13 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
1
District residents from Winnipeg to Roblin recount Thanksgiving weekend visits with relatives and friends. Many family groups, including Lows, Austins, Hamels, and Nevays, traveled to see kin in Yorkton, Outlook, Regina, Saskatoon, and Roblin. A United Church Thanksgiving service was held, with multiple social visits noted across the region.
A list of weekend visitors and travelers from Manitoba and Winnipeg who spent Thanksgiving with relatives in the Makaroff area includes Arnott Penniston Cowling Arnott Ramsay Van Crecht and others. Social notes report visits to Dauphin Thompson The Pas Winnipeg and Roblin as well as several driving trips. The October Ladies Aid met at Mrs Tassor’s with ten members and five visitors and planned a bazaar concert and tea with sewing and bake sale arrangements.
Guests from Deepdale district and beyond attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ward with many relatives and friends traveling from Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Dauphin Cartwright Roblin Merridale and Norwood. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKenzie and Miss Mabel Ayer on furlough from Quito Ecuador.
Manitoba agriculture entomologists urge immediate post harvest cattle treatment to prevent weight loss and unthriftiness from warble fly grubs and lice. They recommend systemic insecticides Coral and Trolene for grubs and malathion spray for lice, with strict usage rules and a minimum 60 day slaughter interval.
Cromarty Community Committee held its meeting on October 4. Regular meetings will be held every first Tuesday of the month. The group decided to paint the hall interior and repair doors and windows. R Harlow and J Perchaluk lead arrangements. E Baumung and R Watson to explore ceiling insulation. Mrs S Simpson to organize a cleaning bee. A whist drive is planned this month. Lunch convenors are Mrs P Becker and Mrs J Perchaluk. Co-operation and support requested.
Pastor Paul F Maassel of Williston North Dakota will speak at St Matthew Lutheran Church in Roblin each evening from October 16 to 20 at 8 00 p m He will address fundamentals of Christian faith in a talk to children and a Q A discussion inviting all to learn about Jesus who gave his life to grant eternal life
The Lutheran Ladies Aid of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church met October 6 at Mrs. C. Andres's home with nine members and two guests. Devotions led by Rev. P Borchardt and Mrs. Borchardt, business session opened by Mrs. C Andres, reports read and accepted, supper planning for P.T.R. Week by Edel Andres and Andres, mission dinner requested, closing devotion by Mrs. W Doering, lunch served.
The Shell River Council met Tuesday October 4 1960 with Reeve F H Wilson and all councillors present. Minutes from September were adopted, accounts approved, and cheques issued. Requests include PFIA inspections for multiple sections, 40 dollars in 1960 taxes for hall building, Soldier’s Tax Relief for Walter G Clement, road system additions to Market Road, and amendments to municipal and property acts. The 1961 assessment roll to be adopted subject to revision and a Court of Revision set for November 2 at 10 a.m.
Nomination day on October 11th produced F A Newton and Wm Ford for mayor of Roblin with Ford withdrawing, leaving Newton elected by acclamation for 1961 62. Ward seats saw acclamations and multi candidate races with Nowosad to sit on Intermountain Board by acclamation.
The Cromarty 4-H Club began its 1960 61 season with new officers elected Lynn Bakken president Gerald Horbay vice president Lena Funk secretary and Judy Framingham treasurer The next meeting will be Friday at eight oclock in the Cromarty schoolhouse
Local and social notes recount visits and guests across Manitoba towns and beyond. Families from Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, Grandview, Waskada, Virden, Morris, Waldersee, Swan River, and other communities hosted relatives and friends over the Thanksgiving weekend. Visitors included Miss Vivian Currey, Ada and Eva Greenberg, Miss Lillian Badnaruk, and many extended relatives from Canada and the United States, with travel to Denver and Colorado for relatives returning to California.
The ceremony joined Miss Ada Scarlett Layton and Daniel Bernard Gardner in a ring ceremony performed by Milton Swaren. The bride wore silk organza with Chantilly lace and a silk net veil, carrying a cascade bouquet. Attendants included Miss Pat Lauston and bridesmaids in turquoise gowns. The couple will live in Saltburn, Saskatchewan where Gardner works for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.
Mr and Mrs Charles Donaldson announce the marriage of their daughter Marlene Anne to Richard Kilip Hurley son of the late Mr and Mrs E Hurley of Ottermere Ontario The ceremony was held at Knox United Church Kenora Ontario with Rev Leshton officiating on Thursday September 20th.
Ruth Yvonne Ward married Kenneth Charles McKenzie at United Church on October 8 at 3 PM. Rev Ross Williams officiated. Bridal party included Ken Ward as escort and Lile McKenzie as best man. Reception followed at the bride's home. couple plans a wedding trip before settling in Roblin district.
A farewell gathering in the Crypt of the Anghecan Church Robwan on October 6th honored Rev and Mrs J F S Conlin and Timothy Shasen before their departure for Killarney Manitoba. Mr Supert Carr presented them with no purse of money during the event.
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