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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1973
Page
1
Annual meetings are called so reports on past activities can be heard plans for the coming year made and officials elected. The public with interest in a project club or committee should attend for firsthand reports a say in plans and to be ready to assume responsibility if asked. People refrain from attending because they do not wish to participate.
The text urges members to participate in all meetings whether annual organizational or regular, warning that avoiding responsibility leads to easier life for inactive members. It emphasizes that if you care about the group you should be there and not complain later about how things are run.
The Manitoba Federation of Labor delegates endorse abolishing the sales tax but chances of convincing the NDP government are slim. The piece blends political commentary with light satire on figures and events, reflecting Winnipeg discourse.
On Thursday November 8 a total of 927 head of livestock passed through Roblin Auction Mart including 694 cattle 49 sows 11 boars 23 weanling pigs 144 feeder pigs and 6 horses Prices shown include Butcher Steers 44.60 Butcher Heifers 40.00 Butcher Cows Stock Cows Bulls Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers 50 Stock Steer Calves 66.00 Stock Heifer Calves 55.00 Veal Calves 61.00.
The Manitoba Lotteries Commission raises the first prize to 150000 in the Manitoba Golden Sweepstakes Series based on the Canadian Curling Championship. A super bonus prize of 25000 will be awarded instantly, separate from the curling event.
The Provincial Telephone Directory will be distributed by Manitoba Telephone System early in November. It features 864 pages, 52 more than 1972, with 217000 copies printed. Larger centers receive local delivery while other areas get mail. The cover shows White shell Provincial Park’s lakes and the Canadian Shield in eastern Manitoba.
The registrar cautions drivers as winter approaches to adopt safe driving practices to counter increased hazards on the road. The notice emphasizes slow speeds, careful following distances, and preparedness for icy conditions to reduce accidents and injuries.
P Dygala Registrar of Motor Vehicles for Manitoba urges drivers to maintain safe following distance during winter hazards. He endorses a two second rule and adds three to four seconds in bad conditions. The measure serves as a personal space cushion and top safe driving practice.
The Canadian Wheat Board announced final payments of 47.5 cents per bushel for wheat 51.63 for barley and 40.80 for oats for 1972 73 producer deliveries totaling over 374 million dollars. Mailings of 352 403 cheques and a pamphlet with pool account details begin next week.
Funeral services were held for Timinah McDuffe at Roblin Memorial Chapel on November 6 1973 with interment in Roblin District Cemetery. She died November 4 1973 at 96, survived by two sons Peter and Fred, ten grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. Also, funeral services for Adolph Hischibett were held November 8 1973 at Togo St Paul Lutheran Church with interment in Togo Community Cemetery. He died November 5 1973 at Roblin District Hospital aged 79.
Adolph Hischibett died November 5 1973 after a long illness. Born in Russia in 1894 he married Natalie Kimmel in 1921 and moved to Canada in 1928 settling in the Makaroff district to farm and run a blacksmith shop. He was active at St Paul Lutheran Church Togo and is survived by Natalie, three sons Adolph Regina Bob Arnold, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The Hischibett Family expresses gratitude for friends and neighbors who helped celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Albert and Ilene McFadyen, for hospital care, funeral support, and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to Togo Lutheran Church Women, Roblin Hospital staff, and involved doctors.
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