Representative Celebrates Birthday in Roblin
On May 23, Mr. W A Smith marked his 85th birthday. A pioneer from near Stratford on Avon, he settled one mile west of Roblin and farmed there for years. As Portage la Prairie Mutual Fire Insurance Company representative for nearly 50 years he is among the oldest in the trade. He keeps active in town affairs and tends his garden.
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W. A. Smith
Canada
Stratford On Avon
Shakespeare’s Town
Mr. Smith
Roblin
Portage la Prairie Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Smith
Progress in San Clara and Boggy Creek
Development spreads beyond Roblin with new stores poolrooms a garage and a community hall in San Clara and Boggy Creek Elmer Travis keeps village blacksmith tradition A watch repairing shop is planned The Mortemore family notable in French and British history has three sons recently returned from overseas service Sgt Herbert Mortemore veteran of Mons 1914 1918 inspires local pride
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Roblin
Boggy Creek
San Clara
Elmer Travis
Mortemore
Sgt
Herbert Mortemore
Mons
Boggry Creek
Priests Reunion Trip and Military Discharges Noted
San Clara reports Rev H Dansereau leaving Monday for a two day Winnipeg priests reunion and return Thursday. L A C Marcel Carriere and Cpl Rene Carriere head to discharge from the army this week. A dental doctor visited for various schools but nurse Miss Gould faced short notice. warns against faith cures and urges consulting district nurses for health concerns.
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H. Dansereau
Winnipeg
L.A.C
Marcel Carriere
L.cpl
Rene Carriere
Miss Gould
Goose Lake High School Evening Service Attendance
An evening service will be attended by the Graduates and Cadets of Goose Lake High School. The event details include times listed as 8 p.m. and 7 p.m. with references to Roblin.
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Roblin UN
Goose Lake High School
Local and Personal News From Roblin Area
Weekend visitors fill Roblin notes with names including Ted Heming Andy Bogle and Elmer Broomfield. Discharges Winnipeg trips W I convention and family visits mark community life with school shield loss and upcoming fund drives. Obituaries note Ignace Poitras and Mrs Sarah Jane Speers. services planned at Knox United Church.
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Ted Heming
Brandon
Andy Bogle
R. Bogle
Elmer Broomfield
Winnipeg
H. J. Stefansson
J. Yeo
W.I
L. Oliver
Norwood
Waddy
Stan Nixon
RCAF
Portage
W. Nixon
Cpl
Gilbert Plains
E. G. Greenaway
Hugh Farthing
Ralph Shiniag
Langenburg
Allingham
Joan Glover
Allie Glover
Regina
Glover
Mae Hornsby
Vancouver
B.C
Roblin
Manitoba
H. H. Simpson
R. McWhirter
Y.P.U
Y.P
Russell
Ignace Poitras
Sarah Jane Speers
George Speers
Knox United Church
National Clothing Drive Urgently Seeks Clean Donations
A notice from Roblin Headquarters at United Church Basement calls for clothing donations. Volunteers are urged to wash cotton items and bring as much as possible. A Quiltine Bee is planned for Thursday afternoon May 30 to support the effort.
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Roblin
United Church
Gilbert versus Roblin Softball Clash Ends 13 to 3
A school grounds softball game matched Gilbert against Roblin 7 and 8 Grades. Roblin swamped Gilbert 13 to 3 with players drawn from grade 5 up, delivering a strong display. Gilbert lineup included Albert Gattrell Glenn Beals Mary Taylor Violet Makinson Dorothy Beals and others. Roblin featured Doug Kelso Bill Sanders Bob Heming Lee Fisher Belma Andrew Sylvia Lesack and more. Referee R Ward and Gilbert teacher Miss Margaret Robertson organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Roblin
Albert Gattrell
Glenn Beals
Mary Taylor
Violet Makinson
Dorothy Beals
Adeline Gosselin
Joyce Gatterell
Eddy Skomorowski
In Memoriam Davey Myrna Passes May 27 1942
A loving memory of Myrna who died May 27 1942. A voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our home. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her mother, sisters and brothers.
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Davey
Myrna
Loving memory of our dear mother Bouvier
A memorial note marks the passing of a beloved mother on June 5 1943. Her children grandchildren and siblings express enduring love and sorrow, recalling her pure heart and kind nature that remains in their thoughts and memories.
Farm stock and implements sale near Roblin
Auction notice for Sandy Korbut farm sale on Tuesday June 11 at 1 p.m. East Nova Zora, 19 miles north and east of Roblin. Charlie Filewich, Auctioneer.
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Sandy Korbut
Nova Zora
Roblin
Charlie Filewich
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