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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
1
Harold Boughton reports on farm relief efforts in Roblin area as P.F.A.A. officials push farmers to list crop acres with municipal secretaries. With thousands of cattle and slim hay yields, officials warn hay may not meet demand. Municipalities conduct farm surveys to determine each community needs, to be finished by July 15.
Beverley Ayer and Kathleen Charman spend a week at Bible Camp on Lake Dauphin. Visitors include Ethel Parker from Dauphin and Ken Ward with Ray Fisher from Portage la Prairie and Dauphin. The column lists numerous arrivals, moves, and travels among local families, with trips to Victoria B C, Winnipeg, and Brandon Fair.
Mrs G Murray reports visits at O Wilson home and Brandon Fair participation by Everett Wilson and Francis Burrell. Karen Wilson heads to Winnipeg to visit Mr and Mrs Ross Olsen while Grace Murray Bev Murray and Grace Burrell attend summer school there. Victoria BC visitor Mrs G Wilson and A Shaears family joined Murray household for a Sunday visit.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Michael Robin on their recent marriage. Eddie Mervink Wilfred Pitt and Gary McCrea spent two days at the 4H Camp at Brandon Summer Fair. Mr and Mrs Cliff McArthur and Judy visited Calgary to see their daughter Joyce and relatives. Mr and Mrs Norman Cole and girls visiting her parents the Robins. Brian Chutskoff and Melville visiting his uncle and aunt Harold Howe. Mrs Cliff McCrea and family and Mrs T J McCrea and Garth Livingston were Yorkton visitors Tuesday. Brian and Scott Mitchell and Gary McCrea attending the meeting.
District residents welcomed guests over the weekend including Edna Haber stock and Della Haberstock from Winnipeg, Haberstocks from Bashau and Edmonton, and Herb Hanson of Flin Flon. Winnipeg visitors Corrinne Baumung and Nancy Delaney stayed with local families. several trips to Winnipeg occurred. A district Dedication Service at Jack Fish Lake was noted, with the Roblin Zorra Church Picnic planned there on July 23 at the Lutheran Camp Site.
The Roblin Free Methodist Society held its first WMS meeting of 1961 62 at Mrs Mary Bailey's home on July 7 with President Mrs Millie Shiner in charge. Ten members named home missionaries, four visitors attended, and dues for the coming year were paid. Reports covered reading, mission study, last year's statistics, and local fields led by Rev Lloyd Robertson. Lunch followed the closing prayer.
Olive May Farr became bride of Garnet Kenneth Ferguson at Alida Church on Saturday June 3 at 2 30 pm. Rev W Brimner officiated. The ceremony featured lace and nylon net gown with red rose bouquet, blue and mauve attendants, lilac and apple blossom decorations, and a reception for about 70 at Alida Hall. Out-of-town guests visited from Regina Moose Jaw Melville Melfort Roblin Souris Brandon Parkman and Avonlea.
Mr and Mrs E H Cotter of Edmonton Alberta announce the birth of their son Kenneth Bradley born July 9 He is a brother for Ricky and comes as the family joy in Canada.
After a failed conciliation, Goose Lake teachers elect arbitration with no date set yet. Total enrolment for Grades I to VII totals 233 boys and 20 girls. July payments include Manitoba Telephone System, Roblin Electric, Visage of Roblin, Manitoba Hydro, and several local suppliers. School reopens fall term on Tuesday September 5 at 9 am.
Hillsburg council meeting chaired by Reeve John Perchaluk Jr. urged provincial action to declare the municipality a disaster area due to severe weather and livestock feed shortages. The motion backs emergency feed programs, a $250 advance for immediate costs, and asks Wheat Board to hold barley and oats stocks at local elevators.
Forty Manitoba teachers visited Roblin on Tuesday morning July 11 accompanied by Inspector Muirhead and R H Thompson of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. They were welcomed by Roblin Chamber members George Schmaltz L P Hutchison and Graham Mitchell, had lunch, toured Roblin and Olsen's Planing Mill, then boarded a chartered bus to continue south after completing tours of Flin Flon and points north.
The Village of Roblin council asks residents to refrain from watering lawns and gardens from 12 Noon to 6 p.m. daily during the hot dry weather. Officials note water use is about three times the needed amount for current users.
A July 5 general meeting elected F. Thorgrimsson as President and Ian Ford as Vice-President. Ed Webbe becomes Secretary Treasurer with Walter Fowler Tom Bowley Bob Cross and Sam Shulhan as Executive Directors. Skiing will occur on Goose Lake and Jackfish Lake with a possible Regatta at Jackfish if Min nedosa Mallards participate. Family memberships may be offered at a reduced rate. Contact any executive to join.
On Friday July 7 Roblin hosted Inglis in Pony and Little League games. The Pony matchup ended 7 to 6 with Jerry Prokopetz delivering a game winning three run homer in the seventh after a tie in the sixth. Little League won 14 to 7. On Monday July 10 Roblin Pony beat Grandview 13 to 12 and the Little Leaguers won 13 to 9 with Tommy Mickelson homering. A Minor Ball Tournament is planned for Saturday July 22. Elks Hall playground construction continues with a slide, sand tires, and plans for an outdoor shower and swings.
Funeral services were held at Roblin United Church for Paul Kozak age 63 of Windsor Ontario who died in Roblin Manitoba after a short illness. Born in Brazil he moved to Winnipeg in 1908 then Roblin district and later Windsor where he married Mary Barnoski in 1827. He served in World War I Reserve Army. Survived by wife two sons two daughters three sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers listed. Interment in Roblin cemetery.
The first golf tournament on the new Roblin Golf Course will be held Sunday July 16. Qualifying rounds must finish by 3 p.m. Entry is 25 cents plus green fees. A special flight is available for women golfers, and many are expected to participate.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Mabel Joyce to Ivan Frederick son of Mr. Conrad Sundquist and the late Mrs Sundquist of Moosomin Sask The wedding is planned for Thursday July 27 1961.
Dianne of Mount Morris Michigan visits with Mr Fisher’s sister and brother in law Mel Bowley and others. D G Wellar and Van of Fort William Ontario stay with D W Law. Roblin Senior Citizens hold a pleasant picnic at Assessippi park and river beach, aided by transportation volunteers. Visitors include Henry Pitze of Kitchener Ontario Mike Pitze of Capital Ontario and Peter Pitze of Yorkton Saskatchewan.
The June meeting of the Evening Guild met at Mrs D M Staple's home on Tuesday June 27. Devotional included the W A Motto scripture and Lesson Thought. Nora Cross welcomed visitors and thanked Sadie Staple for hosting. Nineteen members and four visitors attended with reports on finance a wedding reception and the municipal dinner. A committee for the July 28 fair booth was formed with Evelyn Josephson Nora Cross and Sheila Harrgreaves. The next meeting is July 18 at Mrs G Laird's home and group 4 will run the July 23 wedding reception. A book review by Mrs Harry Cross pleased attendees and lunch followed.
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