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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1958
Page
4
PFRA measures outlined focus on farmer projects in the Dauphin constituency. Officials describe many dugouts and water projects using auger drills to depths of 14 feet with clay subsoil to prevent seepage. Location, drainage, and accessibility affect feasibility, with emphasis on proximity to farms and weather conditions.
The article notes a new teachers agreement effective September 1 1958 with salary scales for five classes ranging from 2600 to 4700, plus 300 administrative allowance for each principal. It covers funding accounts, purchases, and contracts expiring by year end, plus a report on heating and water projects and PFRA financial assistance terms for dugouts stock dams and irrigation works.
Mrs. Nellie Zibresky announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Stella Ann to Symbalisty son of Mr and Mrs Sam Symbalsty of Grandview Man The wedding is set for Thursday October 23 1958 at 2 pm at Grandview Pentecostal Church
YOUR AG REP REPORTS A new neighbor Mr BIR Uhk formerly Ag Rep at Etheb replaces Mr K McCombs in Russell County Ag Office. McComb won assignment to North Dakota Agricultural College, sought leave for studies. Notes cover livestock disease blackleg and vaccination benefits, urging farmers to vaccinate. Soil conservation workers Weber and Teieman will assist districts Zelena Roblin and Bidd clubs. contact office for soil problem discussion.
The Roblin Hospital Aid met on Tuesday with 12 members and 1 visitor. Officers for the coming term were elected including Mrs Ralph DeLaMare as president and Mrs Grahan Mitchell as vice president, with Mrs H Cross as recording secretary and Mrs K R McBain as treasurer. A money-raising tag day brought in 160.50, and blankets and linens were purchased to replace worn items. The next meeting is set for 2:30 pm on Tuesday November 4.
The Rexall Program airs Swiss Family Robinson on CKOS TV Yorkton Sunday October 19 at 7 p.m. Viewers are advised to tune in for this family adventure feature on the local station.
Around town notes show Margaret McBain visiting her parental home over the weekend while H M Oliphant of Dauphin s visits at the Oliphant home. Harry Holowaty of Winnipeg visits Roblin with Mike Filewich and friends. Evelyn Haravitch of Winnipeg visits her parents J Havaju tich over the weekend. D H Oliphant family spend Thanksgiving at parental homes in Dauphin. J B Arnott and Dianne and David of Winnipeg holiday at Cranwell and Arnott homes in town. Albert Ard and Dolly Smith Ard visit Roblin friends in Saskatoon while Mrs Ard tours local connections. Walter Souter earns spot on Flin Flon Bomber Hockey School team and will stay in Flin Flon for the winter.
The Bield Happy Stitchers 4 H Clothing Club held an October 2 re organization meeting at the leaders home. Officers for 1958 1959 were elected: President Esther Arndt Vice President Sonja Chalan chuck Secretary Eleanor Dobranski Press Reporter Doris Arnas. Also an in person cook wanted at the Hotel Coffee Shop Roblin Man.
A Roblin Legion event at Roblin Memorial Hall Sunday October 3 pm honored the dedication of Legion Colors and a Memorial Plaque. Attendees from Inglis Russell Grandview Langenburg Dauphin Togo plus district rep K MacAllum paused for O Canada and a post ceremony luncheon in Legion Club Rooms. Both the Reverend George McNeill and club officers spoke on service and memory as colors were presented and the plaque dedicated.
The Evangelie Rebekah Lodge No. 41 opened fall sessions on September 11 with a pot luck supper and a formal rededication service. The second meeting occurred September 2. a charter member Sister Adams and Sister Betts were honored. A Pyott wedding is planned for October 16 with final arrangements October 6. Officers consider attending the Winnipeg assembly March 17. Roblin Lodge to open and close. The next meeting October 2 features a card party start at nine, inviting all members and partners.
Six tenders were received for Roblin’s water works project. Benjamin Bros. Construction of Winnipeg submitted the lowest acceptable bid of 414,899.87 dollars and the contract was awarded. The other bids ranged from 315,587.70 to 358,664.20 dollars. Work will commence shortly.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Radford over the long weekend included Mr. and Mrs. E. McNeelands and family of Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. C. Grundy of Makaroff, and Miss Naida Framingham of Roblin nursing staff who left for Vancouver. Nulda will resume nursing in November. Mr. and Mrs. C.A. McDuffe and family spent the weekend with relatives in town and Grand Narrows. A theft occurred early Monday morning stealing over a hundred gallons of gas and an 18 pound turkey from Fred McDuffe’s farm, forcing him to borrow fuel for harvest. Edith Davis, teaching near Neepawa, spent the long weekend at home.
Nomination day in Roblin for the Village, Shell River and Hillsburg issues saw mayoral and council seats open. Candidates include FA Newton and W. A. Large for Roblin mayoral race, with wards in Hillsburg and Shell River also seeing acclamations and several contests, while Election Day is Friday October 24th. Voters aged 21 plus will cast ballots to decide representation.
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