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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
4
The Makaroff Ladies' Curling Club held the 1972 bonspiel on February 28 with Mrs. W Bailey rink winning A draw and Mrs. C Elder's rink winning B Draw. The club also announces an upcoming Annual Mixed Spiel with 32 rinks entered and lists various members' activities and community notes.
Mrs C McCrea reports sympathy to the McFadyen and Cranwell families on the death of their uncle, the late Mr Albert Ferris. Mr Cliff McCrea and Tom, Mr Garry McCrea, Albert McCrea and Ken Jory attended the ordination of Reverend Grahame Spear at Christ Anglican Church in Russell on Thursday evening February 24.
Armand Larocque of Saskatoon spent the weekend with his parents and friends in the district. Mrs Theresa Wheeler nee Sawatzky visited the Sawatky household. Mrs John Sinclair was taken to Winnipeg for rehab treatments. Miss Dianne Stinson of Winnipeg visited the Bouviers. Dennis Lafournaise returned home from Lynn Lake for a short holiday. Mrs Ella Barron of Winnipeg stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Geo Brazeau.
Miss Carol Baumung returned from Winnipeg last week. Miss Charlene Jendrasheski visited from MacNutt while Debbie Diehl hosted the weekend. Families attended the L L L Banquet and Bonspiel in MacNutt on February 21. Mr and Mrs Fred Baumung and family visited Art Haberstock’s home. Eleven local ladies gathered at Zorra 4 in 1 Community Centre for a quilting bee producing three quilts. another session is planned for March.
Mr and Mrs Ray Taylor and family visited Dauphin to honor W and W Taylor on their 54th wedding anniversary. Mrs Florence Fowler led a curling rink to fourth in the second event at the Ladies Grandview Bonspiel. Annie Lunon attended the Women’s Institute Board meeting in Russell last Tuesday.
The Togo Bonspiel runs February 21 to 26 with twenty eight mixed rinks entered. Local residents Mrs Wm Hampson and others were noted as visiting and attending events in Saskatoon and Stornoway while several players and families are mentioned in connections to the curling week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ayer motored to Yorkton last Thursday with Mrs. Lawrence Doering Mrs. Albert Nernberg of Shevlin and Mrs. Sig Olsen of Roblin as companions. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Doering of Roblin visited the Ayer home on Sunday. Lyle McKenzie was admitted to Roblin Hospital late Monday evening. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from all his friends and neighbors.
Assiniboine 4H Club participated in the Bon spiel at San Clara and Mak aroff. Vern Doole and Emil Pin Piwniuk placed 3rd in the First event and earned curling pins. Cheryl Digby placed 4th in the First event and earned a record. John Hunter placed 2nd in the Third event and earned a pen. Joan Kurtenbach earned a consolation prize box of chocolates. News reporter Wendy Kurtenbach.
The Manitoba renewal date for vehicle registrations and insurance is extended from February 29 to March 15 1972. Attorney General Al Mackling cites computer problems causing renewal delays and states motorists will not face prosecution and Autopac will provide coverage during the extension.
Highways Minister Peter Burtniak announced a new section of the Highway Traffic Act allows a uniform 15 percent overweight permit for raw forest product carriers. Permits issued during frozen subgrade periods, with a flat fee of 20 dollars for the current season and 22.50 dollars per ton for 1972 73, will apply until season end and be reviewed for future use.
Three months and seven fifty per ton for each extra month apply, with reviews before the season starts. Mr Burlniak noted vehicles will still face overweight violation charges beyond the 15 percent allowance. Special permits are issued for individual vehicles to travel on defined roads.
A guide to electric can openers highlights how they simplify opening the eight hundred cans a family uses yearly. Features to seek include automatic operation, multi purpose designs, cord storage, removable culling wheel, magnetic lid holder, and easy cleaning for left handed users.
Agriculture Minister H A Bud Olson announced at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture meeting in Edmonton that five new wheat grades will be introduced on August 1 completing a two year conversion. The first new grade, Canada No 1 Western Red Spring Wheat, debuted August 1, 1971, combining former No 1 Hard and No 1 and No 2 Northern classifications.
Canada introduces grades for the 1972 73 crop including Canada No 2 Western Red Spring and three Utility grades. Canada No 2 Western Red Spring absorbs old No 3 and best of No 4 Northern, while No 3 Western Red Spring takes most of the old No 4 Northern grain. No 1 and No 2 Utility provide two quality levels for special uses like Pith 62. No 3 Utility covers remaining wheat. Protein segregation offered on request to guarantee protein levels. Mr Olson says the change aims to improve Canadian wheat marketing.
Reggie quotes on handwriting and graphology drift into a note about Dr. Barnard, heart transplant pioneer, reportedly writing a life in the Capetown hospital. A Winnipeg tycoon comments on modern people and their readiness to scratch for what they want.
Scientists suggest Kenyan fossils push back human origins by four million years while the public ponders how much longer humans may live. The tone blends discovery with a timeless inquiry about lifespan.
Classified notices include Avon representative opportunity and ads seeking magazine donations for Roblin area schools plus a card of thanks from Mrs. Muriel Scott. Listings mention contacts in Roblin Manitoba Dauphin and shared phone numbers 987 2714 687 BS80 and 937 2588.
In the matter of the estate of William Cox late of Roblin Manitoba retired caretaker deceased All claims against the estate must be filed with the undersigned at 162nd Avenue No Box 400 Dauphin Manitoba on or before April 10 1972 Valid statutory declaration required for verification of claims.
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