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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
6
Mrs. S King hosted the Togo Homemakers with 19 members and one visitor. The group discussed a health region petition, Red Cross thanks, and a successful tea and home cooking sale. Members reviewed British Parliament facts, Queen Elizabeth II coronation memorabilia, and planned a June 14 meeting at Mrs. G Gawley's home.
Mrs Winnifred Johnson spent a few days in Brandon this week. Mr and Mrs Barabash of Swan River visited in Roblin on Sunday. Mr Ted Benson left for Brandon by bus on Sunday and returned Monday. Miss Wanda Milcharek returned home after ten months in Vancouver B C. Mrs Cliff Kolstad returned from Calgary where she attended her brother's funeral. Mr and Mrs D Braddell of Roblin motor to Binscorth for the funeral of Mrs Braddell's grandmother Mrs Wm Honey. Mr John Hodgson left Monday for Calgary driving a team of horses to take part in the Calgary Stampede. Mrs F Y Newton with Mrs Frank Newton spent the weekend in Winnipeg then to Grand Forks N D for graduation of her grandson John Wade. A former Roblin resident Mrs D Conly will speak on Bracken Commission issues Tuesday June 25 at 830 pm in the United Church.
The Stork Club records May and June births at Roblin District Hospital. Newborns include a son for Hilland in Roblin on May 16. a daughter for Gosselin in Shortdale on May 21. a daughter for Maluga in Zelena on May 22. a son for Hrynkiw in Robin on May 25. a daughter for Armstrong in Inglis on May 27. a son for Hautz in MacNutt on June 3. a son for Andrews in MacNutt on June 4. and a daughter for Zelmer in Roblin on June 5.
In Winnipeg a Liberal MLA told the Royal Commission on Broadcasting that the editors brief sparked his inquiry into broadcasting reform. He re filed the brief, warning that politicians and editors fear CBCs vast political influence and day to day control over media. The piece argues for reducing state influence and questions why private stations must align with CBC.
Tummel W A held their May 1 meeting at the home of Mrs Wm Leslar with twelve ladies present. Plant slips and potted plants were exchanged. Members decided to order ecards to sell among members and to interested parties. Plans were made to cater a banquet for the Goose Lake Social of the Manitoba Teacher's Society on June 12. The next meeting will be at Mrs G S Mitchell's home on June 13.
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce hosts Lake-O at Lake-O Friday night June 8 with a 1956 Meteor four door sedan valued over 2800 as top prize and a Peterborough car top boat valued 275 as door prize plus 19 other prizes. attendees may win. Nearby, bills from May 29 meeting note Teach ers Tour July 8, media coverage hopes, and resolutions supporting education and scientists.
Yorkton Beaux and Belles hosted annual jam boree at Dr Brass Memorial Auditorium drawing square dancers from several provinces. Do Si Do club from Roblin sent thirty four dancers with Ollie Greenwood of Saskatoon as caller. guests Earle Park and Bill Quick performed. Dauphin Quick Steppers held year end dance with Bull Quick as caller. Roblin guests John Brown and Harry Omphant. A callers class at Lake View Lodge drew participants from Yorkton Saltcoats Esterhazy Foam Lake Roblin and families. A project for another session was planned for the 15th and open air dances at Clear Lake Roll Arena set for June 9th with summer dances contingent on support.
Boat owners must license motors 10 hP and up and display the number. One life jacket per passenger and a bailing can are required. Boats must be operated safely, or prosecutions will follow. obtain Safety Afloat booklets from RCMP or Customs.
Mr and Mrs Wm Yourcheck of Roblin announce their grandson Walter Stanley Yourcheck Jr of Stockton California was awarded a four year full tuition college scholarship. City officials joined in Roblin ceremonies to honor him as one of seven top high school graduates receiving American Can Company Scholarships in Canada and the United States this year. Mr Yourcheck Sr and family plan to visit Roblin in the coming weeks.
Florence Marie Louise Robinson and Harold Norman Ferris wed at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba on May 30 Rev G Waddell officiated. The bride wore a lace and net gown with cape jacket, coronet of net and rhinestones, and carried American Beauty roses. Maid of honor Myrtie McKay, bridesmaid Mildred Jean Ferris, best man Jack Rawlings, usher Keith Smith. A Dropmore dance followed. couple to reside in Dropmore district after a short honeymoon.
The Shortdale Farmers Union and Manitoba Agriculture announce a Field Day on June 14 at 1 30 p m on Mike Skomorowski’s farm near Shortdale with Ed Hudek as demonstrator to save time and money. A new forage crop policy for 1956 57 aims at soil conservation and feed for livestock, focusing on water erosion control and semi permanent forage on Class IV land. The Rochdale 4H Swine Club met June 6 with 9 members, covering swine management nutrition and 4 H activities in Roblin area. Also guidance on cereal crop spraying 20 35 days after seeding using 2 4 D forms Ester and Amine, cautions on Ester overdose, MCP as flax weed control and pigeon grass control, with directions to follow manufacturer labels.
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