Kiwanis District Speech Contest in Goose Lake hall
Sponsored by Winnipeg Kiwanis Club, the Goose Lake Collegiate Auditorium hosted a district speech contest on May 20 with 13 contestants. Eighty four 4H members participated within their clubs. Top red ribbon finishers were Wayne Digby, Esther Arndt, Richard Hunter, and Judy Framingham, while blue ribbon recipients included Grace Burrell and others. Winners advance to Yorkton inter provincial competition on June 11, with two top district placers set to compete May 25 at Roblin for regional honors and an expense paid trip to Winnipeg Kiwanis Competition.
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Winnipeg Kiwanis Club
Goose Lake Collegiate Auditorium
Peter Bugera
Bris Bugera
Paul Jaddock
Winnipeg
Red Ribbon
Wayne Digby
Assiniboine Calf Club
Esther Arndt
Bleld Sewing Club
Richard Hunter
Yorkton
CJGX
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Swan River
Birch River
Russell
Roblin
Kiwanis
Rogation Day Service at Anglican Church
A large congregation joined the Rogation Day service led by Rev. John Conlin. The procession moved to Mr. Herbert Poyser's farm for seed blessing, soil and seed, farm implements, home and country life, and church community blessings, followed by a luncheon prepared by Mrs. Poyser and local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church
John Conlin
Herbert Poyser
Mr and Mrs Walter Huff Spend Weekend in Robin
Mr and Mrs Walter Huff of Robin spent the weekend with Madge Laka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Huff
Robin
Madge Laka
Bield High School Graduation Exercises Held Friday
The Bield High School graduation was held May 6 in the Bield Community Hall before parents and friends. Principal Leslie Spear chaired the evening, urging graduates to seek wisdom beyond school. Valedictory by Mrs. Roy Perchavik, response by Margaret Dobranski, diplomas to Grade XI students Esther Arndt Alberta Britcher Eleanor Dobranski Barbara Britcher Jerry Kastrukoff Roy Perchaluk Lena Wasyienchuk. A program of student music accompanied by Mrs. John Perchaluk concluded with God Save The Queen.
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Bileld High School
Bield
Leslie Spear
Roy Perchavik
Margaret Dobranski
Roy Perchaluk
Barbara Britcher
Susan Znak
Alberta Britcher
Lye Chase
Grace IX
Doris Arndt
Irene Belcher
John Perchaluk
Ken Burton
Roblin
Spear
Esther Arndt
Eleanor Dobranski
Jerry Kastrukoff
Lena Wasyienchuk
God Save the Queen
Home and School Meeting Discusses Scout Group
The Home and School Association held its regular meeting at Goose Lake Collegiate Auditorium on Wednesday May 18. A proposal to form a Roblin Boy Scout Association was raised and a four member committee was elected to nominate officers for 1960 61. Calvert sang a few items and M Dillin spoke on Indian Affairs. The group ended with God Save The Queen and a lunch by the social committee. The final meeting for the year will be the annual in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and School Association
Goose Lake Collegiate
Roblin
Boy Scout Association
Calvert
M. Dillin
Provisional Lord's Day Act Opens Sunday Sports Rules
Manitoba's Lord's Day Act came into effect May 23 1960 authorizing municipal by laws for Sunday sports and cultural events by non profit groups 1:30 to 5:30 p m with fees permitted for participants and staff while spectators prevented from collections leading to specific exemptions and repeal rules for bylaw changes and bona fide clubs outlines.
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Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Q.C
Altermaney-General
Crown
Course on School Administration Heads in Manitoba
Glenn Nicholls principal of Hugson Junior High School Flin ton is named Director of the Third Leadership Course on school administration to be held at United College in July. Dorothy Brummitt Whitmore Elementary School Dauphin is Assistant Director. The 10 day course welcomes teachers and principals seeking specialized training in school administration with a roster of consultants and speakers from Winnipeg and Flin Flon. It is sponsored by the Manitoba Teachers' Society.
