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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
6
District residents and relatives from Saltcoats Winnipeg Lynn Lake and Edmonton visited family across the district this week. Frank Watson Norman Hanson and others returned home or travelled with spring chores and farm duties noted.
A week ago Sunday Mr and Mrs Charlie Kelly and Harold accompanied Mr and Mrs Chris Tammonn to Kirkella Manitoba to visit Mr and Mrs Vernon Mac Farlane and family.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Sage visited Mrs N Chuckrae in Russell on Sunday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gary McCrea on their May 10 Winnipeg wedding. Cliff McCrea, Mary and Tom attended the ceremony. Walter Tischinski of Dauphin spent the weekend at home. Mrs George Beamin and Mrs Wayne Adams of Chilliwack visited Harold Howe’s home. Jack Mitchell won season tickets at the Electrical Trade Fair for Blue Bombers games. Robert Mitchell transferred to Brooks Alberta working for Slumberjay of Canada.
Mr George Poitra spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Marcel Paul. Mr and Mrs Herbert Bouvier visited at the parental home in Boggy Creek. Miss Verna Bouvier and her mother drove to Souris to stay two days with Mr and Mrs Elmer Travis. Mr and Mrs Jim Brechka visited Mr and Mrs Jim Mottemore. Mr Norman Bouvier of Swan River visited Jules Langan. Mrs John Funk visited sister Mrs George Braz eau. Mrs John Sinclair returned home after eye surgery.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ken Addis on the birth of a second son dated May 2. Mr Lyle Beattie of the University of Manitoba Fort Garry has completed another year of studies and is at his parental home the I R Beattie residence. Mr R Hess is visiting at the home of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Ed Saunders. Mr Alan Lindsay and Garry Murray of Transcona were weekend visitors at the W Lindsay. Mrs S S Stoughton of Glenella is confined to hospital and wishes a speedy recovery.
May 4 visit to Dauphin Hospital where Mrs Ken Addis gave birth to Leslie William 7 lbs 10 oz. Both mother and child are well. Several residents travel for family news including birthdays weddings and showers.
Brandon University student Beverley wins top class honours and receives a gold wrist watch. Kathleen Charman of Roblin earns the A. L. Keer Scholarship of 240 dollars for second year proficiency. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cockerill relocate near Deepdale. Belated birthday wishes go to several residents across Roblin and Kingston, Ontario.
The Parkland Festival continues with Safronetz and Mrs H Edel Hall Bir. Orville Kendrick noted as part of the proceedings. The selection committee for each section must submit their picks to the Executive at a meeting set for Monday May 26 at the new school. Two festivals are planned for next school year with details to follow.
The program features What The World Needs Now and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Shirley McLaren Melinda Turner and Veronica Kozak. An old fashioned car appears down the aisle driven by a dapper clan amid well executed stage settings and clever lighting borrowed from Sleepwalkers 68.
Congratulations to Mr. Dean Becker and Miss Louise Domsky who wed on May 10. Several relatives from Saskatoon Lloydminster The Pas Winnipeg and Flin Flon gathered or visited over the weekend. Family updates include Della Lisa and Jackie Davis with well wishes.
Mrs Henderson and Mrs Sanders visit Mr and Mrs Powell. Ladies Aid meet moved to May 21 at Mrs Len Cockerill. Grandmothers meeting hosted by Makaroff W1 had 35 attendees at the Arnott home. Reporter returns from Roblin Hospital, thanks to Mrs Powell. Roblin visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Doering visit the Ayers home. Miss Beverley Ayer attends nursing classes.
Ron Kinney notes Roblin has a growing commercial district forestry tourism and nearby recreation. He emphasizes community volunteers and warns progress will take years as planned goals unfold, illustrating optimism with a practical view of development in Parkland and the twin towns.
Parkland outlines a five year plan focused on inventory research and phased implementation led by local residents. The approach emphasizes local decision making, community involvement, and funding needs, aiming to turn regional luck into tangible growth and to mobilize action for Roblin area development.
This combined report notes Happy Homemakers 4-H Club plans miniature aprons for mothers and relatives and a penny collection based on waist size. Achievement Night is set for May 21 with posters for venue details and public speaking finals on May 22. Dianne Andres and Rey Boughton will compete in demonstrations at Swan River.
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