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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
1
The Tummel U C W met at Mrs Keith Alexander home on June 11 with seven members and nine visitors. Mrs Alexander showed China film and slides. Volunteers cleaned church areas and builders added a step. A quilt aided a burned family and another is needed. The July meeting moves to Mrs John Lamb’s home on July 16.
Premier Walter Weir announced he will resign on July 15 and urge Lieutenant-Governor to invite Edward Schreyer of the New Democratic Party to form Manitoba's next administration. The move ends 11 years of Progressive Conservative rule and sets an orderly transfer of government.
The note outlines summer offerings for Roblin residents including a recreation program for children over five on the new intermediate school grounds, with sessions daily 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm. It mentions Manitoba Theatre Centre School clinics August 8 pending approval, a Brandon recreation swimming and diving meet August 3, and Roblin’s 52nd Annual Fair with a rural Manitoba track meet featuring events from 100 to one mile plus relays and shot put. A jogging club may form with July 10 meeting, gym use on Thursdays, and basketball and swimming lessons starting mid July and late July with registration via phone 2588.
Last Thursday's shoot at Roblin Gun Club drew many visitors and club members despite overcast skies. Al Allanson led with a perfect first round 25, Floyd Ash won the prize gun case in a shoot off, and several shooters posted 23s or 24s while five members went to Melita for a Lyleton tournament where Walter Fowler and Wilf Bouvier earned multiple prizes.
Myr and Mrs Guy Lachance of Winnipeg spent part of their holidays at his parental home with brother Dennis visiting friends in Winnipeg before returning to San Clara. Earl Klassen visited old friends for the past week. Fred Lizotte Albert Lachance and Mrs Joe Laplante were patients in Roblin Hospital recently. Local Picnic was well attended despite cool weather with thanks to sponsors and volunteers.
A flurry of visitors crisscrosses Roblin district as families and friends travel to Flin Flon for the Trout Festival and to Vancouver, Calgary, and the west coast for holidays. Notables include Lois Allanson in Winnipeg and Theresa Ferguson, who graduates and plans to teach in Beausejour. Rev John Oldham becomes Roblin United Church minister, with his wife a trained nurse.
Roblin Agricultural Society directors met June 30 with 17 members present to finalize preparations for the fair. Glen McKenzie and L Cavers volunteered for track and field duties as the society urges more business displays and invites floats or bicycles to join the parade. The Roblin Band will lead the event at the July 28 fair at noon.
Deepdale residents share travel visits with relatives in Gravelbourg Erickson Dauphin Roblin and Winnipeg. Earl Klassen of Calgary visits C Ayer home. Sympathy extended to Davis family of Makaroff and Irvine family of Roblin on recent losses.
At Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41 regular meeting on June 12 a memorial service was led by lodge officers with Hazel Ford directing and Elizabeth Bruce singing. On June 21 lodge members visited Minnedosa for Oddfellows and Rebekah Rally and conferred a degree on three candidates from Roblin.
Jo an advises readers to plan versatile outfits and use permanent press fabrics to stay neat while away. Roll knitted garments to avoid creases and pack travel grooming aids. For food, keep ice chests drained and avoid egg mixtures to prevent food poisoning. Have a good holiday.
Ag reports recommend early treatment of algae in farm waters using copper sulphate. Apply 1 2 pounds per 100000 gallons every three weeks in July and August, dilute in a porous sack, and ensure thorough dissolution. Avoid alkaline waters and monitor for odors and livestock effects. Also urge grain storage checks for damp grain to prevent heating.
Everett Klassen of Edmonton and the Sil verwood line, Queen Elizabeth High 69 graduate, won first prize in a Fiberglass of Canada essay contest on Safety. He received an oak desk and his piece urged safe work habits to protect families and raise profits.
Mrs Arthur Lovas Reporter and families from Winnipeg visited relatives in Thompson and St. Vital. The Angus Sveinbjorson wedding was held at Langenburg with Ada Angus Bart Angus in attendance. The Gibson Howe wedding occurred at St Mark's Anglican in St Vital. Marjorie Young from Edmonton visited Ada Angus. The Shevlin Fast Ball Tournament awarded first prize money to the Bield Orioles.
The Waikathon event held Monday July 7 saw about 107 walkers start an 18 mile route amid cool weather then rain and icy winds drenched participants. Details on finishers and prize winners will follow once entry forms are dried and processed.
Mr and Mrs Austin Peach of Balmoral Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Louise to Robert John Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Jack Mitchell The couple will wed on July 26 1969 at 7 00 pm in Balmoral United Church Balmoral Manitoba.
Lloyd and Erna Tilderman of Delta RB.C. announce the birth of their son Scott Lloyd Frederick born June 3 1969.
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