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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
6
In a country cottage scene a neighbor insists on unsolicited help and advice. The narrator laments overbearing interference, noting love should be voluntary and respectful. The neighbor’s “help” mirrors overbearing government, stifling spirit yet lacking power to tax the narrator’s cigarette money.
The Mani coba Federation of Agriculture and Cooperation held its annual District No 2 meeting in Dauphin on June 21. John Zaplitny of Oak Brae reported on the Provincial Board’s activities and urged farm groups to work together. Officers were elected including provincial director Zaplitny and several district directors with delegates assigning chairs for the meeting.
Joe Schneider of eight miles west of Roblin submitted a jar to the office containing nineteen four leaf clovers and two five leaf clovers. The note suggests the clovers will bring him luck.
District News records visits from Mr and Mrs Albert Boyce and others, trips to Winnipeg Ottawa and Vancouver. Notes the passing of Mrs Dixon pioneer and district fishing trip tales, with E Linderbeck and family visiting relatives. Charlene Falkiner and Evelyn Radford weekend activities noted among community events.
The Tummel Calf Club met at Gordon Christoff’s home on Tuesday June 7 with six members present. They planned Achivement Day in Roblin on June 10 and a trip to Foxwarren on June 11. The next meeting is July 5 at Arlene Brook’s home.
A Golden Jubilee picnic at Golden Jubilee School Calder Saskatchewan on June 19 was interrupted by two showers yet proved successful. Students performed songs and dances from various nations while Mr J Jira spoke before over three hundred attendees including twenty six district pioneers. The speech was cut short by rain but lunch was served later and the display showcased pioneer life artifacts and hand drawn school decorations.
The Roblin Rockettes defeated Russell 11 to 10 on Wednesday with Martha Deering pitching and Aurelia Andres catching. Absences of Gwen Bennett Gladys Dingle and Hazel Laliberte blamed for sloppy play. Russell had previously upset Roblin 13 to 10 on Tuesday as Roblin led by six at one point.
At lunch Joe asks about a car model and Jack fires back a joke calling it a horrible example. The quick exchange centers on a clumsy automobile during casual chatter.
Joseph Yakubowski of Roblin Manitoba earned a B A degree at graduation exercises in Convocation Hall University of Toronto on May 26. He is the son of Mr and Mrs P Yakubowski and attended De Witt Carter School Port Colborne High School and Welland Vocational School His parents also attended the exercises in Toronto.
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Local social items note L A Leavens traveling to Calgary for a grand wedding, Tiffany Trimble visiting grandparents, Ruth Korman nursing student visiting family, Dollmont family visiting Oliphants, Haines and Arnott visiting Cranwell home, weekend guests from Dauphin and Flin Flon at Oliphants, Homenik visiting Preeceville relatives, John D Watson and Bonnie visiting Roblin area, W D Gamey to celebrate 52nd anniversary, Menzal party traveling to Vancouver with companions from International Falls, guests at Howe home include MacDonald family and Hornsby, and Dugue min of Kelowna.
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce held its June meeting with fourteen members. A resolutions committee was formed to present proposals at the Annual Meeting. Welcome signs will be erected with volunteers. three signs already up. Anniversary Dance committee selected. Goose Lake Beach project discussed. south side chosen for site. frontage from Mr Dillin to be explored. special meeting set for July 5 for further study.
The Makaroff 4 H Sew Ett es led by Mrs Elliott and Mrs Beattie held achievement day on Thursday afternoon June 9. Roberta Beattie presided as chairman while Mrs Arnott played piano. Demonstrations by first year members Happie Bangle Beverly Murray on choosing correct trimmings and Doris Beck Audrey Pound Annie Haleriwich on preshrinking material showed outcomes. Adele Dixon Grace Murray presented third year removing stains and earned certificates. seven red ribbons, ten blue and one white were awarded. Grace Burrell and Grace Murray were chosen to model at the Rally in Russell. Eleanor Shearer and Roberta Beattie to Brandon fair. junior entries to camp. lunch followed. thanks to helpers noted.
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