Merridale 4-H Club Elects New Officers
Merridale 4 H Club held its new year meeting at Kenny Proskie’s home on April 13 with six members present. New officers elected: President Kenny Proskie Vice-President Warren Ludwig Secretary Debbie Hawryluk Treasurer Maryvel Cockerill Reporter Jean Boychuk. They met May 11 to discuss new shirts for the June 2 rally and were served a bountiful lunch by Mrs. Proskie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale’ 4H Garden Club
Kenny Proskie
Cockerill
Warren Ludwig
Debbie Hawryluk
Maryvel Cockerill
Jean Boychuk
Proskie
Roblin Town Council approves 250000 in building permits
May 10 1973 council meeting in Roblin chaired by Mayor F A Newton approves building permits totaling 250000 dollars. Votes include permits for Roblin Truck Service and Jay Motor Inns Ltd and a 3 mill levy for a Local Care Home project. Council also reappoints George Giles and Matilda Case to the Roblin Housing Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
F. A. Newton
Hilland, Lupichuk
Brade
Nash
Dr. Frank Skinner Arboretum Committee
Skinner
Parkland Regional Development Inc
George Giles
Matilda Case
Man
J. F. Zimmer
Sid Prokopchuk
Swertz Bros. Construction
Irene Weeres
Bayn
Jay Motor Inns Ltd
L.lp
P.E.P
Oscar Zimmer
Arnold Yeo
Osesky
Marvin Borgfjord
Sam Todeman
Town of Roblin
Municipal Planning Branch
R.M
Shell River
Commission
Schmollinger Couple Celebrates Sixty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jake Schmollinger marked 65 years of marriage with a family celebration on a Saturday at Grailfield School. The event honored their long farming life in the Tummel Roblin district, with 38 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schmollinger
Schmollinger
Jacob Schmollinger
Ernistine Wagner
Canada
Tummel
Roblin
Jack
Winnipeg
Fred
Charlie
Shevlin
Emil
Adolph
Edmonton
Nellie
A. Andres
Marie
Wm. Zimmer
Freda
A. Liske
Elsie
F. Bauming
Calder, Sask
Beth
J. D. Watson
Flin Flon
Jake Schmellinger
Tummel-Roblin
Graifield School
Intermountain Board Hears May Meeting Highlights
Intermountain school division trustees held their first May meeting, noting absent members and approving transportation for 4 H rally participants to Russell. They plan tenders for bus parts, donate 200 dollars to a festival, and send delegates to the Canadian Association of School Trustees convention in Quebec City. A Roblin roof suit update and a cairn project at Goose Lake are also discussed along with a new safe for Roblin Collegiate after recent break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Intermountain School Division
San Clara
Russell
Transportation Committee
Festival Committee
B. A. Hawryluk
Garry Gaber
Canadian Association of School Trustees
Quebec City
Manitoba
A. Hirschfield
Roblin
Goose Lake
Roblin Collegiate
Roblin Horticultural Society Frees Carrot Seed for 4-H Clubs
The Roblin Horticultural Society held its May meeting with 24 members at Mrs. Lisle Simpson’s home. Mrs. Petar Nowosad led, prize lists for the August Flower and Vegetable Show were shared, and Carrol seed was distributed free to 4-H Garden Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Roblin Horticultural Society
Court Dockets Show Fines for Speeding and Open Liquor
Provincial Judge F M Manwaring presides cases including Murray Curle speeding 54 dollars and Samuel Lewis Watson speeding 24 dollars. Magistrate W A Fieldsiland handles Richard Mitchell open liquor 24 dollars, Emery Carriere suspended driving 79 dollars, John Malainey impaired driving over 08 204 dollars, Justice of the Peace George Giles. Rene Joseph Branconnier open liquor 14 dollars, Robert Cutagas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Manwaring
Murray Curle
Samuel Lewis Watson
W. A. Fieldsiland
Richard Mitchell
Emery Carriere
John Malainey
George Giles
Rene Joseph Branconnier
Robert Cutagas
Record of Local Traffic and Liquor Offenses
A list of individuals with offenses including open liquor purchases driving without a license speeding and faulty equipment, showing names such as Theresa Ann Lungal John Kendell Reginald Mortemore Leona Kurchak Ronald Francis Langan Alfred B Rivo Kenneth G Jory Garry N Pitts William Bruce Melnick Brian Pearton Michael Allen Parisien Ronald Patrick Manson Gregory Perchaluk Andre Richard Zibresky and amounts ranging from 14.25 to 66.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Ann Lungal
John Kendell
Reginald Mortemore
Leona Kurchak
R. J. Nykolaishyn
Dauphin Town
James Laurie
Ronald Francis Langan
Alfred B. Rivo
Kenneth G. Jory
Garry N. Pitts
William Bruce Melnick
Brian Pearton
Michael Allen Parisien
Ronald Patrick Manson
Gregory Perchaluk
Andre Richard Zibresky
Reggies Ramblings Reveal Toxvical Conclusions
Logic followed far enough leads to toxvical conclusions in Reggies Ramblings. The fragment hints at investigative style and uncertain outcomes with playful word choice and a diary like tone.
