Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Goodbun's Home
The United Church Ladies' Aid met at Mrs J Goodbun's home on Wednesday August 27 with eighteen members present. Devotional readings were shared and cards sent to ill members. Plans were made to buy three memory books for late life members and to donate for Wellman Lake repairs. Next meeting set at Mrs G Souter's with lunch committee of Mrs Mc Fayden and Mrs Waddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Waddell
Wellman Lake
Britcher
G. Souter
McFayden
Territorial Birth of Terrence Allen Farm er
F C and Mrs George Farmer nee Joyce Laird announce the safe arrival of their second son Terrence Allen on September 8 at the RCAF Base Hospital Baden Soellingen Germany A brother for Butch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C
George Farmer
Joyce Laird
Terrence Allen
R.C.A.F
Baden-Soelingen
Germany
Butch
Village Council Approves Building Permits and By Laws
The Roblin village council met on a Wednesday in September with Mayor Newton presiding. It approved minutes, water works and unpaid accounts, authorized several building permits totaling thousands, and read approved by laws including tax omittance and plumbing rules, plus subdivision approvals for Kolstad and Goods subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rublin
Newton
Winnipeg Free Press
National Testing Laboratory
D. M. Staple
McGurr
W. E. Nash
E. Andres & Sons
Parkside Motors
D. Staple
G. Giles
C. E. Riach
H. C. Cranwell
M.P.C
Roblin Photo Studio
Macleods
D. Korwan
F. Penas
P. Holunga
Willsons
H. Zarn
A. O. Becker
R. W. Cockerill
Dan Lepowick
Hans Olsen
W. Alexander
Justina Bauming
Peter Motyka
Roblin
Kolstad
Makaroff Laiges Aid Met Thursday Sept 4th
The Makaroff Ladies Aid met at Mrs. A. Taylor's home on Thursday afternoon September 4 with 12 members and one visitor. President Mrs. E. Boyce chaired the meeting which opened with hymn singing and prayer. Reports from committees included Welfare by Mrs. H. Boyce noting treats sent to four sick people. Plans were made for a fowl supper. Meeting closed with Mizpah benediction and lunch by the hostess and Mrs. L. Elder. October hostesses named as Mrs. John Arnott and Mrs. C. Grundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff Ladies’ Aid
E. Boyce
H. Boyce
Pilgrim Statue of Fatima Visits Roblin
The Blessed Virgin statue carried worldwide for ten years was welcomed in Roblin on Sept 17. About fifty cars formed a rosary procession to the Roman Catholic Church for a Benediction and Mass. The event stressed penance and prayer for world peace, citing Fatima apparitions and messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
San Clara
St. Vladimir’s College
Patrick Moore
Bernadette
Hollywood
France
Virgin Mary
Virgin
Fatima
Portugal
Mother of Jesus
Russia
Wolf Cub Group Reorganized Here
Rumors circulated that an out of town man was hired as Cub Master for the Boy Scout movement. Local citizens sponsored the group and formed a committee to organize meetings and finances. On September 16, the group including Sheldon Jones J Hilland H Barber J Thomson H Oliphant and G Giles met with John Tyler Winnipeg Boy Scout Commissioner to reorganize. Morgan Kelso and L Hembroff of Roblin BPO attended and advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
Sheldon Jones
J. Hilland
H. Barber
J. Thomson
H. Oliphant
G. Giles
John Tyler
Winnipeg
Morgan Kelso
L. Hembroff
Roblin
Around Town Report of Local Visits and Activities
Mr and Mrs F J Baggett and family of Dauphin visited at the Oliphant home on Sunday. Walter Souter left for Fin Flon to attend the Flin Fion Bombers Hockey School and try out for the team. Mrs Lydia Miller returned home after a Winnipeg hospital convention. The Barrie Ontario visitors include Mrs Fred Chappel Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and family and Mrs Howe Martin. Lorne Nicholson of Dauphin Miss Henderson of Winnipeg and Mrs Geo Rutherland of Orlando Florida visited the Oliphant home Friday. Mrs K R McBain returned from Oakville Man after attending the funeral of her brother in law Edwin Craig who died of polio. A number of relatives gathered at Mrs E Saunders of Makaroff for a family reunion. John Powell of Hampton England spoke about his work at Eliesmes Island in Northern Canada with slides. Attendees included Mrs E Hemphill and son Bill and Mr and Mrs Richard Baxter and family of Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Baggett
Dauphin
Oliphant
Walter Souter
Fin Flon
Flin Fion Bombers
Lydia Miller
Winnipeg
Fred Chappel
Jack Martin
Keith
Howe Martin
Audrey
Barrie
Ont
E. Saunders
Makaroff
John Powell
Hampton
England
Eliesmes Island
Canada
E. Hemphill
Bill
Howard, Sask
Richard Baxter
Dauphic
Five New Teachers Join Goose Lake School Staff
Goose Lake School adds five new teachers this year including Mrs. Doreen Conlin from Alberta and Mr. John Moran formerly of Grandview Collegiate. The Collegiate staff lists a full roster with principals, grade assignments, and eighteen teachers in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake School
John Conlin
Alberta
John Moran
Grandview Collegiate
Mervin Syba
Hillcrest School
Auralia Andres
Russell
Jeanette Domareski
Neepawa
