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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
1
Search continues for two year old Arthur McKay, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur McKay, who wandered from the farm near Roblin on Wednesday August 16 about 5 30 pm. RCMP were notified around 7 30 pm and by 4 15 am the search was ongoing with teams and neighbors involved.
Hundred volunteers aided by Cons D Manning of the RCMP conducted a large search of surrounding bush and fields. Darkness halted efforts at 10 30 pm. Next morning over one hundred resumed searching. Boy found by Borden Hawrytuk unharmed sleeping near the farm early morning. Community response praised.
Wisconsin readers report practical steps to reduce bloat from legume pastures by steady salt access and feeding before turn out, plus salt with cattle through dewless periods. The piece links sodium intake with magnesium balance to curb grass tetany and warns against starving salt or exposing livestock to poisonous weeds. It notes ready salt access reduces bloat risk and questions grain grinding methods, citing Wisconsin experiments favoring medium fine grind for dairy cows and pigs.
The Rural Municipality of Hillsburg council held a regular meeting in their office on August to discuss establishing a municipal fodder bank. The plan aims to support local farmers by providing feed resources during shortages and stabilizing animal feed supplies for the community.
Residents from Swan River and surrounding towns visited, including Irvine and Grant families, with notes on a wedding at Irvine Watson residence. Municipal minutes approve payrolls to Units harvesting day, establish fodder bank under federal Provincial policy, appoint inspectors, cover delegation travel costs, and authorize accounts for payment totaling 4872.80.
Manitoba agriculture specialists report straw is reasonably plentiful province wide though not in all areas. Farmers in surplus zones should arrange with local officials or agricultural reps to secure wheat barley and oats straw before harvests finish. Prices range about 10 to 15 cents per bale or skid-pile, with regional surpluses expected. Minimum roughage needs for cattle are given, noting straw and grain as essential supplements, with energy values compared to hay.
A wedding in Knox United Church Roblin Manit July 22 joined Joyce Myrtle Chase and Ronald Robert Latimer in a double ring ceremony. Attendants were three Chase sisters and Latimer brothers with fittings and corsages, followed by a Niagara Falls trip and Winnipeg residence for the couple. Heather Mars born August 5 1961 to Lurne and Ariene Hydenee Foard of Winnipeg. Agatha Elaine Patterson and Shelby Orton McCorquodale wed July 15 at St Marys Anglican Oak Bay Victoria with reception at Uplands Golf Club. honeymoon Banff Jasper Lake Louise. They will reside in Victoria BC.
A special Shell River Municipal council meeting chaired by Reeve F H Wilson set the hay price for the municipal pool at 12.50 per ton at stack. Farmers hauling their own hay pay fixed price with future adjustments. Initial allotment is one ton per head of each basic herd.
Thirty forest fires burn in the Duck and Porcupine Mountains with all under control. About 270 men and 30 machines battle the blazes as 4 000 acres burned since August 16. Dense smoke hampers detection of new outbreaks, with high heat and shifting winds keeping conditions critical.
An August 22 accident on highway No 5 four miles east of Roblin killed Mrs. Hedwig Reiberger and critically injured five others including D Harris and Rose Marie Harris of Preston BC. The Euclid operator August Yakimishyn escaped uninjured. Dusty road conditions during construction are blamed. A coroner's inquest led by Dr. R E Dicks convened.
The piece lists numerous local and visiting families from Bield St. James St. Vital and Toronto visiting over holidays. It notes Bentley Miller of Assiniboine Downs staying with his parents and planning a winter in Dominion City Manitoba. Engagement announced for Flora Theresa Ward to Harold Duffy with wedding on Sept 8 1961.
The July Horticultural Society meeting was described incorrectly last week. Mrs. P Nowosad spoke on Gardening Without Poisons, not Gardening Without Parsons, correcting the article's subject and clarifying the intended topic.
Intermountain Division introduces two new commercial courses for the fall term. Roblin Collegiate, led by Mrs Helena Kines, opens September 5 at 9:00 a.m. with fourteen teachers including principal P Prefontaine. Gilbert Plains program led by Mrs Snodgrass follows, staffing details listed for both sites.
The Goose Lake School will reopen for the term on Tuesday September 5 at 9 00 am with fourteen teachers listed by grade For grades 1 to 8 the staff includes Miss Jessie Kelso Mrs S Lebedowich Mrs Jean Arnott Miss Alice Dohan Miss Marjory Shura Miss Joan Demytrak Miss Moyra Erickson Miss Marie Campbell Mr Julius Skublen Mr Peter Bilanka Mr Ralph Ritchie Mr William Johnstone Mr Mervin Styba and Mrs K Burelle An arbitration hearing on the teachers salary schedule will be held in Goose Lake auditorium Friday September 6 at 10 am The public hearing is open to interested parties.
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