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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
1
The Ag Rep reports new federal labeling allows TCA use to control wild millet in oats and barley. Apply 3 4 lb per acre at seedling millet and three to four leaf oats or barley with proper mixing and by pass in spraying to ensure uniform coverage. Cost about 1.25 per acre.
Roblin Juvenile team sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 24 won 14 to 4 over Roblin on Sunday June 7 at 2 pm marking their third straight win. Wayne Kozmenuk hit his first home run of the year and Dick Bouvier earned the win. The Roblin boys then beat the Dauphin Juveniles 14 to 3 on Monday with Ken Bahrey the winning pitcher. Next game is Friday June 12 at 7 pm against Inglis at Intermountain school grounds.
Numerous residents including Sele Ven Arnold Andres Gail Oliphant and D W Law are mentioned visiting relatives and friends across towns such as Kamsack Winnipeg Birtle Regina Moose Jaw Pence Roblin Shoal Beach Park and Assissippi Beach. The Strathclair Band and accordion groups performed at Assissippi Beach with a mothers supper and a lively afternoon event.
The former Roblin Bakery is being remodelled and new owner Don Vincent says the bakery hopes to open to the public this Friday Bread will also be available in local stores this week.
Stella Burwash married Joseph Hiebert at St. Claire Roman Catholic Church San Clara on June 4 1964 officiated by Rev H Dansereau. The reception at Legion Hall welcomed 250 guests with couple planning to reside in Boggy Creek.
Grade twelve students from Roblin Collegiate were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. EB. W. Ritchie for a weiner roast on May 20. After sharing future plans, each student received a memento. Not all students set records at the May 15 field day, but many placed.
A Canadian National Railway freight train derailed near Grandview on a north line to The Pas and Swan River Manitoba. About 100 cars were in the consist with some derailed front cars carrying asphalt and grain. RCMP investigate cause. wreckage removed and tracks repaired by Tuesday. Grain salvaged with augers and loaded onto farmers trucks to local elevators. A group of 17 horses owned by Gabriel Azada were also noted on the train event and linked to a purchase in Prudhomme Saskatchewan.
Eleven members and two visitors attend the Ladies' Aid meeting at St Matthew's Lutheran Church. Mrs Wilderman leads the study Where Will You Spend Eternity while Rev Borchardt is absent. Members discuss upcoming circuit and zone rally plans and nominate leaders for the lunch committee. A $25 Earthquake Disaster Fund gift is approved.
Grand Narrows Mrs. G Murray Reporter notes Mrs. Jim Bangle traveled to Winnipeg on Sunday to attend the Manitoba Women's Institute Provincial Convention. Miss Beverley Murray returns to Winnipeg after two weeks with her parents. Terry Lynn and Billy Parker go back to Flin Flon after a month with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A Radford. Mr and Mrs Lorne Kempthorne of Deloraine visited at H McMurray's home on Sunday.
Roblin Ukrainian Catholic Youth Club hosted the Roblin District Fast Ball Tournament at Benito with Swan River Benito and Roblin clubs. Roblin defeated Benito 206 to claim the championship and trophy.
The Shell River Municipal Council met June 3 with Reeve F H Wilson presiding and all councillors present. Minutes from May 6 and the special meeting were approved. The Regional Library petition was received and plans made for an agreement and vote under The Public Libraries Act. Accounts totaling 6379.98 for May were passed for payment. Taxes for 1961-63 totaling 150.03 on Lots 15-16, Block 2, Plan 369 were cancelled for an unoccupied church manse. By-Law 2005A to acquire land for roadway from several parcels was passed, along with By-Law 2006A and By-Law 2007-44 to finalize land purchases. A sale agreement for part of S W 13-27-29A to Raymond J Fisher was approved. The Municipality granted 25 to the Roblin Horticultural Society. A Court of Revision of the Electors' Roll was held to update names. Next meeting set for July 2 at 2 pm. Correspondence included a road in NE 12-28-29, Inter-City Gas Transmission interviews, library petition, and By-Law coverage on bonds. Councillors Styba and Watson reported on weed sprayers.
Heather Mary Hyde announces the birth of her baby brother David Lawrence Hyde born May 20 in Winnipeg Pavilion to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hyde of Winnipeg.
John Wesley Lamb died June 1 1964 at age 82 born January 17 1682 twin brother Charles W Lamb predeceased him. Survived by wife Mae Kathryn Merle and children from two marriages plus siblings. Mary-Anne Flynn infant daughter of Roblin Manitoba died May 31 1964 born April 22 at Yorkton Saskatchewan. Private funeral at Roblin with burial in Roblin Catholic Cemetery.
On June 1 Hillside Store north of Roblin came under new management. Mr and Mrs Stan Radwanski purchased the business from Mr and Mrs Mike Yakimishya, who have owned and managed the store for the past thirty four years.
The Free Methodist General Conference will meet at Winona Lake Indiana from June 9 to 22 with 25 overseas church leaders and 60 missionaries. A proposed law will inaugurate a permanent World Fellowship of Free Methodist Churches for attendees.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Ken Grundy on the birth of a daughter. Mrs Jim Kerewell hospitalized in Roblin and traveling to Winnipeg for surgery. J C Arnott visiting Winnipeg. Rev Rogers to preach at United Church June 14 with Rev Fisher officiating June 21. Nearby residents visit Grandview to see the train wreck. Several local households host visitors from Roblin Dauphin and Inglis with tea and calls.
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