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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
1
The Agri Rep office hosts a June 10 meeting for Roblin district to wear old time or anniversary attire during anniversary week. Men and women receive costume suggestions including spats and bonnets, with Kilts and Ukrainian outfits acceptable. July 25 fashion parade date set with multiple classes and prizes for winners.
Obituary notices report the June 4 death of 102-year-old Mrs. Josephine Gosslin of Port Arthur Ont, with 13 children, 20 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were handled by Sargent and Sons and L. Pineau with interment in Ste Rose cemetery. Rev Father Allaire officiated. Pallbearers named. Also noted is the May 28 service for Gordon Wesley Fitzgerald, 58, Edmonton equipment rental businessman. Services held at Robertson United Church with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park. Surviving family includes wife Sarah and children James and Adele Anthony, with siblings listed.
Mr and Mrs F Hilderman of Makaroff Manitoba announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Gloria Elizabeth to Anthony Daniel Yaworsky eldest son of Mr and Mrs J Yaworsky of Roblin Manitoba The wedding is set for June 28 1963 at 4 pm in Roblin Anglican Church with a reception at Roblin Memorial Hall at 6 pm
Harold Boughton notes cooler, wetter weather slowed grasshopper hatch in Roblin-Dropmore and San Clara areas with pockets still hatching. He urges ongoing monitoring and control. farmers may consult Ag Rep or dealers for chemical guidance. Also reports CJGX area 4H Public Speaking Contest winners Lynn Bakken, and multiple Calf Club achievements at Tummel Petlura Cromarty and Fox Warren Fat Stock Show participation.
The Roblin Legion Branch No. 24 hosted a June 3 buffet supper at Roblin Memorial Hall to aid the Roblin Midget Baseball team. Taras Horbay chaired, Hilton Bramwell gave thanks, coaches Earl Ward introduced players, and a small profit will fund suits and equipment after the team’s 12 to 4 victory over San Clara.
A group of Grade X girls at Roblin Collegiate donated seventy-five dollars to the Roblin Bursary Fund. The gift, raised from a spring Fashion Show, brings total donations to $160. The event was part of a Group Guidance project and the fund is supported by Home and School.
The Dauphin deanery gathering of the Anglican Church met in Grandview on Monday June 3 with 35 W A members and guests. Canon Scrase led a noon Metis integration discussion after a joint luncheon with United Church and Free Methodist representatives. Officers for 1964 were announced and the next deanery will be in Dauphin.
Nineteen ladies competed in the June 3 tournament. Winners were Shiela Hargreaves first flight, Rachel Layng and Rose Ziolkowski tied second flight, Audrey Schmaltz third flight. Nora Cross led hidden-hole scores on No 3 and No 5. Iris Shepherd, Rachel Layng and Mary Allanson tied for low on hidden holes No 7 and No 2. Eunice Reyda won the surprise package. A social hour and farewell gift for Audrey Schmaltz followed on June 10 at Rachel Layng’s home. Next tournament is set for July 8 weather permitting.
The Cromarty community hosted guests from Dauphin and Saskatoon over the weekend. The Cromarty 4H Beef Club showcased calves at Fox Warren Fat Stock Show and Sale on June 8, with families attending a picnic. A June 7 Beef Achievement weight guessing contest raised 7 dollars, Albert Davis and Robin Watson tying at 1000 lbs. proceeds support the Beef Club.
Mr and Mrs Ray Tummel visited her parents in Hartney Manitoba last weekend. The Kendrick Mitchell Brook Bodnaruk and McCrea families drove to Foxwarren Manitoba for the Fat Stock Show where Tummel 4H Calf Club members judged and showed calves before selling. Mr Bill Schultz and Mr Rudy Newfeldt of Winnipeg visited Brian Sims over the weekend.
Local and social notes report Pastor Don L. McMillan and Mrs McMillan settling in Roblin with ministerial duties at Bethel Church. Winnipeg guests G Wildeman visit Mr and Mrs R McBain. McBains’ sister also visits. Mrs Hargreaves visits N Hargreaves family. Knox United Church Choir held a farewell party at the Hargreaves home for Audrey Schmaltz with a parting gift after lunch.
Goose Lake School District reports enrollment near 432 this fall, down from 440 in September, with a Special Class showing progress. Six staff depart in June, new contracts issued to seven hires, and recent payments listed including textbooks, supplies, and travel. District delegates attended the District Trustees Convention in Grandview with Minister Stewart McLean as luncheon guest.
Parkland Festival committees met June 4 at the Intermediate School to draft a Syllabus. Next year will include Church and Adult Choir classes and Band Solos with invited bands from outside Roblin. Grandview and Gilbert Plains High Schools will be invited. trophies may be offered by various parties. details to be printed in summer.
The 50th anniversary appeal urges donations and support as the committee prepares events. Citizens are asked to donate via Mr. Fred Newton or Mr. Graham Mitchell, buy anniversary hats and ties, vote for a Miss Roblin queen, and submit dates for volunteers across listed locations. A final planning meeting is set for June 25 at 8 p.m. in the Elks Hall.
Harry Jass of Dauphin was fined 100 dollars and costs, or two months in jail, after pleading guilty to a false statement to the Unemployment Insurance Commission. He claimed he was laid off, but investigation showed he left voluntarily. Magistrate J C Walker presided in Dauphin on June 10, 1963.
The Hon. J. R. Garland announced a $50,000 federal loan under the National Housing Act to Roblin Residences, Roblin Manitoba, for 13 low rental row houses. The 45 year loan carries 5 1/8 percent interest. Initial rents are $43 for bachelor and $54 for one bedroom units with incomes limits for tenants.
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