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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
1
Roblin council approves closing hours for businesses on Saturdays at 6 PM from January 1 to April 1 each year, seeks amendment to Clausing By Law to align with this resolution, and settles related unpaid accounts and licenses.
The Poplin Sewing Susies held their regular monthly meeting on December 12 1960 at Lake Pablic School. Twenty three members answered roll call and a motion donated to the Horticultural Secrets and March of Dimes was approved.
Ronald L. Skinner CKOS TV general manager reports icing at Baldy Mountain lower antenna severely disrupts transmission. De icing gear ordered from Alfred Antenna Company New York to be air expressed. Weather delays complicate restoration while engineers work to restore clear picture and coverage.
The Juror Agricultural Council met on December 28 with 25 members to review livestock classes in the Fair Book and propose increased Varians sections. They recommended sponsoring a spring Seed Grain Show aligned with seed marketing and discussed the district’s many students attending university and technical courses. The meeting adjourned for a two hour curling event funded by the Senior Roblin Agricultural Society, followed by social time.
A joint meeting of Makaroff and Zelena Manitoba Farmers Union Locals in Zelena Hall heard District Director John Zaplitny discuss union achievements and future plans. He highlighted interest free cash advances, grain storage payments, revised prairie farm assistance, crop insurance, and opposition to margarine coloring. Ten-year pins were presented to long-time members from Local 82 Makaroff and Local 42 Zelena, followed by a lunch served by the ladies.
The Catholic Women's League held its annual meeting on December 6 at the Parish Hall with 28 members present. Nominations for 1961 officers include President Jean Hersak, Vice-President Nellie Maluga, Secretary Carrie Ratushny, Treasurer Stella Perchaluk, Corrs. Secretary Stella Peteleski, Auditors Ann Welechenko and Arlin Kozak. A lunch hosted by Mrs N Ratushny and Mrs M Welechenko followed the session.
Esther Ivida Storbo of Shortdale died December 22 in Grandview hospital after a short illness at age 73. Funeral services were held December 27 at Bethel Chapel, with Rev. D Giessbeent officiating. Interment followed at Roblin District cemetery. She was born in Gramont Illinois and moved to Saskatchewan in 1902. She married Storbo in 1906 and resided in Shortdale since 1960. Survived by sons Richard Vedder Crossing Ted and daughters Olga Larson Myrtle Johnson Sylvia Jessup Mrs T W Wilkinson and Mrs L W Laurie. Brothers Albert Lennard Peter Fred and sisters Mrs Emma Nelson Mrs Annie Skaar and Mrs Oscar Hansen.
Eight members and four visitors met at Mrs. John Arnott’s home on December 15 for the Makaroff Women's Institute. Officers were installed by Mrs. Van Crecht, with Mrs. Jas. Curtis chairing. The group chose Mrs. Arnott as director, planned a 1961 programme, and directed holiday donations to Brandon Mental Hospital. Carol singing and lunch followed, with the January meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Jack Davis.
Hillsburg Rural Municipality council met December 7 1960 with Reeve John Perchaluk presiding and all councillors present. They adopted prior minutes, sought snow plow grants on designated roads, requested government equipment use, approved By-Laws 351 and 352, appointed John Perchaluk Jr. to the Health and X‑Ray Unit Board, set pay for repairs and enumerator, approved road crew bonuses and fees, sought tax title on SE 27-26-27, and approved accounts totaling 22 276.02.
About 324 people gathered at Roblin Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon to hear W. O. R. Duncombe of Jehovah's Witnesses Canada discuss God’s interest in world affairs. Convention Chairman Sigurd Olsen highlighted the theme Be Taught by Jehovah and noted Roblin participants across families aiding in teaching God's Word.
Visitors at Mrs. F. Ludwigs home included Mr. and Mrs. S Sulowski and family of Lynn Lake and Harvey Ludwig and Joan Robinson of Pedura Sask and Mr. and Mrs. R Ludwig and family of Calgary and Mr. and Mrs. Con Wamsley and family of Weyburn Sask.
The Intermountain Board took over the Roblin Collegiate main floor and auditorium on December 29. By January 3, 1961, Roblin High School students were housed there using the Home Economics, Work Shop and Library spaces along with 91 classrooms. the second story was to be ready by January 20 and an official opening planned for January 27 in Roblin. Grandview Collegiate was also handed over December 30 with an official opening set for January 20.
Gene and Edie Brumwell send heartfelt gratitude to all who knew and loved Joan. Your comforting words and thoughtful support help bear the grief in these sorrowful times. Please accept these brief lines as sincere thanks from our family.
The Roblin Review reports the demise of its Century Campbell press, installed in 1924 and used since the 1940s, due to breakdowns and parts scarcity. It has been replaced by a newer Pony Miehle press, and the December 27 issue marks the first print on the new apparatus.
About 200 delegates and visitors met at the Dauphin Town Hall on December 19 to nominate a C CF candidate for Dauphin federal constituency. Fred S Zaplitney former M P for Dauphin was elected candidate with four other nominees withdrawing. A K Paulley MLA spoke on solving unemployment and farm price problems and the New Party’s momentum. A film on Saskatchewan industry followed.
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