16 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1967
Page
1
Valerie Bauming, eight, Grade VI, won Goose Lake Elementary School’s Remembrance Day essay contest. She read her piece and presented the wreath at the Town Remembrance Day Service, reflecting on soldiers who fought for freedom and the poppy tradition.
The Dropmore area reports a rabies positive calf case. Dr. John Troost and Dr. John Spicer led the investigation with Guelph Veterinary Laboratory, urging vaccination and preventive care for dogs and cats. Dr. Spicer will host three lunch hour TV programs on rabies December 4, 5 and 7, featuring film from Guelph.
Mrs J Becker Reporter notes visits to Grandview Langenburg and Stornoway with relatives from Regina MacNutt Roblin Yorkton and Winnipeg. Moose hunting returns from Hudson Bay. deer season open in Saskatchewan boosting district activity.
Peggy discusses four major pattern companies adopting a new pattern sizing that aligns with standard ready to wear. The January 1968 catalogue will debut the change with red NEW SIZING and blue former sizing symbols. Readers are advised to check pattern books carefully and contact the Russell Agricultural Office for more information and Roblin design course inquiries.
The University of Manitoba Soil Testing Service raises nitrogen recommendations across crops. Maximum remains 60 pounds, but categories needing it have expanded. for 0-21 pounds of soil nitrogen 60 pounds now advised for oats wheat barley sunflowers corn buckwheat and flax.
Visitors traveled to the H Wilson residence including Gerald Wilson and family from Flin Flon, Ken Wilson of Saskatoon, E Branconnier and family with Ron and Owen Wilson of Winnipeg, and Orville Wilson with Everett and Mrs H Wilson Sr of Roblin. Oliford Radford returned from Winnipeg. Murray home weekend guests included Vernon Murray and family of Moose Jaw, Morris Chiapun of Snow Lake, Roy Falkiner and Murray of Kamsack, Jessie Basso visiting the Silwette family, and Alex Scott of Flin Flon en route home from the west coast holiday.
The Deepdale Ladies Aid met November 8 at Mrs C McKenzie’s home with nine members present. President Mrs C Ayer led prayers and scripture as a $57.24 balance was reported. invitations were read and a spring 1968 bazaar tea bake sale and elephant event were proposed weather permitting. The next gathering is December 13 at Mrs Art McIntyre’s home.
At a Tuesday meeting the Roblin Hospital Auxiliary plans purchasing new short draw drapes and tracks for eight new double T windows on the south side. They reported ongoing bursaries and a $10 donation to a hospital volunteer alliance.
October meeting of the Makaroff W I held at Mrs J van Drechts Roblin residence with eight members and five visitors present. President Kerswell led the session as jam or jelly donations for Roblin hospital were collected and jars delivered.
Mrs and Mrs Nick Kosinsky of San Clara announce the arrival of Audra Kelly on November 1967. Dave and Irma Briddell celebrate the birth of Karen on October 2. Kevin Briddell says they will keep her.
Weekend visits abound as residents and relatives travel to Winnipeg Roblin Yorkton Riding Mountain and Nowgate. Names include Boyce Dixon Hunter Currey Cross Cranwell Kines Kendrick Bramwell Ford Oliphant Moore and others with events at 60th anniversary and family gatherings.
The Interfaith Remembrance Day Service was held November 11 1967 in Robblin Collegiate Auditorium at 10 am with Legion color party and Roblin Clergy. Ottawa speaker Mr Tom Kines discussed the Fourth World War and Remembrance’s purpose for preventing future wars. Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph and prizes awarded to essay contest winners Barbara Steffler and David De Haas.
Roblin Rebekah Lodge No. 41 held a memorial service for departed sisters led by sixteen Past Noble Grands in white robes under Sister H. Ford. The charter was draped for sixty days in memory of Sisters Lawrence and Kelso, with a dove dedication for Sister Law, and Elizabeth Bruce sang solo. A Remembrance Day service on November 9 honored World War I and II veterans with readings by Sisters Ritchie and Ford and two minutes of silence.
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