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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Sam Hern of Tozo Sask marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on March 29 and a public tea at Legion Hall. Married March 29 1911 in Conquest Sask they farmed in Alva before moving to Togo in 1943. Guests included G Ransom Victoria BC and others from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The Roblin Village Council met April 13 with Mayor Newton presiding and all councillors present. Minutes from March 9 and March 22 meetings were adopted. General and operating accounts were approved for payment. Gravel tender from Mike Maluga accepted at 80 cents per yard for screened gravel and sand.
Ten members attended the April meeting of the Togo Legion Auxiliary at Mrs J Peppler's home. Mrs Hackney reported 37 50 collected for the Mental Health Drive. Cenotaph planning discussed. A Prov President letter advised veterans' children bursaries and August donations requested. Mrs E Olson to entertain in May.
Jack Allen a famed Melville figure in Fish and Game League and archery collapsed at home on April 5 after years of heart trouble. He served on Saskatchewan fish and game advisory boards, helped draft legislation, and led Melville branches of the association and camera club. Survived by wife, son Terry, two daughters, siblings, and mother. funeral held at St Paul’s Anglican Church Brock with Archdeacon Haseil officiating.
The Easter Thank Offering meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the Knox United Church lower hall on Tuesday April 11 at 3 pm. Mrs. H. Cross led the worship service. A film titled Ill Sing Not Cry was shown and enjoyed. A social period followed.
The Intermediate Choir of about forty five Grade VEL and VU students, directed by Mrs. K Burelle with pianist Mrs. Calvert, traveled to Dauphin to perform two pieces in the McKenzie School auditorium. Adjudicator Philmer Hubble awarded 79 and 87 after brief critique, and a courteous bus trip driver, Mr Bal Bailes, earned their gratitude for safe transport and careful driving.
Donations to the piano fund have been received from Mr and Mrs A Wesen Miss Velma Boyd Jor Mitchell Mr and Mrs O Kendrick Mrs Jean Arnott Fred Eslinger. To date seventy thousand dollars have been paid on the piano, per treasurer Mrs Lebeduwich.
Approximately seventy people attended the annual event sponsored by the Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce. The shield, inscribed in honor of notable achievement, was presented by Mr. George Schmaltz, with remarks on past winners. Reg Forbes spoke on Brandon Area Development Program and agribusiness goals. The gathering emphasized boosting farmer income, expanding farm markets, promoting high quality products, and coordinating agribusiness development in the Brandon area.
Keith Alexander reports Manitoba’s prorogation ends a lengthy session noted for repetition. The Budget shows a current surplus of two million dollars and a three cent per gallon gasoline tax increase lifting provincial fuel taxes to 14 cents. Revenue from fuel tax and licenses nearly matches the 38 million highway construction budget. A color law for margarine was passed with Conservative and CCF backing. Liberals opposed. A contentious plan to send three teachers abroad at a cost of 30 0000 to 45 000 is criticized as unconstitutional. the Premier defends it as a small token. Alexander thanks local editors for carrying the column.
Funeral services were held at San Clara Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday April 12 at 10 a.m. for Mrs Beatrice Phillion Martin age 57 who died in Roblin Manitoba on Saturday April 8 1961. Father H Dansereau officiated Sneath Funeral Service arranged interment in Parish cemetery Pallbearers were Lucien Langan Russ Paul Marcell Paul Edward Leo and Riel Martin She was born Beatrice Lafreinre in St John North Dakota U.S.A. moved to Canada in 1905 later settling in San Clara Surviving husband four sons Leonard Edward Leo Freddie of San Clara six daughters Olive Onanole Lilian Boggy Creek Georgina Alice Irene Annette of Roblin one brother George of San Clara and nineteen grandchildren
The Free Methodist WMS held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Hazel McGinnis home on April 14 with ten members and six visitors. The president led. prayers for Brazil and Paraguay missions followed. Scripture from Matthew 9 35 38, minutes approved, treasurer reported 58 53, books to MA B C library, notices from President Stewart and Mrs Florence Hamilton, plans for May 18 19 visit by Mrs Adine McDowell discussed, five members passed the Venture exam, meeting closed with prayer and lunch.
After exams and Easter breaks, Dauphin Collegiate resumes normal routine. Two speakers visited the school last week, with R C A I personnel discussing air force careers to fifteen boys and Mr. Vasey addressing grade eleven and twelve about teaching as a career on April 14. Basketball saw Dauphin teams host Roblin on April 13, the boys losing 36 to 23 while the Roblin girls won 25 to 7. A lively Record Hop followed on April 14 in the Roblin Auditorium from 8:30 to 12:30, organized by Peter Laurence of CKDM and Dauphin Beverage Co, with lunch provided by grade ten.
Rural Municipality of Hillsburg held its regular meeting on Wednesday April 5 with Reeve John Perchaluk Jr and councillors in attendance. Minutes of the last meeting were adopted, and Mike Gnntel was refunded 100 dollars from the Redemption Trust fund after completion of redemption NE 1-25-26. Council members were appointed to attend the Civil Defence Organization.
Emil Zimmer and George Melnychenko to represent the R M of Hillsburg on the senior citizens home study committee with Peter Hojnocki and Walter Soltys. Request Public Works relocate grant road expenditure east of 10-25-27 to current location south and east of 2625-27. First accounts list approved for payment Cheques 5731 to 5758 totaling 3897.92.
Mrs. Nora Cross with Mrs. Lilian Heming and Mrs. Ina Simpson visited Brandon on Friday to see friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Nicholson of Dauphin spent the weekend with their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Oliphant. Visitors at L. Josephson’s over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Josephson of Wynyard and Mr. and Mrs. F. Blake of Fearm Lake. Nora Cross and Ronnie with Mrs. Starr and Mrs. Mulligan drove to Winnipeg on Tuesday, and Mrs. Starr will accompany her daughter to Pine Falls for a few weeks.
The Roblin and District Community Musical Group joined the Dauphin Music Festival on Friday April 14 singing O My Saviour from At the Foot of the Cross by A Dvorak and Song of Freedom Part IV by B Smetana in the Mixed Choirs open class. Adjudicator Filmer Hubbel awarded 83 and 4 marks praising the performance and providing constructive criticism. The group found the experience enjoyable with many members eager for the drive home to Casey's Drive-In.
Mr Jim Irvine remains in Roblin hospital with wishes for a speedy recovery. Don and Gordon Irvine traveled to The Pas and Flin Flon on a business trip. Mr and Mrs Stanley Irvine went to Saskatoon for Mrs Irvine’s medical checkups. Bonnie Jean Irvine works in Roblin telephone office. Elizabeth Bancart celebrated a surprise birthday Friday night with John Boychuk family Joe Proskie Merridale Anne Chorn ski Walter Zelena Walter Fedorchuk and Ernie Burtniak Mike Bancarz attending. Lunch followed the gathering.
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