New Rector Named for Christ Church Roblin
The parishioners of Christ Church Roblin announce Canon A Scrase as their new rector. Services start September 3 at 11 30 a m with him in charge of Roblin Grandview and Gilbert Plains parishes. Canon Scrase brings a long record in Manitoba and Saskatchewan church and school work and is currently semi retired. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Christ Church
Roblin
Canon A. Scrase
Canon Scrase
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Grandview
Gilbert Plains
Roblin Horticultural Fall Show Awards Revealed
Over 700 entries entered the Roblin Horticultural Fall Show held at the Roblin Skating Rink on Friday August 25 from 2 to 8 pm. Prize winners span flowers including asters calendulas carnations cosmos dahlia gladiolus petunias and more with top honors awarded to Beth Britcher Alice Tummon Olive Arnott Grace Bangle and several others across numerous classes.
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Roblin
The
Roblin Horticultural Society
Needle
Beth Britcher
Frances Nowosad
Alice Tummion
Flo Hunter
Alice Tummon
Mary Perry
Candy Tuft
Nernberg
Fatteicher
Olive Arnott
Nernberg Cosmos
Mrs. Fatteicher
Ve Laird
Alice ‘Tummon
Vi Laird
Grace Bangle
Elmer Bangle
J. Baumung
Lena Mann
John Skinner
Lottie Kelly
Beth Brit
Gardner Family Reunion at Pat Powell Farm
The Gardner reunion drew over a hundred direct descendants of Geo. and a Mrs Gardner from Western Canada. Attendees traveled by trailer and bus to the Roblin area, forming a lively open-house camp ground before moving to Makaroff Community Hall for a church-fund dinner, welcome address, and a humorous variety show led by Tra Gardner.
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Pat” Powell
Gardner
Geo. Gardner
Roblin
Canada
Powell
Makaroff Community Hall
United Church
Orton McCorquodale
Grace
Clare Powell
Tra Gardner
Ira
Hazel
Grant
Quesnel
British Columbia
Fire destroys home in San Clara area
Fire alarms rang at 1 55 am on Tuesday August 29 as a house owned by Stanley Irvine and rented by Mr and Mrs Geo Paul and seven children burned beyond control. The adjoining Branconnier home also caught fire but was saved. Mrs Paul and children stayed with relatives while Mr Paul worked in a bush camp.
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San Clara
Stanley Irvine
Geo. Paul
Lawrence Irvine
Dan Branconnier
Branconnier
Paul
Army worm fight in Manitoba uses more Lannate than last year
Manitoba entomologists report Lannate use has surpassed 1971 levels as 6,500 pounds arrived to augment 10,000 pounds in use. Over 20,000 acres sprayed amid widespread armyworm outbreaks in Minnedosa Shoal Lake Neepawa Roblin Swan River.
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Manitoba
Agriculture Department
Toronto
Houston
Minnedosa
Shoal Lake
Neepawa
Roblin
Swan River
Transhumanism as Evolutionary Burden in Huxley Quote
In 1955 Julian Huxley likened humanity to an unasked appointed managing director of evolution. He warned that humans have no choice but to lead the vast enterprise, lacking proper warning or preparation for the role. The remark frames human agency and responsibility within ongoing biological change.
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Julian Huxley
Manitoba Directory Closing Date Set For Listings
The Manitoba Telephone System announces September 1 as the closing date for new number listings in the Provincial Telephone Directory. Those wishing to change or add listings should contact their telephone business office before September 1. The new provincial issue becomes effective in November.
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Manitoba Telephone System
Sewing with Plaids: Matching Even and Uneven Patterns
Guidance on identifying even versus uneven plaids, choosing patterns with few seams, and matching plaid lines at fronts, backs, sleeves, and skirts. Tips include pattern envelope checks, extra yardage, grain alignment, layering, and careful handling during sewing to ensure a precise plaid match.
Intermountain Board Defers Joint Auditorium Plan After Delegation
Gilbert Plains Recreation Committee pressed the Intermountain board to allow a new curling and skating complex near the school with joint auditorium use for dances and events. The board rejected the joint use due to potential conflicts and alcohol concerns, while inviting compliant community use. A motorcade delegation protested the decision, but the board's subsequent motion upheld the stand and urged community use within policy.
