Local residents visit relatives and attend graduations
Mrs F Exharat substitutes for Mrs Wm Hampson as reporters note weekend visits. Don Moriarty of Regina spends weekend with Pister family. Garry Lee travels to Churchbridge for upcoming wedding May 11. Numerous families from Kamsack Regina and Tisdale visit relatives, attend graduations, or move to new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Exharat
Wm. ‘Hampson
Don Moriarty
Regina
Henry Pister
Garry Lee
Churchbridge
Garry Vasie
Fred Lesser
Langenburg
J. Rudolohi
Carly Exhardt
Ridgedale
Ricky
Jay Olson
Montreal
Dale Olson
Pierre Hohe
Gordon E's
Kamsack
David Hilderman
Ed Propp
Greg
Roblin
John Mulroy
Rey Evsasser
Tisdale
Clara Ross
Merle
M. Jones
Bill Leung
L. Leung
George Nabe
Arnold Hischabett
Tisdate
P.F.R.A
Hat judging and crafts highlight Roblin Fair prize list
Roblin Agricultural Society adds fabric hat, ladies suit, and best summer shift categories to the 1968 fair. New baking and handicraft sections invite entries with almost fifty dollars in prize money. Members are urged to join and request the prize list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Roblin Agricultural Society
John Neabel
Court records for Roblin area March April 1968 summary
Court cases handled by Cst. Peter Juba in March and April 1968 include Liquor Control Act fines for Roblin residents such as Radford $33 Roblin, Hachkowsky $78 Zelena, Tourangeau no fixed address $79.50 and others. By Law fines for Clement Catagas $14 and L Brazeau $9. Highway Traffic Act penalties for Roblin residents and nearby towns. Criminal Code suspensions for Sadoway Russell Kolesky Roblin. multiple juveniles sentenced with suspensions and restitution. various LC A and JDA charges with fines and driver license suspensions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cst
Peter’ Juba
Robert Radford
Roblin
J. Beerman
John Hachkowsky
Zelena
Blaine Johnstone
Bield
Melton Kobluk
Inglis
Wilfred Paul
Harry Zitaruk
David Tourangeau
Peter Labuke
William Shingoose
Timberton
David W. Lane
Guelph
Clement Catagas
L. Brazeau
Edward Klemetexi
Glen Becker
Mitchel Wasylenchuk
L.C.A
J.D.A
HT. A
Peggy's Pointers on Weight Loss and Healthy Habits
Spring prompts talk of shedding five to ten pounds by adopting a balanced plan. Avoid fad diets and instead use Canada’s Food Guide, smaller portions, broiled foods, and increased activity. A brisk daily walk and modest daily changes can yield steady weight loss without nutrient loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Canada
Engagements and Upcoming Weddings in Roblin Manitoba
Engagement notices for Elizabeth Bancart to George Lechchyshyn of Shortdale and Belte Gene Boyce to Ernest Alvin Epp of Elm Creek. The weddings are set for June 15 at 2 PM at Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Roblin and June 1 at 4 PM at Knox United Church Roblin with a reception and dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bancart
Elizabeth
George Lechchyshyn
Miron Leshchyshyn
Shortdale
Man
Roblin
Manitoba
Orval Boyce
Belte Gene
Ernest Alvin Epp
Gee, Epp
Elm Creek
Knox United Churh
Bette
Ernie
Makaroff
Successful 1968 Roblin Parkland Festival Concludes
The 1968 Roblin Parkland musical festival wrapped with a final concert and awards. Adjudicators praised the high standard of piano choral and band performances. Trophy winners include Grade 3 Choir and Grade 7 8 Chair with multiple honors across solo and ensemble categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin - Parkland
Anderson
Jeffreys
Father M. Siwanyk
St. Vladimir’s College
O Canada
F. Campbell
Mary Gamey
Lee Gaber
Ronnie Doering
Tanis Curtis
Louise
Rita Paradis
Ritchie Wins Conservative Nomination in Dauphin Race
At the Dauphin Federal Progressive Conservative nominating convention Dr. W G Ritchie was chosen to contest the Dauphin constituency in the June 25 federal election defeating George C Dowler Sr on the third ballot. Evelyn Syme was chosen for the N DP and spent time in Roblin meeting electors. The Liberal nominating convention is set for May 22 with Fenn Potoski seeking the Liberal nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Federal Progressive Conservative Association
Dauphin
Man
W. G. Ritchie
Ritchie
George C. Dowler Sr
Evelyn Syme
Syme
Roblin
Federal
Liberal Association of
Fenn Potoski
Town to Install Meters to Conserve Water Usage
Roblin Town Council approves metering all water services to curb waste with an estimated cost of 25 000. Debentures funded by a town levy over up to twenty years will repay the loan, unless a petition from half the land value opposes. 1966 37 million gallons rose to 41 million in 1967. meters aim for 30 40 percent cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Makaroff U C W Holds May Meeting Attended by Members and Visitors
