Chamber Plans Bigger Better Santa Claus Parade
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce met at the Bhen River Municipal Office to approve a Bigger and Better Santa Claus Parade for December. A Giant Bingo on November 26 aims to raise funds for Goose Lake improvements with a beach and dock. A sports committee will assist local hockey and curling efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Mouney
R. Misener
E. Somers
L. Stevenson
F. Price
J. Brown
A. Yeo
Iscal Chamber
Ed Somers
Harvest Specials at Newton's Groceteria
A brief notice directs readers to Page Two for Newton's Groceteria Harvest Specials, signaling seasonal deals and promotions to shoppers.
Sewing Susie Members To Compete At Swan River
The Rebiin Sewing Susies held their annual meeting on Oct. 18 with 57 members present. The treasurer reported $52.00 in the treasury and plans for demonstrations by Ruth Blaschuk and Mavis Charleson at Swan River in early November with a display titled Zippy the Zipper. If the Swan River event comes first it will move to Winnipeg during Kiwanis Week.
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Sewing Susie
Swan River
Rebiin Sewing
Mitchell
Somers
Ruth Blaschuk
Mavis Charleson
Winnipeg
Obituary John Lambkin Dies After Long Settling Life
John Lambkin died at his daughter Mary Edmunson’s home in Victoria. He settled here in 1904 with wife and daughters from Assisip and built one of the first homes. He later lived with daughters in Winnipeg and Victoria. Survived by daughters Clara McLaren of Winnipeg Mary Edmunson of Victoria and son Glen of Atikokan. wife died in 1936.
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John Lambkin
Mary
Mae Edmunson
Victoria
Lambkin
Assisip
Winnipeg
Clara
Norman McLaren
Mac Edmunson
Glen
Atikok
Autumn Wedding at St James Anglican Church
Elizabeth Catherine Stobbs and Samuel Richard Cowan were wed at St James Anglican Church on October 4 in a ceremony led by Canon R Manwaring. The couple will reside in Saskatoon after a trip to Minneapolis and the wedding party included Joan Stobbs, R E Cowan, W D Cole, and L A Edge with a reception in the parish hall.
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W. D. Cole
H. Morrell
Minneapolis
Points East
Cowan
Saskatoon
McGregor Large Wedding in Roblin Manitoba
Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba hosted the October 23 1954 wedding of Helen Irene Large and Donald Morris. Rev Zwicker of Russell officiated with Dr A Large of Roblin giving the bride away. Attendants included E McVey Gilberte Allard Karen Anderson Milas McGregor J Large Elmer McGinnis and Jack Anderson. The bride wore nylon net and chantilly lace.
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A. Large
Roblin
8. Wright
F OD. Watson
E. McVey
Gilberte Allard
Karen Anderson
Neice
Keith Switzer
Milas McGregor
J. Large
Elmer McGinnis
Jack Anderson
Pretty wartime wedding ties Knox church to Roblin pair
Eleanor Hertha Andres and Constable John Arthur Wailer were married in a double ring ceremony at Knox United Church Roblin on October 7 4 PM officiated by Rev Paul Borchardt The bride wore nylon net gown with lace bolero and veil The groom is eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Wailer Grand Prairie Alta The couple depart for Grand Prairie and Nanaimo before settling in British Columbia Several relatives served as bridesmaids and ushers including Connie Becker Gilda Andres and Cpl J Brown The music featured Miss Aurelia Andres and soloist Miss Doris Kirchmeier
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Knox United Church
Roblin
Man
Eleanor Hertha
Ed. Andres
John Arthur
John Wailer
Grand Prairie
Alte
Paul Borchardt
Aurelia Andres
Doris Kirchmeier
Alvin Becker
Ruth Deering
Denis Andres
Rose Stekkle
R. Dzikowski
Cpi J. Brown
Const
D. Byers
Mrs. Wailer
Alta
Nanaimo
B.C
Citizens urged to wear poppies for Remembrance Day
The Roblin community is urged to buy and wear poppies on Poppy Day to honor veterans of World War I and II. The message from Canadian Legion BESS Roblin Branch No. 24 calls veterans to lead by example and display the emblem in churches, schools, businesses, and homes to affirm reverence for those who died and the values they fought for.
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Roblin
Flanders
Canada
Canadian Legion Bess Roblin
Rural Municipality Correction: October Accounts List
Shell River council republishes the list of accounts from the October meeting. An item for E G Waller totaling $182.50 was not passed and remains held over.
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Shell River
G. Waller
Notice on meat slaughter permits under Public Health Act
It is a violation to slaughter animals raised by farmers for sale without a permit. Permits are obtainable from the office. slaughtering for sale is allowed only December 1 to March 1. Apply to Mr. F. E. Price, Provincial Sanitary Inspector, Box 219, Roblin, Manitoba or In person in Room No. 6 in the new block, across from the post office.
