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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
Snow cover raises concerns over farm building strength with shanty roofs at risk due to heavy loads. Beef cattle management in February through April focuses on mineral, protein, hay and grain rations, with bone meal and iodized salt as a budget mineral mix. The outlook for beef prices in 1966 is positive, with forecasters predicting higher feeder calf prices in fall 1966 if mineral and protein investments prove correct.
Park district begins a skating and curling rink at San Clara with a total cost of $7,500. Federal and provincial grants totaling $1,920 will supplement municipal funds. The project aligns with the Centennial Year celebration.
New trophies for the 1966 Parkland Festival include CKDM Public Speaking trophies for Grades 9 and 10 and CKOS-TV for Grades 7 and 8. CKOS declines a $25 scholarship. class to be announced. Local trophies from Ellis' Spoken Poetry Grades 4 and Greek Orthodox Women Vocal Solo, age limit pending. Roblin Legion may present a trophy. Trophy Committee to meet soon. The Festival Syllabus is available. teachers may request via Mrs. B. McNicol or Mrs. M. Gamey. Spoken Poetry entries limited to two per class. new classes added: Piano Duets 60 61 62. High School Square Dancing 31. Church Choir 32.
The Manitoba Liquor Commission building in Roblin was broken into Saturday morning January 8. Entry was gained by breaking the front door glass and a quantity of liquor was stolen. Police continue investigating the daylight theft.
Roblin Totems defeated Minitonas 106 at Roblin with Leonard Dillabaugh scoring four goals and Dennis Schick three. Tom Leslie George Wagner Otto Hart and E Massicato added goals for Minitonas. Coach Vern Andres notes one Minitonas Roblin game was disputed with unknown results.
The St Vlad’s team schedule lists games from January 16 to February 13 at Roblin Arena and other venues. Opponents include Grandview Swan River Inglis Dauphin Winnipegosis and Winnipegosis again with dates and locations noted and one February 3 match to be confirmed.
At its inaugural meeting January 5 Goose Lake School Board elected Borden Hawryluk chairman with Allan Martin as vice chairman. Gerald Harper sworn in as trustee alongside re-elected Hawryluk, Martin, and Stan Safronetz. Committees named and bills approved including indemnity for trustees.
The Makaroff Curling Rink hosted a Friday after noon event on December 30 with four rinks led by Skip Lloyd Nabe Ron Wilson John Saunders and Jack Nabe. Jack Nabe beat Ron Wilson in the first round while Lloyd Nabe defeated John Saunders.
The region endured frigid temperatures with 50 degrees below zero in extreme wind chills. In town lows dropped to 38 below while valley readings ranged from 48 to 52 below. Officials warn the cold resembles January brutalities.
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Christmas Decorating Contest with Dec 22 23 judging. Business and home categories used a points system awarding Christmas Effect Originality General Impression and Use of Lights. Special shields awarded for best business and best home decorations with honorable mentions for several individuals.
A daughter, Patricia Rose, weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces, was born December 28 at Russell Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Garth McKenzie of Deepdale. The Chamber of Commerce plans its Christmas Decorating Contest in December 1966.
Mr and Mrs Whitney McIntyre marked fifty years of marriage with a December 28 1965 gathering at their home in Roblin. Relatives and friends attended the event including family members from Inglis Treherne Armley Ridgedale and Armley. Karen Pingus presided at the guest book and a wedding cake was featured.
The Ladies Aid of St Matthew's Lutheran Church met January 6 with eleven members present. Rev P Borchardt led hymn and prayer. Topics studied included The Divine and Human Natures of Christ. President J Puritch presided. Minutes approved. Confirmation gowns and a $1 membership fee discussed. W Doering reported on sick visits and cards. Meeting closed with hymn and benediction. Lunch by Puritch and Ziebardt.
This article outlines common home fires and prevention steps. It covers three fire types rubbish electrical and liquid fats oils and solvents and recommends appropriate extinguishers and extinguishing techniques. It emphasizes storage of a CO2 extinguisher, safe use, and kitchen fire safety practices.
The Cromarty 4-H Club held a toboggan party December 28 at Valley Ski Slope with strong turnout and a hot lunch back at Cromarty Hall. A December 29 whist drive drew a good crowd with prizes awarded to Brian Mitchell, Gary Prior, Margaret Thompson, and Roseanne Perchaluk. The next meeting occurred January 7.
The Deepdale Clovers Garden Club held a Christmas party on December 22 at David and Barbara Livingstone’s home. Tobogganing on Dillin's hill followed by gift exchanges and a lunch prepared by Mrs. Livingstone made for a perfect day with all attendees happy.
Regina resident Miss Pat Filewich spent Christmas at home with her parents, while relatives from Roblin and Winnipeg traveled to Saskatchewan. A string of visits links Regina, Canora, Thompson, and Toronto. The notice also announces the birth of Thomas John Wildeman on January 7, 1966.
Mr and Mrs C Powell depart January 4 for Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia for a three month visit with friends and relatives. Mr Ray Fisher and Mr and Mrs Clem Fisher drove to Erickson last Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs James Federchuk of Roblin Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Mavis Mary to Edward Mike son of Mr and Mrs Mike Chick of Roblin Manitoba The couple plans to wed at Knox United Church Roblin on Friday January 28 at 4 PM.
The Roblin United Church holds its Annual Meeting Monday January 17 with a 6 45 PM potluck supper. Each household brings enough food for their own meal. tea and coffee provided. Business follows immediately with hopes for full attendance to conduct essential matters.
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