Debate Highlights From Local Home and School Meeting
The October Home and School debate centered on whether youths should be punished for smoking. Clarence Riach and Gordon Simpson argued affirmative, Frank Price and Walter Dietrich negative, with Mr Rabk wand as chair. Debaters stressed education and example versus harm reduction and potential legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Riach
Gordon Simpson
Framk Price
Walter Dietrich
Mr. Rabkwanski
Riach
Walter Dietiith
Public apathy in Manitoba local offices amid nomination day
A Manitoba rural observer notes continuing indifference toward public office as many seats remain vacant after nomination day. He argues ratepayers bore responsibility for ensuring full slates, praises those who have served, and highlights the personal sacrifice and burdens of municipal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manttoba
Feiowng Nemimiicn
C.G.L.T. Meeting Notes From October Session
The CGLT met at the United Church on Thursday October 17 at 7 30 p.m. Eleven members attended as Mrs G Waddell led duties and election of officers for 1957 58 with Shelley Newton as president Judy Yeo vice president and Barbara Collings secretary treasurer. The drama program Into The War was read in parts and will be reviewed next week. Five members expressed desire to join the church and classes will begin in early November. Executive will conduct imitation next week. Meeting closed with taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Canmpeil
T. C. Meadows
Comventen
Dauphin
Athend
C.g.1.t
United Church
G. Waddell
Shelley Newton
Judy Yeo
Barbara Collings
Joan the Church
Forage Seed Price Cut Announced By Minister Shuttleworth
Ag rep reports a reduction in forage seed price under the Soil Conservation Forage Policy effective immediately at 1.25 per acre, with refunds for those who paid the old rate of 2.00. Cutoff date extended to November 5, 1957, for acreage listings. Meeting notes cover vaccination programs, T B testing, livestock feeds, Save the Soil efforts, and a Ste Rose feeder sale. The sale, hosted by Ste. Rose and District Cattlemen’s Association, features about 800 head with 3 percent shrinkage deduction. A Kiwanis 4-H Girls Club Demonstration competition will select regional teams to Winnipeg for final events November 4–5. Roblin event at Roblin School Auditorium on October 26 at 8:00 p.m. No admission. lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auf Rice
Bield
Ag. Rep
Save the Soil
Zeléna Save the Soil Club
Ste Rose
Ste. Rose and District Caviemen’s Association
Ste. Rose
Kiwanis
Winnipeg Kiwamis Club
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba +H
Winnipek
Winnipeg
Roblin
Rose
Dauphin
Ethelbert
Birch River
Swan River
Roblin School
Merridale Teachers Gather for Monthly Meeting at Merridale
Merridale school hosted about 28 local teachers for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening October 15. President FE Nawel kowsky led the session with minutes and brief business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale
FE. Nawelkowsky
Father N. Hodowany
St. Vladimir's College
Roblin Home and School Association
P. Bugera
Tumimel School
Mam
Grandview
Around Town Notable Weekend Visitors and Travel
Mr J H Heming of Kamsack visited his parents on Sunday. Victor McBride and family of Flin Flon visited friends in the district. D H Oliphant drove to Dauphin for the funeral of his aunt Mrs J S Oliphant Sr. I L Mitchell returned from three weeks in Winnipeg. Walter Gowant lock of Birtle visited J R Mitchell. Bob and Frank Heming of Edmonton stayed with their parents F A Heming. Chief Petty Officer R Saedal of Victoria and Mrs R McGroarty of Winnipeg visited at Mrs Saedal’s sister’s home. Thanksgiving visitors included Mr and Mrs Percy McMurray and Gaite of Flin Flon. Lorne Kempthorne and daughters Edith and Maureena of Boissevain, George Peters and family of Fort Saskatchewan, and Harvey McMurray and family of Grand Narrows also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Heming
Kamsack
Victor McBride
Flin Flon
D. H. Oliphant
Dauphin
J. S. Oliphant Sr
I. L. Mitchell
Winnipeg
Walter Gowanlock
Birtle
J. R. Mitchell
Messers, Bob and
Frank Heming
Edmonton
F. A. Heming
R. Saedal
Victoria
B.C
R. McGroarty
Saedal
Inlaw
Ray Taylor
Wm. McMurray
Percy McMurray
Flin Flen
Lorne Kempthorne
Edith
Maureena
Boissevain
George Peters
Eldon
Marjorie
Fort Saskatchewan
Alta
Harvey McMurray
Grand Narrows
Roblin Women's Institute Backs Waterworks Plan
