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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
1
The Intermountain board of trustees met with division principals and vice principals plus six board members to form three groups on Communication Change and Programs. They reported gains in teacher administration communication and a push for long term five year planning with careful evaluation of new ideas.
Farmers advised to apply Avadex BW early in spring and keep it in the top two inches of soil for effective control of early germinating wild oats. Proper sprayer calibration, nozzle height, and consistent application rate are essential, with moisture present during or after spraying. The article lists crops and exact application details and calibration steps.
Coopers Yamaha Music Centre Dauphin announces Kay Dewar of Dauphin as winner of the Yamaha Electone Concert draw. An Electone Organ will be placed in the Dewar home for one month with training for one family member, courtesy of the centre.
On Saturday May 6 at about 2 40 p m the Roblin Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire two miles south of Grainfield School behind a barn. Harold Kroll and neighbors helped control the spreading grass fire before firemen arrived. The car owned by Ron Edel was nearly burned out by the time crews reached it.
Jack and Georgina Nabe of Togo were celebrated at a surprise 25th wedding anniversary on April 1 at the Roblin home of Mr. and Mrs. George Shearer Sr. Guests from Winnipeg Swan River Thompson Fairview and Boissevain gathered for a supper and gift presentation.
The Honorable Saul Miller announced funding approval for the Mark 69 Park project under Manitoba’s STEP program. The project will receive 13600 dollars for a youth led community initiative, with a project officer from the Youth Secretariat to contact Mark 69 for details.
Expert guidance on selecting a sewing machine outlines matching your sewing needs. Consider service life and features like straight stitch and Zig Zag, speed control, fabric handling, portability, and easy to read instructions. Compare models, note quieter operation, and value added options like decorative cams.
The Inglis 4-H Beef Club met May 5 at the Burla residence. Topics included achievement day events, 4-H uniforms, and a forthcoming raffle. Pamphlets and beef magazines were distributed and members reviewed their tack box and 4-H books. Next meeting is June 2 at the Feldman home.
Mrs R Arnott Reporter describes a series of weekend and weekday visits among Riverbend area families. Ron Vaudry returns to Brandon after visiting parents Earl and Stauffer, while Earl Stauffer plans Winnipeg trips. Earl Chase visits Regina relatives. Fred and De La Mare family members visit in Seattle and Russell, with broader Roblin district connections.
Parkway Co-operative service station at Roblin received an Award of Excellence from Federated Co-operatives Limited. The presentation during a Roblin dinner honored manager Phil Dziaduck and staff for meeting high service standards across patrol, housekeeping, and staff appearance after four inspections, with the final rating above 60 percent.
Court records list traffic and criminal fines under the Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code of Canada from officials including Roy Perchaluk Lloyd Elder Robert Ferguson and others with amounts ranging from 7.00 to 154.25. Also noted are fines under the Liquor Control Act and Wildlife Act with multiple named individuals and payments.
Mr and Mrs Niel Galatiuk announce the engagement of their elder daughter Mari Ann to James Graham Mitchell, son of Mr and Mrs Graham Mitchell of Roblin. Wedding set for Saturday June 10 at 3 o'clock in Knox United Church Roblin.
Lorne Hamblin from the University of Manitoba will work with Roblin Russell farmers to plant 20 000 trees on 30 farms, part of a regional shelterbelt effort. The Roblin-Russell 4-H Leaders plan a Niagara Ontario exchange with 35 members arriving for the fair and rally July 24. Future events include Fat Stock Show June 8 and Inter-Club Pony Show June 6.
The Roblin Chamber of Commerce held its May 3 1972 executive meeting with eleven members. Committees were formed including Membership Tourism Commercial Programs Agricultural Youth and Recreational Professional Services. A membership drive and re opening of the Tourist Booth were planned.
Weekend visits regroup social circles as Mr. and Mrs Wallace Cowell host in Carberry while Roblin and Dauphin connections, U of M student Lynne Martin and Mitchell drug job, The Pas traveler Mary Allanson and companions make rounds. A Winnipeg trio visits Winnipeg hosts and Mervink family, with travels to Iron River Wisconsin and Delth Minnesota for the Grand Sessions. The Salvation Army marks over a century of service aiding distressed people nationwide.
Relatives and friends gathered at Knox United Church to honor bride elect Miss Helen Newton on May 3. She and her mother Mrs Arlie Newton her sister Debbie Newton and friend Gwen Elder were corsaged and seated. a skit and songs followed. A Royal Bank gifts wagon displayed offerings and the bride thanked the organizers before a lunch.
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