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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
1
An editorial notes the rural to town migration in Manitoba and how retired farmers, once seen as obstacles to public improvements, are now welcomed as assets. Advancing transport, electrification, and services have changed their view to support water works, rinks, schools, hospitals, and road upgrades as they settle into town life.
Roblin will observe Remembrance Day on November 11 as a holiday. A pamphlet notes the act forbids business or employment except in specific cases, with compensatory time off within 30 days and no overtime pay provision. The holiday has been optional up to this year.
The Financial Post reports Manitoba's accelerated exploration and drilling push has increased to 24 wells classified as commercial producers, over five times the count at end of 1961. Authorities estimate production from these wells at about 1,000 barrels per day.
Joseph Perchaluk reeve of Hillsburg Municipality was unanimously elected as C C F candidate for Roblin at a October 29 nominating convention. Nominated by Alex Ritchie, he was the sole candidate and thanked the convention. Fred Zaplitny presided. a public meeting led by Adam Sangster drew about 100 people with MP Stanley Knowles praising C C F social legislation.
The Roblin Senior Hockey team held a meeting naming officers: President Hugh Kines, Secretary Morgan Kelso, Coach Earle Waters, Assistant Coach Clarence Lunan, Manager Mel Bowley, Assistant Manager Fred Kanuka, Transportation Committee Don Ald Kelso, Equipment Manager Ray Taylor and Earl Shiner. The club joins Roblin Athletic Club and requires player membership. A committee will seek skating tickets and gate percentage from the Village Council and contact surrounding towns and the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association about league formation and registrations. New uniforms will be ordered.
The Roblin Women’s Institute held a canvas and tag day on Oct 31 and Nov 1 to support the Cancer Relief and Research Institute. Volunteers collected $135.54 and sent it to Winnipeg to aid cancer relief efforts. The institute thanks the girls who tagged on Main Street Saturday.
The Roblin Athletic Club held a re organization meeting in the Village Council Chambers electing Mel Bowley as President and naming officers including Earle Wa ers and Al Romanyk. A monthly 8 pm meeting schedule was set with winter gatherings at the rink and a bantam hockey program eyed with four teams and local sponsorship possible. A $1 membership fee was approved and the next meeting is set for December 2 in the rink.
Annual Court of Revision in Roblin on October 1 1952 reviewed changes of ownership and assessed business tax. Reductions included Stella Perchaluk 1950 arrears, Phillip Bauming land and improvements, and A Beaven 1951 52 business tax. Many items showed no change. assessor depreciation for old buildings recommended.
Matilda Janet Kapetz, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kapetz, married George Stewart Mitchell eldest son of Mrs E M Mitchell and the late George Bennie Mitchell in Knox United Church Roblin on November 1. The ceremony featured a heavy white satin gown with long train and seed pearls, bridesmaids Helena Truffan and Lillian Kapetz, and attendants Irwin Haberstock and Robert Pyott. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a U S travel before settling in the Tummel district.
Mr Louis LaChance his wife and five year old son Guy of San Clara were hospitalized after their pickup was struck by a train while crossing the railway from the North on Main Street. The truck was carried by the train and almost demolished. Louis suffered a fractured hip while Mrs LaChance and Guy had multiple bruises. All were reported as doing well.
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