William George Kerswell dies after long illness
William George Kerswell, aged 61, died Monday October 7 at Roblin after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held October 6 at Knox United Church Roblin with Rev J M Taylor officiating and burial in Makaroff cemetery. He was born in Wingham Ontario and moved to the district in 1903. He married Alma Denham in 1915 and later moved to Roblin. He worked as a Shell River Livestock Coop buyer and was active in curling circles. Survived by wife Alma, son James of Makaroff, daughters Mrs J Davis of Makaroff, Mrs W Bruce of Roblin, and Doreen of Winnipeg, plus siblings and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Kerswell
Roblin
Knox United Church
J. M. Taylor
Chas. Simpson
Makaroff
Makaroff Cemetery
Pyott
R. Eggerson
J. Martin
M. Smith
R. Henderson
C. Elder
H. H. Simpson
C. H. Sorbo
A. Keast
M. Tripp L. Jory
M. A. Clarke
Mr. Kerswell
Wingham
Ont
Ontario
Alma Denham
Gilbert Plains
Kerswell
Shell River Livestock Coop
Bill
James
J. Davis
W. Bruce Roblin
Doreen
Winnipeg
A. E. McInnes
Ida Tempest
Flin Flon
Jack Powell
Ft. Langley
B.C
Parsley
Toronto
Family Weekend Travel and Local Gatherings Noted
Mr and Mrs Wm Kerchuk and family motored to Flin Flon over the long weekend. Keep Oct 21 open for the Tummel fun supper and bazaar. Among those home for the long weekend were Muriel Robin Ethel and Elizabeth Ritchie and Shirley Fisher. Mr and Mrs Allan Stewart and family of Rapid City visited in district over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kerchuk
Muriel Robin
Ethel and
Elizabeth Ritchie
Shirley Fisher
Allan Stewart
Rapid City
Community Notices and Family Visits Highlight Week
Local residents traveled and hosted relatives during the week with visits from Chas. Simpson in Vancouver and Roblin connections. Harvest Home and Thanksgiving services are set for Sunday Oct 17 at 7 30 pm inviting all. Several attendees joined teacher conventions in Grandview last Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Simpson
Vancouver
Ed. Saunders
Dauphin
Alice Currey
Roblin
Anna Currey
Glen Arnott
Winnipeg
J. C. Arnott
B. I. Spear
Velma Davis
Inglis
David Lindsay
Harvest Home
John Beattie
Robi. Evans
Eva Tibbats
R. Ollivier
Grandview
Local Residents Enjoy Weekend Visits and Hospital Fund
Mr and Mrs C Burrell returned to Virden on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Geo Murray Grace and Beverley visited Hassan and Rama. The Radfords and Walter went to The Pas to visit Mrs Radford's relatives. MFAC met at Mrs Mce Murray's on Oct 6 with a lunch sale at Chas Burrell's, proceeds supporting Roblin hospital fund. $352.96 cleared.
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Chas Burrell
Roblin
Silverwood Bazaar Planned to Aid Roblin Hospital
Sunday updates show Bob Johnson at home and E Armstead visiting family. Lawrence Irvine headed to Winnipeg for winter work while Earle McGinnis returned from The Pas. Bazaar and dance set for Oct 15 in Silverwood hall to raise funds for Roblin hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Johnson
Lawrence Maguire
Bert Dixon
Wm. Johnson
Silverwood Ladies
Johnson
Silverwood Hall
Silverwood Ladies Society
Roblin Hospital
Local Folks Share Holiday Visits and News
Mr and Mrs Geo Laird spent the holiday in the City. Bill Thompson and W Gardner returned home after a goose chase in the west. Mr and Mrs F Eslinger and family with Mr and Mrs Wm Tucker visited Dauphin, while Mr and Mrs R Framingham and family visited friends at The Pas and Flin Flon. Joe Van Every attended his son Joe's wedding in Winnipeg. Mrs McDuffe travels to Winnipeg for medical treatment. W I meeting held at Mrs Don Davis home with few members due to illness and holidays. Mr and Mrs Wm Edwards have moved to Koblin, leaving longtime neighbors saddened.
