04 May 1967
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 04, 1967
Page
1
The Shell River Institute met at Mrs. Florence Fowler's home on April 2 with President Marg Wattson presiding. Nine members answered roll call, minutes were approved, and correspondence reviewed. A sick basket was sent, pennies collected for the friendship fund, and reports on the board meeting and a Russell workshop were shared. Delegates were chosen for Foxwarren convention.
Mrs Furtney returns home from Roblin hospital. Mr and Mrs Baumung attend US Convention in Saskatoon. Alred Eslinger visits daughter Evelyn in Septre. Nowman Miller family from The Pas visit relatives. Anne Schepp visits Redvers to see Arnold Ruf family. Annie Zorn of Calder visits Barbara Haherstock. Ken Sawchuk spends weekend with parents in Saskatoon. Leroy Baumung also visits Saskatoon. H Fattebaker welcomed newborn son in Roblin hospital April 21. Telephone whist parties hosted by Mrs Schepp Schmidt and Baumung to aid Cromarty 4H Club. Ed Bubler of Melfort visits MacNutt parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Lennard Olson and Mr. and Mrs. David Chase announce the engagement of their children Lynette and Garth. The couple plans to wed May twentieth at 3 30 in the Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba.
January to April 1967 court activity slowed slightly from prior months with twenty six total convictions. Individuals named include Arthur Boswell Roblin $29.00 license suspended and John H McKay Valley River $31.50 license suspended under the Criminal Code. Several fined under the Liquor Control Act and Highway Traffic Act with varied sums and addresses. Three charged under Town By law and five juveniles convicted under HLTA.
Roblin Community Youth Band under Archie Beach presented a varied program at the Spring Concert on Friday April 28. Rev Paul Borchardt presided and majorettes entertained as the audience heard selections from Mars, modern tunes, novelty numbers and patriotic pieces. The event included intermission remarks by Allan Martin and a tile mosaic raffle to aid the band with several future engagements listed.
Roblin Collegiate students present Century of Memories at the school auditorium on Friday May 5 starting at 8 pm. The program features dance singing exits and fashions from the past century with teacher help and many period outfits donated by the public and wider community.
A concise guide explains chocolate types from unsweetened to milk and sweet varieties. It covers uses for baking, eating, and drinking, differences in processing such as Dutch versus American cocoa, and notes ingredients like cocoa butter vanillin milk solids and sugar.
A large crowd attended the Centennial Tea hosted by the Makaroff Women's Institute at the Makaroff Community Hall on a recent Saturday evening. Members wore Centennial gowns and offered a home produce table with baking, pickles, jams, and jellies for sale. A raffle and Centennial spoons display accompanied the event, with the draw scheduled for May 10 at the Grandmothers' social.
Witnesses from ten congregations in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan gather at Dauphin Memorial Community Centre for a three day assembly led by Sigurd Olsen of Roblin. A color film God Cannot Lie will be shown May 14 at 3:00 p.m. Baptisms are planned for Saturday afternoon. Free admission and open to the public.
Deepdale Clovers 4H held its second meeting of the year on Monday April 24 at Lawrence Doering's home. All members attended and seeds were distributed. Public speaking will be heard at the next meeting. Birthday song honored a member's parent. Lunch was served by Mrs Doering. The nest meeting is planned for May 8 at Leg's home.
Word arrives that Michelle is making progress after surgery and supporters hope she will be home soon. Donations for the Michelle Kings fund are being accepted at Roblin Review Macleods Mitchell's Drug Store Roblin Co-op Store and Roblin Trading Co Ltd.
Early morning thieves blew the safe at the Red and White store, punching the dial and absconding with 9108.90 in cash. Local authorities were notified and investigating the burglary as a crime at the scene.
The Roblin Horticultural Society held its April meeting with 18 members. President Nowosad chaired as prize list changes were announced for the August 25 show. Guests invited from Russell and Winnipeg Gladioli associations. May program to cover Peony Show planning.
On April 25 at 8 30 p m in Grand Narrows hall the Sod busters GH Club held its regular meeting. The Seed Club decided to grow Harmon oats this year and discussed public speaking. A committee was elected to plan this year s display. Ray and Herb Murray families served a delicious lunch. Next meeting set for May 10.
Visitor notes and local visits over the weekend include Mr and Mrs Jim Ready in Winnipeg, Mr and Mrs Harry Robertson in Dauphin for the Centennial train, and multiple family gatherings. Centenary tree planting by J Layng W Sorbo and L Hembroff at Roblin golf course. Mrs Bob Shepherd ill in Winnipeg hospital. Mrs Victoria Sorochuk wins Roblin Shopping Days $100 prize.
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