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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
3
The planned CCF and CLC merger prompts a lively debate over a fitting party name. Analysts note fear of losing identity, with “New Party” becoming a common tag though insiders seek a stable label. Observers warn naming may influence future political alignments and public perception as the merger progresses.
The Anglican Church of Canada led by Rev L Daley Roblin Manitoba announces Sunday services with an Evening Communion at 7 00 p m at the Free Methodist Church in Roblin Manitoba, inviting parishioners to attend.
A reader shares favorite Christmas cards from Rod and Gun Digest readers. Mentioned are Carling's Barnacle Goose tale and a photo of Len Thompson with a 44 pound salmon caught at Port Alberni B C last summer. He notes the catch was on a Len Thompson No 4 spoon and compares it to his own outing.
Sportevents preview the annual Deer Head contest in Drewry’s Hall on February dates with Ken Hawkins’s judging panel and a large turnout anticipated. The feature includes 1961 outboard motor advances from Johnson Evinrude Gale Kiekhaefer West Bend Scott and Amare diesel jet and new gear innovations. A Moose hunt tale and wild entries highlight a broad recreation update with hunting trips and gear tweaks across Manitoba interests.
A fragmented report notes elk meat offered at lower cost than local butcher shops drew many visitors to the park. The warden’s staff faced challenges as massed parties discovered the cheaper meat, prompting concern over safety and regulation.
Manitoba’s health minister released year end vital statistics for 1960 showing a record number of newborns at 22 000 plus 2 083 in August. Weddings peaked in July with 878 brides, while deaths totaled 7 065, just under 9 the year prior. November entries fell to 1 287 and March tied for lowest suitors.
The article notes fuel delivery is available nationwide at reasonable prices. It highlights heating oil as heating for over half of Canadian homes and claims Imperial's home heating oil price rose only one-third as much as the general cost of living over the past decade.
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