09 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1969
Page
1
At a home shower for Edith Carnochan friends and relatives gathered to honor her. Guests shared light refreshments and well wishes as the guest of honor received flowers and small tokens.
In Roblin, four candidates contest two town council seats while incumbents Kostick and Hawryluk face challengers. Election day is Wednesday at Roblin Memorial Hall from 9 am to 9 pm, with other local officials noted as re elected or acclaimed.
The article notes a college sports page covering early season results and standout players. It mentions teams and several players, with emphasis on performance, upcoming games, and university athletic notes. The writing hints at a busy schedule and developing team dynamics.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41 hosted a Pet Luck Supper at the Masonic Temple on September 11. Members attended and a regular meeting followed, with reports and routine lodge business highlighted by the Hap program.
The Intermountain School Division reports record graduation numbers at three centres Gilbert and Grandview lead with thirty five and thirty one graduates respectively. The board notes strong results reflect hard work by students and teachers and congratulates all.
Victor Maxon Leskie led a meeting about the Canada Pension Plan and dental program. Officials from Education and Regional Development outlined goals and a seminar was planned with a banquet in November following a Winnipeg visit.
A Canada Pension Plan representative will visit Roblin on October 23 at 4:30 PM. The session aims to provide information on benefits and answer audience questions.
The Durban team won the A Trophy at the Roblin Gun Club event despite variable weather. Four to five man squads from Durban and Roblin competed, with prizes including merchandise for top finishers and a packed-up prize for Wilf Bouvier of Roblin Durban.
In Roblin Elk's Hall two couples were honored before September departures. Warren Walterson of the Royal Bank of Canada and wife received a gift and purse as they moved to Winnipeg where he became manager. The Searle family also farewelled with a social on October 3, as Corporal Searle transfers to Russell after serving in Roblin.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schmellinger announce the engagement of their daughter Dianna Cecilia to John Arthur Nott, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Nott of Roblin Manitoba. The wedding is set for October 23 1969 at 4 pm at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba.
Mr and Mrs Herb Sanders and families visited relatives in Emonton returning Monday. Esenie Yellowega and R E Coleman are named locals who observed a brief luminous object on Friday prompting questions about its nature. The report quotes E B a local resident who witnessed the event and seeks identification of the object.
The Roblin youth group Mark 69 highlights past contributions to The Arts and Music Festival of The Roblin Parkland Festival and two bursaries of one hundred dollars each for students at St Vladimir's College and Roblin Collegiate. New plans include a badminton tournament and a masquerade dance with elections held for the board.
The Roblin Veterinary Services District marks a decade since its founding by Hillsburg Shell River and Shellmouth. It plans to enlarge to include Boulton, with a joint meeting Oct 3 and an invitation extended Oct 4 to join the district. Dr John Spicer resigns effective Oct 15 1969. Blackleg warnings urge calf protection amid fall transitions.
The Manitoba Good Roads Association announces Roblin wins the Bentley Shield for most improvement in Group D in the 1969 Beautification Competition. Awards to be presented at the 60th Annual dinner at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg on Monday November 3.
Approval of ninety six centennial projects totaling 1 332 609 07 was announced by J Allan Hamilton chairman of the Provincial Grants Committee. Two local projects listed include R M of Boulton Historical Trail and Roadside Parks costing 1850 and R M of Shellmouth Inglis Community Club renovation costing 4294 with 148 applications pending. Cultural Affairs Minister Philip Peterson called the program crucial for a tangible legacy in the second century.
Miss Joan Dickin notes remarks by Mrs. Sally Merchant Consumer Consultant Ottawa about the federal Consumer Affairs Department. The office handles legitimate complaints on major articles and services with investigations when needed. Most Manitoba complaints concern autos and tractors. The department issues a Consumer Communique and invites names for bulletins.
In Kelowna a golden wedding anniversary for Walter and Mille Payne was marked with a surprise gathering at the Women's Institute hall. Six daughters and several relatives joined from across Canada and the United States, with supper, entertainment, and dancing completing the celebrations.
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