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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1967
Page
1
A centennial address urges community involvement beyond money to build a shared Canadian identity. Speakers reflect on Confederation history from 1867 and call for a unified culture blending diverse ancestries into a distinct Canadian culture.
Mr and Mrs Walter Lamb announce the birth of their son Robert Arthur on January 3 1967 in Dunrea Manitoba Weight 6 pounds 9 ounces A brother for Glenda and William
Ruth Chapter No. 109 OES held installation of officers on December 13 with Mrs. Muriel Beattie guiding and Cynthia Dickie, Elizabeth Parker, Ada Gawley, and Jennie Topham assisting. The third annual Christmas party for senior citizens followed on December 14 with 21 guests and a program of choruses, solos, and instrumental numbers.
Forty two students from Daupin Collegiate and Technical Institute Major Pratt Collegiate Russell St Josephs Yorkton MacNutt Roblin Collegiate University of Manitoba Manitoba Institute of Technology Regina Flying Club gather at Roblin Collegiate December 28 for volleyball basketball and ping pong as seniors discuss courses with university and technical school representatives
Multiple residents report return home after holidays and visits across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Names include Sharon Livingstone Valerie Jakeman Fiorine Egilson Marilyn Souter and families such as the Souter and Souter par ents. Centennial Carnival planned March 10 at Roblin arena with prizes and costumes benefiting the local hospital. Anne Laurie advances to district playdowns with her curling rink.
Manitoba soil test results indicate 85 percent of stubble field samples require an average 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre for spring, about 50 percent above cereal needs. Phosphate needs stay at 30 pounds per acre.
A broken water line cut service at Roblin Collegiate causing two unscheduled holidays, Friday and Monday. Students now ask if Easter holidays will be shortened to compensate.
The Roblin Tom Thumbs opened the season with a 4 3 victory at Grandview on December 30. Roblin repeated success January 7 at home, winning 7 1 as Garry Prior 2 Dale Doering 3 Dennis Klemecki 1 and Larry Cowan 1 scored. Grandview’s Gibson tallied the lone goal.
In the Praser Valley of British Columbia Ambrose Tillis shares how a snowy Christmas arrived after hopeful weather, describing farm life at Greenhorn Farm. Wooly-Bully the pig becomes a mascot while Topper the dog enjoys holiday bells, and the whole family savors seasonal treats and care for horses and cats.
The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church met Friday January 4 1967 with twelve members and one visitor. President Mrs J W Bailey led the session on Inventory Looking Backward Thinking Forward and a review of Saved To Serve was given. A skit Vitamins for an Ailing Society was performed by Mrs Ferguson and others. The group planned milk carton collections for missionaries and to send Jayettes to Kowloon.
Community notices announce open entry for Inglis Centennial Art Contest with specs on eligibility size media and deadlines plus Beard Contest details including entry fee deadline judging date and prize. Also mentions participation guidance for rural municipalities and hall contact and Collegiate Capers basketball results from January.
B A Hawryluk was re elected chairman at the Goose Lake School Board inaugural meeting on January 4 Allan Martin remains vice chair with committees Finance property transportation staff The National Grain Co tender to supply coal was accepted Donovan Stone and Associates of Brandon appointed to audit the books Three teaching staff to attend a Musical Workshop in Brandon later this month.
Roblin Home and School Association sponsors a National Safety League course to train babysitters. Lessons cover care safety health play activity and parent sitter responsibilities. Sessions begin January 16 1967 at Irgh School Workshop with Mondays evenings. Participants must work as a mother's helper and receive a certificate after evaluation by a parent. Contact Mrs. R. Craig or Mrs. J. Van Drecht for details.
A new 4-H Sewing Club organized in Cromarty held its first meeting in November at the Cromarty hall. Officers include President Linda Schepp, Secretary Barbara Haberstock, Treasurer Bonnie Becker. Ten members, leaders Mrs E Schepp Mrs FF Baumung and Mrs J Haberstock, and Home Economist Miss Pegay Barker helped organize.
A doctor advocates practical dieting by reducing portion sizes and snacks at social events. Emphasizes high protein meals, cutting desserts, avoiding second helpings, and offering small portions for children. Suggests a calorie chart booklet for countable guidance.
The couple united in an Anglican ceremony in Dauphin on December 26 at 8 30 p m Rev John H Moorhead officiating The bride daughter of James Albert Britcher and Mrs Britcher of Bield The groom son of John Bomak and Mrs Bomak of Dauphin They now reside at 137 7th Avenue S W Dauphin
Manitoba celebrates Canada's Centennial with souvenir license plates sold in most communities. Five dollars each, with one dollar retained locally for Centennial or community projects. Proceeds fund provincial projects. plates feature gold lettering on royal purple and a 100 numeral. Roblin Centennial Committee promotes sales at F. A. Newton's office.
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