Birth of William John Jago in Portage la Prairie Manitoba
A son, William John, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Jago of Portage la Prairie Manitoba on May 10 1973 weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces. The mother is Diane Goodbun formerly of Roblin Manitoba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goodbun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Jago
Portage la Prairie
Man
William John
Jago
Diane Goodbun
John Goodbun
Roblin
iManitoba
Mother-Daughter Banquet Held May 8
The fifth annual Mother-Daughter banquet took place Friday May 18 in the Free Methodist Church basement with about 60 attendees. Mrs Milly Shiner WMS President welcomed guests as poems, games and a cowbells musical number by Mrs Melba Durston were featured. Guest speaker Mrs Hattie Main Dauphin urged mothers and daughters to know Jesus Christ as a Friend and to make a personal commitment to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Milly Shiner
WMS
Melba Durston
Dauphin
Hattie Main
Jesus Christ
Christ
The Value of Homemakers and Local Extension News
A piece argues homemakers perform 99.6 hours of weekly work worth about 235.40 and urges pride in their role. It notes LuEwen Morton and Terry Parsons will serve as Extension Summer Assistants in Roblin area and St Lazare area respectively, aiding children in low rental housing units. It ends with sewing advice about seam allowance and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luewen Morton
Elphinstone
Russell-Roblin
Terry Parson
Winnipeg
Roblin-St. Lazare
Terry
Recreation Ramblings Teaches Summer Program Details
Susan Jeckie of the U of M will be the summer recreation director. Contact her by phone at the Intermediate School numbers 987-2588 or 937-2468. Swimming lessons run July 3 to July 13 with instructors and beach available. Susan will post updates through this column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Jeckie
U. of M
Susan
Fire crews fight five blazes in four days at multiple sites
Over May 16 to May 20 firefighters battled five separate incidents. A chicken house burned at Mrs. Eric Kerswell’s farm, about 9:25 a.m. May 16. 21 beehives were destroyed at Gordon Mohr’s bees by 2:00 p.m. May 17. a grass fire near Joe Kratofil’s farm required backburning. a pole peeler burned at Roblin Forest Products around 9:30 p.m. May 19. and a fire at John Morash’s farm near the Wagner homestead prompted backburning efforts. The Fire Prevention Act warns against deliberate or careless fires with penalties up to 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Kerswell
Gordon Mohr
Shevlin
Lakeside Honey Farm
Joe Kratofil
Roblin Forest Products
John Morash
Wagner
Canberry Parade Celebrates Western Hospitality and Heritage
Donna Cutting and Thelma Howatt visited The Pas and Dauphin staff members, while Robert Wildeman and friends enjoyed the Weston Weekend in Canberry. The parade featured painted wagons and polished harnesses as locals and visitors gathered. Art Currey J Nolan visited Red Deer and Calgary relatives, touring the Majestic Canadian Rockies. Mother's Day Concert Raffle winners included Ken Tokar MacNutt Luncheon cloth and Mrs. Jim Gaber cushion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Cutting
Pas
Thelma Howatt
Dauphin
M.ts
Dmetro Zibresky
Robert Wildeman
Canberry
Weston
Art Currey
J. Nolan
Bruce Harburn
Red Deer
Alberta
Sandra Currey
Calgary
Canadian Rockies
Ken Tokar MacNutt
Jim Gaber
Roblin
John Yellowega
Shortdale
Farion
Fossil Study Indicates Sparse Life Early Earth
Paleontology finds show minimal life presence for a long stretch of early Earth history before more complex organisms emerged. The study notes limited fossil evidence and gradual increase in biodiversity over time.
