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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
1
The article emphasizes culling to improve herds and cites 1961 as a year of notable improvement. It notes a 25 percent herd upgrade in some districts per Wilf Davis, Livestock Field man, and previews a December 2–6 welding course for farmers, with enrollment limited and early applications encouraged.
Funeral services were held for Amy Martha Starr at Christ Church in Roblin after her death October 3 1963 at age 84. Interment followed at Roblin District Cemetery with Eastern Star rites and pallbearers named. Also noted is the October 4 service for infant Mary Welenchenko of Zelena Manitoba with burial in the parish cemetery. parents Jim and Mrs. Welenchenko and grandparents listed.
About Town notes Mr. and Mrs. H. Olsen visited their daughters in Winnipeg last week. Mrs. Dave Bowley underwent an operation in Winnipeg General Hospital and well wishes are extended. Mr. H. Oliphant with Mrs. R. Misener and Sandra motor to Winnipeg for a Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association board meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Williams visited friends in Winnipeg and vacationed in Grand Forks. Temperature reported as 80 above in the states during their trip.
Mr Ronellenfitch won the door prize a 30 inch Tappan Gurney Electric Range drawn on Saturday Sept 26. Other winners included Mrs Millie Gardner Corning Wear Saucepan Mr Anton Stokke Congoleum Rug and Miss Bernice Lovas Transistor Radio.
A correction notes Fred Baumung conviction under the Liquor Control Act was mislisted in last week's Court Cases and should reference MacNutt rather than Calder.
The Bield 4 H Club held its reorganizational meeting with eight members attending. Leaders Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Ellis will be aided by Mrs. Angus and Mrs. Shiner. Mrs. Lovas volunteered for food projects. Officers elected: President Sharon Lovas, Vice-President Marguerite Wasylenchuk, Secretary-Treasurer Susan Angus, Reporter Betty Angus. Discussion covered projects and potential join with calf club.
The U C W L regional gathering took place at St. Vladimir's College Roblin on Sunday September 29 with 117 members registered from Roblin Russell Lakedale Rossburn Swan River Benito Flin Flon Gilbert Plains Grandview Dauphin Borketon Sifton Ethelbert Yorkton and five Winnipeg guests led by Dominion President Mrs Duma Miss Nettie Zuck of Yorkton spoke on Motherhood and the Religious Vocation A banquet followed after prayers and college tours closing with Divine Liturgy and an impromptu speech by Mrs Marchenski.
Nomination day produced acclamations across Roblin Town Goose Lake School Board and Shell River Hillsburg RM. Roblin Council filled by acclamation with two retiring councillors not contesting. Goose Lake School Board all seats filled by acclamation except Ward 4 with no nominations. Hillsburg Ward 4 sees three candidates contesting while Ward 3 and Shell River wards fill by acclamation. Ward 4 RM of Hillsburg may see appointment to fill vacancy.
The C G I T Knox United Church Oblin held its 1963 64 organization meeting naming officers for the Senior Group Busy Bees Pogo Hogos Angelicas Kitty Kats and setting the year’s Bible study project. The Busy Bees plan a community project to furnish a room in the Senior Citizens Home at $350.00 with all groups contributing to a United Church Youth Groups fund.
enrollment at the end of September reaches 427 pupils across two schools. The Elementary has seven teachers and the Intermediate eight, including the Special Class.Recent repairs include hot water taps, stairway fixes, and insulation to improve heating. Sirens purchased for Civil Defence drills reflect ongoing district expenses and vandalism-driven window pane replacements at the Intermediate School.
On October 3 Roblin Collegiate football lost to St Vlad's College by 19 to 9 with Murray De La Mare as sports representative reporting the score. The Science Club elected its executive and will vote on twelve proposed projects for the year. The Glee Club shows strong enthusiasm and student accident insurance may be bought from Mr. Eshelby.
The October W M S gathering met Friday at Mrs Ruth Shiner's home with 13 members present and 2 visitors. Activities included a devotional, skit The Ghost of Lost Opportunities and readings from Living in Two Worlds. A $10 donation was noted, bandages were sent to Nyankanda Leprosery, and exams discussed.
The Local Manitoba Teachers Society meeting at Goose Lake Elementary elected a new executive. President Bill Johnstone, Vice-President John Stolarchuk, Secretary-Treasurer Grace Burrell. Guest Mr H Dunn Gilbert Plains urged in service training and support for an Educational Assistance Fund aiding Manitoba teachers in under privileged countries.
Knox United Church Roblin held a Sunday service installation of teachers led by Rev. Ross Williams. Posts filled include Kindergarten to Senior levels with multiple named teachers and two junior class positions still needing an instructor. Mid-Week groups organized with named leaders. two boys group leaders still required.
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