M. Oliphant
Ofrs. B. .J
Dailmont and Family
Sneath Funeral Service
Dauphin, Man
Brockle Funeral Service
A.T. Kines
Fred Craig
Herb Sanders
M.T.S
N Zitariuk
B. Donaldson
Gus Ratke
W Zorn
Peter Rubiniuk
M. Langan
E. Meleshinsky
G. Toderian
Eld. McKay
John Perchaluk
M.P.C
W. Cranwell
Roblin P
Perchaluk
Roblin Review
Hans Olsen
Taylors Home
Beaver Lumberco
Arthur
John Brown
Marty Oliphant
Mrs. H. Hassler
Stork Club
Manitoba Censor Board
Manitoba Board OF Moving Picture Censors
Roblin Hospital
Inter-Mountain Field Day Committee
Sec.Treas
J. Collins
G. Mitchell
H. Masilove
H. Zorn
J. Peats
Rob
Lin Sash & Door
Taylor’s Hardware
Macleod’s
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Guidance Centre
H. Cross
Jessie Stewart
Sorbo Motors
Shell River Council
Staub - Bennett
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