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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
1
Minutes of the October 6 1954 council meeting show Reeve Mike Filewich and councilors approving Paul Kifeschs Old Age Assistance application.
A motivational call to try sprinting for one day to extend pace, work harder, and feel a new rhythm. The author shares anecdotes from a scout master and a colleague who uses the method for varied pace to stay refreshed and fruitful.
Friday departure from Deer Lodge hospital for Ron Jakeman and a stream of visits and travel across towns. Residents and visitors frequent Winnipeg, Dauphin, Roblin, Flin Flon, Moose Jaw, Edmonton, and Indianapolis for family, convention, and church events.
Dr J A Anderson chief chemist of the Board of Grain Commissioners advised farmers to avoid combining tough or damp grain. Store as dry as possible, either in the field over winter or thresh before snow. Fall threshed grain loses grade while spring threshing yields drier, straighter grades. Each farmer must decide based on local conditions and weather, with some risk of loss from pests and shattering.
Gerry Margaret Giles announces the adoption of her daughter born September 21 and shares that the child is now at home with her new guardians.
Regular council meeting of October 1 1954 with Mayor Ford presiding. Council approves minutes of Sept 1 1954 and passes numerous accounts. By law 445 first reading regulates restaurant operation. By law 446 first reading amends restaurant licence by law. Licenses granted for dress selling and two building permits issued. Tenders to run skating rink caretaking called for 1954 55 season with Nov 3 1954 deadline. Meeting adjourned.
The 1954 Village Court of Revision met October 6 with Mayor Ford presiding. Changes include cancellations and reductions for North Star Oil Ltd, Anthony Ulrich, Roblin Masonic Lodge, Lot 3 4 Block 10 Plan 21, Lot 20 Plan 1012, Lot 1 Plan 995 and George Bureyko. Proceedings approve reassessments and ownership changes and end with the court’s closure.
About 75 people gathered at Knox United Church lower hall on Wednesday October 13 to honor Miss Doris Woods bride elect. Guests enjoyed a skit Young Lochinvar humor and history reading, a solo, a sing song, and a gift presentation in a miniature O Hara Electric panel truck. A Hinch was served to conclude the pleasant evening.
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce met on October 19 to assign committees and plan for the year. Plans include the chamber taking over a future Giant Bingo and Santa Claus parade efforts led by E Somers, Ross Miesner, and Frank Price.
Rural Municipality of Shell River held a council meeting in Roblin on October 6 1954 with Reeve Clarke presiding and all councillors present. Minutes from September amended to reflect By law 961 A second reading. Payments totaling 10506 81 approved. Annie P Dixon blind pension approved. Council endorses Westbourne RM resolution on Hutterite colonies in Manitoba. Schedule A regulations attached.
Fire on September 27 damaged the residence of Thomas Weller of Lucan Ontario and formerly of Bield Man. Flames started in the kitchen walls, firefighters saved the brick portion while the frame kitchen burned. The loss is partly covered by insurance.
The sale of purebred Shorthorn cattle and Yorkshire swine by Ward Brothers is postponed to Monday October 25 at Laneview Farm, home of prize cattle, Deepdale.
The Makaroff W I met at Mrs J Kerswell’s with 14 members and 3 visitors. The president Mrs I Boyce led, Creed and Roll Call were recited, leaf colours were shared, and a FWIC item on Ceylon was read by Mrs Nowell. An order for aprons and dresses from the Disabled Civilian Workshop was authorised. Mrs J Curtis won the jackpot. The group sang Till we Meet Again and Count Your Blessings before adjourning to a social, hosted by Mrs F Large. The next meeting will be on November 18 at Mrs Large’s home.
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