Clusters of pretty flowers invade Roblin areas
Residents report bright yellow snapdragon like flowers spreading on vacant lots and roadsides. The weed toadflax has expanded from nine locations to many gardens, challenging control efforts by town and rural councils. Cooperation is urged to identify and eradicate it, with soil sterilization months long chemical treatments. The Roblin Horticultural Society monitors the situation and requests samples from wild snapdragons to confirm toadflax. Hay supplies listing available at Agricultural Extension Office with location type quantity price.
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Roblin
Roblin Horticultural Society
Agricultural Extension Office
Local residents visit relatives and travel updates
Mrs Wm Hampton Reporter Mr Art Thompson of Powell River B C visits with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs H Gunness. Wayne Hampson and others motor to Regina returning Sunday. Several Hampson Erhardt Pillen and Anderson families visit Saskatoon Vancouver Winnipeg and Regina with RC N postings for Terry Erhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Wm. Hampton
Art Thompson
Powell, River
B.C
H. Gunness
George Pillen
Powell River
Art Pillen
Wayne Hampson
Keith Mick
Terry Erhardt
Regina
Wm. Hampson
Frank Hampson
Roy Elsasser
Pierre Hohle
Fred Bauming
Ed Ruf
Swan River
S. Anderson
Winnipeg
N. Terry
Cornwallis
N.S
Dale Olson
Nelda
Linda
Saskatoon
Bud Curry
Vancouver
Frank Topham
Dave Erhardt
Tisdale
Fire Rating Gadget for Tourist Kiddies
A small replica of the forest fire danger gauge is issued in Manitoba as a novelty educational toy and souvenir. The movable red indicator shows danger levels from low to extreme and can be attached to a car dash. Limited distribution planned through the government tourist office and conservation officers with possible 1965 orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menitebs Conservation Officer
Manitoba
Manitoba and
Forest Protection Service
Sterling R. Lyon
Q.C
Calgary and family visit Cranwell in town weekend
Mr. and Mrs. E. Ducharme of Calgary Mr. Don Ducharme of The Pas and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Calcutt and family of Grandview visited Mrs. Ducharme's mother, Mrs. W. Cranwell in town over the week-end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ducharme
Calgary
Don Ducharme
The
Pas
W. A. Calcutt
Grandview
Deepdale Community Notes Highlight Meetings and Visits
Mrs C Ayer and Beverley drove to Winnipeg last Saturday. Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Gerald Harper on the loss of their infant daughter. Deepdale Ladies Aid met Aug 12 with six members and one visitor. reading from Psalms 91 followed by the Lord's Prayer. balance $80.25 shown in finances. reports from joint exec meeting with U C W at Roblin on Aug 10. M and M allocations discussed and settled. Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. lunch served by hostess. Deepdale Clovers met Aug 14 with 10 members. prep questions for Achivement Day displayed. planning a 4 H picnic for Sept 6. lunch by Kevin Stangeland. next meeting at Sandra Ward's home. Deepdale district appeals for occasional church service lead to Knox United Church Roblin. Deepdale Church to hold services the second Sunday of each month starting Sept 13 at 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ayer
Beverley
Winnipeg
Gerald Harper
Iris Taylor
Deepdale Ladies’ Aid
C. McKenzie
Powell
U.C.W
Roblin
Deepdale
E. Dixon
Knox United Church
Deepdale Church
Home Grounds Judged In Roblin And District
Roblin and District sponsors annual Home Grounds Competition with three divisions New homes in Roblin Older homes in Roblin and Farm homes. Judges praised grounds of new homes and noted absence of toadflax and minimal kochia weed presence. Winners include Mitchell Shield Gardner Andres Bayn Nowosad Kelso Sanders and Bruce Eslinger Jakeman teams.
