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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1973
Page
2
Families, visitors, and friendships span across Regina Sask Regina Sask Saskatoon Sask and Moose Jaw with local residents meeting relatives in Pewee River and Winnipeg. A 4 H tour to Red Deer Alberta and a birth announced for Gary Hilderman’s grandson in Brandon Manitoba conclude the week.
Mr and Mrs Horace Ayer of Dauphin visited and attended the McKenzie Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Norman Berkner and daughter Shelley from Westbank BC stayed with C Ayer and relatives in Roblin. Ray Fisher of Snow Lake spent the weekend at the McKenzie home.
Mrs Ray Fisher and Connie left last Wednesday by Greyhound to Winnipeg where Connie had surgery at Misericordia Hospital on Friday. Shelley of Eastbank BC left Friday to return home after visiting with Kenzie. Mr and Mrs Garth McKenzie drove to Portage la Prairie on Monday with Mr and Mrs Alan McKenzie and Doug to visit relatives. they will travel to Winnipeg then CP Air to Kingston Ontario. Birthday wishes go to Alison McKenzie Deepdale July 18 Larry Fisher Snow Lake July 18 Velma Nostrom Roblin July 29 Garth McKenzie Deepdale July 30 Gerald Taylor Simcoe Ont July 31.
Mrs Alice Murray reports extensive holiday visits as families from Winnipeg Moose Jaw and Roblin travel to Grand Narrows visiting lakes parks and the Murray farm while repairing storm damage. Reg Framingham joins from Roblin with Charlie Framingham overseeing roof repairs and local gatherings occur at Fred Framingham’s home.
A church service is planned in Tummel on July 22 at 7 00 p m Betty Anderson of Wildewood Alberta visits her parents Bill and Mrs Leslar with nephew Jim Larocque Mr and Mrs Sam Arndt of Kelowna BC visit relatives Art Oliver and family from Vancouver BC visit Cliff and Albert McCrea homes Emil Arndt celebrates 35th wedding anniversary on July 8 with visitors from Regina Kelowna Wetaskiwin
Mr and Mrs Charles McKenzie marked their golden anniversary with a Sunday open house attendance by sixty six guests at their farm home. Family members presented gifts of silverware china and a TV stand as 34 relatives shared an outdoor banquet and a wedding cake. Messages from public figures and friends followed with widespread well wishes while plans for island television coverage were announced.
Minitonas The Pas Carlyle and Young Sask and Berlin Germany are noted as holiday destinations for Mr and Mrs Wilfred Zimmer and family of Winnipeg who visit his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmer. Cathy McCann and Brenda Brentin of Oakville Ont visited Cathy’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Grant Buick. Cliff McArthur attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Bill McArthur of Flin Flon. Shirley Buick visits her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Wayne Northmore in Winnipeg. Jack Van Vaals of Langenburg spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Emil Armit.
Misses Carol and Janice Russett enjoy part of their summer at Yellowknife. John Brazeza survived a hit and run with his wife shaken. A con artist preys on victims with fake watches, warned to stop. Joseph Bercier and family visit San Clara. John Bercier hospitalized with a broken hip. Ed Sanders and wife from Werner Lake visited Clarence Patenauds.
Mrs Wm Payne reports a weekend of visits as Ron Shelter from The Pas stops at the Milcha rek home. Doris Payne and family return from two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Milcha rek. Baskergille Baskerville and family visit Bill Payne. Wilf Ward family leaves Kelowna after two weeks in Roblin Grandview Winnipeg areas. Lloyd Baskerville family visit. Darlene McNalleb family from Elkhorn visits Bill Payne's grandparents. Alan McKenzie and Doug depart to Portage to see Ernie Payne.
La Prairie and a Winnipeg squadron left by plane on Tuesday to return to their home base after a trip.
Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hess and children from Austin Minn. Mrs. Bert Miller of Dauphin and Mrs. Keith Brittain and children from Calgary Alta. Mr. Arnold Lucier from Tabetta Dallas and Mr. Terry Kuttrick of Williams Lake visited the Lucier family. Marlene Lucier stayed for holidays.
Steve Jones of the Department of Internal Affairs visited the Goose Lake Renewal project site, triggering Winnipeg Tribune coverage. Boyd Solmes of the Manitoba Agriculture department toured the lake, filmed the nature trail and water sampling procedures, with more filming planned in three weeks.
A family dinner at Mrs. Mary Gerega's Roblin home marked her 80th birthday on Sunday July 15. Attendees included out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gregor and family of Brandon, Sharon Moore of Brandon, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Moore and Kenneth of Dauphin, Mrs. Vicci Lead of Gilbert Plains, Lark Gamey and Dave Smith of Winnipeg, and Roblin relatives Miss Rose Gerega and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gamey.
A fire at Roblin Forest Products Ltd. gutted the planer building on Thursday July 12. Roblin Fire Department responded around 12:40 PM as strong winds fanned flames, making the structure a total loss.
At a recent meeting the Tummel Community agreed to furnish a room at the Roblin Personal Care Home and will canvass the district for donations. Former residents may contribute, and those willing to help may contact Mrs Gordon Jory, Mrs John Craig, or Mrs Cliff McArthur.
Continuation of an article discusses wood or cork floors and periodic removal of water base wax products. It outlines four factors affecting removal frequency: number of polish coats, duration of polish, cleaning between polishes, and traffic. It notes strippers or a cleaning solution as removal methods.
The iParkland Rural Livery Association asks the Board for increases in rates from 20 to 25 cents per mile round trip and 40 to 50 cents per mile one way. Those opposing must file written notices with the Board secretary by 5 00 P M August 3 1973. Replies after this date will not be accepted. The Board will then set a hearing date and notify all parties.
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