01 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
1
The rink board plans an early July sale of various articles and asks for donations. Donors should contact the board to arrange pickup. Mr. Mel Bowley of Roblin won last week’s draw.
Parkland Regional Library Service announces three depots are now open with a fourth to start within a week. By Christmas 18 depots are planned across the region from Sifton to Ethelbert, with 6 000 books available now and about 13 000 by year’s end.
A Friday evening farewell gathering for Al and Marg Allanson was held in Roblin due to rain. Neighbors hosted the event in a double garage and presented a money purse and gifts from the Ladies Golf Club and Roblin Fire Department. The couple plan to move to The Pas Manitoba where Al will work in plumbing and heating.
School break brings daily activities including intermed school grounds play 10 to 12 and Memorial Hall crafts at 1. Younger children visit the wading pool 3 to 5 on hot days. Swimming lesson registrations due by July 12. Roblin Junior Golf Tourney this Saturday with entries by July 1. Gym night kicks off July 6 with 8 pm girls volleyball or basketball and 9 pm boys events. Lacrosse or soccer signups meet July 5 at 1 30 for ages 6 to 14.
A reader extols the variety of pasta shapes beyond elbows and strings. From lasagna noodles to bowties, shells, alphabets, and whimsical shapes, the piece encourages trying new shapes in salads, cold dishes, and meat sauces while noting practical tips for storage and cooking mishaps.
The Ag Rep notes information on University Technical and Vocational Schools is available at the office and invites summer visitors to discuss training. Manitoba Agriculture Entomologists report faster grasshopper hatching with risk only if dry weather begins. recommended sprays and acre treatment rates are given with a refund option under the Grasshopper Control Assistance Policy. Glen Paritch and sister Valerie are reported to have long perfect attendance streaks, with Glen finishing grade IX after eight years.
Miss Donna Lou Ford the July 3 bride elect was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower in Knox United Church lower hall on Tuesday evening June 28. She was escorted to a decorated chair with corages by her relatives and greeted by organizers while guests sang For She s a Jolly Good Fellow.
Intermountain Information reflects on the year’s progress in education and its role in uniting Canada. It emphasizes cooperation, family as a social unit, and the diverse ancestry—from Afghans to West Indians—that collectively defines Canadian culture and national strength.
The Ways and Means and Building Committees chaired by Lawrence Dietrich held a Monday 8 p.m. meeting with nine members to organize volunteer work crews for the Roblin curling rink project. Tasks include ceiling, paneling, refinishing, painting in several areas, and recording ticket sales for a master sheet. Next meeting is Tuesday July 13 at 8 p.m. in the rink.
To identify trees accurately study leaves flowers fruit twigs and bark. A top reference in Canada is Native Trees of Canada by R C Hosie seventh edition published by Queen's Printer for Canada.
The Makaroff Women's Institute held its 49th Grandmother's Social at Mrs. Jas Arnott's home on Wednesday June 23 1971 with sixteen grandmothers present including a Vancouver visitor. Sing along and seven Bingo games followed. several members and guests won prizes including Mary McKinnon Even Boyce Ken Addis Tom Boyce Pat Powell Chas Elliott and Jas Arnott. Jackpots went to Mrs J A Beattie and Mrs O Hilderman. marked plate winners were J A McKinnon Eric Kerswell W A Beattie and Gordon Pound. Budget from the Bakeless Bake Sale netted 4.50. Doug Davies collection noted for a wedding. July meeting moved to June 30 at Mrs Chas Elliott’s home.
Mr and Mrs Tony Mulder visited Henk Capelle in Victoria B C. Winnipeg visitors stayed with Styba and Spicer families. Roy and Mrs McFadyen hosted Victoria guests. Jolliffe family visitors from Gimli and Winnipeg. Red River College graduation for Terry Watson in Building Technology. Toronto visitor Lillie Tumbel with Kosinsky family. Roblin golfers lead Gilbert Plains event with 186 entries. Mike Kapetz won short hole prize with a 21 inch tee shot.
A brief guide explains how to pick ripe fruit with tips on firmness heavy weight and juice. It outlines melon cues for cantaloupes and honeydews, noting netting and rind color as indicators of ripeness.
The note details blunt blunt oval kitchen shapes, creamy color, and firm rinds for produce. It lists cherries berries and pears with ideal traits and warns against overripe fruit while urging renewal of the Roblin Review subscription.
On Thursday June 24 the Roblin Auction Mart handled 568 head of livestock including 186 cattle 17 sows 6 boars 354 weanling pigs 5 horses and butcher stock. Prices ranged with veal calves 35 to 45 and stock pigs 9 to 15 dollars with bred sows at 30 to 50 dollars and various cattle classes 18 to 34 dollars.
York ton visitors include Mr and Mrs C Powell and Mr and Mrs Clare Powell of Regina. The Pyott Davis wedding in Roblin was attended by Ray Fisher and children of Snow Lake. Ayer family 25th anniversary celebrated with 30 guests and stainless steel cutlery gift. July birthdays listed for Grace Fisher, Tom Linton, Mrs Horace Ayer, Kathleen McKenzie.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Waggoner announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene Geneva Ann to George Bodnaruik son of Mr Mike Bodnaruik of Inglis Manitoba Wedding set for Saturday July 24 1971 at 2 00 pm Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba
The Manitoba Agriculture Department unveils the Farm Water and Sewage Assistance Program to aid farmers in installing or upgrading outdoor water and sewage systems. Beginning July 1 1971, the program aims to cost about 1.6 million with 50 percent federal cost sharing, offering 15 percent reimbursement of eligible materials up to 300 per farm.
Canadian pioneers extracted tanning tannin from tamarack bark to process leather, marking an early development in settler industry.
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