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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
1
Practical guide explaining how electric blankets work with insulated wiring and thermostats. It covers safety, temperature control, initial high setting, guaranteed replacement or repair, features like dual controls and on off switches, care instructions, washing, drying, and brushing for nap restoration.
Funeral services were held for Dennis Antosh at Roblin Memorial Chapel with burial in Roblin District Cemetery. Antosh born 1887 in Bohemia. lived in Manitoba until 1958 then Regina. Survived by five sons, six daughters, forty six grandchildren and thirty one great grandchildren. Katherine Hawryluk of Roblin died November 20 1966 and was buried at Roblin Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cemetery after services at the Roblin Ukrainian church. She married Joseph Hawryluk in 1913 and they farmed 53 years in Roblin district. Surviving are husband Joseph one son Rudolph two daughters Nellie Nowosad and Jean Iwaniuk five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Margaret Kozak visited Winnipeg on the weekend. Mrs. Ed Walters and Robert of Williams Lake B C visited at Mrs. Frank Penas’s home. Miss June Dillabough of Ninette Man visited her mother Mrs. D Dillabough. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sorbo visited Mrs. Vance at The Pas on Sunday Nov 26. Mrs. Lou Cook visited Winnipeg friends. E Traub visited her daughter Eileen in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lesack returned to North Surrey after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lebedovich. Mrs. E Brunell returned home after Winnipeg visits including Nora Cross at Rehab Hospital. Ernie Bennett returned from Dauphin with his grandson.
A heater exploded during winter work at Roblin Collegiate causing a fire that damaged framing and ceiling tiles in the north end of the hall. Firefighters contained the blaze by 2:30 am while smoke coated walls ceilings and furniture. Authorities estimate several thousand dollars in damage with replacements planned for windows, framing, and hallways.
The Roblin town council meets November 10 1966 with Mayor Newton presiding. Three new members Kozmennik Bennett and Hembroff replace resignations on the Centennial Committee. Council also approves Plan XRN C 1 and a Goos Lake consolidation arbitration, and accepts a Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League rink booth tender.
The Roblin Review announces customers must arrange greeting advertisements by December 15 for the Christmas edition dated December 22. The paper will not publish during the week of December 29, 1966.
A hockey referees school was held at Roblin Intermediate School on Sunday December 4 in the afternoon. Twenty five attendees from Roblin Grandview Inglis Binsearth Foxwarren Minitonas Miniota learned new MAHA rules from instructors Andy Gurba and Ken Fowles from Brandon. Written exams completed. Coffee and doughnuts ended an informative session.
On December 2 town of Roblin and the municipalities of Shell River and Hillsburg met Roblin committee for Bill 16. B A Hawryluk chaired and outlined advantages of one district division while Inspector Jack Gibson answered questions. All pledged to inform the public ahead of the March 10 1967 referendum and to hold district meetings about the education impact.
The fall district Kinsmen meeting gathered Roblin along with Flin Flon Thompson Snow Lake The Pas Swan River Dauphin and Gilbert Plains on November 26 27. Social events included a Grey Cup viewing in Elks Hall with TV financed by Roblin Co op and a banquet at the Ivanhoe Restaurant.
Harold Boughton reports on Swan River 4H beef leaders meeting at the Elks Hall reviewing beef project fundamentals and program changes. Manitoba Agriculture hosted a dinner, while Ted Brevik discussed remodelling farm homes for efficient kitchens and offices, and Ed Hudek contrasted rural plumbing progress across provinces.
The Roblin Farmers bonspiel ran from November 28 to December 1 with eighteen rinks entering. Winners include the Ash Johnny Arnott Makaroff team in Co op Event and top results for Dietrich Roblin Boughton Arnott Pritchard Watson Roblin Watson Roblin plus awards for lowest score and for no prize to Stefanuik crew.
A Roblin chamber meeting on Tuesday November 29 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall drew a very poor turnout signaling the chamber may die that night. Funeral services were set for Friday December 6 at 8 p.m. in the same hall to decide revival or complete disbandment with the December 9 gathering to determine its fate. Shipping hours for Christmas were announced with extended hours through December 24.
Roblin Elks announce a December 20 pre school party at 2:00 PM in Roblin Theatre replacing the usual Christmas Concert. A half hour of films will be shown and Santa Claus is confirmed to visit. Parents are urged to bring their preschool children to attend.
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