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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
2
A call to donate on Halloween to UNICEF stresses that one dime can provide sixty glasses of milk for hungry children worldwide. The piece argues every child has a right to live and urges readers to place a box for UNICEF in their community.
Premier Walter Weir told Winnipeg Builders Exchange Ottawa must share jointly taxed revenues more fairly to avoid provincial municipal deficits. He cited 1966 Tax Structure Committee findings predicting deficits rise to over 2 billion by 1971 and urged a reallocation of revenues to meet constitutional commitments. He noted Manitoba loses over 70 of every 100 tax dollars to Ottawa and urged action in early November talks.
Mr Weir criticizes Ottawa for a pre conference publicity push blaming provinces for increases in shared cost programs. He argues heavier provincial costs rise relative to federal and calls for a fair re allocation of joint tax fields to meet priorities and constitutional commitments.
Caroline Anna Marie Mitchell and Eric Redman wed at 4:00 p m October 5 1968 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Paul Borehardt. The bride wore a nylon lace empire gown with train and pearls. attendants wore pale aqua gowns. Reception for 150 guests at Shell Valley hall followed. The couple will reside in Winnipeg. groom an electrician and bride a Winnipeg Library staffer. Out of town guests included relatives from Winnipeg and Morris Manitoba.
A fragment lists Germany and European countries along with numerous Canadian towns such as Winnipeg Russell Oakbank Langenburg Arden Morris and Inglis indicating a broad geographic scope in the report.
Manitoba Women’s Institute members will attend four days of talks films and crafts at the Live in program October 28 to 31 at the Brandon Agricultural Extension Centre. Registration is 5 dollars with 12.50 extra for four days board and room. Speakers include A W Hunt Don Meyers and H L Henderson with activities such as Stitchery Flower Power Party rugs and draperies and a wind up smorgasbord.
Dennis and Iona Johnstone announce the birth of daughter Kelly Dine on October 2 1968 at Saskatoon City Hospital. She joins sisters Karen Colleen and Carla.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Canadian Legion Branch No 24 invites all to a card party Friday November 1 at 8 pm in Legion Club Rooms with 50 cent admission and lunch. Weekly cash bingo at Sacred Heart Church Wednesdays at 8 30 pm features a 50 dollar jackpot and multiple prizes. admission one dollar. A Fowl Supper by the Ukrainian W A of Robin runs October 28 from 6 to 8 pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 75 cents to adults, 25 cents to children. Afternoon curlers sought with sign up by October 30, season fee fifteen dollars, draw Wednesday at 2 pm.
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