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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
6
A local paper reports a classified bull sale ad mispriced the bull from 1800 pounds to 18 000 pounds, nine tons, prompting questions about possible pauseage timing and accuracy. The misprint raises questions about the ad’s veracity and the advertiser’s intent.
Local brief notes a fishing weekend at Whaki by the Hercaucks with little success as bites were scarce and lines remained idle.
A young man near tywa reportedly partners with a New York doctor in bird study. Reports say he goes beyond observation by feeding birds with grain kept in his pant cuffs, drawing attention from locals and readers.
Roblin Hospital Aid held its regular meeting on May 3 with 19 members present and the president presiding. A White Cross Guild letter noted the Rag Drive will not involve outside Winnipeg groups, February and March operating statements were read, and donations from Simpsons Sears and the Zorra Lutheran Ladies Aid were reported for the Bazaar proceeds and bake sale. The annual Bazaar is set for May 28 with sewing, baking, produce, plants, and a fish pond, plus an elephant addition. tickets are available from members.
Despite bad weather a large turnout of Boy Scouts at Maynard Auction area saw Edward Labossiere Wayne Jones and Ricky Ru receive Carpenter Proficiency Badges. They continue selling tickets for the show Sun Shines Bright and urge support by purchasing to help the troupe. BE PREPARED.
The passage extols Winston Churchill after his re election praising his plain and straightforward approach. It urges the public to imitate his clarity of thought and speech as a daily personal tribute to a great leader.
MyFea Segéra wins the Roblin Ag-Rep Area 4-H Public Speaking Contest as Myron Bugera narrowly places second and Elizabeth Syko third. Prize money and honor are awarded by the Winnipeg Kiwanis Club with cooperation from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Roblin Agricultural Society.
The Roblin village council met May 4 1955 with Mayor Wm Ford presiding. Bills were approved for numerous local businesses and residents. Motions approved include grading rates for sand gravel street gravel and dirt and a sidewalk along Highway 83 31 north. Bylaw 448 mill and business rates were read for first second and third time. The council also approved a gravel walk on the west side of the highway and Sunday street cleaning by Frank Penas with duties on 1st and 2nd Aves to No 5 highway. Auctioneer license for Chas Filewich approved. Meeting adjourned.
The Senior Bail team debuts new grey uniforms with wine trim and a player noted for a tiny head. Meanwhile the Rocketees unveil new reversible jackets in a coordinated update.
Mr and Mrs Frank Perry plan simple breakfast in their garden with radishes and greens as a neighbor reports a loud kitchen scene. The town echoes with chatter about cooking and shared outdoor space.
A local duo pursues a shared aim to bring a new car and coffee venture to town. Their plans gained momentum after receiving essential support, and they reportedly solved a key brand choice for the coffee service offered to customers.
Funeral service for Mr. Alf A.F. and A.M. George Diamond was held May 6 at Master of Togo Lodge No. 130 Roblin with Rev. Ireland of Togo presiding in Knox United Church. Diamond, born 1877 in Montreal, moved to Fleming Sask then Togo in 1896, homesteaded 1902, married Daisy Cockerill in 1905. He served 18 years as Shell River councillor and two as Reeve. Burial at Rabin District Cemetery. He leaves a wife two sons Jack and Roy and Iris, a sister Gertie and brother Grant. McBain's Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Deputy Reeve Boyce presided as minutes from April were adopted. Accounts totalling 833 03 were approved and several tax and rate adjustments recorded including cancellations for Lot 9 Block 4 Plan 369 and Makaroff British American Oil tax halts. Heat rental changes noted and road damage claim against P Sirtalff refiled. Next meeting June 1 at noon.
Mr and Mrs C Lovas of Bileld Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Marie to Mr John Nelson Chescu. The wedding is planned for June 9 at Knot United Church Roblin Manitoba.
Flight Cadet Allan Herbert Traub aged 20 from Makaroff Manitoba was killed when a Harvard trainer crashed 16 miles south of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan during training. His instructor FC Raymond L Hahn, 25 of Belle Plaine, also died. Wreckage found by another Harvard pilot. field safety unit investigates. Funeral held earlier for Traub in Makartcle man.
Engineer Harry Soulsby retired from the C N R after thirty seven years of service. On April 14 he climbed down from a yard engine and faced about a hundred well wishers on the platform. The scene echoed decades of grease oil smoke and cinders shaping a career in Melville. Continued on Page 6 Column 4.
The Past Noble Grand's Association of Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No. 41 held its monthly meeting on Thursday May 5 with all members present chaired by Mrs. Hazel Ford MNL. Plans were made for Past Noble Grands Night on May 12 and a $125 donation was given to Roblin Cemetery Fund. Lunch was served by Mrs. Islay Simpson and Mrs. Ruby McDaffe.
A witty maxim by Barrymore on growing up and finding humor in one's own missteps. It suggests maturity comes with embracing self amusement and resilience through honest self reflection.
Goose Lake School Board meeting on May 5 in the Collegiate building approved minutes from April 2 Special meeting. They congratulated Sam Wright on his Manitoba Teachers Society executive appointment and formed a hiring committee of S Jones H Zorn H Maslove J Collings for teachers.
At the regular meeting on Thursday April 28 the Rebekah Degree was exemplified and four new initiates joined Evangeline Lodge at Roblin. Miss Thelma Keast Miss Vicky Gerega Miss Sally Nazar and Mrs Irene Howe were admitted, with Mrs Mable Elvers also joining. Twenty six Crystal Lodge visitors from Russell attended and a light lunch followed.
Roblin joins the newly reorganized Northwestern League with Dauphin Gilbert Plains and Grandview. League formed in Grandview on May 1 with Andy Newton and Ed Johansen elected president and secretary. The 24 game schedule begins late May with each team visiting Roblin twice. Playoffs seed top versus bottom and second against third. clubs may hire one playing coach. Local residency rule limits signings to district residents.
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