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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
1
Laundry guidance for permanent-press clothing. Use wash and wear cycles in automatic washers and dryers to avoid wrinkles. Cool-down periods during spin prevent new wrinkles. avoid rewringing and prefer machine drying over line drying.
The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary met May 10 with nineteen members present in the club rooms. Mabel Kelso reported on the May 9 District Rally in San Clara attended by Roblin members. The group plans Red Shield canvass in May and will sponsor two district students to Track and Field Training at Peace Gardens. Iris Shepherd, Margaret Kozak, and Margaret Souter will select the students. a $100 cheque was presented to assist the branch.
The Dauphin Purebred Cattle Sale and 4H Show on May 14 drew beef breeders and 44 participants from surrounding communities. Assiniboine Calf Club showed calves, earning 3rd in best calf, 5th in senior showmanship, and 2nd in best of three beef groups. Lawns and garden tips urge summer seeding with adequate water and August 15 to September 15 for lawn sowing to prevent winter weeds.
The Rural Municipality of Shell River will sit as Court of Revision on June 1 1966 at 2:00 PM in Roblin. Interested persons must file complaints in writing at the Municipal Office at least 10 days before the sitting. Electors' Roll remains open for 15 days from the date of notice.
Citizens of Roblin and district, ninety seven strong, attended the Golden Boys Early Birds Breakfast at the Hilton Motor Hotel on May 12. The event, sponsored by Roblin's Manitoba Golden Boys Movement, featured Mr. Earl Murray as chairman and Mr. McMullen as guest speaker praising Manitoba tourism and the visitor economy in North America.
The Roblin Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses held a three day convention at Roblin Collegiate Auditorium May 13 to 15 with 536 in attendance. Presiding minister Sigurd Olsen praised the organized program of talks and demonstrations urging followers to apply Jesus and the apostles' teaching in preaching God's kingdom. Toronto speaker J F MacPherson argued God influences this twentieth century, citing biblical events and predicting a hopeful new order fulfilled soon.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lantz of Meadow Lake Sask announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Finnette Anne to George Kenneth Laird son of Mr and Mrs Geo Laird Roblin. The wedding is set for Saturday June 4 at 3 pm in Knox United Church Spadina Crescent Saskatoon.
Roblin forms a Kinsmen Club with an April 7 1966 meeting electing John Neabel president Clifford Karst secretary George Cooper vice president Harold Boughton treasurer and Rev Paul Borchardt Sam Robinson and Vern Andres directors. Charter night planned at Roblin Ukrainian Catholic hall. Hockey pools winners listed: G R Harper Joe Filewich W J Arnott Rev Murray Walter Lupichuk all of Roblin and Herb Hardy of Brandon.
The Mental Health Association Manitoba Division seeks support through a Roblin house canvas and town canvases to sell memberships at $1 or more. Activities include hospital visits, rehabilitation centers, social events, and White Cross information centers, with 460 patients in 1965. Field officers will distribute membership books inland and to organizations out of town.
The Merridale Garden Club met on May 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Cockerill. Minutes were read, treasurer’s report given, and all members attended. Mrs. Cockerill served a lunch after adjournment.
The Roblin Happy Homemakers 4 H Club held its final meeting on May 10 with thirty three members present. Minutes and project reports were read and correspondence from Miss McAuley noted. Members who attended Easter leadership courses shared experiences from Dauphin and Clear Lake.
The Assiniboine 4H group celebrated at Dropmore Hall on May 2 with all girls earning red ribbons in sewing and handi crafts. Projects by Jayne McNeill Sharon Zetarnik Lorna McNeill Isabel Skinner and others led to further competition at a Rally in Roblin on July 11 with Brianda Simair and Loretta Zei part as alternates and a camp selection for Wellman Lake in August.
The stamp reproduces the Coat of Arms with Royal Arms of England Scotland Ireland and France above three maple leaves. It features the British lion and unicorn and the fleur de lis motifs, with a maple leaf motif and the motto C Canada Marique ad Sea. The design includes a blue shield and a bright red eleven pointed maple leaf.
Allan Martin has been appointed local Census Commissioner for the Population and Farm Census starting June 1 1966 across Canada. He will administer 6035 census districts, divided into 21 sub districts with 21 census takers. Census seeks public cooperation as every home will be visited to answer five Population questions and Farm Census questions plus business listings for a Merchandising master list.
Mr George Kelso attended a Provincial Dairy Board meeting in Winnipeg on Friday. The Hillsburg RM Court of Revision should begin at 9:00 p.m. not a.m. as in the ad. Mr and Mrs J W Haines and family of Kelliher Sask visited Roblin Sunday with Mrs Haines mother. Mr and Mrs E Ducharme of Calgary visited last week with Mrs Ducharme's mother Mrs Wm Crammell Sr. Iris Stinson completed a four month practical nursing course at MLT Winnipeg and began hospital training Monday at Neepawa Hospital.
The Bield Woodworking Club met at Bield School on May 7. After the pledge and minutes, the treasurer reported 20 dollars 52 cents. Inspections and a short test are set for May 20, with Achiev ement Day planned for June 3. A game committee and a lunch committee were chosen and the next meeting set for May 13.
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