Home Safety Checklist for Child Proofing the House
Homemakers' Corner presents a safety questionnaire for reducing hazards in the home. It covers securing stairs, rugs, window screens, furniture, yard fencing, backing car safety, yard debris, medicines, cleaners, fireproofing, extinguishers, stove handles, radiators, hot water controls, sharp tools, storage for pins and needles, toy safety, open sockets, firearms and ammo, and removing hazards. The guidance urges correcting any "no" answer to improve child safety.
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Information Services Division
Child and Maternal Health Division
Department of National Health and Welfare
Roblin Horticultural Society Meets Hear Manitoba Report
Fourteen Roblin Horticultural Society members gathered February 17 in Shell River Municipality office. Mrs H Cross named chairman. prize committee for 1962 named. Members formed program and entertainment committee. Roblin show planned for Aug 17-18. Council and Shell River RM grants discussed.
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Roblin
H. Cross
T. H. Taylor
B. McNeill
T. Dillin
C. Tummon
G. Laird
Hl. Cross
F. Perry
P. Bugera
Roblin Society
Shell River R. M
Grants
J Found Rink Captures Grand Aggregate Honors
Roblin hosts its 43rd annual men’s bonspiel with 36 rinks, 12 outside. J Found’s Grandview foursome earned the Grand Aggregate through nine wins and one loss, narrowly defeated by J Mitchell in Newton finals aired on CJGX Yorkton. Mitchell, Found, and Grandview rinks led in Newton and Mitchell events with multiple placings across six events.
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J. Mitchell
Wm. de la Mare
Newton
CJ GX
Yorkton
J. Found
Walter Luprchuk
Makaroff WI February meeting notes and new members
The Makaroff Women’s Institute met February 8 at Mrs. C Elliott’s with nine members and seven visitors. Attendees discussed book week, library use, plans for card parties, first aid courses, and a call for 50 volunteers. two new members Mrs Jack Pound and Mrs James Kerswell joined.
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Makaroff WI
C Elliott
Joe Ann Traub
Amy Arnott
Nabe
W.L
Jack Davis
Julia Arnott
Elliott
Layne
John Arnot
Jack.pot
H. Boyce
J. Davis
Jack Pound
James Kerswell
Wm. Ford Elected Board Chairman of Roblin Hospital District No 2
The Roblin Hospital District No 2 governing board met on February 7 1962 at 2 pm. Wm. Ford was named chairman for 1962 and other officers were elected. The board discussed basement renovation, a potential sale of hospital land, a buzzer system, staff status, and interviewing for secretary treasurer. It authorized banking arrangements with Royal Bank of Canada Roblin and approved a 25 dollar bonus for R Keast.
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Wm. Ford
Roblin Hospital
Roblin Hospital District No 2
Io Manitoba Hospital Services
Hospital
Gordon Jory
Trustees’ Institute
Dauphin
Peter Chyz
Simpson
Ford
Jack Pavlenko
Sims
Doris Waters
Waters
Ina Simpson
J. Otke
A. Hawryluk
I. R. Beattie
F. H. Wilson
Roblin District Hospital No. 2
Royal Bank of Canada
Roblin
Man
All Rinks in Roblin Ladies Bonspiel Win Prizes
Roblin curling club hosted the annual bonspiel with eighteen rinks entering from Roblin, Russell, Grandview and Inglis. R Reyda’s foursome dominated the event, while prizes went to top teams in four events, including Bowley Arksey and Laur ie, and Lupichuk, with Sorbo earning the largest end prize and Lupichuk team awarded hard duck. The two day competition concluded Tuesday evening with finals and every rink receiving a prize.
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Sack
H. Dillin
Roblin
Roblin Ladies’ Curling Club
Russell
Grandview
Inglis
R. Reyda
M. Sorbo
al Newton
N Lupichuk
N. Lupichuk
W I Observes Anniversary With National W I Notes
The Roblin Women’s Institute, marking the national six year anniversary, held a February meeting where excerpts from National President Mrs. Annie G. Haggerty’s New Year message were read. She urged casting fear through serenity and faith to influence others. Short courses in Brandon focus on crafts and Homecraft Week, while Family Living Week covers interior finishing and horticulture, open to all Manitoba women.
