Women's Institute Convention Held In Roblin
The twenty third annual W I Convention met in Roblin on May 7 with 71 delegates and visitors despite bad weather. Highlights included handicrafts, Living Room Cushions for Salada Foods, four new board members, officer elections, and talks by Provincial President Mrs. Don Burton and Miss Helen Marsh on the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I
Roblin
F.w.lc
Salada Foods
Inglis
Jim Kerswell
Makaroff
Alex McPhail
Vista
Eugene Caldwell
Bird
Shell River Council Adds ARDA Directors and Sells Land
The Shell River Municipal Council met May 6 with all members present. They appointed the Reeve and Councillor Watson to the ARDA Area Development Committee, agreed to a sale of part of S.W. 13-27-29 to Ray Fisher for 300 dollars, and approved a by law transfer of N.W. 26-28-28 to Emily Yahodynski. They also authorized travel for staff to a pesticide dealers course and approved April accounts totaling 3576.02 dollars. The next meeting is June 3 at 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
F. H. Wison
Edel
Stonepicker
Watson
ARDA
H. Boughton
S.W
Ray Fisher
Deepdale
P. Hanson
Elk's Lodge District Meeting Reported at Melville
May 3 Elk's Lodge District Meeting held in Melville attended by Mrs. Wm. Hampson Reporter Mr. Frank Hampson Mr. John Mulroy Mr. Ed Bell. May 5 Mrs. James Tophan returned home from a six week visit at Prince Albert. Nearby residents hosted visitors from Lemburg Sask and Ottawa during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hampson
John Mulroy
Ed Bell
Elk’s Lodge
Melville
James Tophan
Prince Albert
Henry Bedner
Terry Erhardt
Lemburg, Sask
Fred Erhardt
Ricky Hampson
Yorkton
Peter Melnyk
Ottawa
Max Melnyk
Town Notes Report Bright Pass-Out For New R C M P Troop
Mr George Helliwell of Spy Hill Sask spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Fowler. Mr Tom Kines of Ottawa visited his parents last week. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hembroff attended son Terry's pass out exercises at Regina on May 5. The event began with dinner for the troop and parents, then riding PT swimming and a foot drill display. Terry is posted to Prince Albert Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Helliwell
Spy Hill, Sask
Walter Fowler
Tom Kines
Ottawa
A. T. Kines
Lloyd Hembroff
Terry
Regina
New R.C
J. Cross
Mario
Danny
Tommy
J. Burgess
Russell
Prince Abert
Sask
Father and Child Die in Suspected Murder Suicide Near Roblin
RCMP investigate the deaths of Cheryl Lynn Gordon, 19 months, and her father Neil John Gordon 25 of Winnipeg, found by a farmer Monday near a bush area seven miles northeast of Roblin Manitoba. Police say the father shot the child with a 22 calibre rifle and then killed himself. An inquest will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCMP
Roblin
Man
Cheryl Lynn Gordon
Neil John Gordon
Winnipeg
Home Economist Named for Russell Roblin Area
Patricia L. McAuley is appointed district home economist for Russell Roblin and Shoal Lake areas. She will graduate from Manitoba University this spring and begin duties May 7 in Russell’s agricultural office. She succeeds Marilyn McWilliams and will work with 4H and homemaker programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell, Roblin
Shoal Lake
Patricia L. McAuley
School of Home Economics
University of Manitoba
Russell
Miss McAuley
Marilyn McWilliams
Angus D. McAuley
Dufresne
Manitoba
Elm Grove
Lorette
Winnipeg
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Roblin Area Driver In Hospital After Guard Rail Crash
Mr. Joe Perchaluk was hospitalized last Wednesday after the truck he drove struck a guard rail at the Assiniboine Valley crossing on Highway No. 5 eight miles west of Roblin. He remains in hospital with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Perchaluk
Assiniboine Valley Crossing
Roblin
Perchaluk
Births Twin son and daughter born at Roblin Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jake Driedger announce twins Brent Allen and Brenda Lee born on May 2 at Roblin Hospital with times 1 10 am and 1 20 am Brent 5 lbs 10% oz Brenda Lee 5 lbs 12 oz. Dan and Ruth Motyka announce first son Daniel Richard born April 17 at Stettler Municipal Hospital Alberta 7 lbs 54% oz. Doug Goodbun and wife announce son Robert Douglas born May 11 at Brandon General Hospital Brandon Manitoba
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Driedger
Roblin Hospital
Brent Allen
Brenda Lee
Dan
Ruth Motyka
Elaschuk
Daniel Richard
Stettler Municipal Hospital
Stettler
Alberta
Doug Goodbun
Brandon, Man
Robert Douglas
Brandon General Hospital
Combined Concert Draws Large Roblin Crowd
A May 6 concert in Roblin brought a large attendance as the Swan River B Band, Roblin Community Youth Band, and Roblin Community Choir performed in the Collegiate Auditorium. The Swan River Band debuted publicly under D Arcy Mossing with forty players and a blue and gold uniformed Roblin Band also performed. The Roblin Twirlers and guests traveled to Swan River May 7 for a return show with similar program and a sold day lunch for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan River
Roblin
Wm. Ford
Roblin Band
Swan River Band
D’arcy Mossing
Second Regiment
Onward Christian Soldiers
Aura Lee
Marines
Therr
Roblin Community Choir
Mrs. Galituik
Polly Wolly Poodle
Oh Susanna
Shortnin’ Pia
Annie Laurie
Surrey
Oklahoma
Ford
Archie Beach
Roblin Community
Birch River
Dale Gamey
Debbie Newton
Grant Cowan
Robert
Wendee Paul
Cox
Agricultural Award Presented at Roblin Dinner
The seventh Agricultural Awards Dinner in Roblin featured S. B. Simpson and W. A. S. Beattie family plaques, with Peter Nowosad presiding. Dean J. R. Weir of Manitoba University spoke on Brazilian education and agriculture, aided by Ford Foundation notes, while thanks were given to catering and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Hall
