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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1961
Page
1
Reading through town notes, Mrs McPhride visits Gate at pat Weer Were with accompany. Murry and Dousia stayed a few days in Nas daughter 30, while others spent time at Branhor after a brief stop.
G Murray reports on local activities in Grand Narrows. Visitors include Mrs Vernon Murray and Brian at C McDuffes of Pope, Man. Howard Hadford went to Wirripes to see her husband at Deer Lodge Hospital. Vernon Murray left for Weyburn to take a three week course with the Saskatchewan Power Commission.
The Ukrainian Catholic Women's League met on Tuesday March 7 at Mrs Nick Ratushny home with 22 members and three visitors. President Mrs Jean Hersak led prayer as Father Evanochko, roll call, minutes and treasurer reports approved. A bake sale and tea fundraiser praised. plans for a Rumage Sale in San Clara were announced. raffle winner Mrs Luchuk noted. meeting ended with lunch.
A large turnout from United Church attended a rally in Togo on Saturday March 11 with Rev C A Brittain and other counselors. He spoke on Christian stewardship as the systematic giving of time talents and resources as a trust from God. Representatives from Kamsack Makaroff Togo Grand Narrows and Poplar Port participated. Sunday school will study new quarterly starting in April and a debonus supper was provided.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs R Williams home with 15 members present. Mrs Martin reported sympathy cards, hospital calls, and a $300 goal for Christian Youth. a program on the feeding of the multitude was presented by Mr Martin. Lunch followed. April meeting set for Mrs Jo Martin’s home.
In remarks from Hansard the speaker discusses western Canadian agricultural conditions and government measures to reduce production costs and improve farmer incomes. He cites cash grain advances, livestock disease payments, amended acts, acreage payments totaling over 842 million, and new grain marketing and export efforts, arguing these support a comprehensive policy while noting continuing cost price squeezes and the need to boost farmers purchasing power to stimulate broader employment.
Officers report winter icing in the Polas area degraded transmission from the Channel 8 wide area. Antenna and water leakage reduced wall power and furthest coverage, lowering picture quality. The Baldy Mountain relay and local receivers faced degraded service, with no immediate steps to install special equipment to avert next winter’s issues.
Roblin and District Red Cross drive is underway as Canadians are urged to support the annual March appeal. Citizens are reminded of Red Cross services to homes including loan items for the sick room and access to the hospital stretcher kept at the west door.
Help your Red Cross fund drive for Manitoba explains blood transfusions save lives and most funds will stay locally. If missed, drop contributions at Mitchell's Drug Store or the Royal Bank and receipts are tax deductible. District canvassers include Mrs Van Drecht Makaroff Mrs McKenzie Deepdale Mr J Andreson Bield and others.
The Roblin Horticultural Society met at Shell River Municipal office on Friday the 24th with strong attendance and new members. Plans include the Peony Show prize list and the Annual Show and Home Grounds Competition. Members heard Emma McDonald report on the Manitoba Horticultural Convention and Burke McNiel discuss hot beds cold frames and portable green houses. New members joining by April 8 receive the Prairie Garden booklet vacuum value. The next meeting is Friday April 21.
Mrs. Jennie Topham hosted the Togo Homemakers Club on March 9 with one visitor. Secretary Mrs. Andrews presided in Mrs. Abercrombie's absence. Sixty dollars donated to the Jubilee fund and bon spiel lunches netted 38.38. Quilt blocks mostly turned in. Health clinic praised for February. next polio shots set for March 28. Easter tea and sale planned. I Hampson led health program on Physical Fitness. Andrews read Our Pledge to Children.
March 9 1961 council adjourned meeting with Mayor Newton and councillors approving revisions from the Court of Revision including Parkside Motors no change Roblin Upholstery reduction to 420, outside village fire charges set at 50 for first hour then 25 per hour, license by law for street sellers raised to 25, John Hawrychuk $500 aid, grader rate set at 8 per hour with town operator, and licenses granted for Howard Fuller magazine sales plus Chamber of Commerce correspondence detailing Beach funding Xmas decorating street markets and lights at the beach.
Intermountain School Division board approves auditorium use rules and rates after study of other divisions. Dances prohibited, activities prioritized, no smoking except rotunda, and applicants must file one week ahead with fees. Rates: school activities free, clubs $10 day/evening, others $20 day $30 evening, rehearsals $8, caretaker $3-$5, large rallies $75 daily.
Keith Alexander reports on the Manitoba legislative debate on the Industry and Commerce Estimates. Premier Roblin cites strong growth in manufacturing investment, a 10.3 percent regional rise in 1959, and a $0.25 billion Winter Works program. He notes unemployment remains tied to education and skill levels, urging industry labour cooperation and targeted training.
The Roblin Community Musical Group presented its first Easter Concert on Monday March 27 at 8 pm in the new Collegiate auditorium under director Mr Peter Calvert with Mrs Calvert and Mrs Borchardt assisting. A varied program featured solos trios quartets and choruses. A summer concert is planned for a later date.
Antony Lupichuk died March 14 1961 at Roblin Hospital at age 39. Funeral in Roblin Greek Catholic Church March 17 10 AM with Rev Evanochko officiating. interment in Roblin Catholic Cemetery. Survived by parents Tom and wife, three brothers, one sister. Predeceased by brother Frank. Pallbearers named. Born Zelena Manitoba, educated Grand Narrows. labourer by trade. residents of Togo Sask.
Pussy willows and buds appear as crows geese and ducks return southbound. A man’s son found two cheques to his late father from Roblin Creamery Smellie Bros Co dated Sept 20 1944 and Manitoba Pool Elevators dated Dec 21 1944. Lesson learned cash cheques promptly upon receipt.
The Robbn Credit Union annual meeting convened at the Masonic Temple on a Wednesday, March 22, with seventy members present. J R Murray presided, W J Arnott served as secretary, and two films opened the session. Reports showed substantial yearly gains, with speakers from the Credit Union Federation of Manitoba and district and provincial officials providing remarks. Directors elected for the coming year included J Ko Murray as President and W J Arnott as Vice President, plus trustees and committee members from the locality.
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