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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
6
A man recalls a manager showing a rock with a vein of gold to explain that people have assets and liabilities. The tale urges refining inner assets to overcome weaknesses, stressing self-reliance and active effort over dependence on government support.
About a dozen Roblin Local M F U members attended the Dauphin convention on June 14 with roughly 250 people present. Elections brought Mrs Cliff Binge as new Woman’s rep, Mrs Bos of Dauphin as vice, and Maguire as World director while Pres Hanson replaced Earl McIntyre as men’s sub director. A report by Rudolph Usick on amalgamation talks with MUF U and MF LAC was adopted after debate. A resolution opposed more than three directors from commercial co operatives for the proposed Organized Farmers of Manitoba board and a call urged farmers to use butter over margarine. The federal government was urged to adjust farm prices to reflect costs.
John Wm. Whyte, age 79, died Friday June 10, 1955, at his Roblin home. Funeral held June 14 at Knox United Church Roblin with Rev. James A. Macartney officiating. Survived by wife Jessie, daughters Mrs. C. Norquay and Mrs. P. Tegg, son Robert. predeceased by sons Arthur and William in World War II. Born Mitchell Ontario, lived in Roblin since 1903, farmer, director of Shell River Agricultural Society. Pallbearers named C. Coleman F. Curie W. Dayson W. De la Mare W. Ward A. Leitz. Funeral arrangements by MacBain's Funeral Service.
Annie Prisilla Dixon died June 14 1955 in Roblin District Hospital after a long illness. Funeral held June 17 at Silverwood United Church with Rev J A Macartney and Rev Ireland officiating. interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Born Annie P Stoneman Humphrey Ontario, married Thomas Henry Dixon in 1905 at Rosseau Ontario. Lived in Kamsack Sask 1919 moved to Nar Narrows until death. Survived by six sons John Gordon Earl Norman David at Makaroff Bert Deepdale one daughter Lawrence Macquire Deepdale one sister Ea Huffman Rosseau Ontario and three brothers Sam Ray William Stoneman Ross eau Ontario plus twenty two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Twenty delegates from the Roblin congregation will attend the Empire Stadium assembly in Vancouver from June 29 to July 3. Presiding minister S Olsen expects about 25 000 attendees from Western Canada and parts of the United States. He notes the event is part of a world sweeping series of eleven Christian conventions with aims to double last year’s Yankee Stadium gathering.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Ogier Robin announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Dorothy to Walter James Ritchie, son of Mr and Mrs John Ritchie. The marriage is set for July 21 at 3 o clock in Tumme United Church.
The Makaroff Women’s Institute held its June gathering at Mrs. James Arnott’s home with 15 members and one visitor. Mrs. John Arnott chaired as president, opening with the Institute Ode and Creed. Mrs. Curtis read FPWIC news. roll call elicited “My Most Embarrassing Moment.” Mrs. EB Boyce reported on the Roblin Russell District Convention. Jackpot won by Mrs. O Hilderman. Meeting adjourned for a lunch hosted by Mrs. Arnott, with Mrs. J Davis assisting.
The Rural Municipality of Shell River schedules its next regular council meeting for Wednesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. The session will cover standard municipal business and governance items.
Mr Art Bowman of Waterford Ontario visits at the Crass home. Mr and Mrs I L Mitchell visit daughters in Minnedosa and Belmont. Mr and Mrs G L Mitchell depart to attend the Manitoba Pharmacy Convention at Clear Lake. Kathy Hill leaves for Ninette Manitoba to work as a nurse’s aide at Ninette Sanitorium. Dr W A Large travels to Yorkton to board the C A plane to Toronto for the British Commonwealth Convention and will return Sunday. Mrs W Ford, Mrs P Cameron, Mrs W Scott and Bill Keast attend Winnipeg Normal School graduation, returning early next week. Mrs J Martin visiting relatives in Barrie Ontario. Mr and Mrs Charles Fillwich motor to Winnipeg for Secretary-Treasurer Convention and Short Course. Ladies Aid United Church to meet at Mrs D W Law’s home July 6 at 3 PM.
A triple baptism took place at Christ Church Roblin at 3 p.m. on Sunday June 19. The children were Frederick James Lloyd son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Waggoner Robert Grant and Larry Earle sons of Mr and Mrs Robert Cowan. A family gathering followed at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs F E Cowan.
The article marks the United Nations ten year milestone as a sign of progress toward world peace amid cynicism. It cites crises and incidents managed by delegates and notes a nuclear attack preparedness exercise drew limited public interest but yielded insights for strengthening defence plans.
The Manitoba School Trustees Association Region No 2 held its convention at the Lyric Theatre Roblin on Tuesday June 21 with over 100 delegates. Chairman F H Wilson opened the meeting and Welcoming address was given by Wm Lesack Deputy Mayor. S C Jackson Inglis replied and Melvar Reston vice president spoke on Trustees' Association. Dalton Dept of Education led the afternoon talk on Secondary School Area and its advantages. Meeting adjourned for lunch and closed at 5:00 pm with God Save The Queen Fuller details next week.
Information to Mr. A H Parker of Gilbert Plains shows total 1954 crop year payments in the Dauphin Federal Constituency amounting to 1 064 874 75 dollars. The report comes from Mr A A Brown, superintendent of Prairie Farm Assistance, Federal Department of Agriculture.
Bield School trustees held a regular meeting on June 20 with AH trustees present. Dobranski and Rice adopted the previous minutes. Angus and Bailes reviewed accounts for Handicrafts 28.43 Irons for swings 5.00 Mitchells Drug Store 1.07 Advertising 9.50. Dobranski moved to hold the picnic June 6 at 1 and make a donation. Baites and Angus moved to call for interior decoration tenders. bids due to Secretary by July 4. Baites and Rice adjourned.
Report from local area notes a Farmall tractor pulling a Ford car out of mud on a rural road. The incident underscores ongoing traction troubles amid soft ground and traffic in the countryside.
Sixty beginners are registered with more expected as the coming term opens at G L C S Roblin. This wave of new students signals crowded classrooms and heightened activity for the school.
In Roblin two new bakeries from Mr. Agar and Wilson of Gilbert Plains will open in the old S. and W. Electric premises. The Drive-In Lunch is installing gas pumps for customers. Mitchell's Drug Store plans a large extension to the back of the store to expand merchandise display space.
The Roblin Baseball Club visited Dauphin on Tuesday June 21 for a regular league game against the Redbirds. Upon return, reporters sought the score but players remained silent, hinting at a heavy defeat.
High winds rain and hail swept the district on Sunday. A fallen garage at Makaroff ended a Giant baseball tournament at Stony Creek and caused the postponement of the Dauphin versus St Mich's game here.
A column praises early summer organized healthful sport for youth, highlighting little league baseball and soccer and the value of team play. It credits mentors guiding young minds toward clean sportsmanship and suggests benefits extend beyond games on Canadian playing fields.
The Roblin Village council met on June 1 with Mayor Ford presiding. Minutes from May 4 were read. Payments were approved to Roblin Hospital Goose Lake Manitoba Power Commission and many others. Building permits granted for Mitchell store addition and Kolstad pumps shed with tree removal. Old Age Pension and Disability Pension approved for three recipients. Contractors license approved for Repth Tank Services Ltd. Meeting adjourned.
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