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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
1
A Home Economist from the Poultry Products Institute in Canada promotes grill versatility. She explains broiled and oven baked dishes can be cooked on a barbecue using foil packets with crumb toppings for a browned finish.
The final meeting was held June 3 at the home of Chris and Brett Cockerill. Members practiced making rope halters and arranged the Achievement Day for June 10 at Mickey Syke’s farm. Everyone is welcome and asked to bring items.
Roblin Collegiate students competed at the Manitoba provincial track and field meet in Winnipeg on June 4. Ken Jakeman placed second in high jump at 5 feet 4 inches. Linda Bencyk and Irene Watson cleared 4 feet 3 inches. Marjorie Matsyk and Wilson led in discus and hurdles. Mary McCrea set records in 60, 100 and 220 yard dashes. Mr. McGill and Mr. Dale Yeo provided transport. The team was praised for sportsmanlike conduct and for Mary McCrea aiding a fallen competitor.
Community members visit relatives across Manitoba Ontario and Saskatchewan. Attendees include the Hornsby Mitchell Howell Robb Jupe Latimer Filewich Jeaves Black Gamey Harper Johnstone Kelso and McBride with weddings and travels noted in Roblin Saskatoon Winnipeg and Kingston.
Graduation events at Knox United Church were held Friday June 3 with graduates and mothers recognized. Rev EB Dixon gave a toast to the graduates while Edith Carnochan and Mrs Dixon led toasts to mothers. Explorers Tyro and CGLT groups announced their graduates and Sunday School held its Achievement program.
At the June 1 meeting Goose Lake school board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Macenko with regret. The board called for new tenders for vans and a driver for Grand Narrows and accepted William Yellowaga’s bid to drive Route 14. They reviewed transportation costs before finalizing van contracts. Various payments were approved including figures for Strain's Camera Stores and Manitoba Telephone System.
Funeral services were held Tuesday May 1 1966 at the Roblin Memorial Chapel for Gordon William Haney who passed away in Petlura Friday May 27 1906. Rev B S Dixon officiated with arrangements by Roblin Memorial Chapel and interment in Roblin District Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Komaransky Frank Komaransky Matt Komaransky John Slobodzian Stanley Zomansky August Dobranski. Haney, born in Arreton Manitoba, farmed in Petlura district for 35 years. Survived by wife Jean six sons Robert Lloyd James Harvey Lawrence and Victor. four daughters Margaret Slobodaian Hazel Clunas Gladys and Gloria. one sister Mrs George Park.
Roblin Lodge No. 210 of the Order of the Royal Purple held its officer installation on Thursday June 2. D.D.S.H. Lady Wilda Kieper of Russell acted as installing officer. Officers for the 1966-67 term included Honored Royal Lady Wilene Dietrich and Lady Mary Perry among others. The lodge hosted a Royal Purple Day tea and social for thirty eight senior citizens to end a busy term.
The Roblin Town Council met May 12 with Mayor Newton present and all councillors. Actions include approving April minutes and payments, appointing W. E. Nash to the Recreational Committee, and selecting an arbitrator for school divisions consolidation. Building permits and licenses were approved, and a special meeting May 17 authorized buying a 1958 Mercury truck for $1,600.
The Roblin Men s Golf Club held a two ball mixed foursome event on Sunday June 5 with forty golfers. Motyka and Tait led the championship flight while Yaworsky and Karst placed second. First flight winners were Florrie Chase and Neil Boyce with Peppler and Oliphant second. Caambell and Moross won second flight with McGill and Latimer second. Low hidden hole went to Oliphant and Bruce. high hidden holes to Djin and Sorbo.
Four 4H Beef Clubs hold achievement days Friday June 10 at Cromarty, Dauphin, Russell, Merridale and Grand Narrows with judges from Ag reps and local leaders. Calves shown and sold at Foxwarren Show Saturday June 11 as community attendance praises the year’s effort.
Edward and Shirlee Toews of Regina announce the birth of their son Dwayne Edward on June 3 at Roblin Hospital. He is a brother to Dawn Marie.
Roblin Branch No. 24 and the Auxiliary joined the Dauphin Legion Decoration Day on Sunday June 5. The Red Ensign was retired from the Legion Club Room at 1:45 as the Maple Leaf flag was raised. A parade began at 2:30 with Roblin carriers Reo Schneider A Lovas Shephard and H Bramwell and from the west were M Reis herd nee the F Austudie palac. Auxiliary members included Miss B Stefifler president Mrs R Bramwell Miss E Stefifler Mrs J L Burak and Mrs P Peats. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Ward and Mr L Andrews.
Churchill to Gretna towns join a welfare department fitness and amateur sport project. University of Manitoba students will provide summer recreation leadership, with community recreation committees coordinating facilities and funding. Maurice and Gerry Sirett guide the effort as consultants visiting communities to assist summer directors.
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