04 Nov 1965
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1965
Page
1
The article explains choosing between soaps and synthetic detergents for laundry. It notes liquids are always detergents, soaps are usually light duty, and detergents resist hard water minerals. Read labels for light or heavy duty use and follow garment hang tags for clothing care.
The Roblin Ladies Curling Club held its re organization meeting on Friday November 29 electing V Dillin as President D Keast as Vice President T Bennett as Secretary K Cockerill as Treasurer E Reve Mitchell and M Ready as executive members for 1985 66 The club will run two seasons with fees set at 8 for the first and 10 for the second season Full season curlers pay 15 A 1 membership fee and 50c per game for substitutes were approved A bake sale sweaters in blue were planned and ordered as the club color
Roblin and District residents applaud the junior and senior teams after Manitoba provincial cross country finals in Neepawa. Open girls Marjorie Matsyk finished 13th among 50, while boys open runners led by Evans, Thompson and Roblin posted strong scores. The junior girls placed 3rd with 131 points, amid 100 runners. transport support aided the trip.
Agar's Men's Wear officially opened in the former Central Bakery building with Mr. Bob Agar as owner and manager. A customer draw on Saturday evening awarded Mrs. Myrtle Turner a Glen Isle sweater and Mr. E Pritchard a sport shirt among other prizes including a Biltmore hat and socks for several winners. Congratulations were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Agar on the new store and best wishes offered for the venture.
The Roblin District Hospital board met Tuesday October 26 with ten members and administrator Mrs Edna Sims. They approved September expenses of 4039.87 and opened tenders for an auxiliary lighting plant to be referred to Manitoba Power Commission and Manitoba Hospital Commission for approval. A new weighing scale for patients was to be purchased. A potential move of the kitchen to the basement to create a patients sitting room was discussed needing Manitoba Hospital Commission approval. A Christmas party committee was formed.
Agricultural note by Dr. John Trout highlights lice infestations in cattle, causing anemia and debility, mainly in winter. It outlines control methods including environmental management, fall insecticide treatments, and products like DDT Lindane chlordane topic. Grubs or warbles are addressed with removal of larvae before December using Rue lene Sevin or Co Ral.
Ellen McLaren and Shirley visit Winnipeg relatives. Local hospitals report patients A Sangster Harold Boughton and Freeland recuperating in Winnipeg. UNICEF drive raises 49.64 with school groups. Hi C members bowled in Dauphin. Roblin Band to hold fall concert November 19 under Archie Beach. Federated Co-operatives district meeting notes Jack Mitchell re elected delegate.
The Assiniboine Calf Club met at Dropmore School on October 25. Officers elected include President Leith Skinner Vice President Donnie Burla Secretary Faye Digby and Treasurer Hugh Skinner. Members are asked to pay fees at the next meeting. The club size this year is 10.
Sixteen members and one visitor attended at Tom Styba’s home on October 26. The group planned a bake sale at Marshall Wells on November 6 and a bingo event at Merridale School on November 12. Members received garden prize money and enjoyed lunch and a game.
Premier Roblin outlines four priorities: education, public utilities, road building, and agriculture. He cites a rising education budget from 19 million in 1958 to 57 million in 1965, with tax rebates lowering school taxes for Roblin-area homeowners. He notes Manitoba’s low per capita taxes at 192 and compares unfavorably higher rates in Ontario, Saskatchewan, B C, and Quebec. He emphasizes self supporting Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba Telephone and a substantial municipal road and utility program.
Fire destroyed the building on Main Street housing Eaton of Canada Mail Order and the second floor residence of 91 year old R F Standish. Firefighters controlled the blaze by 11 10 am despite a strong northerly wind. Standish was hospitalized with head lacerations and bruises but is resting comfortably. Water damage affected Kelso’s Meat Market next door. Carol Festival green lit by Roblin group executives.
Municipal election results show George Kostick with 237 votes and Wilfred Nash with 190 elected to Roblin town council. By law 606 Sunday Movies passed 318 to 162, four Goose Lake School trustees elected: Allan Martin 350 Stan Safronetz 336 Gerald Harper 323 Borden Hawryluk 310 and Gerald Tait 234.
Voters in Dauphin choose among federal candidates in a diverse field. Campaigns highlight local issues and party platforms as residents weigh representation and policy priorities ahead of the election.
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