Manitoba Legislature Views on Daylight Saving Time Debated
March discussions in the Manitoba Legislature cover daylight saving uniformity and a plebiscite proposal. Liberal and Conservative MPs clash over who benefits, while other measures include school division expansion and bursary debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Smellie
Manitoba
Froese
Social Credit
Rhineland
Cranberry Portage
Manitoba School Trustees Association
Large Crowd Attends Makaroff Variety Concert
The March 26 Makaroff Variety Concert sponsored by the Makaroff Women's Institute drew a large audience. The program opened with O Canada and featured recitations by local pupils, skits and musical numbers, baton twirling acts, and solos by Norma Shearer and Lyle Simpson. Proceeds included home made candy, with thanks from Mrs. Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff Women’s Institute
Canada
C. Elliott
Karen Korluk
Tanis Curtis
Brian Dixon
Alan Stoughton
Sheryl Grundy
Alan Dixon
Roblin
J. Beattie
Barbara Boyce
Lary Boyce
Bernice Miller
Diane Traub
Brian Beenman
Bernard Miller
J. Mandryk
Adams
Sherryll Pound
Wayne Beck
Bryan Boyce
Diane
Joanne Traub
Barbara
Brenda Boyce
Kathy Bangle
Brenda Wheeler
San Clara
Gerald Pardoski
Fariel Wilson
W.I
Ash Grove
Sheryl Stoughton
Silverwood School
E. Burtniak
Norma Shearer
J. Kerswell
Tammy
Loving You
Carolina Moon
Lyle Simpson
S. Simpson
Danny Boy
Galway Bay
Lutheran Ladies' Aid Meets March 4 at Roblin Church
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid of Roblin met in the church basement with eleven members and one visitor. They studied the 4th and 5th commandments from Luther's Small Catechism led by Pastor Borchardt. The group approved minutes, received a quarterly treasurer report, planned side light fixtures, renewed This Day Magazine and Lutheran Welfare at Regina, and reported seven hospital visits plus two cards. An overshoe stand funded by members will be built by Mr. Wilderman and ready for display at the entrance. A lunch followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid of Roblin
Borchardt
Theotel
Lutheran Welfare
Regina
Wilderman
Washington Central College Singers Shine in Collegiate Concert
The Washington Central College Singers performed March 23 in the Collegiate auditorium under Dr. Herz. The program spanned from 10th to 20th century works with praise for the choir’s accuracy and tone, noting some tuning issues and a critical view of a modern piece. The piece "O Clap Your Hands" showcased strong ensemble. final selections included "Sunrise In The Orient" and "Certainly Lord" with vigorous syncopation. The executive committee thanked E. Tait for organizing billeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Central College Singers
Dr. Herz
Berger
St. James
Orient
Lord
E. Tait
Roblin Council Approves Gas Distribution Plan and By law
Roblin Town Council sanctioned a gas distribution project after approving By Law No 596 to acquire land for a disposal area. The plan from Inter City Gas Ltd was adopted with specified drawings and By Law No 509 covering the same. Mrs L Edwards was named an enumerator for 1965 and plumbing inspector training was arranged. April 8 was set for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Inter-City Gas Ltd
Fertilizer shortages prompt immediate orders in ag notes
Harold Boughton reports on widespread fertilizer supply constraints for crops as dealers warn of limited stocks and urge early ordering. The piece also covers 4 H Bonspiel district playoffs at Makaroff and Dropmore with finals at Roblin, and area development plans led by Rod Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff
Dropmore
Roblin
Rod’ Bailey
Brandon Extension Centre
Shellmouth
Walter Danyluk
Shellmouth Park
Area Committee
Hay Movement
Mary Bileski 75 dies in Roblin funeral held
Mary Bileski wife of John Bileski died suddenly March 19 1965 at home aged 75. Funeral service March 23 at Roblin Sacred Heart Church with interment in Roblin Parish Cemetery. Survived by husband five sons Adolph Frank Bronyk Walter Steve and daughter Alma Shimkin nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Roblin
Man
Mary Bileski
John Bileski
M. Ronco
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Mike Michalik
W. Tataryn
F. Baranowsky
Albert Klemetski
Ernie Klemetski
W. Paradowski
Mary Klopocak
Canada
Poland
Merridale
Sunnyslope
John
Adolph
Frank
Makaroff
Bronyk
Deepdale
Walter
Steve
Alma) Shimkin
Redwater
Alberta
Red Deer Visitors and Local Family News Collage