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Canada
Roblin W. I
Annie G. Haggerty
Napanee
Ont
Brandon
Manitoba
Vehicle licensing notice for 1962 AU highways
The local RCMP detachment issues a notice that all motor vehicles using highways after February 28 1962 must be licensed for 1962. Anyone driving without a 1962 license displayed on their vehicle faces prosecution.
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R.C.M.P
Carnival Set for March 9 at Roblin Hospital Aid Fundraiser
The Roblin Hospital Aid carnival is planned for Friday March 9 to raise funds for hospital equipment and nursing facilities. Highlights include Carnival Queen candidates, Grandview Band and Major ettes, outside skaters from Dauphin, and prizes for costumes and children's races.
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Roblin Hospital Aid
Wil
Grandview
Nento
Dauphin
COLLEGIATE CAPERS ROBLIN TEAMS AT YORKTON TOURNEY
Roblin Senior basketballers went to Yorkton on February 17 to compete in the annual tournament losing to Lebret Indian School 40 25 before rallying to beat Yorkton Composite 27 10 and trim Kamsack 26 14 to claim the trophy under coach Eshelby.
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Roblin
Yorkton
Sturday
Bears
Lebret
Yorkton Composite
Kamsack
Mr Eshelby
Gerald Horbay
Hugh Newton
Robert Mitchell
Garry Orke
Terry Hembroff
Howard Edel
Ernie Hilland
Rabies Alert Urges Local Action in Rural Manitoba
AG rep reports high rabies incidence across a triangular Manitoba region affecting skunks and other wildlife. Proposes municipal by laws to confine dogs, promote licensing, destroy unclaimed strays, and vaccinate pets. Also calls for public education and proper handling of infected wildlife. Bedding shout offers free shavings from Roblin Forest Products for farmers in need.
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J. M. Lisa
Manitoba
Roblin Forest Products
Roblin Women Thank Donors for March of Dimes
The Roblin Women's Institute expresses gratitude to organizations in Roblin and district for Manitoba March of Dimes support for crippled children and adults. Local canvass totals include schools, business places, BPO Elks and Mothers' March, with a reported overall tally of 197.64 though one group has not yet reported.
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Roblin Women's Institute
Manitoba
Roblin
Irigh
Gleneden
Elks
Shell River Council Plans Purchase of Motor Grader
A special Shell River Rural Municipality meeting chaired by Reeve FL HL Wilson approved buying a Caterpillar No 12 diesel motor grader from Powell Equipment Company with snow plow and accessories for 34,125.00. Trade allowance includes a Richardson juad Machinery grader Serial 52080, 7,125.00 cash 10,000.00, and 17,000.00 due in ninety days. Kane Equipment and Power Equipment attended the session.
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Shell River
FL HL Wilson
Powell Equipment Company
Richardson Juad
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R. Nabe
Togo
R. Cotterie
J. Wilson
W. Livingston
H. Keast
S. Lebedowich
J. Collins
R. Spencer
R. Harlow
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ED Mehling
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H. Kines
I. Storey
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Mitchell
M. Misener
Bruce
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S. Arksey
O. Coutts
W. Dietrich
Fiueseli
Ziprick
M. Haas
Scott
Ist
B. Furtney
Grd
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W.I
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Order of Foresters
Makaroff
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Cromarty Community Club
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Canadian Legion
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Olly
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ST. Andrew’s On-The-Red
Wester Canada
Winnipeg
Number Four
St. Andrew's on-the-Red
William Cockran
St. Peter's
Selkirk
Portage la Prarie
St. Andrew's
Cockran
Portage la Prairie
St Andrew's
Duncan McRae
Hebrides
Lower
Fort Garry
McRae
St Andrew’s
Pulding
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London
Red River
Florence Nightingale
Smithurst
Saulteaux
Manitoba Travel and Convention Association
Ct Regis Hotel
Harold Boughton
Lake Dauphin
RCMP
Shell River Council
Kane Equipment and Power Equipment Companies
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