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Glenn Nicholls
Hugson
Flinton
United College
Dorothy Brummitt
Whitmore
Dauphin
Nicholls
Flin Flon
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Ivan L. Hamilton
David A. Downie
Glenwood
St. Vital
James C. Wherrett
Winnipeg
Eldon F. Simms
Harry H. Guest
Kelvin High School
Dwight D. Ridd
River Heights
Ross L. Donald
Carpathia School
The
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs J Scott Home
The May Ladies' Aid session led by President Mrs J Goodbun met at Mrs J Scott's home with fifteen members and two visitors. Devotions centered on Freedom of the Spirit, and a paper on Christian Citizenship urged duty for World Refugee Year. A $5 contribution was approved, and plans for Family Night lunch and Manse renovations were noted. Mrs Martin to host June gathering.
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Ladies’ Aid
J. Scott
Martin
Roblin Women's Institute Meeting at United Church
The Roblin Women’s Institute met May 19 in the basement of Roblin United Church at 8 p.m. President Mrs. Sanders led regular business and committee reports. Delegates read provincial convention resolutions, four local children performed poems, songs, and a film on Canadian industries followed by a social half hour.
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Roblin Women’s Institute
The
United Church
Sanders
Kelso
Miss Mickelson
Bobby Campbell
Gaylene Henwood
Shirley McLaren
Erle Yeo
Canada
Weekend at Madge Lake With Cross Family Friends
Mrs Nora Cross and friends Karen Donnie Ronnie and Gail Ouphant spent the weekend at Madge Lake enjoying leisure time together and sharing outings.
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Nora Cross
Karen
Donnie
Ronnie
Gail Ouphant
Madge Lake
District Visitors and Club Notes From Local News
Winnipeg visitors include Mr and Mrs W Crawley and family and Mrs Crawley Sr visiting Roblin. Helena and Kathy from Flin Flon travel to Winnipeg for Helen's graduation. Riverbend Ladies meet at Mrs Watson's. lunch by DeLaMare family. Home and School updates feature Miss Mavis Dillin discussing Federal schools.
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Helen
Gordon Arnott
Son Lee
Winnipeg
R. Arnott
Charlie Maver
Bob Ward
Flin Flon
Frank Kerr
Ralph Ritchie
Ed Jakeman
H. Wenner and
Dale
Wm. DeLaMare
Dave Ballard
Riverbend
R. H. Watson
G. DeLaMare
R. DeLaMare
Mavis Dillin
Weekend visitors to homes in Mafeking Yorkton and Roblin
Mr and Mrs Bill Clarkson and Dianne and Darlene of Mafeking visited the Charles home. Visitors at the F N Hanson home included Leo Christoff and family Winnipeg Earl Christoff Enid Lindgan Ron Lindsan Margit Luominen Winnipeg and A Milcharak family Roblin. John Weselowski joined A Milch arak at his home. Geo Helliwell Sr of the Anderson Home Yorkton spent the weekend with Frank Limb.
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Bill Clarkson
Dianne
Darlene
Mafeking
Charles
F.N. Hanson
Leo Christoff
Earl Christoff
Enid Lindgan
Ron Lindsan
Margit Luominen
Winnipeg
A. Milcharak
Roblin
John Weselowski
Social Calls Across Shell River Community
Mr and Mrs W Childs of Gilbert Plains visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Charles on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Geo Helliwell of Spy Hill spent Sunday at the home of Mr Frank Limb.
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W. Childs
Gilbert Plains
Fred Charles
Geo. Helliwell
Spy Hill
Frank Limb
Deepdale Notes and Visits Highlight Local Gossip
Deepdale reports a stream of visitors from Vancouver Saskatoon and Winnipeg including Frank Shenderovich George Kozak and Drobot in Preeceville. Local couples Mr and Mrs Geo Prior celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary with well wishes from Deepdale friends.