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Town of
Roblin
G. L. Mitchell Shield
J. Gardner
H. Andres
T. Bayn
F. L. Skinner Shield
P. Nowosad
Geo. Kelso
L. S. Sanders
van Crecht Trophy
J. Bruce
F. Eslinger
Ed Jakeman
Horticultural Entries Down Due To Adverse Weather
Roblin Horticultural Society hosts Annual Show on August 19 with 344 high quality entries despite a drop caused by poor weather. Top exhibitor Mrs SC Sanders led in entries and prizes, Zenovia Horbay led in 4H and under 15 categories, Geo Kelso won Skinner Memorial Trophy and multiple Gladioli prizes. Some vegetables auctioned. rest donated to Roblin hospital. Prize list to appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Brown
McPhee
Dauphin
Sanders
Zenovia Horba
Roblin Hospital
The
Horticultural Society
Christie Couple Mark Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Christie celebrate a half century of marriage. Married in 1914 in Tummel, they built a life on farms in Canada and two World Wars endured. Retired since 1954, they live in Roblin with health intact. The Jory family hosted a August 23 dinner in their honor. They have three grandchildren and two daughters, Kathleen Wood of Yorkton and Mrs. H. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Jory
Christie
Stonehaven
Scotland
Canada
James Anderson
MacNutt
James Atwood
Russell
Ada Harriet Nicholson
Thomastown
Co. Kilkenny
Ireland
Belfast
Winnipeg
Roblin
Jory
George
Gerald
Fort” Francis
H. Wood
Kathleen
Yorkton
60 Percent Of Ratepayers Will Get School Taxes Halved
Manitoba premiers plan rebates to cut school taxes for about 60 percent of ratepayers. The province will rebate half the first $100 of taxes, up to $50, totaling $8.5 to $10 million, shifting burden from locals to provincial funding while preserving local autonomy.
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Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Official Opening Held For Poultry Processing Plant
The expanded Poultry Processing plant on Highway No 12 between Ste Asine and Steinbach, owned by Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co operative Ltd, opened Saturday at 2 pm with Minister George Hutton as guest speaker. The 35 000 square foot facility can process and quick freeze 100 000 pounds daily and will employ 100 to 120 during peak periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway No. 12
Ste. Asine
Steinbach
Manitoba’ Dairy and Poultry Co-operative Ltd
George Hutton
Ithe
Blumenort
Co-operative Products Ltd
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co-operative
Manitoba
Co-operative
Swan River
Goose Lake School Sets Aug 31 Start Date with Staff List
The district announces school begins on August 31 to align with high school start, and lists teachers by grade. Grades 1 with Mrs Bertha Furtney and Miss Frances Osika. Grade 2 with Mrs Jean Arnott and Mrs Alma Gordon. Grade 3 with Mrs Ly Campbell. Grades 3 and 4 with Mrs Stephanie Macenko. Grade 4 with Mr Bertha Davis, Principal. Grades 5 with Mrs Rita Watson and Mrs John Stolarchuk. Grades 6 with Mrs Betty Lou Paley and Mr W A Johnstone. Grades 7 and 7 and 8 split among Me T M Paley, Principal, Mrs Martha Lebedovich and Mr Mervin Styba. Special Class with Mrs Pauline Crabb.
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Goose Lake
Bertha Furtney
Frances Osika
Jean Arnott
Alma Gordon
Ly Campbell
Stephanie . . Macenko
Bertha Davis
Rita Watson
John Stolarchuk
Betty Lou Paley
W. A. Johnstone
Me. T. M. Paley
Martha Lebedovich
Mervin Styba
Pauline Crabb
PAT PRESENTS Extension courses for women in clothing and foods
The Extension Service offers three clothing courses Sewing Techniques Advanced Sewing and Tailoring plus a foods course focusing on buying budgeting and food selection. It covers pattern selection fabric notions sewing machine use and garment fitting with emphasis on wool silk synthetics and tailoring wool blends.
Birth of Elaine Frances to Gondon and Elaine McKay
Gondon and Elaine McKay of Lynn Lake announce the safe arrival of Elaine Frances on July 20 1964 at Roblin Hospital. The notice mentions a community home design and home craft courses organized by the Agricultural Extension Office with leader groups and a Sept 11 contact deadline in Roblin.
