Two Local Men Graduated May 30th
Two officer cadets from Roblin Manitoba graduated May 30 from the Royal Military College in Kingston Ontario. They completed an extensive program in academics leadership and athletics under the Regular Officer Training Plan and received bachelor degrees and commissions in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Kingston
Ontario
Roblin
Manitoba
Royal Military College of Canada
Canadian Military Colleges
Togo Royal Purple Installs Officers
Officers of the Order of the Royal Purple Lodge No. 22 at Togo were installed on May 20 in the Elks Hall for the 1969 70 term. DD Lady Saher led the ceremony with PSHRS Elizabeth Fichtner and secretary pro tem Lady Stafford of Yorkton.
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Togo
Royal Purple
Order of the Royal Purple Lodge
Elks Hall
DD Lady
Ada Pound
Lucille Stone
Alice Arnott
Jennie Topham
Kinette Fashion Show Marks First Annual Event
The Kinette Club hosted its first annual fashion show in the new Intermediate School multi purpose room on June 6. Commentators Brenda Simak and Kin President Vern Andres, with pianist Bertha Davis, showcased casual and dress wear modeled by Peggy Arnott through Mary Sorbo plus infant Marc Everett Simpson. Local businesses supplied clothing, jewelry, and decor while Albert Orke and Diane Andres won prizes. The Kinettes plan to make the fashion show an annual event.
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Kinette
Brenda Simak
Kin
Vern Andres
Bertha Davis
Peggy Arnott
Connie Becker
Jill Cross
Gayle Dillin
Joan Fitkowski
Ernie Hilland
Marlene Hilland
Joelle Johnson
Paul Johnson
Wayne Kozmennik
Ellen McArthur
Rev. Murray
Diane Mush
T.V
Lorrayne Florist
MacLeod’s
Marshall Wells
Mitchell’s
Robinson Stores
Roblin Marine and Sporting Goods
Albert Orke
Diane Andres
Kinettes
Three Candidates Run In Roblin Provincial Election
Nominations closed at 1 p.m. June 11 for the June 25 provincial general election in Roblin Constituency. Candidates are Wally McKenzie for the Progressive Conservative Party, Mike Kawchuk for the NDP, and Jack Mitchell for the Liberals. Advance polls are June 19 20 21 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Election day voting is June 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Roblin
Wally McKenzie
Progressive Conserva
Mike Kawchuk
New Democratic Party
Jack Mitchell
Liberals
Royal Purple Entertains Forty Senior Ladies Luncheon
The Roblin Order of the Royal Purple No. 210 entertained about 40 senior ladies on Wednesday evening June 5 with a luncheon and program. A trumpet solo by Billy Crabb and vocal selections by Mrs Ellen McArthur opened the event. Prizes included Mrs ArcFadyen and others for a corage, gloxinia plant to Mrs Menzal, cake to Mrs Laurie, and a plate of dainties to Miss Elsie Comrie. The Royal Lady cup and saucer floral went to Mrs Fatteicher. The 0.0.R.P. drill followed, praised by the visitors and accompanied by a closing thanks from Mrs Martin.
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The
Roblin Order of the Royal Purple No. 210
Billy Crabb
Ellen McArthur
ArcFadyen
Martin
Royal Purple
McGinnis Shiner Wedding at Roblin United Church
Sandra Isabel McGinnis wed David Kenneth Shiner in a double ring ceremony on April 26 at Roblin United Church. Attendants wore turquoise empire gowns, bouquets of pink roses, and the couple honeymooned at Banff before settling in the Bield District.
Salty Hints for 69 Summer Lemonade and Sandwich Flavor
A cool lemonade with a pinch of salt is a summer favorite. Salt on bread before buttering enhances both bread and filling, so use good bread for tastier sandwiches.
Early Cutting Boosts Forage Yield And Quality In Manitoba
University of Manitoba forage specialist Dr. A K Storgaard urges farmers to cut grasses as heads form and legumes in late bud to early bloom to lift total yield and crude protein. Early harvest improves leaf content and nutritional value, enhancing livestock milk and meat production. 4 H beef achievements span June events in Grand Narrows Cromarty Haberstock Merridale Foxwarren with judges and venues. The San Clara Legion aids 4 H Hunter Safety by supplying air rifles and gear.
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Manitoba
A. K. Storgaard
University of Manitoba
Storgaard
Grand Narrows
B. Radford Farm
Walter Ward
Cromarty
Tummer
Haberstock’s Farm
Grant Buicks
Harold Shiner
Syke Farm
Bob Digby
Foxwarren
Bill Munroe
Reston
Maurice Senkin
Gromer
San Clara Legion
Legion
Roblin Gun Club June Shoot Recap and Scores
The Roblin Gun Club held its June shoot with good weather and strong fellowship. Brent Lees posted a perfect 25, followed by John Mitchell 23, and others scoring in the 20s. Clifford Peats won the ten-shot Thermos Jugs round and Al Allanson won the miss and out event, with coffee afterward. Participants from Russell Shellmouth Dauphin and Morris Arabski were noted.
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Dauphin
McFarlanes
Russell
Dwayne Sutton
Shellmouth
Morris Arabski
Paul Laliberte
Brent Lees
John Mitchell
Brian Davis
Wilf Bouvier
Clifford Peats
Leroy Sanders
Bob McFarlane
Gerald Sanders
al Allanson
Chris Tummon
Thermos Jugs
Clifford
Collegiate Capers at Zone 8 Meet Spotlight Roblin Team
Roblin competitors shone at the Zone 8 track and field meet in Dauphin with one first and one third place. Lyle Gallant won the triple jump at 41 feet 7 and 3/4 inches and Avaline Kostick took third in the girls' javelin.
