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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
If you were born in June 1897 or earlier and meet residence requirements, send in your OAS pension application this month to receive the first cheque the month after your 69th birth anniversary in 1966. Forms are available at any post office.
At a January 13 1966 meeting Reeve F H Wilson presiding council rescinded January 4 motions hiring Lawrence Windecker for Grader 12E and Orval Boyce for Grader 12 at 1 65 per hour. Gravel removal costs to O Wilson and L Smith total 300 dollars. J W Watson to be paid 35 dollars for councillors trip. Semochko of Russell granted permission to hunt coyotes by aircraft over Shell River RM.
The Roblin Ladies' Curling Club held a Jan 3 general meeting to draw rinks for the 1966 season. Plans include fundraising with the Men's Curling Club for artificial ice and a spring card party. The Ladies Annual Bonspiel is set for Feb 14 15 16 with entry fees $12.06 visiting rinks and $8.00 for club rinks. The Silver D District Playdown occurred Jan 10 11 in Roblin. Joyce Beck's rink from Dauphin Kilty Club won and advances to Zone Playdowns in Flin Flon Jan 27 28.
Minitonas visiting Roblin on Wednesday January 12 hammered the Totems 15 to 4 as Roblin rested five key players. Scorers for Minitonas included Chaluk 5 Hart 3 Wagner 3 Nicholls 1 Massicato 2 Fid ter Dennis 1. Roblin's Schick scored three and McGill added one. The article also notes Roblin Bantam Mustangs split two games last week and previews playoff matchups with MAHA action set to begin.
The article explains how to judge sale bargains for real value. It warns that items you cannot use are not true savings and advises studying a store's seasonal patterns to time purchases. It stresses checking quality, avoiding irregulars, and adding repair or cleaning costs to the total price.
The San Clara Branch Royal Canadian Legion No 237 auxiliary met January 13 with nineteen members. Minutes were read and approved, bills approved, and a bingo set funded by five organizations. Parcels and gifts were sent to veterans and auditors. Seventeen members participate in the Roblin bonspiel on Monday. Lunch closed the meeting.
Funeral notices report infant Robert Dale Irvine who died at 27 days old, Charlotte Hamel who passed at 77, and George Morash who died at 44. Services were held in Roblin and at nearby churches with Roblin Memorial Chapel in charge. Interments occurred in Mountview Saskatoon or local cemeteries. survivors include multiple relatives across Roblin Togo Winnipeg and Windsor.
St Vlad's Juveniles defeated Grandview 11 to 5 in their first NCJLH game. Strutt Pasternak Hardy trio scored nine goals while Ken Dube and Dave Shiner added the others. Lawrence Hukalo earned the win in goal. Next up is Swan River at Roblin.
Bandsman Donald Graham and his wife Joyce Ann Graham of Cobourg Ontario were killed in a car accident near Cobourg. Funeral held in Guelph with Lt Colonel Leslie Pindred leading assisted by Lt Colonel Alfred Simester and Major George Clarke. Survived by three children Sharon Stephen and Karen and by his parents Deputy Bandmaster Harold Graham and Mrs Graham of Guelph and sister Jean Rexdale. Mrs Graham, daughter of Lawrence Mitchell, was enrolled at the South Vancouver Corps and born Joyce Ann Mitchell December 4 1935.
James Edward McDuffe 64 of 809 Fourth Street Brandon died suddenly at home. Born in Winnipeg raised in Roblin he moved to Brandon in 1925 and served in city works retiring as superintendent. Survived by wife Helen mother Mrs J M McDuffe two brothers Fred and Peter. Funeral at Brockie Donovan Chapel Wednesday at 2 pm Brandon Cemetery laid to rest.
A supper meeting at 7 p.m. Friday January 21 at the Ivanhoe Restaurant invites Roblin area men to learn about forming a Kinsmen Club. Gilbert Plains representatives will explain aims and community benefits, with contact numbers for RSVP.
A comic exchange shows a grocer balking at extending credit while a customer urges billing to reflect the amount due. The wife interrupts with a roast going up in smoke, noting a 4 30 time. A final quip suggests bathroom scales belong by the fridge.
The Roblin Legion Auxiliary held its Fourth Annual Bonspiel on January 17 with ten rinks from Roblin and San Clara. The I Shepherd rink led by Kozak Dixon and Maguire won the Roblin Forest Products trophy, with Souter, Buick, and Kosinski rinks following. The Second Event trophy went to Bangle with Ward Koroluk and Peats, while Watson and Fowler placed. the Fakeman rink led the first spiel. A buffet supper followed as Mrs. Sanders awarded trophies and prizes.
Mr and Mrs Harry Maslove left Friday for a visit to Mexico. Mrs Lorne Nicholson of Dauph visited Saturday at the Oliphant home. Mrs Mike Maluga visits Glen Andrews family in Toronto. Miss Joyce Maluga returns from Toronto after a month with the Andrews. Mrs Pearle Limb leaves Friday for the coast to visit relatives. Kay Black wins bingo at Sacred Heart Church. Mrs N Onofriechuk and Miss Julie Georgetts travel to Vancouver and Nanaimo for New Year visiting relatives and return by plane.
Third annual Manitoba Outlook Conference at Brandon Agricultural Extension Centre on Monday January 24 features speakers Hon. George Hutt Minister of Agriculture and Conservation and Premier Duff Roblin. Sessions cover crops forage special crops livestock dairy poultry and a farmer materials handout with lunch included for a two dollar registration.
The Deepdale Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs. Geo. Charman’s home on Wednesday January 12 with six members and one visitor. In Powell’s absence Mrs. Draga chaired. officers elected for 1966 include President Mrs. C Powell and Vice Presidents Mrs. Draga and Mrs. Fisher.
Mr and Mrs C Fisher and Lee were guests of Mr and Mrs Dave Davis on Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Kelso of Grand view were guests of Mr and Mrs Mcduffe on Saturday. Mr and Mrs C Mcduffe and family of Dawphin and Mr and Mrs F Watson of Shell River were guests Sunday at the Mcduffe home. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs W Radford on the birth of their son Kiven Neil on Monday January 10th. Mr and Mrs K Grundy were guests of Mr and Mrs W Radford on Sunday.
A young couple touring Wasagaming in Riding Mountain National Park rented a bicycle built for two. The groom complained it was hard to pedal while the bride groaned about the foot rests that kept moving up and down.
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