T. C. Meadows
John S. Moran
Michael Styba
Doreen Conlin
Mary Ingis
Funeral Service For Drowning Victim Gilbert Lafouranise
Funeral services were held September 20 1958 at Swan River Roman Catholic Church for Gilbert Lafouranise of Boggy Creek Manitoba who drowned in Laurier Lake after a boating accident on September 17 aged twenty eight. Interment followed at San Clara cemetery. Surviving are his parents one brother and four sisters all of Boggy Creek and Zelena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan River
Gilbert Lafourainse
Boggy Creek
Man
Laurier Lake
McBain
San Clara
Alex Potria
Dave Lafouranise
Louie Henery
Laurence Langan
Charles Langan
Elmer Patneaude
Gilbert Lafouranise
Grande Prairie School
Mrrs
Pete Lafouranise
Florin Lafourannse
Wm. Wilson
Philp Henery
Donald Davy
Pete Maluga
Zelena
Peter Lugal Lugal Funeral in Shell Valley Church
Funeral services were held September 19 1968 at 10 00 am in Shell Valley Greek Orthodox Church for Peter Lugal of Roblin who died September 16 after a short illness at Winnipeg General Hospital age 54 Rev Swertz officiated with McBains Funeral Service in charge Interment in Shell Valley cemetery Pallbearers were his six sons Alex Bill Jim George Paul and Nicki He was born in Austria married Neelie Artemenko in Austria they moved to Canada in 1901 settled in Boston district in 1908 later retired in Roblin He was predeceased by his wife in 1941 and survived by many children including Alex Bill Jim George Paul Nick and four daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Valley
Peter Lgarl Lugal
Roblin
Winnipeg General Hospital
Swertz
McBain
Alex
Bill
Jim
George
Paul
Nicki
Peter Lugal
Austria
Neelie Artemenko
Canada
Boston
Arest
Port Colberg
Ont
Makaroff 4-H leaders honored at achievement day event
Mrs. Van Drecht received a leadership award from the Ag Rep on behalf of the Manitoba 4-H Council for long service to youth in the Makaroff district. Certificates for five years of club work went to Richard Smith Audrey Pound Eric Pound Kenneth Wilson Gloria Hilderman Beverly Murray Greg Kerswell Floyd Wilson Ernie Davis Ken Pound Ronald Wilson Edith Duffy and Al Davis. Awards highlighted a garden produce display with champions Richards Smith reserve Judy Smith red ribbons for Grace Burrelle Francis Burrelle Lenore Beerman blue ribbons for Gail Pound Bully Lalonde Jerry Stinson Carol Lalonde Eric Pound Ronnie Wilson and Shirley Stinson. The Tummel Garden Club Achievement Day at Tummel School September 15 featured judge W.R. Scott awarding ribbons amid a dry summer. Champion Myron Bugera reserve Marion Bodnaruk red ribbons for Eddie Merviuk Alvin Merviuk Bobby Bodnaruk Boris Bugera Vera Pitz blue ribbons for Brian Poulter Wilfred Pitz Joyce McArthur Sharon Holovad Janet Inglis Helen Inglis yellow ribbons for Judy McArthur Jimmy Leslar Walter Leslar. Some gardens froze in spring but produced a fair crop. Myron Bugera champion in sixth year and Marion Bodnaruk reserve champion in second year at Tummel Garden Club showing newer varieties. Will be held at Memorial Hall Russell September 26 8 p.m. Dr A C Ferguson University of Manitoba will discuss Agricultural Programs in the Middle East. Mrs Peter Nowosad and Burke McNeill of Skinner’s Nursery may meet Roblin attendees to form a local horticulture society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Drecht
Makaroff Garden Club
Makaroff
Ag. Rep
Manitoba
Richard Smith
Audrey Pound
Eric Pound
Kenneth Wilson
Gloria Hilderman
Beverly Murray
Greg Kerswell
Floyd Wilson
Ernie Davis
Ken Pound
Ronald Wilson
Edith Duffy
al Davis
Judy Smith
Grace Burrelle
Francis Burrelle
Lenore Beerman
Gail Pound
Bully Lalonde
Jerry Stinson
Carol Lalonde
Ronnie Wilson
Shirley Stinson
Tummel Garden Club
Tummel School
W.R. Scott
Chapion
Myron Bugera
Marion Bodnaruk
Eddie Merviuk
Alvin Merviuk
Bobby Bodnaruk
Boris Bugera
Vera Pitz
Brian Poulter
Wilfred Pitz
Joyce McArthur
Sharon Holovad
Janet Inglis
Helen Inglis
Judy McArthur
Jimmy Leslar
Walter Leslar
Memorial Hall
Russell
A. C. Ferguson
University of Manitoba
Middle East
Peter Nowosad
Burke McNeill
Skinners Nursery
Robiin
Horticulture Society
Roblin
Roblin District Teachers Local Reorganizes at Goose Lake
A re organization meeting of the Roblin District Teachers Local was held at Goose Lake Collegiate on September 16. Mike Styba presided in Nawalkowsky’s absence. Twenty teachers attended and officers were elected: President Mrs. K. Burelle Goose Lake Roblin. Vice President Mr. J. Moran. Secretary Miss A. Andres Goose Lake Roblin. Public Relations Miss J. Domareski Goose Lake Roblin. Representatives for the District Executive by Mrs. Burelle Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Styba. A question box session led to lively discussions. Next meeting set for Makareft October 26 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Goose Lake
Mike Styba
Nawalkowsky
K. Burelle
J. 8. Moran
A. Andres
J. Domareski
Burelle
Wilson
Manitoba Teachers' Society
8. Radwinski
Makareft
P.m
Why Join the Home and School Association
Roblin Home and School Assn invites parents and teachers to unite for their child. The message stresses mutual understanding and collaboration to aid Johnny’s progress. A. Newton, Sec.