Mr and Mrs Eddie Hackman return to Red Deer Alberta with brother Billie. Mr and Mrs John Duke go home to Red Deer with her brother Peter. Mrs Neville of Winnipeg visits aunt Mrs Freeland for two weeks. Jean Blais of Russell wins ski draw at Assiniboine Valley Ski Centre. Mrs W G Allanson of Portage la Prairie visits son and daughter in law A Allanson. Jim Issac introduces son Donald Roy age two. Mr and Mrs C McKay and Bradley of Chetwynd BC visit G Souter family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hackman
Red Deer, Alberta
His Brother
Billie Hackman
John Duke
Brother
Peter Hackman
Mrs. Neville
Winnipeg
Mrs. Freeland
Assiniboine Valley
Jean Blais
Russell
W. G. Allanson
Portage la Prairie
Man
Inlaw
Mrs. A. Allanson
Jim Issac
Donald Roy
Elks Fund Aids Local Children
The Cana da lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Royal Purple auxiliary offer aid to needy children 16 or younger for medical care surgery glasses hearing aids dentures and essential life needs. Last year BP.O Elks and OR Purple lodges contributed 75000 to the National Objective. Local lodge applications are invited stating the child's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada
Order of the Royal Purple
Sam T. Dare
B.P.O. Elks of Canada
P.O. E Elks
O.O.R. Purple Lodges
Canada
National Fund
Bp.o. Ellis
C.C.R. Purple Lodges
Parliament Hill notes 1965 budget and Sibley row
Finance Minister Walter Gordon tables the main estimates for 1965 66 signaling higher federal spending and narrowing tax cut prospects. Allan MacEachen extends the winter housing incentive to April 15 due to severe weather delaying builds. Richard Nixon attends as a distinguished guest. The Sibley entry controversy centers on Immigration Minister Nicholson's admission of error and later reconsideration allowing Professor Sibley to speak. Pension Bill second reading proceeds with potential final vote. Five long-serving members are saluted as the week closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gordon
Labour
Allan MacEachen
Richard Nixon
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Sibley
Canada
Winnipeg
The
Voice of Women
John Nicholson
Citizenship and Immigration
Nicholson
Globe and Mail
Commons
John Diefenbaker
Pest control tips for carpet beetles and clothes moths
Spring housecleaning tips advise thorough vacuuming behind baseboards and furniture. For infestations apply chlorDan e dust and use napthalene or paradichloro benzene, with sunning of infested clothing and possible fumigation by a professional for valuable items. DDT or chlordane may be sprayed on fabrics for protection. seek the pamphlet Household Insects and Their Control from the local Agricultural Representative.
Clinical psychologist plans eyed for four school divisions
Tentative plans aim to place a clinical psychologist to serve four divisions including the Dauphin Ochre River area. Goose Lake School District reps attended the January meeting in Dauphin with favorable remarks, backed by support from larger districts. The idea would ease testing delays and improve services, with the 1965 budget set at 100,330 dollars, 72,018 in grants and 28,312 to be raised by levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin-Ochre River
Goose Lake
Dauphin
Department of Education
Manitoba Hydro
Arlie Newton
Alma Carnochan
Mitchell's Drug Store
Tredwell’s Music Store
FDS
Bertha Davis
T. M. Paley
Town of
Roblin
Roblin Co-op
Roblin Trading
Texas Refinery
Firestone Store
Roblin Plumbing & Heating
B & B Electric
Man
Roblin Parkland Festival
Bield 4-H Woodworking Club Meets for First Lessons
The Bield 4-H Woodworking Club held its first instruction session at Bield School on March 1 with most members present. They studied nails and their uses and planned a collection. A second meeting on March 15 drew thirteen members, with John Lovas presiding and discussions on curling bonspiel funds and claw hammer basics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bield Woodworking Club
Bield School
John Lovas
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Keith Alexander
Shoemaker
Dauphin Ochre
Desjardins
Lib
St. Boniface
Molgat
Johnson
New Democratic Party
Tanmchak
Smerchanski
Liberal Party
Schreyer
Jesjardins
Liberal Memor
Vielfaure
Saskatchewan
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Meeting
Washington Central College
Resse Ihr A Ralalli
Nelson
F. A. Newton
Harold Boughton
Township 18
George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
Hutton
Elks Fund
Parliament Hill
R. Elmer Forges, MP
Pat
Patricia McAuley
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Intermountain Division
Marlin Bros. Ltd
Roblin Electric
Beaver Lumber
Marshall Wells
Macleods
F. H. Wilson Electric
John Morash
Workmen's
Roblin Review
Allan Martin
Man. Hydro
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Bield 4-H
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