26 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
1
Kamsack golfer Gelfers captured the Roblin Men's Spring Golf Tournament victory in Swan River with solid play across flights. The event featured multiple flight classifications and notable rounds, including a strong final showing by Ol Panis and third flight contenders.
A fragmented report describes a 4-H public speaking event with participants named Sethveay Miss Kinkley and The Hursts, mentioning speakers and a local radio appearance. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a regional gathering with judged talks and community interest.
Community notes list names and moving references including Mrs Marion Day returning home from an outing. Mentions Vale Victoria and B C dates with several families visiting relatives in local towns over a weekend.
The Roblin Cub Pack reports a busy year with activities at Valley Lake and a Saturday field event. Fifteen requirements progress toward first star, with thirty-one earned badges including one life badge.
The event honored Miss Marilyn Sauter with a reception and program. Guests included her future mother in law and several local officers and presenters. The pageant featured performances and a formal presentation, with gifts and applause for the honoree.
Mrs L Sumner longtime vice president and teacher at Tozo W Krupp School retires after years of service. A luncheon and student performances highlighted the event with tributes from trustees, staff, and former pupils and a humorous spelling skit.
The Roblin Gun Club welcomed five Durban visitors Arnold Harvey Brian Harvey Bill Schneider Don Bedford and Orville Minish along with Dauphin friends Lloyd Ash Walter G and Art Harris for a weekend target shoot. Wind gusts challenged steadiness as shooters posted scores including 425 plus 23 for Brent Lees and 23 for Orville Minish.
The name Lake of the Prairies was chosen for the 40 mile lake behind Shellmouth Dam on the Assiniboine River. Rossburn Elementary School in Rossburn submitted the winning entry from sixty plus students. Winners receive provincial pins, a classroom plaque, and an eight volume Seton library. The dam provides flood control and water supply, with the reservoir extending into Shell River for park recreation at Manitoba’s centennial project in 1970.
Last Tuesday a cheese plant in Rossburn opened creating a new local industry. The article explains cheese types, uses, and storage tips including freezing guidance and recommendations on best practices for serving and thawing.
One hundred and twenty five students will receive certificates and diplomas June 28 at the Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre in The Pas. J E McCannel will deliver the graduation address. W F Clarke will present diplomas. Roblin graduates include Murray Ralph De La Mare, Shirley Jerome, Peter Nicholas Matsyk, Wayne Irving Spear.
The summer recreation program details upcoming activities for children aged 5 to 16 including playground hours starting June 30, swimming lessons July 28 to August 8, a teen dance July 4, film showings at the Senior Citizens home June 30 and July 3, and arts, crafts, and games on weekdays with Saturday sessions.
The Roblin Horticultural Society met June 9 at the Baumung home with 31 members. Plans include a Senior Citizens homegrounds competition entry by July 15, a Peony Rose and Pansy Show and Bake Sale on July 5 at Marshall Wells Store, and an annual picnic July 7 at Asessippi Beach.
Local residents report weekend visits to Winnipeg from Dauphin Melfort and Hamilton plus a Winnipeg attendee. The Know Manitoba Better tour is set for July 28 to 31 with forty delegates. Weather is warmer but very dry with cut worm and frost damage reported. A humorous travel quip contrasts American tourists with a native guide on a volcanic crater rim.
About sixty members and families of Roblin Elks Lodge No 210 and Royal Purple Lodge gathered at Asessippi Beach on June 23 for swimming races hiking and a Wiener roast Prizes were awarded and a ball game concluded the evening with coffee cake and watermelon At the June 19 regular meeting O O I L P presented gifts to Jean Chornoboy and Mary McNeill bidding them farewell and success in their new homes.
Friends gathered at Knox United Church lower hall on Monday evening June 23 to honor Brenda McNicol bride elect of June 28. She received corsages, gifts, and was part of contests and piano entertainment. Lunch and social time ended the event.
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