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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
5
Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Errick F. Willis extends seasonal greetings praising Christmas as a joyful festival. He notes peace religious freedom and comforts not available to ancestors, expresses gratitude for privileges and neighborly friendship, and wishes readers a Merry Christmas.
In a 1960 Christmas message to Manitobans Premier Duff Roblin urges striving for the Brotherhood of Man as a path to world peace. He notes Manitoba's good year, strong harvests, rising activity, and projects to strengthen the workforce, ending with wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Maynard Chase and cousin Dennis chase of Bind left for Monk Lake to work with the Canadian Nickel Company this winter. Masters Jimmy Douglas and Murray Parker of Virden visiting grandparents L. P. Hutchison and Gerald. Bill Gilbert of Toronto visiting Bramwell and Cross homes in Roblin district. Alma Chase, teaching in White Rock B C, and Margaret McGillivray of Nanaimo B C will depart December 21 by CP Airlines from Vancouver for the Hawain Islands to spend Christmas holidays.
The Evening Guild at Knox United Church hosted Anglican W.A. and friends for a December 13 gathering. Attendance included 21 members and 34 visitors, with devotions led by Mrs. Gabe McBain. Members arranged sick calls, packed parcels, and organized lunch after a dedication service, closing with Christmas greetings and cards for former members.
A capacity crowd filled Roblin Memorial Hall for the First Carol Festival presented by the Roblin and District Home and School Association. Ten choirs from Roblin and district performed two Christmas selections each, under various conductors, followed by community singing during a mid program break.
The Roblin Curling Club held a meeting to select the twenty four rinks for the 1960 61 curling season. The list names ship captains and team members for each rink to be used in regular winter draws.
The Home and School Association announces sponsorship of Cub Scouts with a group committee led by Walter Huff as chair and Harry Whitmore as Cub Master. Officers include George Giles vice chairman Harold M Boughton secretary George Kostick treasurer and several committee members. Parents of boys aged 8 and 9 are invited to contact Ralph Ritchie for enrollment as full organization plans proceed after the new year.
The Roblin W M S held its sixth meeting of the year at Mrs Ruth Shiner s home on December 1. President Mrs Gertie Chase led the session which opened with Joy To The World and prayer by Mrs Prior. Thirteen members and three visitors attended.
A new soils survey report and map cover the Grandview map sheet area in Manitoba between Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Forest Reserve, bounded by Dauphin Lake and the Saskatchewan border. It spans parts of several rural municipalities and districts, covers almost two million acres, and costs one dollar from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation. Farmers, buyers, road contractors, and surveyors are the primary audience.
Manitoba's driver safety division will trial a mobile testing unit in rural areas to prepare for testing 1500 school bus drivers. Minister John B. Carroll said tenders cover mobile equipment and tests include written, vision, reaction time, and thorough road exams. The program, developed with the education department, will supplement existing testing in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Flin Flon with a provincewide schedule and a new school bus drivers manual.
A Junior Agricultural Council meeting is set for Wednesday December 28 at 2 p.m. in the Shell River office. The gathering aims to connect current members with alumni in university, business, and technical courses to explore career opportunities. A social element and fair book revision discussion will follow. Season's greetings from the AG REP's office staff.
The Roblin Women’s Institute gathered December 15 at Mrs. Ted Sanders home for a turkey dinner and a festive program. Representatives for 1961 were named including Rest Room and Film Council roles. Members discussed sewing and aluminum tooling classes, a food survey, catering for the Ladies’ Curling Club banquet, and enjoyed gifts and Court Whist prizes.
On Tuesday December 13 Roblin High School teams traveled to Gilbert Plains. The girls beat Gilbert 22 to 14 with Lena Funk Margaret Bewcyk Matilda Klemetski Shirley Kapetz Carole Andrews and Sylvia Bewcy on the roster. The Roblin boys defeated Gilbert 26 to 16 with Gerald Horbay Ron Orke Hugh Newton Robert Mitchell Ron Bouvier Wilfred Wowchuk Terry Hembroff and Robert Arnott playing. Coach M Yakimishyn praised the effort as practice had been limited. Cheerleaders Janis Staple Lillian Burrelle Linda Waters Irene L Domar eski led the crowd to victory.
The holiday known as Christmas was originally movable like Easter, celebrated on various dates. St Cyril of Jerusalem formed a commission in 337 A D under Pope Junius I to determine Christ's nativity date. Theologians settled on December 25, and since 354 A D the date has been celebrated.
The Knox United Church Roblin choir directed by Mr. Robert Keast presented a Christmas Cantata on Sunday evening December 18. Ushers were Messrs Gerald Hutchison and Ernie Hilland. After the cantata the Ladies' Aid served a lunch to choir members and families. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Hutchison read a Christmas letter after lunch.
Funeral services conducted at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba for Alison Joan Brumwell 14 daughter of Eugene and Mrs Brumwell of the Tummel district following a brief illness. Rev Ross Williams led the service with Sneath Funeral Service in charge. Interment at Tummel Deer Park Cemetery. Left to mourn are her parents and relatives.
The Ladies' Aid of Knox United Church met at Mrs K R McBain's home with seventeen members and three visitors. Led by president Mrs R Goodbin, the group planned purchases of stainless flatware, blankets for overseas relief, and wool donations. Parcels for shut-ins to be packed December 16, officers re-nominated for 1961, and many hospital visits noted.
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