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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
1
A column on planning tasty lunch meals with ideas for a varied menu. Suggestions include chicken dishes with fresh buns, nut and ketchup spreads for eggs or chicken, custards prepared for workers lunches, and a hot soup thermos plus tomato salad and cookies. Emphasizes good nutrition and occasional surprises to keep meals appealing.
The Makaroff Women’s Institute held a regular meeting at Mrs John Arnott’s home after a two month recess. The Ode and Creed opened the session with the president in the chair. Seven members and two visitors attended the roll call on United Nations current events, three members paying the No Roll Call fine. Correspondence was read and committee reports given. Hospital Aid representative requested.
Cromarty and Roblin area residents hosted and visited over the weekend with multiple households sharing meals and hospitality. The group discussed hospital pantry donations, March of Dimes and CNLB appeals, the upcoming Social, Forrester Banquet, and Young Canada Book Week activities.
The St Matthew's Lutheran Ladies Aid met October 5 at Mrs F Zorn's home with 11 members and 2 guests present. Rev P Borchardt led and plans were made to serve lunch for Walther League Night and to host ministers during Bible week.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League held a regular gathering at Mrs. Lydia Miller's home with nine members and two visitors. Rev. P. Borchardt opened with Acts 4 1 12, led discussion on Africa and its schools. Mrs. Albert Orke presided as business portion concluded with doxology and benediction. lunch served.
Mr and Mrs Jack MacLeod of Dropmore celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a Saturday gathering at their home. A three tiered cake and a silver chest were presented. Guests included their children Graham Bryne Wayne Jacqueline and extended family at a dinner hosted by their daughter and son-in-law T J Linton of Roblin.
An open meeting held Monday evening at 8 in the Community Hall gathered Rev R Williams Mayor Newton and other panelists to discuss the upcoming Friday liquor vote. Speakers outlined outlet types, legal steps, and community effects while answering questions from attendees.
A miscellaneous shower was held Friday evening October 13 at Mrs. Ralph Cockerill's home for bride elect Merle Bonazew. After games, she received gifts and a tasty lunch was served to conclude the pleasant evening.
The Inter-Mountain Division held its twenty-fifth teachers convention on Oct 5 and 6 at Gilbert Plains Collegiate with 140 teachers registered. Notable sessions covered teaching methods, spelling, social studies, science projects, and remedial teaching. Due to illness Inspector Gibson was absent. Stan Plewak read his address. The event culminated in a banquet and a new executive slate for 1962.
Mrs Lydia Miller spent a week in Winnipeg at a Manitoba Women’s Hospital Association convention. Mr and Mrs Bill Phillips of Flin Flon visited Mrs Freeland. John and Merle Lamb with parents traveled to Winnipeg on Oct 4 and flew to Phoenix, Arizona. Mr and Mrs Ivan Haberman and family of Silverwood now reside in Roblin with Provincial Memorial Services Ltd and Roblin Memorial Chapel Ltd. Mrs F A Newton and Mrs D H Oliphant attended the CGLT Provincial Leadership Conference in Winnipeg Oct 13 15. Mr J Dingwall of Grandview joined them to visit relatives.
The Cromarty 4-H Club held an October 5 reorganizing meeting. Officers elected: President Robert Mitchell, Vice-President Gerald Hart, Secretary Gertrude Orke, Treasurer Ted Davis, Reporter Lynn Bakken. Changes from last year include new assistants. three visitors attended. meeting closed with film show. Next meeting set for November 3.
AG rep reports improved herd quality across the northern Agricultural District after rigorous culling and better pasture feed and water. Shippers note fewer poor cows, suggesting stronger basic herds. emphasis on quality breeding, vitamin A, bonemeal, and salt, plus potential new farm businesses as quality rises. Warble fly control demo uses Ruelene 25E. farm of Robert Pyott hosts Oct 20. Sheep and Swine Show and Sale set for Oct 24 at Dauphin Fair Grounds DMCC building with 1:30 p.m. sale start.
The Knox United Church Explorers in Roblin Manitoba held a re organization meeting on Friday October 13. Twenty two girls joined this season with Mrs R McBride Mrs Jean Arnott and Mrs M Couling as counsellors. On Friday October 27 they will collect for UNICEF as part of their program to aid children and families worldwide. Officers include Chief Explorer Joan McBride Keeper of the Log Pat Staple Keeper of the Treasure Chest Joyce Couling. Meetings are held each Friday at 4 pm in the United Church basement Roblin.
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