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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
6
The Rudlin and district committee on alcohol education states a mailing will go to all voters with information about the April 26 liquor vote. The notice urges voters to consider the issues to make an informed choice and to vote.
Funeral services were held at the residence in Inglis on Friday for Mrs Elena Choropita who died April 2 in Yorkton Auxiliary Hospital after a long illness. Rev Evanovich officiated and McBain's Funeral Service handled arrangements. Pallbearers included Mike Bodnaruk Steve Anchulenko Pete Galatnik Peter Zitariuk Paul Jandra and Sandy Bezan. Born in Buscovina Austria in 1883 Elena Senek married to Mr Choropita in 1908 and came to Assissippi Manitoba in 1913. She and her husband farmed until 1949 then retired to Inglis. Surviving: husband four daughters Elsie Todarian Kay Carson Neilie Misiuk Mary Gorda three sons George John Eli, one brother Peter Senek of Inglis, 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Five Grade 5 pupils Gayle Peterson Edward Zigmunt Jillian Markoski Sharon Kolstad Mary Hawrychuk had drawings selected after biweekly art broadcasts. Their works were sent to the director for critique and exhibition at other schools, inspiring peers to participate and display their art.
Rural Municipality of Hillsburg held a regular meeting on April 3 with Reeve Mike Filewich in chair. The council approved a $300 sale to John Nykyforak for SE 20 28-27 with specific parcel exclusions, passed By-law No. 312, scheduled a budget meeting for April 15, and approved the list of accounts totaling numerous entries from local and regional departments and services.
The Goose Lake Collegiate Institute annual fair and variety show drew wide attendance and raised funds totaling 402.72 for student projects. Proceeds from the Thursday fair reached 440.46, while the Saturday concert and dance added 220.07, funding a school sound system and basketball club trip. Key organizers included Mary McBain and the Roblin Community supporters.
The Roblin Crop Improvement Club met April 1 in the Ag Rep office to outline a busy summer. Plans include a malting barley threshing day with equipment reps, a crop variety demonstration plot on Julius Otke’s farm to compare varieties, and a seed plot for Parkland barley. Also featured are Kang’s program in the Ag Rep Area and a promising veterinary project for the region. A seed germination test advisory urges farmers to test and adjust seeding rates for better stands.
The Do S Do Club invites members to a Monday 8 p.m. square dance in the Hall with a meal contribution of cake or sandwiches and a request to bring friends or couples. Earle, a noted instructor, traveled with many mules to teach but few members attended. Upcoming events include Dauphin’s Big Square Dance May 11 at 8 p.m. in the Armouries near the Dauphin airport, Yorkton’s May night with Bruce Johnson, and the Togo Club wind-up party on Friday April 26 inviting Roblin members.
The Rural Municipality of Shell River held a special council meeting at the Municipal office on Friday April 2 1957 with Reeve Wilson presiding and all councillors present. A by law setting tax rates and levies for 1957 was read and passed after first second and third readings. Poundkeepers for 1957 were appointed for wards one to four as listed, with pounds located at the poundkeepers farms.
Weekend visits to Roblin from Virden and Winnipeg residents are noted along with family trips to Saltcoats and Dauphin. An engagement is announced for Ellen Muriel Scott of Roblin and Lieutenant James Arthur Cotter of Shilo with a May 18 wedding at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba.
Results released by the Inspector compare Goose Lake Collegiate Grade XII outcomes with Inspectoral Division No 27. The table shows division and Goose Lake failure percentages across subjects such as Composition and Prose, Drama and Poetry, Social Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and French, with an average disparity noted. Small class sizes can swing rates, yet overall results align with expectations. high division failure in a subject raises difficulty achieving low rates for that subject.
A jumbled narrative blends misread dialogue with practical tips on timber sales and safety in the woods. It mentions arranging mill contracts, cut logistics, and escape plans before felling trees, paired with quirky character observations and fragmented humor.
The Togo 4-H Baby Beef Club met March 31 at the McKinnon farm with ten members present. They judged calves, discussed by the H members and leader, then visited the Dickie farm to view more calves. A display for the 4-H Fair at Kamsack was planned and ten calves are to be entered in the Fat Stock Show in Yorkton this year.
The Makaroff Ladies Aid April meeting was held at Mrs. O Boyce's home with five members present. led by president Mrs E Boyce the group sang My Faith Looks Up To Thee and collected five dollars for Hospital Aid for Oxygen Tent Fund. An electric heater was purchased for the chores, meeting closed with lunch hosted by Mrs J Beattie and Mrs L R Beattie. Next gathering at Mrs Tayier's home.
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