Roblin W.I. Reports A Successful Year
Roblin Women's Institute recounts a busy year with 10 regular meetings and 4 board meetings plus a picnic. The group grew to 25 members with strong attendance and visits, honored members with a Life Member and a pin, and contributed to hospital wards, charity drives, and local events while financing a ward with funds and grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I. Pin
Brydon
Manitoba Women's Institute
Hicks
Hack
Souter
Foxwarren
Bogie
Brandon
Geo. Kelso
Deepdale W I Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Deepdale W I held its annual meeting at United church on Wednesday November 15. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Clifford Ayer 1st Vice President Mrs Jack Stinson 2nd Vice President Mrs CC Powell and Sec Treas Mrs C McKenzie. Committees named for Programme Education Visiting Hospitalization Rest Room Membership Cemetry. Next meeting is the Christmas gathering at Mrs P Beerman on December 20 with roll call to be answered with Christmas cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale W.I
United Church
Clifford Ayer
Jack Stinson
CC. Powell
Sec-Treas
C. McKenzie
E. Lomax
E. McIntyre
R. Ward
O. McCorquodale
Taxes Exceed Spending on Highways
The Bank of Canada estimates that provincial governments in 1950 will collect 1950 million dollars in gasoline taxes and motor vehicle license fees. Provincial expenditures for highways and other transportation aids in 1950 total 109.5 million dollars, meaning vehicle taxes will fund 85 million dollars of other provincial expenses. Gasoline taxes now exceed provincial expenditures by over 621 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Canada
Shower for Lottie Cranwell at Knox United Church
A November 15 shower honored Miss Lottie Cranwell bride elect in the basement hall of Knox United church. Hostesses were Mrs. T. Aitken Mrs. Wm. Angus Mrs. J. Fowler and Mrs. F. Kerr. Gifts were presented in a miniature house drawn on a wagon by Misses Sharon Davey and Karen Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Cranwell
Knox United Church
T. Aitken
Wm. Angus
J. Fowler
F. Kerr
Sharon Davey
Karen Hanson
Youth Rally Set for Gilbert Plains Saturday
Youth Rally sponsored by the M F A and Co operation will be held in Gilbert Plains on Saturday November 25. The event invites youths and older participants to share energy and wisdom while learning about Folk Schools Leadership schools and Farm forums with discussions on local provincial and national issues and plans for winter activities. For more information contact Peter Paulek or Ray Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Peter Paulek
Ray Murray
Young Peoples Club Holds Fourth Meeting
The Young People's Club met in the school Friday evening November 17 with president A Goodbun presiding. Scriptural and scenic films by Dr Parker were well received by children and parents. next meeting is Friday December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Club
A. Goodbun
Parker
Teachers Local Re Organizes In Manitoba
A reorganization meeting of Roblin Local No 2 of the Manitoba Teachers Society was held at Goose Lake Collegiate on November 18 with chair N Krelaty. Elected officers for the year include President R G Ward Vice President J Helgason Liaison officer N Krelaty and Secretary Treasurer L Olga Long. Next meeting set for December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Manitoba Teacher’s Society
Goose Lake Collegiate
Names Wanted by Canadian Legion and Auxiliary
The Canadian Legion and Auxiliary seek names and military addresses of men leaving or about to leave Canada. Cooperation is urged. Submit names to Alex Romanyk, Secretary of the Legion, or Mrs R Bogle, Secretary of the Auxiliary.
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Canadian Legion and Auxiliary
Canada
Alex Romanyk
Legion
R. Bogle
Auxiliary
District News Ny il McKinnon Visits Winnipeg
District news notes several residents traveling or visiting locations including McKinnon in Winnipeg and Mrs Jennie Topham's Port Arthur trip. Others report visits to Saskatoon Grandview and Roblin events plus C.G.L.T. plays enjoyed Wednesday night.
Local gatherings mark 25th wedding anniversary and visits
Deepdale O McCorquodale left Monday for Dauphin. Mr and Mrs H Bales spent Saturday in Dauphin. Mr and Mrs H Prior motor ed to Grandview Friday. Mrs Alan McKenzie spent Friday at the Chas McKenzie home. Reg Ward of the MTS Dauphin spent the weekend at his home. Rev Gerald M Ward of Edmonton spent several days visiting relatives in the district. David Allan of the RCMP Calgary is visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A J Allen. Mr and Mrs Ray McCorquodale spent Remembrance weekend at the home of O McCorquodale. Mrs R Grundy arrived from Baldur last Saturday to spend some time at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs L T Jolliffe. A number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs O McCorquodale Saturday, Nov 11 in honor to their 25th wedding anniversary. Several from this district attended the Youth For Christ rally held in the auditorium of the Roblin Collegiate Saturday evening and enjoyed the inspiring address by Capt Oystryk of Dauphin, and the music by the singing evangelist of Yorkton, and little Beverly Cornish of Roblin.
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Dauphin
H. Bales
H. Prior
Grandview
Alan McKenzie
Chas McKenzie
Reg Ward
MTS Dau
Phin
Gerald M. Ward
Edmonton
David Allan
R.C.M.P
Calgary
A. J. Allen
Ray McCorquodale
O. McCorquodale
R. Grundy
Baldur
L. T Jolliffe
Mrs. O. McCorquodale
Youth For Christ
Roblin
Capt. Oystryk
Singing Evangelist
Yorkton
Little Beverly Cornish
Roblin Women’s Institute Thank You Note for Hayloft Jamboree
The Women's Institute of Roblin expresses gratitude to all participants in the Hayloft Jamboree, to the parents who entered their babies in the contest, and to everyone who supported and assisted in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women's Institute of
Hayloft Jamboree Plays To Capacity Audiences
A two night performance of Uncle Ezzy s Hayloft Jamboree in Roblin Collegiate Auditorium on Nov 16 and 17 drew overflow crowds. The Roblin W I sponsored the event for Memorial Hall with Mary Willbanks of California directing. The program featured many acts including Laddie Solomon and Marcia Yourchek and crowned Tiny Tots winners Teresa Truffyn and Ron Kozak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Ezzy
Roblin Collegiate Auditorium
Roblin
P. Cameron
Mel Bowley
F McDuffe
W Miller
Marcia Yourchek
Sylvia Sanders
Adele Maslove
Twinkle Toes
Olga
Mary Klemetski
al Jolson
Ken Adam
Slim Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross
Kirkhamemerton
England
Rink Booth
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Cancer Fund
Robiin Hospital
W.I
McClarty
T. Kelso
A. Beaven
J. Collins
F. Hack
Keast
McBride
Yeo
Deepdale W
Elect
Gilbert Plains
Young Peoples’ Club
Rasey Meetings
District News
Togo
Il McKinnon
Winnipeg
Jennie Topham
Port Arthur
Sam Hampson
Stan King
Saskatoon
Mona Kirton
C.G.L.T
Irene Topham
Business College
Bob M
Bride of
Deepdale
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