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Roblin
Dauphin
Glenda Bodnaruk
Lyle Gallant
Roland Zimmer
Avaline Kostick
Don Ballard
Allen Bewcyk
Ray Jerome
Doug Lyon
Reg van Drecht
Linda Bewcyk
Winnipeg
Keep Your Cool Fabrics for Spring Sewing
A sewing tips piece weighs options for summer garments. Cotton remains cool and absorbent, permanent press requires grain checks, and chlorine bleach should be avoided. Blends with cotton and linen finishes ease travel and laundering while synthetics stay hotter. Linings should match fabric properties for comfort.
Social Scene Notes From Town Residents
Local society page highlights visits and travels across Canada and Ontario. Bert Charters flies to England via Winnipeg after a Winnipeg stopover. Families from Neepawa Montreal Cornwall and Calgary are noted visiting relatives and attending events.
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Bert Charters
Winnipeg
England
Administrative Offices Open House in Intermountain No 36
The Intermountain School Division No 36 held an Open House for the official opening of its administrative offices on Friday May 30 from 7 to 10 PM. About 90 attendees signed the guest book and received a four page program detailing trustees staff project records and floor plan.
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Intermountain
Gilbert Plains Gets Dial Telephones and New MTS Building
Manitoba Telephone System customers in the Gilbert Plains exchange will dial calls starting at 9 a.m. Thursday June 12 during a ceremony at the new Gilbert Plains telephone building. About 780 customers will gain dial service and begin using seven digit numbers in a supplementary directory.
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Gilbert Plains
MTS
Manitoba Telephone System
Gilbert Plains Exchange
Recreation Ramblings from Roblin First Week Report
In Roblin I introduce the local recreation program and aim to help people use leisure time well. I assist with physical education, seek coaches and umpires for minor baseball, and plan summer activities including swimming, track, arts and crafts, and a playground program.
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Roblin
Minor Baseball Association
Birth of Marc Everett Simpson
Mr and Mrs Harvey Simpson announce the birth of their son Marc Everett on Friday May 8 at Roblin Hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces.
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Harvey Simpson
Marc Everett
Roblin Hospital
Local airwoman promoted to corporal
Corporal Pamela Ferris is congratulated on her promotion. Ferris nee Booker is the daughter of Mrs. J. A. Leitz of Roblin and the late Mr. Booker. She works as a nursing assistant at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Alberta. The promotion was presented by Surgeon Commander J S Simpson commanding officer Canadian Forces Hospital Cold Lake.
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Pamela Ferris
Cpl. Ferris
Nee Booker
J. A. Leitz
Roblin
Booker
Canadian Forces
Cold Lake
Alberta
J. S. Simpson
Alta
Crystal City Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony
On May 17 in Crystal City United Church Rev Standret and Rev Earl McIntyre united in marriage Helen Lorraine Hanford to Donald Whitney McIntyre. The bride wore silk organza gown with peau d ange lace and a daisy crown veil, carried red roses, and was attended by three sisters in turquoise gowns. The best man was William Frizzley. ushers were Jack McIntyre and Wilfred McIntyre. About 120 guests attended a reception. the couple honeymoon in the Black Hills and Yellowstone and will reside in Assiniboia.
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Crystal City United Church
Standret
Earl McIntyre
Helen Lorraine
Norman E. Hanford
Crystal City
Man
Donald Whitney
Earl, D. McIntyre
Preeceville
Jean
Juday
Marianne
William Frizzley
Treherne
Jack McIntyre
Wilfred McIntyre
Roblin
Sharon Frizzley
C. D. Treble
Susan McIntyre
Gerald Finnen
Black Hills
Yellowstone
Mrs. McIntyre
Assiniboia
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James McBride
R. T. E. McBride
Hugh Harper
G. R. Harper
Roblin Collegiate
Royal Roads Military College
Royal Military College
HRL Ireland
Rehn
Bill
Phrl Harper
DD Saher
Pshrl Fichtner
RR Ireland
Iphrl Harper
Wedding McGinnis — Shiner
Roblin United Church
Sandra Isabel
Earle McGinnis
David Kenneth
Airs
Bield
P. Kratofil
Evangelical Mission
Albert Heinrichs
Lynda Chase
Judy Donaldson
Cathy Hawryluk
Colleen McGinnis
Chester Donaldson
Kenneth Chase
Raymond Shiner
Lloyd McGinnis
United Church
Grace
William Shiner
Jack Bailey
David McGinnis
Banff
AG. Rep
Ross Wreggit
Summer Ag
GUN Club
Collegiate Capers
R.C.I
Chornoboy
Virden
Joan
Joan Dickin
R. E. Beecher
Neepawa, Man
Alan Grundy
Helen Grundy
Cornwall
Leon Jolliffe
Robert Arnott
Leonard Watson
Robert
Montreal, Quebec
Diane Mushrow
Robert Ludwig
E. Sinnock
Florence Ludwig
Merridale
Zorta
Calgary
A. O. Purdy
Norwood
H. R. Mitchell
Harvey Ludwig
Kiddies
E. W. Boyce
Trevor
Kevin
Yorkton
W. A. Boyce
Glen McKenzie
MacNutt
Grandview
McIntyre — Handford
Roblin Skating Arena
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