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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
6
Debate on Speech from the Throne interrupted as Bill 14 proposes cash advances to prairie grain producers prior to delivery. The plan ties advances to specified acreages and grain type with caps up to $3,000 per farmer and a grain-by-grain per bushel rate.
Swan River Man Special activity in new construction surges with 53 building permits issued this year totaling 250000 dollars. Dwellings account for 100000, Catholic church 65000, Coop creamery 40000, with an anchor with the egg station project and a separate 15000 permit for a new petrol station recently approved by council.
Roblin A C W L hosted a buffet tea at Mrs Walter Lupichuk’s home to honor Father Nestor Hodowany director of St Vlad's College for his services and spiritual aid during 1958. Mrs Lupichuk, president, thanked him for organizing the UC W L and fostering the club's growth. A donation from the Catholic Women's League was presented to Father Nestor.
Local items report travelers heading to Edmonton for work, Winnipeg medical returns, and bishops services. Visitors include Mrs Cowan from Winnipeg, Mr and Mrs Currie from Whitehorse and Island BC, and Alan Beaven at a Regina Edmonton game. A campaign visit by Keith for the Manitou Morden by election is noted along with trips to Bremerton Washington and Kelowna among other family visits.
The twenty first annual Inter Mountain Teachers Association convention met at Grandview Collegiate on October 3 and 4. About 110 teachers registered, with sessions led by Mayor Miller, President T Meadows, Inspector Gibson, and guest speaker Hon. R Bend. Highlights included the M T S luncheon with Mr. Arnett and a panel on divisional exams. Attendance rose from 4500 to 6500 Manitoba teachers since 1948, and the Normal School is now Teachers College.
Ruth Lillian Liekand and Lennart William Olson were married in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls United Church in October. Rev N G MacIntosh assisted, with Miriam Wesner at the organ. The couple will reside in Grainfields after a reception for about 250 guests and a wedding dance.
Wilma Edel daughter of Rudolph and Mrs Edel wed Harold Kroll son of Mr and Mrs A Kroll at St Johns Lutheran Church Shevlin October 18 at 4 pm The gown was bridal satin with nylon net and chan tinky lace Bolero and heart shaped bonnet veil Maid of honor was Marlene Moore with Walter Krol as best man Attendants included Marlene Nernberg with Kenneth Zimmer and Marlene Kulman of Winnipeg.
Manitoba has boosted its campaign against Asian flu with 8 200 vaccine doses administered by late October, up from 2 500 two weeks earlier. Health minister R W Bond says all hospital workers are vaccinated and essential-service staff such as police, fire, waterworks, and communications will receive the next federal Connaught lab batch this week.
Square dancing opens at Roblin Memorial Hall on Monday November 11 with plans for the Sadie Hawkins Party on November 18. No lunch at regular dances this year. new members welcome with no age limit. spectators invited free of charge. Dancing also at Togo on Friday November 15 with friendly locals and flu conditions mentioned.
Neighbors report mild north country weather with days near 40s and some freezing nights. Halloween festivities attended by Royal Purple and Elks lodges, candy bags for children, and a fish pond prize. Local prankster reports include cars smeared with molasses and eggs but Roblin folks kept pranks light and playful.
The Serand Sarrows Seed Club held its annual seed fair on October 30 at Grand Narc ons Hall. Clay Cranston assisted by Murray Framingham prepared a seed sample for the Brandon Spring Seed Show while Bly Choropita and George Galatink represented the Rochedale Swine Club among 120 attendees. Flu restrictions kept attendance modest but a good crowd enjoyed films and discussions led by Cranston. Winnipeg Week TA Eaton’s of Canada sponsored 125 members attending from November 4 to 8, with Eaton’s annual support.
Tummel W. A. held their October meeting at Mrs. Q. C. Fisher's home with 14 ladies present. They planned the Fowl Supper on October 24 and answered the Roi Call by praising the person to their left. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Mervyn Mickelson's home on November 13 with Mrs. K. R. McBain as guest speaker. annual officer elections will occur.
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention opens in Brandon on November 6 with a luncheon November 8 featuring Rev. Dr. W. C. Lockhart principal of United College Winnipeg speaking on Education's Future is Today's Challenge. A symposium on Meeting the In Education features Dr. M. E. Lardner of Education Manitoba Mrs. Nan Past Chairman Winnipeg Board and EF. L. Inett of the Manitoba Teachers' Society. Moderator is M. J. G. McMullen. Nineteen resolutions on education will be debated as the Chamber prepares a brief for the Royal Commission on Education.
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