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Gilbert Plains
Division
Intermountain Board of Trustees
Gilert Plains Athletic Association
Farmers report good NW crop and armyworm control progress
Farmers in the district report about a quarter of their crop swathed with early barley rapeseed and wheat harvested and a better than average crop overall. The R M of Shell River armyworm control sprayed over 5 000 acres in Shellmouth Hillsburg and Bolton with pilot W H Aberson of Dauphin expressing thanks for the organized program. Some Shortdale farmers have sprayed flax for Bertha Armyworm while most focus on rapeseed and armyworms. 4 H club members from Roblin Russell travel to Niagara Peninsula area for a six country tour ending September 6 with a CN Exhibition visit. The 4 H Leaders Association thanks Beaver Lumber Parkway Co op and others for tour funding.
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R. M. of
Shell River
Shellmouth
Hillsburg
Boulton
W.H. Aberson
Dauphin
Cal Schick
David Baranowski
Rob In
Russell
Niagara Peninsula
Roblind Russell
Niagara
Brantford
Toronto
4-H Leader's Association
Beaver Lumber
Parkway Co-op
Engagement of Darlene Gale to Maynard David
Mr and Mrs Philip Abbess of Togo Saskatchewan and Mr and Mrs Norman Dixon of San Clara Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene Louise Gale to Maynard David. The wedding is set for All Saints Anglican Church on Saturday October 7, 1972 at 2 00 p.m.
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Philip Abbess
Togo
Saskatchewan
Norman Dixon
San Clara
Man
Darlene Louise Gale
Maynard David
All Saints Anglican Church
Roblin Chamber Executive Reviews Activities and Plans
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce executive met on August 23 to review the past two months and plan follow up actions. They discussed a discontinued Free Dental Clinic and its 64 treatment days for 428 children, with 391 completed, and considered restarting in 1973. The mayor attended briefly to discuss senior citizen projects and the town's 60th anniversary. Ideas for a one day business seminar and hosting the agricultural sector were explored. Kraft rapeseed plant talks prompted outreach to neighboring chambers. Gratitude was given to volunteers of the Roblin Agricultural Fair.
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Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce
J. Zmetana
Zmetana
Roblin
F. A. Newton
Chamber
Manitoba
Kraft Co
Brandon
Grandview
Swan River
Roblin District Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Martha Lebedovich and relatives from Surrey and Ottawa visited Roblin and district last week. Local families hosted guests from Vancouver Calgary Edmonton and Victoria as well as Regina and Brandon. Students and teachers attended convocation in Brandon and several couples traveled for weddings and reunions around Morden Carberry and Swan River.
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Martha Lebedovich
Willie
Marcia
Surrey
B. C
Roblin
Gayle Peterson
Art Beaubien
Ottawa
Agnes Peterson
Joe Hersak
New Westminster
Clarence Riach
Beast
Riach
Vancouver
Wm. Ra@ford
Constable Garry Radford
Noreen Roeland
Mariapolis
Man
Liz Bruce
Anne McFadyen
Calgary
Wildewood
Alberta
Connie Bruce
John Anderson
University of Brandon
Lorne Boguski
Alma Carnochan
John Stolarchuk
Mervin Styba
Michael Styba
Jack Ziprick
Betty Lou Paley
Allan Martin
R. Wildeman
Carberry
Brandon
Morden
Ray Presunka
Lesa Rae
Walter Sorbo
Sorbo
Vince Lachance
Christopher
Edmonton
Rod Sorbo
Winnipeg
A. O. Purdy
H. R. Mitchell
Albert Davis
H. Oliphant
Lorne Nicholson
Dauphin
Harold Keast
Pete Motyka
Harry Oliphant
Swan River
George Souter
Walter
Rose Sutton
Kim
Scott
Kimberley
John
Arlene Souter
Brian
Craig
Lesa
Flin Flon
Souter
John Ferguson
Nicky
Bob Radford
Sheri
E. McNeelands
Janet
Constable
Bob Prouse
The
Pas
Mary-Ann Prouse
Brantford
Ont
J. Edwards
Cranberry Portage
Elgin Murphy
Drumheller
Alto
T. Benson
Coqui
Where Walleyes Hide in Lakes and Rivers Says Red Fisher
Outdoor writer Red Fisher explains walleyes are unpredictable but schooling fish that often stay in one area long enough for a limit. In lakes search near shore where depth increases quickly and a shallow shelf runs to the bank. fish along the shelf edge for best odds.
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Walleyes
Red Fisher
Mercury Outboards
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Anglican Church
Asters
Clarkia
Nasturtiums
Eva Jory
Arlene Arnott
Mrs. Nernberg
Dahlia
Drummonds
Twinkle
Mrs. J.baumung
Larkspur
Petunias Single
Geraldine Britcher
Nemesia
Nigela
May Curle
Jessie Anderson
Edith Schrader
Joan
Gail Arthur
Intermountain Information
8. A. Hawryluk
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
Lorne Hamblin
University of Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
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