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F. E. Price
Roblin
Manitoba
Local and Social Notices From a Saskatchewan Town
Local society items report Mr and Mrs I L Mitchell marking their forty fifth wedding anniversary on a Monday in late October. Visits include Orest Repka of Edmonton to relatives in Roma and Portage area travel by Wm Cranwell. Attendees at a Runnymeade Lutheran harvest festival and a Wafler Andres wedding in out‑of‑town stops list several Alberta and Saskatchewan connections. Funeral note: Mrs J M Thom travels to Ingersall for her brother in law R H Smithwood’s funeral after his sudden death on October 20.
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I. L. Mitchell
Orest Repka
Edmonton
Alta
Bill Repka
T. Bayn
Martin Genoway
Roma Sask
Robiin Hospital Aid
Wafler-Andres
H. Deering
Ruth
F. Deering
Irma
Naniamo
B.C
J. Wafler
Grand Prairie
Alberta
Duncan
Moose Jaw
Sask
J. Kirchmier
Doris
Revina, Sas
J. M. Thom
Ingersall
Ladies' Aid To Attend Swan River Rally
The October meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the United Church met at Mrs A Jackson's home with 14 members and one visitor. A Hallowe'en Party was planned to entertain the Evening Guild and Missionary Society. A car load will attend the Swan River Rally.
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Ladies’ Aid of the United Church
A. Jackson
Cinemascope Coming to Roblin Theatre Soon
Roblin Theatre proprietor Mr. J. Hersack announces Cinemascope installation and seamless 26 by 11 foot screen. Vista Vision 20 by 11 foot screens to be used for future screenings. Potential first show The Robe before Christmas with White Xmas Vista Vision to follow New Year Bing Crosby.
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Roblin
J. Hersack
Roblin Theatre
Hersack
Irving
Crosby
Vista
Berlin
Bing
Election results from Shell River and Hillsburg municipalities
In Shell River Ward 3 John Sorochuk is elected by acclamation. Shell River Ward 1 sees Erwin Edel win over O C Fisher by 93 to 7 after a contested count. Hillsburg Rural Reeve race goes to Mike Fullewich 190 to 151 over George Melnychenko. Ward 1 in Hillsburg has Walter Cockerill defeating Mike Andronyk 92 to 29.
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Shell River
John Sorochuk
Erwin Edel
O. C. Fisher
Hillsburg
George Melnychenko
Mike Fullewich
Walter Cockerill
Mike Andronyk
Cockerill
Lyric Theatre Offers Free Halloween Matinee For Children
The Lyric Theatre sponsors a Free Halloween Matinee for all children on Saturday October 30. The event invites young audiences to enjoy a daytime show at no cost.
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The
Lyric Theatre
Regular Meeting Of Homemakers In Togo
The Togo Homemakers held their regular meeting Oct. 14 at Mrs. M. Mick’s home with 21 members present. They planned the Rally in Legion Hall Oct. 16 and voted $5 to the TB fund for a Health Bond. A wreath for Remembrance Day was ordered and bylaws will be voted on next meeting.
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Togo
M. Mick
C. Dickie
Legion Hall
T.B. Fund
Sturgis
Jennie Tophams
McKinnon
Bell
Holland
Peace Garden
U.S.A
Mick
Maguire
Women's Institute Seeks Cancer Tag Day in Roblin
The Roblin Women's Institute met at the United Church on Thursday October 21 with president Mrs. Nowasad presiding. A cancer tag day and town canvass were approved. District president Mrs. Jackson of Inglis spoke, and a pot luck supper with games and a film followed.
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Women’s Institute
P. Nowasad
Adam
Jackson
Inglis
Better Book Month Observed in Roblin
October was observed as Better Book Month by the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada with a Sunday program at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church hall Roblin. Guest speaker N Mandzluk Oakburn Man spoke on printing history and reading. Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association performed singing folk dancing and recitations and a book display drew public interest.
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Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada
Roblin
N. Mandzluk
Oakburn
Man
Canadian
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Chamber
Kuey
T. H. Taylor
H. Barber
C. Riach
E Scott
H. Kines
Binscarth
Stobbs
St. James’ Anglican
R. Manwaring
Elizabeth Catherine
John Stobbs
Samuel Richard Cowan
F. E. Cowan
L. Webb
Fred Phillips
Joan
R. E. Cowan
Deepdale
W.D. Cole
L. A. Edge
Mrs. McGregor
Kenton
Connie Becker
Gilda
Sheila Andres
Neices of
Alan McMurray
Flin Fion
W.J. McMurray
Hugh Kines
Rose Truffyn
Topham
Yorkton
Ladies’ Aid
Rainbow Jacket
Kay Walsh
Bill Owen
Captain Paradise
Alec Guinness
Yvonne de Carlo
Neiman Wisdom
Margaret Rutherford
Abbot & Costello
DR. Jekyll & MR. Hyde
Hallowe’en
House OF Wax
Seattle
Rhonda Fleming
Gene Barry
Girls of Pleasure Island
Don Taylor
Leo Glenn
SIEVE
John Payne
AODE
Lizabeth Scott
Roblin Women’s Institute
United Church
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