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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
1
J. W. McKenzie and M. L. A. Roblin Constituency sent a formal wire to Prime Minister Trudeau expressing grave concern over the Air Canada overhaul base shift to Montreal. They urge a non political analysis of Manitoba's air transport future and the retention of the base in the province.
The Roblin Horticultural Society held its annual meeting November 18 in the Shop Room of the Collegiate with over 50 attendees. Jean Van Crecht was elected president. awards were given for homegrounds and urban plots. a Dr Skinner Memorial Fund donation was approved. a 1969 slate of directors was named. Miss Jessie Anderson shared travel slides to Scotland and Europe.
The Roblin youth club MARK 69 elected its permanent executive on December 6 led by President Pat Staple and including Terry Stychysh yn as Vice-President Beverly Haber stock as Secretary Donna Kozak as Treasurer Lynne Martin as Social Convenor Jerome Thoms as Sports Convenor Angela Yak amyshyn as Cultural Chairman Walter Piarszczyk as Fifth Member and Richard Korchinski as Publicity. A December 8 work social at Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall prepared for a December 15 Christmas Concert with nuts candy wrapping gifts a skit carols lunch and a tree. The group emphasizes constructive youth activities over destructive behavior and offers help to those in need.
Valerie Jakeman nurse in training spent last week in Roblin with Public Health work. Jim Ward of Tacoma visits his brother and sister in law Walter and Mrs Ward for a few days. Peter and Gloria Ludwig left for Winnipeg where they are employed. Best wishes for married life. Gay Mitchell returned home after two months in Chilliwack with sister Miss May Hornsby. Snow in the Rockies noted. Mavis Yalowoski and family returned by train after visiting Roblin and Merridale relatives and attending the Ludwig Tolpa wedding. Hazel Mitchell to appear on CBC Country Calendar December 15. Bernice Hotts left Hendrix Lake after weekend visits in Roblin. Lyle Ludwig and daughter Shannon left for Thompson after Roblin visit. Lyle hunting planned.
The Deepdale Ladies Aid met December 4 at Mrs. C. Ayer's home with seven members and one visitor. President Ayer led prayers and scripture from Luke 2, followed by The Two Roads article. The group reported 147.88 in balance, made donations, received bazaar items, and planned a hospital gift. Welcomed visitor Dorothy Williams, formerly of the area, now in Vancouver.
The piece urges proper record care and needle maintenance for winter listening and warns about cyclamates in soft drinks. It notes Britain's ban by two companies due to animal studies showing sterility and liver damage, questioning safe daily intakes for different ages.
Twenty rinks competed in the Farmers Bonspiel held across three days and concluded Saturday evening at the United Church. Prizes were awarded at dinner with L Dietrich taking 1st in the Marshall Wells event and top placements listed for other events including John Mitchell W Livingston R Livingston F Chase and Bill Arnott J E Arnott H Boughton G Pound J Dunns F McDuffe and H Edel.
Local notices report travel between Togo and Vancouver and Regina family updates. Awards include Turkey Bingo results with several Togo winners and out of town prize recipients. hospital visits and RC A F personnel also noted.
The Honorable Harry Enns will attend an open meeting at Lakeside Honey Farm near Roblin on December 17 at 3 PM to discuss the bear overpopulation and property damage in Roblin area and to gather facts and figures from attendees.
The Swan River hall hosted 615 attendees for a Jehovah's Witnesses assembly as J Scaglione preached on Gods Way Is Love. He highlighted Bible freedom after past bans and announced a Six Month Bible Study program while five new candidates were baptized.
The Canadian Under writers' Association urges ash trays in every room and in guest rooms during Christmas. Use metal glass or ceramic non combustible trays and empty them often as part of holiday safety.
At a fall meeting a new slate was nominated and elected for 1968-69 band duties. The officer roster includes Vernon Andres as Past President Albert Orke as President Walter Doering as Vice President Lottie Kelly as Secretary Betty Kent as Treasurer Bill Neilson Beatrice Simpson Charlie Kelly Mary Gamey Arliene Agar Terry Paley and Love Perchaluk.
Ag report warns of hot spots in stored grain risking spontaneous combustion and urges temperature checks with a pencil thermometer. Officials note six bushel quotas and limited dryer capacity while early contact for drying is advised. Also, Hon Harry Enns to discuss bear problems December 17 at Jim Isaac’s Honey House 40 miles east of Roblin on Highway 5. Roblin Review subscriptions urged.
Roblin Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on December 3 in the Shell River Rural Municipal Office. Jack Mitchell was elected president after Stewart Sinmupson resigned, with H Wenner and Robi Arnott as vice presidents. Twelve new directors joined the board.
The November meeting of the Makaroff Women's Institute met at Mrs. Otto Hilderman’s home with seven members present. Presiding was Mrs. James Kerswell. The group discussed minutes, correspondence, and gifts, heard a Winnipeg Extension Service paper, planned a money making project, and scheduled a January slipcovering course with assistance from Mrs. J. Dixon.
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