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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1961
Page
1
By Keith Alexander MLA, the piece surveys Manitoba legislature topics including the Throne Speech and provincial policy directions. It notes debates on hospital staffing, provincial taxation aims, and the balance between public goods and revenue needs.
Tummel W A gathered at Mrs Mervyn Shickelson’s home on February 6 with 14 members and 3 visitors. The group read correspondence and decided to send two blankets to the Overseas Relief Committee for Tunisian and Moroccan refugees. A report of two hospital visits was given, and the meeting closed with prayers and roll call. Rev Williamms showed slides on Northern Manitoba Indian work, followed by a lunch hosted by Bramwell. The March meeting is set for Mrs Ralph Jory’s home on March 6.
The Minister of Health and Welfare spoke on hospital celebration costs and the national plan. He noted Saskatchewan raised premiums and Ontario did not, while outlining the need to consider alternate funding. A legislative committee will study other cost options as debates over compulsory insurance for doctors' bills unfold.
Forty-two players and thirty-six rinks competed in Roblin’s first closed bonspiel held Feb 23, largest collegiate event here. Grand Challenge: 1 Ray Davis, 2 Shirley Rapetz, 3 Juan Pitze, 4 David Bach. Second Event: 1 Robert Arnott, 2 Ermie Moertemere, 3 Rodney Surbo, 4 Garry Disths. Beverley Murray’s trophy presented by Geo. Giles. Basketball results: Roblin girls 29 Gilbert Plains 19. Roblin boys 33 Roblin boss 32. Roblin hosts Grandview: girls won 45–15. boys lost 36–27.
Mrs G Sauter hosted the regular GW OMS meeting on Tuesday February 14 at her home. Worship theme Hungry and Ye Fed Me focused on ecumenical aims and donations supported Africa scholarships and literature. seven insignias ordered for the CTA event. fifteen home visits and six gifts noted. March meeting set for Mrs Harry Cross’s home. lunch served by Miss Arnott and Mrs Souter.
A roundup of Roblin and area activities includes visits by Mr and Mrs Geo Neville of Winnipeg to Mrs Freeland, Mary Wylliams at a Winnipeg cosmetology school, and C E Mitchell's return from a month in Chilliwack and the West Coast. Alf Williams family visited Dauphin, Rev Williams attended a United Church presbytery meeting, and Mrs Walker visited her son-in-law family. Knox United Church Roblin affiliates with WOALS and G I T units hold services with WMS on Feb 24. George Kelso attended a Winnipeg dairy convention. Local readers congratulate Ron Wauer of Belmont Man on becoming President of the Dairy Manufacturing Association at the Winnipeg convention.
The Young Peoples of the Berlin Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church organized a two day rally in Dauphin on February 18. Participants from Winnipeg Dauphin Roblin Gilbert Plains Ethelbert and Birch River joined about seventy to eighty Winnipeg members by two chartered buses. The event featured a concert led by Russell Rapty with a Ukrainian dance skit and orchestra Thedosiol Moo for Oils Gerus. After intermission local executives were introduced and a social dance followed. A radio broadcast of the Sunday service from CRDM and a dinner by the Dauphin Ukrainian Ladies Institute capped the weekend.
The two day event featured Agricultural Engineer Robert Rae of the Extension Service leading the morning session on planning for maximum production with labor saving in building layouts. Terry Oatwas then spoke on livestock building ventilation while Mr Gatway discussed insulation values and forced ventilation.
The Roblin Ladies Annual Bonspiel concluded late Saturday after mostly finishing Wednesday finals. Parasiuk rink claimed the Grand Aggregate prize for most wins across two main events, with Roblin’s Coutts rink taking Hard Luck. Sawyer rink of Fox Warren won largest end scored, Moosorho of Roblin earned the first out prize, and Korpan won a TV lamp in a quick Wednesday draw.
Elizabeth Hickman and Edwin Coleman wed in a double ring ceremony at Birtle United Church on February 11 at 3 pm. Rev W L Whetter officiated with organist Peggy Smith and soloist Hazel Miller. The bride wore aqua blue silk organza with lace bodice and trailing bow. Reception for 52 guests in St George's Parish Hall. Out of town guests included Blanche Gamey Herb Poyser and families from Roblin Winnipeg and Russell.
Curling clubs participated in the Grandview Bonspiel and Ladies Spiel with multiple rinks earning prizes. Teams from Rohtin and Roblin also fared well in recent events, while rosters included Sorbo, Lebedowich, Laliberte, Ward, Cross, McFarlane, Watson, Mitchell, and others.
residents and visitors travel to and from Toso and surrounding towns while the community notes the death of Mrs. Carl Matvenko in Kamsack. services were held at Toso Community Hall, led by Rev Ireland. Bonspiel results list several participants and events in the Makaroff and Roblin areas.
A chilly Wednesday with snow flurries and mostly cloudy skies. Occasional sun breaks hint at a thaw by month’s end, as mild spells and damp air shape the forecast.
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