Roblin Hosts Community Improvement Seminar Plans
Roblin District Advisory Planning Commission met May 15 at the Roblin town office chaired by H Boughton. A June 5 seminar on urban landscaping and farmstead improvements was announced by speakers Hilderman Associates and provincial horticulturist Curle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Marvin Borgfjord
Gary Hilderman
Hilderman Associates
Brian Curle
Swan River
Glen Shaw
Shellmouth Reservoir
Reese Morgan
Water Resources
Shellmouth
Water Control Commission
Riding Academy
Marriage notices and showers mark May events
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Nernberg on their May 11 wedding followed by a May 15 miscellaneous shower for Donna Johnstone at Mrs. Millie Shiner’s home. Corsages honored Donna and relatives as contests and gifts were shared, ending with a luncheon. Also, congratulations to the Chases on Julie Ann born May 15, and visiting relatives from Winnipeg and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Nernberg
Marilyn Chase
Millie Shiner
Donna Johnstone
Donna
Allan Johnstone
James Ready
Molberg
Shoemaker
Grandview
Sharon Hojnocki
Shirley Olson
Mrs. Shiner
Ken Chase
Julie Ann
Harold Chase
Gloria Chase
Winnipeg
Dovie Shelton
Columbia
Missouri
Sacred Heart Ladies' Auxiliary Installs New Officers
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary met on May 15 and installed a new slate of officers. Father Verhulst presided in an impressive ceremony naming Jeanine Landry as president Velma Sutton as vice president Shirley Radwinski as secretary and Barbara Steffler as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Ladies’ Auxilliary
Father Verhulst
Jeanine Landry
Velma Sutton
Shirley Radwinski
Barbara Steffler
Hospital Board Hires Mr Exner
A special Hospital Board meeting on May 15 approved hiring Mr. Kelly Exner as administrator and construction supervisor effective July 1 1973. Exner will assist with planning and construction prior to that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Board
Mr. Exner
Kelly Exner
iMr. Exner
Letter Blasts Local Fans Over Stanley Cup Final Bias
A hockey fan rails against fellow readers for not supporting Montreal in the final. He labels them poor sports and unpatriotic while insisting Montreal’s dominance mirrors the Yankees’ World Series grip. The piece contrasts fan desire for any team to beat a national powerhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Chicago
Montreal Canadiens
New York Yankees
Week-end Guests Gather at Beattie Home Across Communities
Families from Dauphin Winnipeg The Pas Glenella Saskatoon Swan River and The Pas visited and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beattie over a long week-end. Notable names include Mrs. George Robin Dr Elizabeth Arnott and Miss Mary-Lou Pound among others with several Sunday visits and supper guests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Beattie
George Robinson
Gilbert and
Diane
Dauphin
Tom MacQuarrie
Winnipeg
I. R. Beattie
Elizabeth Arnott
Grace Arnott
Robin
Mary-Lou Pound
J. Pound
Linda
Stan Stoughton
Glenella
Gregg Boyce
O. Boyce
Wes, Becker
Saskatoon
Sask
H. Grundy
Marla
Darcy
Pas
O. Sigurdson
Swan River
Pete Beck
Ivan Blaine
E. Arnott
J.C. Arnott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merridale 4-H Club
John D. Watson
P. Borchardt
Intermountain Information
Department of Agriculture
Fred Schrader
Zorra
Geraldine Brucher
Reggie
Joan
Joan Clement
Bield
Arthur Lovas
Sacred Heart Ladies’ Auxiliary
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