At a Roblin meeting, Waterworks committee member C Rigeh explained the proposed project with broad support, though residents outside the improvement area voiced disappointment. Lynda Large and Heather Sorbo with Mrs Fisher performed two duets, and the Hallo we'en themed social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Women’s Institute
C Rigeh
Waterworks Committee
Leres
Lynda Large
Heather Sorbo
Fisher
Granny
Sir Echo
Fall Rally of W.A. Held At Grandview
The Fall Rally of the W A of the Dauphin Presbytery United Church met at Grandview Church on October 1 with 60 delegates from eleven churches. Mrs K R McBain welcomed attendees and spoke of opportunities for women to witness for Christ. A luncheon followed with speakers Earl McIntyre Rev Jarvis and Mrs Jeffry. The afternoon included devotions, a report on W A camp, a musical item, and a panel on uniting women’s church groups. Attendees listed include Mrs K R McBain and others from Grandview, Gilbert Plains, Benito and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Dauphin
W.A
Grandview
Earl McIntyre
Jarvis
Kenville
Jeffry
Paul
Wellman
House
the Dauphin W.A
James Hamilton
Gilbert Plains
P.C.T.C. Qu'Appete
Connie Kerbut
Galilee
Webb
McBain
Patricia Dejandins
Can. Mental Health Association
Geo. Waddell
Geo. Souter
J. A. Britener
PF. ¥. Newton
J. Goodbun
D. Stanle
Alice Thom
Leslar
C. McKenzie
Barber And Sorbo Elected To Roblin Village Council
In Roblin on October 18 1957 a small turnout of 297 voters chose H Barber and W Sorbo to two year terms on the village council. Harry Oliphant trailed with 97 votes. Terms begin January 1 1958 amid noted apathy toward municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Sorbo
Roblin
H. Barber
Walter Sorbo
Harry Oliphant
Sears
Harold Barber
Prosentt
W. Sorbo
Wedding Bells Tie Edith Marie Chart ers to Garth Smart
Edith Marie Chart ers of San Olam and Garth Geo Smart of Binscarth wed at United Church on October 16. Rev G Waddell officiated as out of town guests including Mr and Mrs John Reid and other relatives attended. Bride wore nylon netting and chantilly lace wedding gown with veil and bouquet. groom attended by Marvin Johnston as usher. couple to reside in Camora Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Knox United Church
Edith Marie
H. F. Charters
San Olam
Garth Geo. Smart
C. Smart
J. Red
Binscarth
G. Waddell
Theresa Carriere
Carol Radford
Kay Radford
Marvin Johnston
Millen Johnston
Bernard Pafard
John Reid
Biniscarth
Gordon Hiller
Russell
Don Bradly
Newdale
Keith Girling
Basswood
Wm. Creber
Strathclair
Murray Decorby
St. Lazare
Wayne Johnston
Square Dancing Opens Fall Term in Yorkton Amid Strong Turnout
The fall term began Monday with a strong turnout of seasoned and new dancers. Earle Park of Yorkton led lessons, covering simple figures. Roblin Club plans next dance on Monday October 28 at eight. All interested urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Park
Yorkton
Roblin Club
Explorer Group Meeting Holds Initiation Service
Fifteen members of the United Church Explorer Group and their mothers met in the church basement on Wednesday October 16 at 4 p.m. for the Annual Initiation Service conducted by third year members. Four new initiates Donna Brown Gwen Hilland Janice Martin and Ruth Waddell were welcomed by Counsellor Mrs G Waddell. A social hour followed with a lunch served by second year members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer
United Church
Explorer Group
Tom Curr
Gayle Petersen
Wellman Lake
Donna Brown
Gwen Hilland
Janice Martin
Ruth Waddell
G. Waddell
Hillsburg council meeting approves transfers and hospital bills
The Hillsburg Rural Municipality held a regular meeting on Oct 2 1957 with Reeve Kai and councillors in attendance. Minutes, Old-Age Assistance for Munice McLure, By-Law 316 transfer, By-Law 317 tax sale, hospital accounts at Roblin Hospital totaling 6016.63, and cheque payments Nos 3989 to 4024 were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsburg
M. Kaiwich
Walter Cocker
Emil Zimmer
George Melnychenko
Munice McLure
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Nesadéimir
Mia
Gea Vierman
Nestor
Manitoba
Wold
Tne
C.g.lt
Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Hon. C. L. Shuttleworth
Bield Crop Improvement Club Meeting
Makaroff
M. Styba
Robin
Frank
Roblin Hospital
Fiorence
Pauline) Alyward
Nettle Motyka
Mavis
Sylvester Yalowski
John Hiryrikiw
Freida
Albert) Liski
Mary
Peter) Rubenick
Nick Zibresky
Pearl
Harry) Yacemiulk
Mike Biétesky
Margaret Rennde} Briggs
Margaret (Rennid Briggs
Boy
Emil) Liske
Ruth «Emils Liske
Gustave Emil
Liske
Gus Heinsohn
D. H
Harry
Roblin Skatine
Ford
Arena
Meteor
Plymouth
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