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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
1
The division board approved a 1972 budget totaling 2,219,886.57 with grants of 1,855,583.57 and a special levy of 363,503.00. The mill rate remains 15 mills, yielding about 22,000 per mill. enrolment averages 2690 pupils.
Rural Hillsburg council met January 18 1972 with Reeve John Perchaluk and five councillors. Alec E Mohr named Deputy Reeve for 1972. signing officers and Royal Bank of Canada Roblin for banking. By laws 477 480 appointed secretary treasurer office staff solicitor and enumerator. Committees named and meetings set. provisional 1972 estimates approved.
Armstrong Cork introduces solid vinyl cushion backed flooring that resists wear and tear unlike thinner cushioned types. The new inlaid design promises durable use across bedrooms and living spaces with attractive patterns. Also highlighted are versatile small appliances including an electric fondue pot and an electric bean pot priced around ten dollars, plus notices of Re-Act Conferences in several towns and a caravan tour sponsored by Industry and Commerce.
Cromarty 4H Club held a January meeting to address project issues then hosted a 29 table Whist Drive at Zorra School Cromarty Hall and private homes. Winners included Ladies High Mrs Alfred Eslinger 154 Ladies Low Mrs John Stephano 107 Men High Mr Don Furney 152 Men Low Mr Don Diehl 104.
In the court Charles K Johnston of The Pas Manitoba was fined 50 dollars and 4 dollars court costs for carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
Manitoba agriculture officials present at Roblin Elks Hall on February 25 1972 to explain new tax legislation and its effect on farm planning and restrictions. Swine Producers Meeting set for March 7 1972 at Roblin Ellis Hall with Doug Stevenson leading discussion. 4H Scramble Bonspiel scheduled February 18 20 at San Clara and Makaroff arenas with 134 participants from multiple clubs.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDuffe returned home Friday after visiting son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDuffe in Chatham Ontario. They also toured Niagra Falls Hamilton and Milton. Mrs. Mary Andrews is a patient in the local hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Roblin Community Choir sponsors Manitoba Theatre Centre for a show titled Head Em Off At The Pas a documentary style musical about Manitoba 1880 to 1935 with songs and dances. Cast includes Abraham Alvarez Margaret Bard Jacqueline Hogarth and more. Reserved tickets available through choir members. Monday performance directed by John Wood.
The Rural Municipality of Shell River met on January 11 1972 to appoint Deputy Reeve Irwin Edel and 1972 committees Finance Styba and Fitkowski Public Works Elder Edel Welfare Fitkowski Buildings Styba and adopt provisional operating and capital estimates of 227300.00 dollars. By law numbers assign secretary treasurer office staff solicitor indemnities and enumeration duties with Roblin district appointments to planning and community centre boards.
A local feature explains the Russell Air Cadet squadron for youths aged 13 to 18 from Binscorth Foxwarren and Roblin. It outlines weekly routines at Memorial Hall including parade inspection classes and announcements, lists area officers and civilian instructors, and highlights aims such as citizenship leadership and air force interest plus opportunities like base tours camps and flying scholarships. One cadet was chosen for the Arctic Winter Games in the Northwest Territories. Parents are invited to attend Tuesday meetings at 7:30 PM.
The rink faced cancellations from extreme cold but volunteers finish washrooms and kitchen fittings. C Brade oversees roofing repairs as the Afternoon Ladies Curling Club launches fundraising with a mixed cash spiel on Feb 9 and 20, limited to 16 rinks. A smorgasbord dinner is planned, with a Fun Day on Feb 7 and bingo games offering cash prizes up to 15.55 plus a share of pot.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stauffifer sent a souvenir from a Texas and Mexico tour that includes a Weslaco lemon measuring 19 inches in circumference 1912 inches around blossom and stem ends. They brought the remarkable fruit home.
Special showing features Leon Ames guiding audiences through the life of TOKLAT a gigantic grizzly in Utahs Uintah wilderness The 35mm Technicolor film follows the bear from cub to giant with Ames commentary highlighting mans and animals bond and wilderness rights
The Roblin Book Depot of Parkland Regional Library Service will be officially opened Friday February 4 1972 at 4 00 p m on 1st Avenue across from the CN station. Invited guests include Dr Gordon Ritchie M P Wally McKenzie M L A F A Newton mayor and regional officials. The library network serves 13 depots and 28 rural communities with a free telephone service for residents outside Dauphin and information at Dauphin.
In Roblin Arena on January 29, the Kamsack Tom Thumbs faced Roblin Tom Thumbs in a tight game. Six Roblin Corkerills impressed, Kamsack pulled the goalie for an extra attacker, and Roblin won with goals by Bill and Mike Cockerill, Cam Keast, and Greg Boughtin with Ronald Doering assisting. Kamsack’s lone score came from Tom Konkin. Derek Cockerill nearly earned a shutout in net. Also, Joe and Blanche Warbeck of Regina announce the birth of twins Shelly Lenore and Sheryl Lorraine at Regina General Hospital January 20.
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