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Gondon
Elaine McKay
Lintwig
Lynn Lake
Elaine
Frances
Roblin Hospital
Agricultural Extension Office
Roblin
Social scene notes from visits across Canada and beyond
Calgary visitors Mrs. E Burns and Miss Margaret McBride drop by the Bib McBride home during holidays. Regina’s Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wark and daughter Beth visit the Backman home. Snow Lake’s Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reed Jr. and family see Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ricker. Church Camp at Arlington Beach reports ninety plus children in attendance. Minnesotan Mr. and Mrs. Donald B Waters and sons Edwin and David visit Waters relatives in Roblin and Binsearth. Prince George guests Mr. and Mrs. D C Jones visit Roblin and Binsearth relatives. Windsor Ontario residents Mr. and Mrs. Matt Chopiak and Toronto’s Mrs. S Dwernechuk plus Winnipeg and Vancouver visitors spend time with Elaschuk family. Roseanne, formerly of Regina now in Winnipeg, and Sharon Litzenberger of Melville join parents. Winnipeg visitors Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fisher and family visit Roy Porteous and Graham Mitchell. Jim and Hazel Mitchell return from West Coast trip. Russell golf event features A Allanson and others. Swan River golfers include Kapetz, Shephard, Keast, Campbell, Misener, Kelso, Oliphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elaschuk
Matt Chopiak
Windsor
Ont
S. Dwernechuk
Toronto
N. Paul
Winnipeg
Allan Hawrychuk
Vancouver
B.C
Roseanne
Regina
Sharon Litzenberger
Melville, Sask
Dr Layng Trophy Playoffs Begin September 14
The Kopin Ladies' Golf Club plans the Dr Layng Trophy playoff open to local lady golfers. Entries with a $1 fee must reach secretary Mil Misener by September 1. Handicaps set by Dr Brian Dorran. Playoffs start Monday September 14 with a second flight to ensure two games for entrants.
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Kopin Ladies’ Golf Club
Mil Misener
Brian Dorran
Sixty Members at Roblin 4-H Achievement Day Show
Sixty members from Cromarty Deepdale Makaroff Merridale Tummel clubs competed in the Inter-Club Competition at Roblin Horticultural Show on August 19 at the Roblin Skating Rink. Winners included champions Douglas Coutts Kathleen Charman Sandra Bangle Murray Syke Alvin Merviuk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromarty Club
Dougl Coutts
Dale, Simpson
Deepdale
Kathleen Charman
Sandra Ward
Makaroff
Sandra
Bangle
Fenton Wilson
Merridale Club
Murray Syke
Sharon Myslchuk
Tummel Club
Alvin Merviuk
Joyce Kendrick
Roblin Agricultural Society
Tummel Garden Club
Cromarty Garden Club
Deepdale Clevery Club
Makaroff Garden Club
Alvin Mervink
Douglas Coutts
Hillsburg Council Adopts By Law and Grants Requests
The Hillsburg Municipal Council met in Roblin on Wednesday August 5 with Reeve Ivan G Ellis presiding. Minutes were adopted. By Law No 34 for pounds was passed. The council seeks extra grant for gravelling East 9 17 26 27 at an estimated 1500. Helen Kostyshyn will have 1963 taxes refunded 97.01, added again to tax roll. Land Titles District of Dauphin to be paid 68.50 for deferred fees. Premiums to Manitoba Hospital Commission totaling 360.00 listed for balance of benefit period No 12. Accounts payable 7636.62.
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Hillsburg
Roblin
Ivan G. Ellis
Department of Public Works
East
Helen Kostyshyn
Pt. N.E
Dauphin
Manitoba Hospital Commission
Bennett Amyotte
Lynn Li
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Boughton
C. McKensie
James Christie
Arthur Strei
Shawono
Wis
Andres
Strei
Ed Andres
Carl Andres
Pat
Patricia’ McAuley
Mrs. E. Burns
Margaret McBride
Bib McBride
Mrs
Gordon Wark
Beth of Regina
Backman
Jack Reed Jr
Snow Lake
Geo. Ricker
Caswell
Daniel
Clarence
Arlington Beach
Long Lake
Donald B. Waters
Edwin
David
Chisholm, Minn
D. C. Jones
Prince George
D. T. Jones
Mrs. Bradshaw
Binsearth
Mark Fisher
Bobby and
Brent
Marguerite Fisher
Roy Porteous
Graham Mitchell
Hazel
Jim
West Coast
Alaska
Yukon
Mrs. A. Allanson
Mike Kapetz
Bob Shepherd
Calvin Keast
Frank Campbell
Ross Misener
Morgan Kelso
Harry Oliphant
Council News
Angus
Edward Curle
William Hawryluk
Matthew Komishin
Fred Kotyk
Peter Maluga
Steve Matewish
John Peech
William Reed
Mike Wasylenchuk
William Yaciuk
Harry Yakomitsky
Annie Yakymishyn
Nick Yakymishyn
Fred Zibresky
Gloria Zibresky
Adam Znak
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