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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
1
Telephone rates for Roblin and San Clara exchanges rise May 7 due to more customers. Group four applies with 105 total telephones. increases include business and residence charges for individual and multi party lines. Public Utilities Board of Manitoba approves the exchange rate grouping.
The Rev. John H. Schlosser, a pioneer Free Methodist missionary in China and the Philippines for seventeen years, will speak at the Free Methodist Church in Roblin Manitoba on May 7 at 8 p.m. He will share slides from the Philippines and recount his work in Mindanao and the Light and Life Bible Seminary.
Harold Boughton reports two 4-H calf clubs hold achievements in May. Bield Calf Club meets May 2 at 1 30 p.m. at Bield school grounds with Walter Ward judging. Assiniboine Club meets May 7 at 1 p.m. at Douglas Hunter farm with Bob Stewart judging. Calves advance to Dauphin Fat Stock Show May 8 with sale of bulls and calves at 1 30 p.m. Roblin 4H public speaking on May 21 at 8 p.m. in Roblin school auditorium.
The April meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Roblin Branch No 24 was held with 27 members present. Delegates were chosen for the District Rally, and three carloads will travel to Dauphin on May 6. A $10 donation to the Red Shield Appeal and a previous $10 to the Red Cross were recorded.
Forage specialists say fertilizing forage and grass stands in early spring is profitable. Rates vary by stand type with nitrogen and phosphate guidelines given, and benefits include earlier start, more uniform production, and carryover into the next year. Broad cast spreaders are recommended and loaned by some fertilizer dealers.
The Provincial President of the Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba Mrs Helen B McMullen will visit Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41 in Roblin Manitoba on Thursday April 30 1964 Noble Grand Mrs Mary Gamey of Evangeline Lodge will preside.
Manitoba soil specialists say summerfallow is inefficient for weed control and moisture conservation. They advocate continuous cropping with cereals and legumes or flexible rotations, using soil tests, timely herbicides, and proper tillage to sustain soil productivity and reduce fallow acres amid rising farmland costs.
Funeral services were held for Robert C. Low aged 80 at Piercy's Chapel in Courtenay B C after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife daughter and son and grandchildren. A separate service for John Finkaryk 19 was held at Roblin Ukrainian Catholic Church with interment in the parish cemetery. He was killed at Dauphin Manitoba and his family and relatives are listed in the notice.
Hillsburg Municipal Council met on Wednesday April 1 in the office with Reeve Ivan G Ellis and councillors present The minutes of the last meeting were adopted The by law No 391 budgeting 60 mills for municipal purposes plus school rates and a 10 percent business tax levy was passed for ministerial approval Accounts from No 1287 to 328 totaling 5820 79 were approved for payment
A combined concert is set for Wednesday May 6 at 8 pm in the Roblin Collegiate auditorium. Participants include Swan River B Band Roblin Community Youth Band and Roblin Community Choir. Tickets are on sale by band members. The Roblin Band will wear new uniforms and aims for success at Moose Jaw Band Festival in May competing in new classes.
Roblin residents welcome Mary Warbeck home after winter with daughter in Stonewall. Local families visit Winnipeg for conventions and meetings including band directors, hydro, and hairdressers. Lively weekend visits span Roblin, Lenore, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Flin Flon with multiple extended family gatherings and cribbage near misses.
At the April 22 regular meeting in the United Church lower hall, Mrs Lebedovich and Mrs Caswell provided festival pieces with singing and spoken poetry for members and visitors. The session opened with the Club Woman's Creed and 14 members plus 22 visitors attended. Plans were made for catering the district convention on May 7 and for a May 6 memorial hall setup. Delegates to the Provincial Convention were nominated, and travel kits were ordered.
A Hydro district man reports a house sign reading Welcome to Blotskoville Population 1 Mayor Joe Blotsko Chief of Police Joe Blotsko Fire Chief Joe Blotsko DRIVE CAREFULLY The Life You Save May Be Joe Blotsko's is erected before a remote home. The sign satirizes local governance and safety warnings.
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