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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1982
Page
5
The article advises sewing your own swim suit to save money and ensure a perfect fit and color. It notes material choices, including one or two way stretch, and says one way stretch suits two piece designs or men's trunks, with guidance for one piece suits.
Guidelines for selecting fabrics and linings for swimsuits. Choose nylon or polyester with matching stretch. Use light power net for lining and sew lining with suit seams to prevent rolling. Trim options include fold over or bias cut banlon. Use nylon thread for sewing and consider chlorine effects on fabric.
Instructions cover choosing patterns for various fabric stretch, redi lining, thread and elastic durability in sun and chlorine, fabric cutting tips to avoid distortion, and recommended seam types such as Straight-Stretch and Zig Zag to ensure strong seams.
Instructions describe stitching with a strong seam using about 12 stitches per inch, overcasting edges, and a zig zag stretch. It covers a double seam, foot pressure, fabric tension for elasticity, and post sewing care. It ends by encouraging making more suits for savings.
The Roblin Agricultural Society faces a $2000 shortfall and seeks a town grant. Council notes RM Shell River gave $400 and RM Millsburg $100, and approves a $200 grant citing community benefits. A street light upgrade, permits, and plans for a town sign float are also discussed.
The council discussed a building permit for a Eli Cox addition 20 by 30 feet with frontage concerns and a required variation order. A residential area truck problem was to be resolved by the mayor. Dandylions and chemical treatment were debated. An Effluent Irrigation System update was given with a partial shutdown due to a plug. The Andres business location was flagged for ongoing concerns.
A claim of a new puzzling device surfaces as inventors push toward perfection. In York England authorities plan to spend $1200 to clean a Viking era wool sock found by archaeologists. In a St Regis Hotel Tavern overheard quip suggests Manitoba unions urge government to ban strike breaking while calls rise to ban strikes too.
On June 9 1982 the Roblin Silver Spurs met at Norman Douse home. Rod ney read district minutes Hazel Arndt spoke on the exchange trip and gold watch award Ride A Thon set for June 18 committee named Arndt Johnstone Davis to gather prizes Uniform discussion New business Sandy Alexander clinic planned before achievement Next meeting July 14 at Bruce Davis home Rodney adjourned the meeting Mrs Douse served lunch.
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