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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
4
Local and social notes summarize weekend and Easter travels. Family members from Winnipeg, Dauphin, Barrhead, Melita, and Regina visited relatives in Rivers Consi, Wawanesa Manitoba, and surrounding towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller and numerous extended relatives sharing time at parental homes and attending a 25th wedding anniversary in Melita.
Four of five clubs in the western province finish high in the Get of Sheep Hog competition with Zelena Club at 10th last year and now second this season. Field Club is fourth, San Clara ninth, Gibert thirteenth, with J Rice and caretakers guiding teams. Prize money totals $35 paid by Canada and Manitoba Agriculture and shared among participants marketing hogs between July 1 1957 and January 31 1958. Strong performance tied to top grade hogs and careful marketing. Seed treatment notes warn of cereal crop disease from repeated barley planting and urge recommended seed treatments before seeding. Contact the office for guidance.
The Rural Municipality of Shell River held its regular monthly meeting chaired by Ree ve H. Watson with all councillors present. Minutes of March approved, accounts totaling $9,639.27 authorized for payment, Old Age Assistance for Mrs NeNey Mel nechenko approved, proposed road system extensions listed, $25 to Red Cross granted, 1958 tax levy by law to be read and finalized, 45 mill levy requested beyond limit, Workmen's Compensation Board coverage sought for road work, adjournment proceeding to May 7 with revision of owner names. List of March accounts and payees provided.
Funeral services were held Tuesday April 8 at 2 30 p.m. from Sliverwood United Church for Agnes May Henderson 56 of Deep Gate Manitoba who died at Portage la Prairie Manitoba April 4 1958 after a long illness. Rev G Waddell conducted the service. Interment Mountview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Cowan Tommy Rosevear Clifton Magure Ray Clark Earl McGinnis Art Pitten. Born in Morden Manitoba she moved to Deepdale in 1906 and lived there all her life. She was a member of Silverwood United Church. Surviving are five brothers Albert Vancouver BC William Los Angeles CA Ross and George Deepdale and Alex Roblin and three sisters Mrs Reg Mortimore Boggy Creek Manitoba Mrs Archie King Bridge Lake BC and Mrs Andrew Addis Makaroff Manitoba.
James McCarthy died at Roblin Hospital on Monday February 17. Funeral services were conducted at the Roman Catholic Church by Rev. Father Dansereau of San Clara. Interment followed at Roblin District Cemetery. Pallbearers named: Harry Robertson Jack Robertson Pat Langan Chris Chick Walter Tilanich Doyick Tilanich. Born 1875 in Keene Ontario he moved west after Telegraphy work and farmed near Roblin. Survived by nineteen nieces and nephews in Eastern Canada and the USA.
The Deepdale WI sponsored a successful Social Evening in the Community Hall on April 9 featuring a skit, instrumental and vocal numbers, and a Patchwork Quilt ticket draw won by Mrs. Fred Charles of Roblin. The door prize went to Mrs. Dave Klassen of Flin Flon and a lunch was served. The Deepdale Ladies Aid met April 10 at Mrs. Geo Ward’s home with six members present, deciding to sponsor a May rummage sale and to collect usable items. The meeting closed with Mizpah benediction and lunch.
Due to an unexpected early seeding the May 2 Wind-Up Party is cancelled and will be rescheduled for June. The Coffee Perc draw will occur at the same time.
A Friday April 11 gathering at Mr and Mrs F Daysen Sr home honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Ken Curle on holiday in the district. They received a Dinnerware set as a gift. Miss Muriel Nash read the address. Music games and a community lunch followed as the couple thanked friends for their kindness.
The Soils and Crops Branch of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture cautions farmers about high prices for new flax and oats varieties. Shields oats lack yield compared to Rodney and Garry. Raja oats have been grown in Manitoba for three years and certified seed is available at a price per bushel. Some contracts are offered, but land suitability matters as wild oats in seed oats disqualify fields. Flax faces weed risks like Ladies Thumb and may fail registration. Experienced growers know rules, but many buyers lack seed production knowledge and should consult Agricultural Representatives before committing.
A timberton general store and post office owned by Steve Clark, who is also postmaster, was completely destroyed by a Sunday fire reported around 11 am in the attic. The loss is about 10000 dollars, insured, with a small shed and a garage burned. Neighbors helped save stock and the truck, but Clark lost most personal household effects.
Six Manitoba youths from Roblin and Shevlin attended Youth Leadership Week at Brandon Agricultural and Homemaking School from April 7 to Friday. The program offered public speaking communications cooperative education and rural community studies with panels discussions role plays and social recreation. Speakers included Miss Robin Brechin Miss Bramson and Mr P Jop among others and tours of CKX radio and TV stations complemented the activities.
District readers report Easter visits by Mr and Mrs Chas Burred and family of Flin Flon and others like Miss Kay Radford and Gerald Wilson. Grace Murray and Mable Fillemore also spent the holiday at home or visiting. Bonny Redford spent time in Roolin while Mrs Dave Klassen visited relatives. Roy Bangle visited his mother. Ken Franklin took summer work at O Wilson's. Seven Grand Narrows WI members attended an achievement display in Roplin with Miss Velma Reid in charge. Elizabeth and Beatrice Middl e ton motored to Dawson Creek BC for Easter.
Deepdale residents report farmers in fields and early spring activity. Mr and Mrs C Powell relocate to their farm west of Deepdale as Larry Powell visits from Dauphin. Various local notices mention births marriages and community events including a church meeting and a fire incident prevented by quick action from Dauphin residents.
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