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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1962
Page
1
Local residents and relatives from Regina Winnipeg and Saskatoon spent weekends visiting family across towns including Edmonton Ottawa Churchill and Riverhurst. Numerous travelers and guests were noted with trips to Winnipeg Saskatoon Flin Flon and Dauphin as part of holiday weekends and parental visits.
Ag Rep report notes Frost visit on September 3 and predicts crop damage not yet determinable. Towns plan garden and landscape clean up to protect premises this winter. Dead trees from the 1961 dry period will be removed to prevent damage, with replacements ordered for spring delivery. Early ordering widens plant choices.
The new Credit Union building was officially opened on August 11, 1962 at 3 p.m. Rev Fess Williams dedicated the structure to community service. J C Brook cut the ribbons to inaugurate the entrance while J R Murray served as chairman. Others participating in the program inside the building were named.
Grand Narrows celebrated the official opening of a new cooperative building with about 400 guests in attendance. Dignitaries included F A Newton mayor of Roblin and other municipal leaders. A taped greeting was played, letters read, and coffee and doughnuts served as the staff opened the office for business.
Mr and Mrs P L Boaver of Port Alberni British Columbia announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Gwendolyn Faye to Wayne Albert Chase son of Mr and Mrs Harold Chase of Bield Manitoba.
Homemakers are advised on proper freezing to preserve flavor color and texture. Choose recommended varieties pick at prime maturity blanch all vegetables except green peppers chill rinse pack in moisture proof containers leave headspace and quickfreeze store at six degrees Fahrenheit or lower. For more information contact the office.
The Town of Roblin proposes enlarging its local improvement district No 1 by adding lands described in North West quarter of Section 4 Township 26 Range 28 and adjacent parcels, with plans on file in the Dauphin Land Titles Office. It plans sewer and water extensions costing about 65000 dollars funded by debentures issued 1963 to 1982, with annual per foot frontage charges and district-wide rates, and a petition window of four weeks for affected owners to object.
Funeral services for William Yellowaga of Bield Manitoba were held at the Shortdale Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church on Tuesday September 4 at 10 a.m. He died August 31 1962 at Roblin District Hospital after a long illness. He was 53. Rev E Schwetz officiated with Roblin Memorial Chapel in charge. Interment followed in the Parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Yellowaga John Yellowaga Paul Yellowaga John Finley Pete Zibresky and Metro Zibresky. Born in Ashville Manitoba he moved to Bield district in 1917 and later worked for the Department of Mines and Natural Resources Forestry Division. He married Doris Zibreski in Winnipeg in 1931. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Steve Yellowaga of Winnipeg his wife Doris one son Paul three daughters Olga Pfiefer of Winnipeg Marie of Neepawa Martha at home three brothers Harry Shortdale John Bield and Jacob Toronto two sisters Doris Finley of Winnipeg and Kay Constantine of Minneapolis and three grandchildren.
Local students earned honours and passes in the University of Manitoba School of Music Roblin examinations held last June. Notable honours include Grade VII Viola Mae Nahachewsky and Grade VI LurAnne Andres, with several Grade V and IV recipients such as Gildzs Andres Beverley Ayer Janice Martin Marion Bach Patricia Bach Hugh Skinner and Roseanne Perchaluk. Roblin and Dropmore students also posted multiple passes across Grade IX to Grade I with strong showings from the Royal Conservatory program in Toronto.
Local residents report visits from relatives and friends across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Fred Erhardt Sr and his daughter visited Andrew Miller. W G Watt and Mary Bailey hosted family. J W Haines and sons stayed over from Kelliher. Winnipeg and Saskatoon families joined Mike and C Filewich homes for weekends. international visitors include J D Nelson from Pasadena and D C MacLean from London. John and Elaine praised the golf course prospect and countryside growth. Wm. Lesack plans to move to North Surrey. Geo Hayes and daughter visited Jack Hayes at the Penticostal Manse. Velda Safronetz leaves for St Boniface nursing training. Andrew Miller and Mardel toured Runnymede to visit relatives.
Hog cholera, a reportable swine disease, prompts veterinarians to seek cooperation to control and eradicate it. Swine owners should avoid visiting premises, disinfect vehicles, provide a foot bath, refrain from feeding kitchen scraps, and source pigs only from original breeders. Observe illness signs and call a veterinarian immediately.
Laurette Marie Lizotte and James Robert Arthur Barnet married at Christ Anglican Church Roblin by Rev L E Daly. The bride wore silk faille with lace and carried red roses. reception followed at San Clara Legion Hall. The couple will reside in Winnipeg Manitoba.
Roblin residents hear a push from the Home and School Association for a Regional Library. Manitoba towns like Russell already host such libraries funded by a 10 000 grant with 7500 for books. Each participating municipality would receive 2000 annually, with local taxes covering extra costs, possibly under 1 mill. To advance, signatures from 8 percent of voters in Hillsburg Shell River and Roblin are needed. committee members include Mrs. R De La Mare chair, Mrs. F A Newton, Mrs. N Hargreaves, and Mrs. P Calvert.
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