The May meeting of the Makaroff United Church Women was hosted by Mrs Grace Bangle with ten members and three visitors present. President Mrs Irene Hitler led the session, a display showed a completed quilt, and plans included hospital aid tea support and five loaves of fruit bread. A representative for farewell evenings was chosen, church cleaning for Mother's Day agreed, and a donation to the local church board M and M fund discussed. Insights from a March jewellery party showed profit, card sales proceeds were noted, and June plans set with hostesses Rae Lalonde and Irene Elder. Mizpah benediction ended the gathering with lunch served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Sc Grundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff United Church Women
Grace Bangle
Irene Hitler
Burch Board
M and M
Springen
Rae Lalonde
Irene Elder
Sc. Grundy
Roblin U C Y Dance Aids St Michaels Church
Miss Janice Martin of Winnipeg visited Roblin area relatives on Mother's Day weekend. A spring dance by Roblin U C Y raised funds for St Michaels Church. Maryllyn Joy McLeod and Ronald John Veley wed in Manitou United Church on May 1. Weather in Roblin turned chilly with clouds and a chance of snow or rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Martin
Winnipeg
Mrs
Allan. Martin
E. S
Mrs. Dixon
Manitou
Dixon
Maryllyn Joy McLeod
Clifford A. McKinnon
Ronald John Veley
United Church
Roblin
Christian Family Service Held at Knox United
At Knox United Church on Mother's Day four children received Christian Baptism Ronda Wilean James Neil Ivy Lynn and Douglas Todd. A children's story A Jar of Rosemary was shared by Miss Lark Gamey. Mrs Margaret DeLaMare reported on new developments and literature under the Board of Christian Education. The male quartet sang More Love to Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Ronda Wilean
Wim. Alexander
James Neil
Oliver Eiflis
Ivy Lynn
A. W. Melmyre
Douglas Todd
D. W. Mushrow
Lark Gamey
Margaret DeLaMare
Qhundh
Board of Christian Education
Shelterbelt program grows as farmers plant 38000 trees
Ag representative notes a strong increase in shelterbelt activity with about 38 000 seedling trees planted by farmers from the P F R A Nursery Station at Indian Head Saskatchewan. The plan includes broadleaf and evergreen varieties to protect farms, add beauty, and raise land value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.F.R.A
Indian Head
Saskatchewan
U.S.A
Miss Evie Leflar Honored At Shower
Around forty friends gathered at Mrs. C. E. Mitchells home on May 8 to honor Miss Evie Leflar a bride elect of May 18 with a surprise kitchen shower. She received a rose corsage and was escorted to a decorated chair. Bonie Larocque and Barbara Bruce drew a Roblin Truck Transfer laden with gifts. Evie thanked guests as gifts were displayed and a delicious lunch ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Mitchell
Evie Leflar
Evie
Bonie Larocque
Barbara Bruce
Roblin
Tummel 4-H Speaking Contest Held May 8th
The Tummel 4-H Club hosted a public speaking contest at Tummel United Church on May 8 with nine participants from the club and three from Roblin. Winners in the junior class were Diane Livingston and Sindy Kurchak while the senior winners were Joy Buick and Garth Livingston. The top contestants advance to Roblin on May 14 and all participants receive 4H crests with rings awarded to the winners. The event was MC’d by Garry Buick and judged by Rev. E S Dixon Mrs H Boughton and Mr Richard Smewzki. Lunch was served in the church basement by 4H members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel
Tummel United Church
Home Economics Club
Beef Club
Roblin
Garry Buick
Diane Livingston
Sindy Kurchak
Joy Buick
Garth Livingston
E. S. Dixon
H. Boughton
Richard Smewzki
Ag. Rep
Fire destroys saw mill at Roblin Forest Products
A blaze at Roblin Forest Products Ltd. on a Wednesday evening demolished the first saw mill at the plant. Foreman Vern Andres was inside at 5:55 pm but reported no early smoke. Winnipeg Fire Commissioner ruled out arson as the cause. no damage estimate released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
May &H
Roblin Forest Products Ltd
Vern Andres
Nire Department
Winnipeg
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Togo
Roblin Fair
Ean Court
Liquor Control Act
R. Titanich
G. Boliznik
T. Nykolaishyn
D. Larocque
C. Cockerill
G. Traub
Criminal Code of Canada
William Sadoway
N.S.F
Michael William Kolesky
Russell
William Lyle ‘Taylor
Peggy
Peggy Barker
Slams
Gordon Keast
Bradey Andres
Mr. J. Ziprick
D’arcy Keast
Eddie Doering
Gwen McArthur
Shirley McLaren
St. Vladimir’s Boys
Walter Kulyk
Gayle Dillin
Elinor Simpson
Voral
Marcia Lebedovich
Brenda Edel
Marjorie Martin
Marlene Marauk
Valley River
Harold Aitken
Grandview
Joan Fitkowsky
S. Lebedovich
Glee Club
J. Perchaluk
P. Galatiuk
Ckos TV
J. Ziprick
Sam
Karen Ziol
Ikoski
Tannis
Curtis
U.C.W
J. E. Arnott
J. W. Haines
Mrs. Haine
H. C. Cranwell
Roblin U.C Y
St. Viad’s Boys
St. Viad’s
St. Michael’s Church
Knox United
Harold Boughton
Ofice
Shell River
Richard Smelski
Gilbert Plains
University of Manitoba
Richard
Roblin, Russell
Lenberg
Roblin Fire Department
Jack Bruce
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