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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1973
Page
3
Roblin Horticultural Society met at the Roblin Residence on July 9 with 12 members and two visitors. The Peony show drew 64 entries and judges urged adding lilies in 1974. Front committee was named and the society planned coffee and cookies at the death on 2nd Avenue N on July 27.
Winnipeg residents Mrs. Jean Atkinson and Mr. H Oliphant hosted and visited friends in Manitoba and Minnesota. Dale Gamey and Tye Gamey earned drama and track honors at regional schools. Allan Beweyk of Regina earned RCMP track trophy and marching status. Lark Gamey of Winnipeg learns of August wedding plans with groom elect.
Court cases presided by J P George Giles and Dennis Anderson list a series of traffic offences. Offenders include Thomas Alcock Daniel Zimmer William Nowosad Eugene Eslinger Edward Hoyatchka and Robert Laurie with fines ranging from 10.25 to 386.25 and suspensions from six months to one year. Magistrate W A Fieldstand handles additional open liquor and overweight violations.
Count cases presided by Magistrate F. M. Manwaring and Alexander Langevin include Adolf Andres fined $12 for impairment and licence suspension six months, Doug las Mohr fined $22 for speeding, Walker Lloyd Ferguson with suspended driving and a $154 fine, plus assault causing bodily harm leading to a three month term at Dauphin Correctional Institute.
The column previews week games in the Liniment League Fastball with Rockettes vs Clubbers and Old Timers vs Old Timers. It notes rough play yet no charges, upcoming matches including Rockettes against the Roads and Old Timers facing Clubbers, plus swimming lessons and a Sunday track and field meet with ribbons and trophies.
Parliament debates rising food prices amid export controls on U S food. Though farmers say prices hadn’t risen sooner, input costs like fuel and fertilizer threaten production. The piece notes Canada’s dependence on imported foods and looming cost pressures for farmers.
The Roblin district marks sixty years since Goose Lake origins with rail arrival in 1903 and incorporation as a village in 1913. Growth includes street upgrades, electric plant, sewer and water, housing expansion, and plans for a new hospital and personal care home by 1974, funded partly by district share and provincial grants.
Intermountain School Division trustees delay final action on Walker school closure after ministerial request for a feasibility study. With projected enrollment of 29 for Grades 1–5 next year, funds show costs of 35 298.00, and a required three teachers for the five grade level program. A substantial special grant would be needed to reopen.
The invitation lists Roy Daniel Le Doris Antionette, son of Ayr and Bill Asugena, to wed on August 4 1973 at St Alfreds Church in St Catharines Ontario. Rosemary Ann Yakimishyn, daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Yakimishyn and the late Mr Mervin Yakimishyn, to marry Ranald Julius at Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church on Saturday August 4 at 3 p.m.
The Ladies Aid of St Matthew's Lutheran Church met July 4 with 12 members and one guest. Rev P Borchardt opened with hymn and prayer. Treasurer reported and bake sale and fair meals discussed. Vacuum cleaner sale planned. A luncheon followed.
Floor fin ishes are split into solvent base and water base. Solvent base polishes suit wood and cork and may work on linoleum and vinyl but not asphalt for rubber tile. A solvent base polish removes old wax with solvent and improper application dulls floors. Water base products use water as carrier for wax particles providing shine and protection for resilient floors and hard surfaces like slate and marble.
A prompt urging Roblin residents to assess and improve the look of homes and businesses. It emphasizes personal responsibility for curb appeal and suggests simple improvements like cleaning, planting, or fencing to reflect well on Roblin during its Diamond Jubilee.
Ag Rep Harold Boughton urges routine foliage checks to protect ever greens and ornamentals from insects. Bulletins are available from the Ag Rep office for guidance on proper insecticide use. Parlier hosts an informal meeting as Roblin Feeders Association forms to share management, feeding, marketing, and research insights for livestock feeders with future trial discussions and contact options.
Roblin marks its 60th Jubilee with guided tours for seniors and pioneers each morning at 8 00 except Sunday 2 00. Registration at former B and B Electric near Mitchell's Drug Store on Main Street. Jubilee hats programs and business placards available at the booth. A street breakfast is planned most mornings, the Saturn Hotel dining room opens Sunday. A Friday barbecue 6 00 to 8 00 pm hosted by the Masonic Lodge in the new arena and a dance in Memorial Hall Friday night. Contact 937 2244 to arrange town auction pickups.
Mr and Mrs Wilford C Gamey announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lank to Mr Dave Smith son of Mr and Mrs Harold Smith of Dudely Crescent Winnipeg The ceremony is set for Saturday August at 7 00 p m in St John s Chapel University of Manitoba with a reception at Hotel Fort Garay Winnipeg
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