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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
1
Thanksgiving is near and the column explains buying thawing roasting and doneness for a perfect bird. It also offers leftover ideas for slicing grilling casseroles and soups plus an invitation to request the booklet Cooking Canada's Turkey.
The first of a series of M F U card parties was held at the home of Mr and Mrs A McIntyre on Sept 22 with five tables in play. Linda McIntyre and Mr Wm DeLaMare won honors, consols to Mrs F Curle and Mr W McIntyre. The Sept 28 party saw Linda McIntyre and F Curle win, with Mrs Harlow and Art McIntyre consoling. The third party is set for Oct 13 at Mr and Mrs P N Hangon home. open to all whist players.
The Silverwood Sunday School welcomed seventy two attendees last Sunday as each person launched a hydrogen filled satellite. October visitors may also launch a satellite and all are welcome to participate.
Mrs G Harper hosted the Evening Guild on Sept 26 with 21 members and 5 visitors. The group discussed church kitchen needs, baby sitting, a tea for a rally, Bible study, and a chart for babysitting, plus a lecture on Christian education and lunch provisions.
The Gospel film series shown on Saturday nights in the Mendro Building at 8 30 p m has drawn growing interest among teenagers. Proceeds fund film rental and expenses as organizers hope to form regular Youth for Christ programs.
Exchange concerts between Swan River School Band and Roblin Community Choir aid the Roblin Piano Fund. The band performs in Roblin on Friday October 20 and the choir visits Swan River on Monday November 13. The Swan River group has earned acclaim at Band Festivals and will attend the Manitoba Pool Convention in Winnipeg later this month.
The Canadian government spends over 23 million dollars yearly to safeguard 12,000 Eskimos health, including costs to airlift injured individuals from remote villages to hospitals. This costly system arose after diseases from contact with outsiders threatened their survival, and a network of health stations now serves dispersed communities in the Canadian Far North. The World Health Organization's World Health magazine highlights this in its September October Americas issue, alongside articles on Latin America water, Brasilia health services, and the Pan American Sanitary Bureau.
Ambrose Hill recalls a personal moment with a book as he reviews Margery Wilson’s How to Double Your Energy and Live Without Fatigue. The author argues most failures stem from resentments and self centeredness, urging readers to cultivate curiosity and kindness to boost energy and success.
Local visitors Messrs Ross Misener and Art Currey spent days in Winnipeg on business. About 100 Gospel Satellites rose aloft from Roblin and Silverwood Free Methodist Sunday Schools last Sunday October 1. Visitors each October may launch a Gospel Satellite and receive a gift by following card instructions. Rev and Mrs Paul Borchardt and family returned home after visiting Prince George B C. Birth announced for Dawson Creek couple J S Miller and Ruth McDuffe’s daughter born October 3 1961. Executive list for Roblin District Community Musical Group corrected adding Treasurer Peter Bilanka and Assistant Treasurer Moira Erickson.
The Roblin Sewing Susies held a Monday October 2 reorganization meeting at the Elementary School. Officers elected were President Patricia Bach Vice-President Marilyn Souter Secretary Gayle Peterson Reporter Theresa Truffy. Thirty five girls attended seven were beginners. Three leaders are Mrs J Goodbun Mrs G Mitchell and Mrs C File wich. Business meetings will be the first Monday of each month with each project in charge of a program for each meeting.
The Veterinary Service Board of Roblin warns farmers of high protein feeds causing livestock illness this year. Dr. H Hortig notes more sickness than last year due to protein, while mineral and electrolyte shortages persist. Bone meal orders through Hortig’s office are advised, and trained Western Manitoba Feed salesmen can assist with better feeding plans to reduce disease and improve cattle, hogs, and poultry.
Ag rep advises farmers planning shelters and corrals to set posts before frost. A complete corral and shelter system should fit water and building layouts, include a squeeze chute and vaccinating pen, and allow easy access for vets. Local drag line units dig dugouts and will help, with government dugout filling coming soon.
Manitoba solicits federal sharing of costs for mentally ill care tuberculosis and chronic illness, hospital administration, home care and other health service aspects. The brief seeks federal role in determining total costs, funding split, personnel training, drug provision, and preventive measures while stressing provincial jurisdiction and national equity.
A grateful merchant fills a large sack with groceries for a sad-faced man. The giver offers more help, then asks if he needs anything else. The man replies, asking for his trading stamps, highlighting a modest request amid generous aid.
Manitoba CBW will air a new weekly half hour Manitoba Mirror Newspaper Highlights. Hosts Bill Guest and Jack Turnbull will present reports from towns including Neepawa Beausejour Killarney Steinbach Pine Falls Swan River and others. First broadcast Friday October 6 at 3 30 pm with new times from November 3 at 4 30 pm.
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