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Geo. Laird
Bill Thompson
Wm. Edwards
Koblin
Local Notes From Deepdale and Roblin Area
Deepdale residents and Roblin visitors are listed with family travel, hospital updates, and social events. Mentions include Ms Joyce Adam visiting Roblin, Sophie Soltys staying with Mrs Styba, and trips to Dauphin for stock shows. A hunting incident results in four geese shot and one destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ward
Dauphin
Joyce Adam
Roblin
Robers
Sophie Soltys
Wm. Styba
W. Ward
Winnipeg
Saylor
Makaroff
H. G. Ayer
J. S. Ward
Corwena Roberts
Hamilton S.D
Earl McIntyre
Grandview Hospital
In Memoriam Harvie Traub 1946
In loving memory of Harvie Traub who died October 17 1946 Asleep in Gods beautiful garden sheltered from sorrow and pain Safe in Gods keeping Until we shall meet him again Ever remembered by his mother brothers and sister
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Harvie Traub
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Tributes
For the many expressions of sympathy acts of kindness and floral tributes received on our bereavement we extend heartfelt thanks. Mrs W Kerswell and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kerswell
Bazaar tea sale at United Church by Riverbend Ladies
A bazaar and home cooking sale will be held at the United Church on Saturday October 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Riverbend Ladies. Tickets priced at 42 cents.
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United Church
Riverbend Ladies
Estate of Fred Federick Claims Deadline
In the matter of the Estate of Fred Federick late of Hillsburg Manitoba farmer all claims against the estate must be filed with the undersigned at Dauphin Manitoba on or before November 20 1948 Dated at Dauphin Manitoba October 12 1948 A T Warnock KC Solicitor for Lena Fedeniuk Administratrix
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Fred Federick
Hillsburg
Manitoba
Dauphin
A. T. Warnock
K.C
Lena Fedeniuk
Inter Mountain Teachers Hold Convention At Grandview
The Inter-Mountain Teachers association held its annual convention at Grandview with D R P Coats as guest speaker on Modern Inventions and the Spoken Word. Over one hundred teachers from Angusville Bins e arth Russell Roblin attended, with J N Belton honored as honorary president and L S Spear Goose Lake as president of the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Mountain Teachers’ Association
Grandview Collegiate
D. R P. Coats
Oddfellows Hall
Coats
Margaret E. Nix
M. Ewanchuk
Roblin
C. ¥. Crosby
Dauphin
Angusville
Binsearth
Russell
J. N. Belton
Grandview School Board
J.C. Dryden
Ewanchuk
L. 8. Spear
Goose Lake
C. Foster
R. A. Ollivier
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W. G. Kerswell
Trimble’s
Monarch Dove
Trimble
The
United Grain Growers
Deepdale
Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited
Endcliffe
Inglise
Binscarth
Manitoba Farm Loans Association 404 Trust and Loan Building
Portage Avenue
East
St. Regis
Smith Street
District News
Silveerwood
Cromarty
R. Sanders
Sylia and
Don
G. Ward
Jack Gardner
C. McMaster
Rolla
N.D
Geo. Gardner
Blanche Allard
Ray McCorquodale
C. McCorquodale
O. McCorquodale
Harry Walker
Herbert Winston
Stella
St. Roblin
Deepdale Hall
Deepdale W.L
Makaroff Hall
Makaroff School
Togo Melody Kings Adm
Tummel
Roblin Consumer's Co-Op
Cultiv Atgr
Nagassifu Coop
Coop. Mantel Radios
Coop, Mantel Radios
Booker
Inter-Mountain Teachers
Shell River
Commission Shippers
Jack Scot
Shipper
Spigelman & Lichter
Makaroff - Deepdale
Roblin Coop
A. Moore
Motyka
Northern Electric Radios & Appliances
Marness
George
Haines Bldg
2Nd Ave
Vics Motors
1St Ave
Grivynound
J. Thom
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