R. Caswell
Peter Nowosad
Chamber
S. B. Simpson
W. A. S. Beattie
Order of Eastern Star
H. Bill Keay
Stewart Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
Cromarty
Masonic Temple
J. R. Weir
Faculty of Agriculture and Home Economics
University of Manitoba
Dean Weir
Ford Foundation of New York
Fire damages upstairs at Cliff Kolstad home
Last Thursday morning a fire erupted in the upstairs of the Cliff Kolstad residence. Roblin Fire Department controlled the blaze before it reached the main floor, but extensive damage occurred to the upper level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Kolstad
Roblin
Collegiate Hosts Armed Forces Visit and Vaccine Day
Representatives from the Army Navy and Air Force spoke at the Collegiate on May 8 with Lt J A Poh explaining military careers. Special service officer I H Thue urged students to pursue employment opportunities and stay in school. On May 1 students with parental consent received Sabin Oral Vaccine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Air Force
J. A. Poh
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
I. H. Thue
National Employment Office
Employment Officers Visit In Town
National Employment Office visitors from Dauphin included Max Scheer, employment branch supervisor, and Ivan Thue, special services officer. Scheer met employers and interviewed workers while Thue aided first time job seekers, handicapped workers, and veterans. He and Scheer toured schools and reiterated the service's availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Scheer
Ivan Thue
National Employment Office
Dauphin
Scheer
Mr. Thue
National Employment Service
Assiniboine Calf Club marks ten years with achievement day
The Assiniboine Calf Club celebrated its tenth anniversary with an achievement day at Dropmore Curling Arena on May 7. The club of nineteen members displayed seventeen beef steer and heifer exhibitors with Bob Stewart of Russell judging and awarding prizes for champion and reserve champion in both calf projects. The Dropmore Pool Elevators president presented fountain pens to reserve champions, while calves were transported to Dauphin for the Fat Stock Show and Sale. Roblin 4-H District plans a Public Speaking Contest on May 21 to select a representative for Swan River on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine
Dropmiere
Bob Stewart
Russell
Terry Hunter
Lesle Doole
Hugh Skinner
Barry Burla
Leith Skinner
Vern Doole
Ian Hunter
Wayne Digby
Ricky Keay
Gregory Hunter
Janet Maudsley
Donnie Burla
Leslie Jennings
Douglas Hunter
Garry Digby
Faye Digby
Allan Dietrich
J. Robertson
Dropmore Pool
Dropmore Transfer
Dauphin
Roblin
Swan River
Piped Oxygen Installation Planned by Hospital Aid
The May meeting of the Hospital Aid had eleven members present to approve piped in oxygen for the hospital at about 1200 dollars. New drapes will adorn the staff sleeping quarters and two twin beds were donated last month. The tea and bazaar is planned this month and the group invites donations and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Aid
Official Visit Of Rebekah Assembly President
Rebekah Assembly President Helen McMillen made an official visit on Thursday April 30 with a 6 30 dinner by Evangeline Group 3. Eighteen visitors attended, fifteen from Saskatchewan, and a tableau honored Sister Kay Jackson and Sister McMullen. The meeting featured a president's address on membership and a later luncheon. On April 27 Evangeline No 41 members attended the 50th District Meeting at Grandview with greetings from Dawn of Peace No 46 and a banquet by U C W and lunch by Grandview members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Sis
Helen McMillen
Evangeline
N. G. Sts
Helen McMullen
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Alice Thom
P.N. G
E. Cross
P.N.G
E. McNicol
E. Bruce
Islay Simpson
Kay
Sister McMullen
Bowley
Seal
Thom
Cross
Ford
Rebekah
Sisters of Evangeline No
Grandview
Betty Barnett
N. G
Dawn of Peace No
Dawn of Peace
D.D.P
Rebekah Assembly
H. McMullen
A. Thom
Sis. L. Bruce
Karen Spencer
U.C.W
Sisters of Grandview
Dedication To Missions Service Held May 10th
On Sunday evening May 10 in Knox United Church Roblin Rev. Ross Williams led a Dedication to Missions service. Youth groups Tyros Explorers Canadian Girls In Training and Hi C dedicated the service with Miss Anita Rose missionary for the United Church as guest speaker. She has worked in Korea Trinidad and Japan since 1921 and urged support for missions and for youth to enter missionary vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Roblin
Ross Williams
Church
Tyros
Explorers
Hi-C
Anita Rose
The
United Church
Korea
Trinidad
Japan
Tummel 4-H Garden Club Meeting Held May 6th
The Tummel 4-H Garden Club met at Tummel School on May 6 with seventeen members present. Members adopted last meeting minutes and decided to sell raffle tickets later in the year. Leader Mr Leflar spoke on pardoning and members gave speeches. Next meeting is June 3 at Tummel School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel
Tummel School
Leflar
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Women’s Institute
Binsearth
Stitt
Rossburn
Birdtail
Ser
Anne Adams
Lloyd Willet
Don Burton
Collins
St. Vlad’s College
Bonnie Cockerill
Shirley Pritchard
Helen Marsh
United Nations
F. A. Newton
Arda Board
P.T.H
N.W
Emily Yahodynski
J. Federuik
Secy
Nova Zorra
Highway Traffic Board
Togo
Wm. Hampson
Russell-Roblin Area
Brazil
Ralph Harlow
Burke McNeill
S. B. Simpon
Dale
Gordon
Capers Collegiate
Your Ag
Harold Boughton
Jackson
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