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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
5
A Roblin NDP executive meeting set the nominating convention for Friday June 17 at the G A C C Hall Grand View. Two candidates are committed with a possible third. A news release from Nick Pitz Roblin NDP president provides details and readers are promised more on upcoming candidates.
The Roblin Branch No. 24 and Auxiliary held a Memorial Service at the Roblin Memorial Hall and Cenotaph with Cole, Earl Ward and Cde. Wm. Livingstone leading prayers. Wreaths were laid by A Dixon and Mrs. Isabel Alexander, with WWI veterans Faulconer Nostrom Townsin Charters also honoring the occasion. Dinner followed for 81 attendees at Saturn Motor Hotel. Alfred Dixon, turning 97, received a cake and portrait. messages of congratulations came from prominent officials. Out-of-town guests attended from Dauphin, Surrey, and Minnedosa.
A letter argues adults neglect youth despite clear efforts by students and teachers. It cites Goose Lake Collegiate drama, Patricia Gunn costumes, and an Easter Cantata in Brandon with low attendance. The writer urges adults to value arts, discipline, and youth initiatives amid social distractions.
Goose Lake High sent fifteen to Neepawa for the Provincial B Track and Field Championships. Evelyn Ostrowski led with two provincial records in javelin and high jump and teamed for a 4x400 relay second place. Terry Hughes set 400 and 800 records, with teammates in both relays. Garnet Fraser and Wayne Piwnick also earned podium finishes, while coach Cooke predicts potential future champions next weekend in Winnipeg.
March to May winners receive fifty dollars each. Names include Otto Hart David Baranoski Doreen Pringle John Chic Cross Town Motors Doug Wilk Allen Toth Kay Malashewski Lorne Boguski F Redekop Wil Sutton and Paul Dietrich.
Word reached Mrs. K R McBain of Roblin about the death of her sister Elizabeth Wilcox wife of Chas Wilcox of Madison Wisconsin. Sympathy extended to the Wilcox McBain Ludwig and Smith families.
Forty six players joined the Roblin Golf Club two-ball mixed foursome event on Sunday June 5. Forrie and Earl Chase won the top flight trophies donated by the Royal Bank with a father son pairing. Second and third flight winners were Bill Arnott and Pete Motyka Eugene and Edie Bramwell and Harold and Vera Dillin. Hidden hole prizes went to Max Melryk and Ed Yurkin for low score and Bernie and Gloria Fillion for high on hole No 1. Prizes included golf balls tees and markers from Royal Bank Bank of Montreal and Pete Motyka. A barbecue followed the round.
Lenor and Larry Tucker of Roblin announce the birth of their first granddaughter Loisa Rae on Friday May 27 at Nipigon Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. She is a sister to Troy and a daughter to Terry and Paula Tucker.
Kathy Campbell introduces her role as Roblin summer recreation co ordinator. She hails from Winnipeg and studies education and recreation athletic studies. She aims to run a successful program with community needs, facilities and funds in mind. Her office is at the Credit Union, open Wednesdays and Fridays. phone 937 2792.
Mike Malashewsky a well known Salmon Arm resident died in a boating accident on Johnson Lake about 26 miles southeast of Barriere. He was 57 and alone. Police say a wind squall caused light chop after 6 p.m. Saturday and his fishing line was found entangled in his motor. The body was recovered by RCMP divers Sunday. An inquiry is to be held.
The Ladies Aid of St Matthew’s and St John’s Lutheran Churches met June 1 with 18 attendees, 17 Roblin and 1 Shevlin member. Rev Borchardt led a study on the fifth petition and members reviewed reports, choosing to buy a coffee percolator and cater for a municipal counsellor event.
Winnipeg visitors Mrs Lorna Brock and girls travel to Yorkton to see the Boyce families. A lost key bearing Roblin Review tag is claimed in town. Sam Lebedovich and family attend Manitoba University graduation for daughter Marcia. Mrs Rothstein of Yorkton visits Roblin relatives. Cathy Wilson and Marilyn Roe tour the British Isles before returning with Lloyd Wilson. Mrs Easton of The Pas visits W Sutton family. B O Cattle Co seeks a president. Roblin Girl Guides camp at Childs Lake with leaders and Mass at San Clara.
About 80 friends gathered June 5 at the Drop In Centre Roblin to bid Ossie and Louise Andres goodbye as they plan a move to Florida after visiting their Yukon and eastern Canada. Gifts were given including a linen table cloth and desk set with a purse of money.
Nine members attended the May U C W meeting in the church. Betty Robin Ruby Alexander and Gladys Shearer continued with Worship Service from Serenity of the Soul. President Eva Jory read correspondence. Mable Craig offered to deliver disaster guilt. Evelyn McCrea reported all Centennial Cook Books sold. The menu for the July 17 90th Anniversary Church Supper was planned with a picnic lunch discussed for the 18th. Further plans deferred to next meeting to gauge attendance.
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