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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
1
A 78-year-old man identified as John Todorovich perished when a trailer burned at about 10:15 pm on Tuesday December 28 1971, about 14 miles southeast of Roblin Manitoba. RCMP said the trailer was destroyed and no other injuries occurred, with the fire believed caused by an overheated oil stove.
A long list of visitors and family gatherings shows Gordon Nash, Winnipeg locals, Portage la Prairie residents, and many others spending Christmas with relatives in Dauphin, Roblin, Winnipeg, and surrounding areas. Visitors included Constable Terry Hembroff and families from Lloydminster and Calgary, with trips to Los Angeles and Ottawa noted among the extended group.
Three hockey games during the Christmas holidays featured Roblin St Winds hosting Dauphin Juveniles with a 6 to 1 loss. North Stars played Grand View to 5 4 defeat on off side goals, and later beat Dauphin 9 4. Officials noted high sticking injuries and urged sportsmanlike conduct and fan support for hockey’s survival in 1972.
Skating is the talk at Roblin Primary as a noon and class activity, with skates encouraged from readers. The Old Intermediary or White Elephant school on Highway No. 5 gains a Music Room, electric heat, and a library art room, showing that aging buildings can still feel fresh.
The Deepdale Ladies Aid met at Mrs. M. Roberts home on December 8 with nine members and one visitor. Mrs. Powell chaired. Scripture reading Luke 18:14, Lord's Prayer, $136.44 balance noted. Santa distributed gifts, a Christmas lunch, and plans for February meeting were announced.
The Cromarty Community Club met at Cromarty Hall on Monday December 6 with President Ed Waggoner presiding. Marie Mohr read minutes and presented the annual financial report while new officers for 1972 were chosen including Pres Marie Mohr and VP Ed Waggoner.
The federation of Canadian music festivals plans a National Festival of Music in 1972 with local provincial and final levels. Local entry deadlines are February 18, 1972, and the division will host March 21 22 23. Provincial finals dates to follow. national finals at the Canadian National Exhibition Toronto on September 3 4, 1972.
A fire at the J A Hilland Marine shop on Roblin Main Street Tuesday around 3 25 p m was controlled by the Roblin Fire Department. Damage confined to the bench area with a ski doo and extra tracks ruined and smoke filling the building. About 1500 dollars estimated loss. A second call at 6 45 p m reported a chimney fire at Mr Hromaluk’s home on Main Street East, Roblin, quickly put out.
The Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School opens January 11 at 8 PM with Premier Ed Schreyer as guest speaker. Open house runs January 12. building includes 10 000 volume library, vocational labs, gym for 920, and broadcast plans on CKDM. Architects are Sibling Michener and Associates of Winnipeg.
Eldon Peters of Edmonton and 25 fellow workers earned a $100 cheque from Sherrit Gordon Co as a department completes 100,000 accident free man hours. Eldon is grandson of Roblin resident Mr. W. J. McMurray. Congratulations follow.
Peter Szydlowski of Hospital Street and Jack Ziprick of Windsor Ava win top honours in the Christmas decorating contest. Heming's Jewellery takes first in Business, with Michael and Michelle's second for interior displays. Judges praise growing lights displays and urge broader participation next year.
The Intermountain School Division board held its inaugural meeting on January 3 1972 at the division office in Grandview. Committees named include Chairman Walter Maksy and Vice Chairman Garry Gaber. Six PEP projects were approved for Roblin Grandview and Gilbert Plains Collegiates, with details on gym painting, library shelving, classroom work and flooring to follow. Applications for employment on these projects are invited from division residents under specified eligibility.
The domestic rate for a first class letter or postcard increased to 8 cents on January 1. This two stage rise, approved by Parliament last summer, applies to mail up to one ounce within Canada. Rates for heavier weights rise to 14, 20, and 32 cents, with US surface letter mail also up to 8 cents. International air rates remain unchanged.
Gorcan and Joanna Vendar of Roblin welcome their son Danny born January 1 1972 at Roblin Hospital at 5 05 am weight 7 lbs 7 oz. Social thanks to Dr Jolly and hospital staff for excellent care.
Makaroff Reporter Mrs C Elliott reports on New Year gatherings as Mr and Mrs Geo Addis host relatives from Bield and Togo. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jack Duns and Ken Addis family. L Dy Grun dy home welcomes Mr and Mrs George Nabe from Togo and Mr and Mrs K Freaklin with Sue and Bryan from The Pas. The Tucker Bach wedding occurred Friday Dec 30 at Roblin.
The final draw for the Shop-In Roblin promotion held on December 24 awarded a colour television set to Mrs. Nelson Cockerill of Roblin. A stray line notes street letter boxes first used in British North America in Toronto in 1852.
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