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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
1
The Red Cross announces an annual Blood Donor Clinic at Roblin Memorial Hall on Thursday July 28 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Open to ages 18 to 65 in average health. current blood debt stands at 190 bottles. A coordinating meeting is set for Wednesday July 6 at 7:30 PM in Knox United's lower hall.
Local farmers are advised to harvest the first cut of grass and alfalfa mixtures soon, as forage stands appear short in many areas. Forage quality depends on cutting at the early vegetative stage, rapid curing, and careful moisture management to prevent leaf loss and fire risks.
Hazel Mitchell, formerly at United College, came home Saturday for the summer months. Mrs. Stella Peteleski and Mrs. Rose Ziolkoski participated in the Dauphin Ladies Golf Tournament on Sunday.
Funeral services were held at Knox United Church Roblin for Annie Whyte Arnott 87 who died at Assiniboine Hospital Brandon. Interment at Deer Park Cemetery Tummel. The notice lists pallbearers and survivors and notes her Scottish birth and move to Canada in 1902. Local items describe Jehovah's Witness district convention plans Winnipeg July 27 31 and regional storm damage across Roblin area with damaged garage poles and trees.
Wally McKenzie of Inglis won the Roblin seat in the provincial election succeeding Keith Alexander. McKenzie captured 1,172 votes, defeating NDP candidate Joe Perchaluk by 206. Liberal candidate Jack Mitchell finished with 903 votes.
Premier Duff Roblin's Progressive Conservative government regained power in Manitoba's 57 seat legislature with 30 seats to 26 for the opposition after preliminary counts on June 23. Chilliburn riding vote delayed until July 7 could push PC majority to five or shrink it to three, depending on the July result.
Two weddings featured prominent families from Meadow Lake Saskatoon and Roblin Manitoba. Finnette Anne Lantz daughter of Charles and unknown Lantz of Meadow Lake married George Kenneth Laird son of George and unknown Laird of Roblin Saskatoon. The ceremony at Knox United Church used an organza silk gown and yellow carnations with bridesmaid Diana Lantz in turquoise. Reception at Jay Dees Saskatoon. The couple planned to reside in Saskatoon after a Yellowstone Glacier honeymoon and address at 2617 Broadway Ave No. 4 Saskatoon. A second wedding saw Grethe Olsen daughter of Hans Olsen Roblin marry Edwin C Coleman Winnipeg at St Andrews Anglican Church Winnipeg. Mrs. Patsy West attended as bridesmaid. reception at Fort Garry Hotel. The couple planned a trip to Arizona and would reside in Winnipeg’s Seine River Gardens.
Safety tips urge immediate cleanup of spills to prevent falls and burns. Store utensils and potholders near the cooking center, keep handles turned away from traffic, and check cords for wear. Establish steady stools, avoid fatigue, and cut away from the self to prevent injuries.
The Roblin Horticultural Society held its June 17 meeting with four members present. They set Saturday July 2 as the peony show and bake sale date and announced roses and pansies will be judged alongside peonies.
Roblin Town Council chaired by Mayor F A Newton met June 9 with most members present. Minutes of May 12 and 17 and May 1 changes court were adopted. Accounts total General 3790.27 Water and Sewer 1486.99. By law 620 amended 619 for personal property taxes 1966. Taxes cancelled 17.45 on a garage. Assessments increased: real estate 41200 business 420 personal property 35990. Newton to represent town at Municipal Board hearing on Planning Scheme 1965. Agreement sought with Kinsmen Club for Goose Lake Park if Roblin Chamber ends interest. Building permits approved for eight dwellings and an addition with values listed. Roblin endorsed Winnipegosis resolution on police funding and juvenile fines jurisdiction, proposing RCMP or local fines to municipalities and juveniles tried by JP where no magistrate is nearby.
Friends from Roblin Grandview and Gilbert Plains gathered at Knox United Church Roblin Man to honor Miss Shelley Newton bride elect of June 30 with a miscellaneous shower. The event featured corsages a mock wedding skit and a song performance by Marnie De La Mare. Lunch followed the gift viewing and thanks.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Safronetz announce the engagement of their daughter Velda Anne to Mr John Murphy son of Mr and Mrs J E Murphy of Winnipeg The wedding is set for a Saturday in July at 3 00 p m at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Roblin Manitoba
The Merridale 4-H Garden Club met June 19 at Mr and Mrs John Cockerill home. Seventeen members and eleven visitors attended after opening with the 4 H pledge. Minutes were read and a marching practice for the Rally followed the meeting. A ranch was served by Mrs Cockerill. Rose Marie Boychuk reporter.
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