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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
1
An obituary note records 584 head passing through Roblin Auction Mart on April 6 including 313 cattle 21 sows 10 boars 236 weanling and feeder pigs and 4 horses. Prices listed for various grades show feeder steers and calves and weanling pigs up to 50.75 and sows at 18. The text preserves the auction’s inventory and pricing detail.
Town of Roblin held a March 7 1972 meeting with Mayor F A Newton approving first reading of By law No 747 to issue debentures for 61800 toward Roblin Memorial Arena. Contracts plus hires for hall caretaking water staff and building permits were approved.
March 27 1972 windup for the Ladies Curling Clubs saw afternoon and evening clubs compete. First Event winners Vi Poucher Mary Sorbo Florence Fowler and Mabel Craig. Second Event winners Julie Mitchell Liz Bruce Liz Edel Wilene Dietrich. Toots Bennett’s rink won the low points prize. Dietrich and Craig trophies presented. Wilene Dietrich rink and Mabel Craig rink honored with top and Craig trophies respectively. The ice held despite cold, men’s finals crowned Johnny Mitchell rink as club champions. Cash Bingo set for Friday with prize details.
Congratulations to Leslie Shin er and Raymond Wagner for success in the Market Calf Scramble at Bran don Winter Fair. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Shiner and Leslie, Mark Bailes, Dale Dean and Byran Chase, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Lovas. Mr Fred Kuenstner of Bield died in Roblin Hospital on April 5. He was longtime Bield postmaster. The Bield Ladies Club met April 4 with 10 members. donations were made to CNLB, March of Dimes and Red Cross. A May Bake Sale was planned and the club agreed to cater a May wedding.
Opposition members highlighted inequities in the Succession Duty Act during Second Reading. They warned of double taxation, unequal treatment of asset types, and gaps in credits for capital gains, noting cross border and spousal transfers may be taxed differently.
The text notes roaster bag failures from fat buildup and suggests coating with flour to prevent bumping while cooking. It also questions modern family meals as emotionally deprived and cites Rev. W. A. Nance on blessing counting and thoughtful teaching.
Mrs Florence Fowler visited son Walter Fowler in Brandon last week. Frank Sawatsky returned from Chicago with Lawrence Sawatzky. Mrs Dale is hospitalized and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Florence Fowler and her rink curled in the Grandview Bon Spiel but did not win a prize, though they enjoyed the event.
Mrs. Margaret Souler and Mrs. Amy Adam attended the Red Cross Annual meeting in Winnipeg on Friday April 7. Mr. and Mrs. Art Wortzman and family of Winnipeg were Easter visitors at the Maslove home. Linda Paritch visited her parents John and Mrs Paritch for Easter weekend after a Hawaii vacation from March 11 to March 26.
A collage of local notices from Easter visitors to Swan River and Winnipeg includes farm wealth estimates of Canadas farmers investing over 23 billion dollars in land and gear. The piece lists weddings, graduates, and social mentions from Roblin, The Pas, Cromarty and Flin Flon among others with several named families and individuals.
Farmers question LBJR disease management. Dr. Pearson recommends vaccinating open cows before breeding with intermuscular vaccine, warns no proven nasal vaccine advantage, and notes lasting protection. Replacement heifers should be vaccinated two weeks before breeding. herd sires should be vaccinated. revaccination with the intermuscular vaccine advised for nasal vaccine users due to proven abortion protection and cost.
Intermountain School Division reports progress after the Roblin fire with six temporary classrooms ready by April 10 and plans to salvage items. Trustees laud teachers and Roblin fire department for safe evacuation and commend community help. The board opposes periodic school aid, seeks arbitration over salary talks, to build a Gilbert Plains bus garage, and to pursue legal action to limit financial liability for roof damage. Insurance payout of 15000 dollars received for contents. building settlement pending.
Finance Minister Saul Cherniack outlined a two prong 34 million dollar education tax relief plan for 1972 and 1973 in the Manitoba Legislature. The plan includes a property tax credit up to 140 dollars for homeowners or renters and a broader provincial funding boost to education funded jointly with municipalities. The credit uses an ability to pay formula tied to school taxes or rent and taxable income, with administration by the federal government. Interim measures provide up to 50 dollars for this year, but the full credits begin early in 1978 through 1972 income tax returns, with various income-based reductions and minimums.
Garth Livingston has returned from Brandon after completing his term at Assiniboine College. Mr and Mrs Cliff Sage attended the funeral of the late William Pettit at Russell on Monday April 10. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Zimmer and son of Winnipeg are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmer. Mrs Jack Mitchell were Yorkton visitors on Monday. Betty Kendrick and Lorna Haldorson of Flin Flon visited Diane Livingston last week.
Easter Sunday gatherings at the Charles Kelly home included V ern non MacFarlane Dianne and Debbie Elkhorn and other relatives. George Laird and family returned from a Calgary Bragg Creek trip to attend the Bonn a Vista Interiors opening. Ralph Harlow and family traveled to Meniton Manitoba to visit Ray Christoff. Visitors at Ed Waggoner’s over Easter included Ronny Cross Shevlin Rodney Waggoner Roblin and Susan and Jane Gray Thompson. Philip Becker returned from hospital. Ed and family hosted Laycock visitors from Russell and Dauphin. Mrs Ard’s visit with Mrs Mamié Davis in Saskatoon followed her husband’s death. Fred McDuffe hosted Winnipeg Dauphin and Bowsman guests over the weekend.
Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Arthur Poitra and family at Alex Poitra home returning Tuesday. Freda and Martha Langan spent time at parental home and returned to Edmonton. Leslie Henderson home recovering from injuries sustained felling trees. Rose Paul of Roblin staying with brother George while convalescing. Gordon Irvine and son Jimmie of Lynn Lake and Lawrence Irvine of Grand Rapids visit San Clara and the Irvine family.
A quip about a golfer famed for cheating writing a zero for a hole in one and a jab about a terrifying sound from an auto mechanic under a car.
Town Office on March 22 1972 with Mayor F A Newton in the chair and councillors Horbay Nash and Lupichuk present. Council requests amendment to Roblin and District Planning Scheme to rezone Block 23 Plan 558 from Agriculture to Residential. Written objections by Mrs Stella Syrotiuk Mrs Pearl Yacientiuk Mrs Kay Klemetski and Mrs Lena Rurak sustained. By law No 745 to rezone Lots 6 7 8 9 10 Block 5 Plan 407 from Residential to C2 Central Commercial read a second time and submitted to the Department of Municipal Affairs for approval.
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