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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
4
A Roblin meeting on March 20 1973 outlined housing goals including more involvement in site and building type selection rents on a low income basis smaller homes and rent to own. Attendees heard questions about net versus gross income home distribution design and eye appeal while noting fifteen additional units under construction and applications open.
Intermountain Information reports the Manitoba trustees convention held in Brandon marking the first outside Winnipeg in nine years and the first spring session. About 230 trustees 75 administrators and 60 guests attended with Mayor Wilton urging financial relief and Wally Robson likening education to a public nonprofit railway facing rising costs and the need for prepared trustees.
The provincial parks branch announces summer employment guidelines with Miss M Keely of Student Placement at 1181 Portage Avenue as the contact. The unit will handle all student hiring for summer work.
Local households report guests over the long weekend including G Crewson from Portage la Prairie, Bill Case from Calgary, John Fedoruk and families, Hazel Mitchell, Lynne Martin, A Martin, Jim Mitchell, and others. Travel paths show visits between Roblin Brandon and The Pas as families gathered.
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture announces two new 1973 bulletins, Field Crop Recommendations and a Guide to Chemical Weed Control, plus books on artificial rearing of young lambs and alfalfa leafcutter bees. The weed control booklet details new and withdrawn chemicals and totals 72 pages. Farmers are urged to review before planting to adopt chemical methods.
The Rural Municipality of Boulton discusses a Veterinary Clinics district proposal with Roblin Vet Services District reps and potential districts for Grandview and Russell. Council approves use of land maps, authorizes road clearing, and reads By-Laws on herd impounding and ward boundary changes. Meeting urged ratepayers to attend May 10 for further vet services discussion.
The Winter group of eight to ten faithful quilters meet weekly with the United Church Women. They enjoy a pleasant day of sewing and fundraising, focusing on the joy of crafting rather than the monetary value.
Tips on planning color harmony in rooms plus a report on Silverton Nifty Needlers events. Quilters completed twelve designs like Jacob's Ladder and Bow Tie, with meals and staff cheering spring projects across Merridale Winnipeg Roblin Bethesda Home and farther.
Vincent Massey and Virden tops in their divisions at the RCA fifth annual inter collegiate chess tournament held April 20. Massey wins playoff over Virden while John Bouchard of Massey takes Best Player Trophy with Ken Wilson of Virden as runner up. Roblin entries include Onville Bilous Garland Bouvier Robert Propp Ernie Ritchie Dean Kozak Terry Bailes Kelvin Paradowski and Garth Paley.
After seven years in the other place the 49 year old Canadian Senator retires and dismisses a theory that young people are brighter than old people. He says he rejects the idea despite discussions around generational intelligence.
Mrs Alice Murray reports numerous relatives and friends visiting in Grand Narrows and surrounding area over the Easter holidays. Ernie Armistead of New Westminster visited the Radfords, while Kerry Dixon of Brandon joined family gatherings. Visitors included Wm Radford from Golden, Walter McFayden of Lipton, Stephen La Buick of Winnipeg, George Radford of Rossburn, Reg and Clifford Radford of Golden, and Elgin Barr of Brandon.
The docket lists Edward Graham Catagas Break and Edward Graham Catagas Theft with suspended sentences two years to keep the peace and good behaviour. Gordon Wilfred Calagas Break Enter Theft with suspended two years. Benjamin Jerome impaired driving $154 and unregistered vehicle $22 fines. Alfred William Carriere possession of liquor $39. Arnold Dube assault suspended six months. Mildred Ann Mentuck theft suspended one year.
Mrs. Arthur Lovas reports over fifty residents from Bield and district gathered at Frank Bailes Jr. home on April 28 to plan rebuilding a Community Centre. A permit for logging for lumber was to be sought and a committee formed to price building and regulatory steps. Lunch was served and Bessie Bailes showed a film of the April 13 fire.
Mrs Wm Payne reports a two and a half week trip to the west coast for the funeral of Lawrence Mitchell on March 28. The Nash and Mitchell families extend sympathy. Easter visitors include Leslie Ward of Winnipeg, Susan Poyser, and families from Grand Forks University, North Dakota, Roblin area friends, and guests at the Milcharek and Sawatsky homes.
The Roblin 4 H Happy Homemakers Club reports a successful year with 58 girls, six general meetings since October, caroling, a Christmas party, skating, a bake sale, and plans for May 7 achievement day featuring an entertainment and modeling program followed by refreshments. Leaders and members are thanked for their hard work with listed project leaders and a head club leader. A distant note mentions sirloin steak in Japan costing $10.50 per pound.
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