Community News Roundup From Cromarty District
Visitor and family arrivals from Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia fill the Cromarty district notices. Local moves welcome new residents Tom Watson and family to Roblin while Alf Evans remains in hospital. Sympathy extended to Lyle Schneider and family on their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Erwin Baumung
Dan Gardner
Tyner
Saskatchewan
Lorne Shaan
MacNut
Jack Miller
Dougie
Calder
Elizabeth Baumung
Shaan
MacNutt, Sask
Tom Watson
Roblin
Tommy Bowley
Margaret Schneider
Wilfred
Lyle Schneider
Joe
Ray
Mamie
Don Davis
George Lird
Jeck Gabel
Lenore
Manitoba
Winnipeg
A‘f Evans
Alf
George Farmer
Calgary
Alberta
George Laird
Edith Davis
Saskatoon
Marian Davis
Robin Watson
Margaret Schreider
Bield
Roblin Parkland Festival Impresses with Youth and Ethnic Dance
The reviewer praises the festival for strong student performance and community support. He notes careful planning by the festival committee and the involvement of teachers and students, highlighting the Novem ber 7 concert with spoken poetry, choirs, speeches, and ethnic dancing by St. Vlad's College students.
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Ber
St. Vlad’s College
Roblin Chamber Plans Reorganization and Local Promotions
The Roblin Chamber of Commerce executive met October 28 to discuss dues, a Christmas decorations contest sponsored by Roblin Review and Hemings Jewelery, and postponing a Santa Claus parade. They planned a promotion week, a town news pamphlet, and more coverage of council and school board meetings. The reorganization meeting is set for November 25 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Roblin Review
Hemings Jewelery
Roblin
Muunicipal
Backing vs separate lining for sewing a dress
The article compares two lining methods. Backing bonds lining to each fabric piece, aiding seam strength, pressing, and reducing stretch for sheer or open weave fabrics. A separate lining yields a stronger garment and allows a lighter, smoother lining that preserves the hang of the outer fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Lynn Martin Elected President of Roblin Happy Homemakers
The Roblin group held its first meeting of the year on October 29, 1968 at the Masonic Hall with 27 members present. Lynn Martin was elected president while Dianne Andres, Donna Kozak, Carol Filewich and Vernelle Andres filled other officer roles. meetings will be the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the elementary school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Martin
Roblin Happy Homemakers
Masonic Hall
Dianne Andres
Obituary for Lyle W. Schneider in Roblin Manitoba
Lyle Wilfred Schneider died November 5 1968 in Winnipeg at age 41. Funeral services were held November 9 1968 at Roblin Knox United Church with burial in Roblin District Cemetery. He was born February 6 1927 in Roblin and survived by wife Margaret son Wilfred two brothers and a sister with several predeceased relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Knox United Church
Lyle W. Schneider
Winnipeg General Hospital
Winnipeg
Manitoba
R. P. Hamlin
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Roblin District
Mel Bowley
Vernon Andres
Margaret Ready
Bield
Wilfred Thomas
Lyle
Joe
Margaret
Wilfred
Joseph
Roblin
Ray
Churchbridge
Saskatchewan
Don
Mamie) ‘Davis
Arthur
Marguerite
First Real Snow Sweeps Area Slippery Roads
Snow fell Tuesday evening marking the season’s first measurable accumulation in the area. Drivers faced slick roads as flurries previously were only in the forecast last week.
Parliament Hill Report on Post Office and Farm Bills Debate
Time in the House of Commons centered on the Post Office Bill and Farm Bills with little momentum for committee scrutiny. Opponents highlighted rate increases and service cuts, especially for second and third class mail, risking farm and rural newspaper viability. The government conceded some limits for weekly papers in small towns but broader fallout remains uncertain. Continued on Page 4, Column 5.
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House of Commons
Heath MacQuarrie
P. C
P.E.I
Interfaith Remembrance Day Service Draws Large Roblin Crowd
A Monday November 11 service at the Roblin Theatre drew a large interfaith audience. The program included Ukrainian hymn, St Vladimir’s Boys Choir, community choir, and a Flanders Field solo. Wreaths were laid by Legion and community representatives. Arthur Lovas chaired.
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Roblin Theatre
Legion Colour Party
O Canada
Father Jerry
St. Vladimir
Walter Ward
Flanders Field
Joan Fitkowski
Gilda Andres
Taylor
Father Rawlink
Winnipeg and area residents visit homes over long weekend
A parade of Winnipeg and Manitoba residents traveled to visit relatives and attend events. Families from Roblin Dauphin and Davenport drove or flew to towns including Vancouver Minneapolis and Mesa Arizona for gatherings Open House at St Boniface Hospital was attended by local families. Health conference participants reported an informative Manitoba Health Conference in Winnipeg.
