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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
6
Tom McNeill reports a simple humane method for quills. If a dog has quills embedded, lift the protruding end by half an inch, wait about ten minutes, then pull out. The air releases the barbs on the embedded end, allowing painless extraction.
The Sewing Susies club held an Achievement Day on Thursday June 9 with demonstrations on make it or buy it, a fashion show led by Hazel Watson and Miss Hunter, and awards for completing years of sewing. Judges praised Barbara Collins and Caroline Eslinger for demonstrations chosen to go to the rally, with ribbons awarded and certificates for 3 years of sewing. Lunch was served buffet style to those who stayed, and appreciation was voiced for helpers and attendees.
The Roblin Hospital Aid held a June meeting with 14 members present. They reported net proceeds of about $190 from a bazaar and $4,120 from a recent show. The group seeks rhubarb donations for the hospital, noting few jars remain, and will cater the Wheat Pool banquet with the ways and means committee handling arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Jim Boryske wich of Toronto announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Marle to Gordon Maynard son of Mr and Mrs James Sandluck of New Toronto Ont formerly of Togo Sask The wedding is set for 1 00 pm at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St Demetruis 1240 Lakeshore Road Long Branch Ont with a 5 00 pm reception in the church auditorium.
Financial summary shows cash on hand 10.00 and bank balances 422.27 432.27 for July 1954 to June 1955 with receipts from Monthly Tea and Raffle 22.05 Membership Fee 10.00 Dance Receipts 797.53 Bazaar and Sewing 167.52 Few Supper 118.20 Miscellaneous 115.09 totaling 1190.39 1622.66. May 26 1955 cash on hand 2.43 bank balance 550.48 582.91. A dance is scheduled at Bield Hall on Friday June 26 featuring The Plainsmen with admission 1.00 and lunch lemon. Sponsored by Bield Community Club. 24-25.
Mei of note The Commo dores have sung across Britain Holland Belgium Germany Canada and parts of the United States. Their European tour dates to the War era Navy Show. Since returning they perform coast to coast with CBC broadcasts. current Tuesday night broadcasts on TransCanada network feature western ballads sea chanteys operatic melodies and negro spirituals. The group includes Donald Parrish bass John Bingham baritone Carl Tapscott second tenor and leader Harvard Reddick first tenor.
Miss Kathy Hil visits her home for a few days. Cam Curie family from Sturgis Sask and J D Inglis family from Wadena Sask spend holidays at parental homes. Glen Lambkin and Mrs Murray McLaren visit Roblin. Winnipeg, Stella Ostrowski travels to the States. Mary Fillewich heads to Seattle for two weeks. Curle family guests include Miller families from Hula Island and Port McNeil. Mrs Adam and Mrs Souter attend Manitoban Northwestern Ontario Legion conference in Flin Flon.
Hillsburg Rural Municipality council meets June 1 1955 with Reeve Filweich and Councillors Cockerill Hojnocki Zimmer Myslchuk. Motions include bylaw changes insurance on Caterpillar D7 for 5000, road leasing bylaw first reading, Old Age Assistance for Annie Nykyforak, and office closure June 20 to June 27 for Winnipeg course attendance. Secretary treasurer to be paid 35 for expenses. accounts cheques 2787 to 2822 approved.
A brief reminder promotes water safety awareness with guidance for families and communities. It emphasizes careful supervision, life jackets, and swimming within designated areas to prevent drownings. Local organizers encourage ongoing education and safety practices for all ages.
Peter James Ludwig died after a short illness in Roblin Hospital on June 5. A funeral service was held June 8 at Knox United Church with Rev. Hammond and Gartmore Cemetery interment. Survived by Florence Smith Ludwig and five daughters and five sons plus four sisters. McBain's Funeral Service in charge. Born Patch Grove Wisconsin, moved to Calder Saskatchewan in 1914 and farmed in Gartmore since 1915. He was a United Church member.
The Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co operation will hold its annual meeting in Brandon on June 28 29 and 30 with a panel of five to discuss youth program development and the committee findings. Rev E W Scott D J Meadows DL Lewis Morris and Miss A Antichow of Lenwood are invited to participate on June 30. A Crawford Park camp report and resolutions on youth work will be on the agenda. Senior camp weekend follows the convention with July 1 arrival for work and play. A dance July 2 caps the weekend.
The June Togo Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs. Abercrombie's home drew sixteen members. They reported Red Cross proceeds, completed Cancer drive, Runney mede players event, and 83 new books for the traveling library. Cemetery clean-up June 29 set. two members helped at Baby Clinic causing two absentees. Provincial Convention delegate Mrs. D Andrews reported on Jubilee Year, Home Jubilee Code books, Civil Defence, St John Ambulance Home Nursing, and Ceylon village aid. The province scholarship winner was a Regina student. July meeting shifts to Mrs. E Bell’s home.
Mr and Mrs Dayson announce the forthcoming marriage of their youngest daughter Frances Elizabeth Bessie to Frank Bailes eldest son of Mr and Mrs Bailes of Bleld. The ceremony will be at the Anglican Church Roblin at 3 00 p m on Monday July 11.
In Roblin the M T S office shows a refreshed exterior with a new white picket fence around the front yard and a gravelled back area converted to truck parking. The spruce trees were removed and annuals bloom, giving an attractive overall effect.
A Dominion automatic electric fry pan valued at 49.90 will be awarded at the Lyric Theatre next month. Tickets are free with each movie ticket purchase. Attend more often to increase chances, with the draw set for July 14th.
The author argues that on good days we should credit Providence rather than ourselves and that true happiness comes from entrusting lives to a higher Divine Power. Human attempts to "play God" lead to disaster for both governments and individuals.
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