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Geo Prior
Deepdale
Local and Social Civilian Guests Visit Roblin Area
Mrs. Alice Thom and Mrs. Geo Ashby returned home after a trip East. Mr and Mrs Alex Romanyk and family of Winnipeg visited Roblin over the long weekend. Mr Herb Thompson of Winnipeg visited Roblin. Doug Goodbun and Sylvia Sanders of Winnipeg spent the weekend in Roblin. Linda Staple of Winnipeg visited her parental home. Mr and Mrs Bob Keast and family spent the weekend at Madge Lake. Miss Carol Borowski of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs G Mitchell. Visitors at the Hilland home included Mr and Mrs John McDonald and family, and Mr and Mrs Sam McDonald and Nelson of Carberry. Mr and Mrs Harry Oliphant left for Winnipeg to attend the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Convention. Mr Earl Christoff and Miss End Lindgan and Mr Ron Lind ean and Miss Margit Luominen of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Leo Christof.
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Paul Kozak
Sam Kozak
Frank Shenderovich
George Kozak
Vancouver
B.C
Drobot
Preeceville
Sask
H. Ayer
D. Harrison
Inglis
Harvey Prior
Gail
Robert Ward
Flin Flon
Alex Romanyk
Winnipeg
Roblin
Doug Goodbun
Sylvia Sanders
Carol Borowski
Mrs. G. Mitchell
J. A. Hilland
John McDonald
Sam McDonald
Nelson
Carberry
Harry Oliphant
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers
Earl Christoff
End Lindgan
Ron Lindean
Margit Luominen
Leo Christof
Obituary of Ernest Thorne From Roblin Manitoba
Funeral services were held at Roblin Roman Catholic Church on May 20 for Ernest Thorne who died May 17 1960 at age 89 after a short illness. Rev Father M Ranco officiated with Sneath Funeral Service in charge. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Thorne was born in Winnipeg and moved to Roblin in 1902 where he lived until his death. He was married to Josephine Pull and survived by his wife two sons Archie Roblin and June Hudson Bay Sask four daughters Emma Bell Inglis Chiral Roblin Joe Pathnode Roblin Vina Pittras Winnipeg Bertha Winnipeg one brother Jim Roblin and two sisters Mrs Laconte Ste Rose du Lac and Mrs Rose Barnes Victoria BC.
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Robtin
Ernest Thorne
Mantitoba
Daiatae
Father M Ranco
Sneath
Nick Stinson
John Bercier
Reil Bell
Joe Bell
George Aberstock
Dave Lily
Roblin
Joe Piitras
Vina
Winnipeg
Bertha
Jim
Joe Laconte
Ste. Rose du Lac
Man
Rose Barnes
Victoria
B.C
Prince Tech tang en Lai arrives in Roblin with Siamese kitten
May 18 in Roblin marks arrival of His Highness Prince Tech tang en Lai son of Chong Throng and Sun shine Sat-Ji. He resides at Jakeman farm with Dr. Hortig. First gift is a 2cc feline distemper shot for the Siamese kitten. Roblin golfers travel to Yorkton May 22. Morgan Kelso wins second prize in last flight. Rod H. Thomson named Manitoba Manager of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce by May 25.
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Prince Techtang En Lai
Chong Throng
Sunshine Sat-Ji
Roblin
Dr. Hortig
Jakeman Farm
Yorkton
Morgan Kelso
Morgan
Rod H. Thomson
North Battleford
Sask
Manitoba
Chaber of Commerce
D. L. Morrell
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Stanley N. Jones
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Thomson
Lutheran W M L S Meeting Held May 11
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League met in the church basement on May 11 with seven members present. The session opened with a hymn and prayer. Rev. P. Borchardt read a scripture from Ephesians 6. Members chose delegates for the Jay Yorkton convention.
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
P. Borchardt
God
A. Oise
A. Andres
Jay
Yorkton
Bach
Borchardt
Ciore
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Harold Boughton
Bield High School
Roblin United Church
Shell River
C. McKenzie
Alice Thom
Geo. Ashby
Herb Thompson
Linda Staple
Bob Keast
Ross Kozak
Roblin Theatre
Elizabeth
Manitoba Power Commission
John Inglis
Firestone Ross
Anur
Bula
Lutheran W.mls
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