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Harold Boughton
St. Boniface Hospital
Gloria
Edna Sims
Mabel Craig
Ina Simpson
Hazel Ford
Howard Wilson
Fort Garry Hotel
Winnipeg
Shell River Institute Holds October Meeting
The Shell River Institute met at Mrs. Mae Evans' home with seven members and one visitor. Mrs. Pearl Poyser chaired and was chosen as delegate for leadership training in Brandon. Jars of jams and jellies were donated to the hospital. Erma Waggoner won first prize in plant judging, Mae Evang second. Next gathering set for November 20 at Mrs. Lawrence Andrews.
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Shell River Institute
Mae Evans
Pearl Poyser
Andrews
Brandon
Parkland
Erma Waggoner
Mae Evang
Lawrence Andrews
Roblin School Band to host Tantallon guests Friday
This Friday evening the Roblin School Band directed by Mr. D. Arcy Mossing will feature Tantallon School Band as guest artists. The program includes two solos Mewin Otke on Sax and D Arcy Keast on Baritone.
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Roblin
D.arcy Mossing
Tantallon
Mewin Otke
D’arcy Keast
Wm. Pound Elected President Of Roblin Senior Citizens
At the November 7 1968 annual meeting 21 members attended Wm Pound was elected president for the coming year H Belcher becomes vice president G De Le Mare second vice president J J Alexander remains secretary treasurer Mrs G De Le Mare named social convenor A note of thanks will be sent to the Masonic Lodge for hall rent Bingo and lunch followed the meeting
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Senior Citizens’ Club
Wm. Pound
H. Belcher
G. de le Mare
J. J. Alexander
Masonic Lodge
Stewart J. Comrie obituary notes 77 in Roblin district
Stewart J. Comrie died November 2 1968 at Roblin District Hospital aged 77. Born February 4 1891 near Grand Forks Minnesota USA he moved to Canada in 1894 and farmed in Balmoral Sunnyslope and Sun nyslope areas. Survived by sister Elsie two nephews a niece in Montreal a cousin in Pankside Saskatchewan and three cousins in Victoria BC. Pallbearers named Jesse Wardle James Stewart George Giles Ernie Williams James Irvin and John Bailey Jr. Funeral at Silverwood Mountview Cemetery with service February 4 1969.
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Roblin Knox United Church
Stewart J. Comrie
Roblin District Hospital
R. P. Hamlin
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Silverwood Mountview Cemetery
Jesse Wardle
James Stewart
George Giles
Ernie Williams
James Irvine
John Bailey Jr
Grand Forks
Minnesota
USA
Canada
Winnipeg
Balmoral
Stewart
Sunnyslope
Harry
Elsie
Roblin
Neice
Montreal
Pankside
Saskatchewan
Victoria
B, C
Deepdale Visitors Share Weekend Across Nearby Towns
Deepdale residents hosted and visited relatives during a long weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher and children from Snow Lake joined relatives in Roblin and Flin Flon area visits. Harvey Prier underwent major surgery and well wishes were sent for recovery.
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Ray Fisher
Snow Lake
Bert Calcutt
Walter Livingtone
Roblin
C. Powell
Harvey Prier
Flin Flon
T. Roberts
Prier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Hamlin
Roblin Parkland
Joan
Joan Dickin
Donna Kozak
Carol Filewich
Vernelle Andres
Parliament Hill Report
Gordon Ritchie
M.P
Abraham
Barbara Steffler
Sharon Myshchuk
Richard Korchinski
St. Vilad’s
Tlona Truffyn
Reveille
Gayle Dillin
Rev. Hamlin
Murphy
Art Lovas
Royal Canadian Legion
Frank Curle
Ladies Auxiliary
Joyce Dzkerti
Dale Doering
Pat Staple
A. O. Purdy
H. R. Mitchell
John Lamb
Mesa
Arizona
Ed Mervink
Dauphin
Tom Menzal
Mike Menzal
Vancouver
Don Menzal
Merle Lamb
Phoenix
Fred Corman
Toronto
Ontario
Brian Staple
U. of M
Ed Dyck
Karen
D. Staple
Alvin Merviuk
Alex Merviuk
Allan Martin
Jim ‘Kines
H. McCallum
Janice Martin
Harry Maslove
Mrs
Allan Maslove
Minneapolis
J. W. Haines
Kelliher
J. B. Arnott
David Arnott
H. C. Cranwell
D. H. Oliphant
Donna
Gail
Lorne Nicholson
Bonnie Brice
E. Bruce
Shirley Tucker
L. Tucker
Joyce Kendrick
O. Kendrick
Joan McBride
R. McBride
Lark Gamey
Wm. Gamey
Roblin Senior Citizens Club
Deepdale
C. McKenzie
Roblin School
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