Home and School Holds First Meeting of New Term
The Roblin Home and School Association met in the Collegiate Auditorium for its first term gathering with about 100 attendees. President Julius Drke led the business session before Allan Mar presided over talks by Elizabeth Lowe on the United Nations and by E Trakalo and H Watson on the Youth Training program funded by Brandon’s MFA C. A film titled Who Will Teach Your Child followed, then ten discussion groups, a social half hour, and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Home and School Association
Julius Drke
Allan Marin
Elizabeth Lowe
United Nations
E. Trakalo
H. Watson
M.F.A.C
Brandon
Gordon Beast Wins Roblin Golf Tournament
Gordon Keast captured the Roblin Golf Tournament at Deer Park Golf Course in Norton after an extra nine holes in a three way tie with Alex Wilson and Corporal Brown. Wilson led early in the playoff with a 39 to 41 but Keast edged ahead, finishing 39 to 41 to claim the title amid a field including H Maslove, Dr Large, and Clydesdale with 98s in the first flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Deer Park
Norton
Veal
University
Corporal Brown
Alex Wilson
Gordon Keast
Keast
Wilson
Brown
Dr. Large
H. Maslove
Clydesdale
Maslove
Lebedowich
C. Petersen
Councillor Barber
F. E. Price
Engagement of Olive Elaine Gainer to Harry Leslie Lauder
Mr and Mrs William Edward Gainer announce the engagement of their daughter Olive Elaine to Mr Harry Leslie Lauder son of Mr and Mrs William Lauder of Keephills Alberta The marriage will be held Friday October 24 1958 at 700 pm in Roblin United Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Gainer
Olive Elaine
Harry Leslie Lauder
William Lauder
Keephills
Alta
Roblin United Church
Weather Delays Harvest and Border Crossing Error
Poor conditions hinder harvesting with heavy rains this month while a claimed bumper potato crop is noted. Walter Ward of Deepdale is informed by U S Customs of an August 24 1968 border crossing he did not make, suggesting a license plate reading error by customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ward
Deepdale
United States
Walter
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Held September 9th
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion met September 9 in club rooms at 8 p m with Mrs Hutchison presiding. They discussed dedicating the hall plaque on October 5 and noted two new members bringing total to twenty four. Welfare reported sending get well and sympathy cards, the meeting ended with entertainment and a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Tusday
Cockerill
Eugene Brumwell
Hilton Brumwell
J. Fowler
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Hirschfield
Winnipeg Tribune
R.C.M.P
M.T.S
MPC
H. Kines
Schoo
R. P. Jakeman
Beela Peats
Anne Prokopetz
P. Lungal
Alex Langan
Sam Hominuk
Louise Langan
Makaroff Laiges’ Aid
John Arnott
C. Grundy
Jessie Kelso
Ruby Mickelson
Ethel Styba
Jean Arnott
Mabel Elvers
Marie Campbell
Jessie Stewart
Aurelia Andres
D. Ziehike
Stan Radwinsky
Kay Burelle
Mervin Styba
Ag.rep
Barold Boughton
Mrs. van Drecht
Tummer Garden Club
Roblin Mts
Johnny
Roblin Home & School
Ass'n
A. Newton
Home & School
Gordon Beast
Lawrence Traub
Neil McKinnon
Lawrence
McKinnon
Reyda
Price
Misener
George Levins
Pop
Thomson
Bill Ford
Ladies’ Auxiliary
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