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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1967
Page
1
Archaeologist Mr. Hugh T. Mackie leads excavation of Sustere Tremblants on private land south of Runnymede. Permits allow public access for an Open House with directions from the landowner. visitors may also tour the on site laboratory in Runny mede.
Merridale 4 H Club held a meeting at Evelyn Soltys home on the 21st at 8 p m. The pledge was recited by most, two members were absent, and nine were present. They planned their vegetable display for Roblin Collegiate and adjourned to lunch hosted by Mrs Mary Solis. A game of prisoner's base followed the meal.
Local residents and visitors are listed with trips to Regina and surrounding towns. Names include Mr. Brian Thera, Dr. A Large, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peppier, Mrs. Lathait Kutkevich, Doug Dickie, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stone, Louie Velin, Mervin Tripp, Ed win McKirdy, and Miss Lynda Pister. Open house announced for Jim and Amy Hern with guests Trina and Rodney Kramer.
Social notes detail visits across Manitoba and Ontario. Mrs Harold Keast and family hosted in Brandon while visiting relatives in Winnipeg. Urbanski and Sorbo families traveled between Sprague Roblin and Toronto joining others at multiple homes. Expo trip to Toronto featured by Mrs Sorbo and Bev Murray with various relatives listed.
Dr. Frank Leith Skinner 85 died at his Dropmore Manitoba home on Sunday August 2. He earned fame for hardy cultivars and the Dropmore Elm and hybrids like the Maxwell lily. He held an honorary LD from the University of Manitoba and was made an Order of the British Empire member in 1943. Funeral services were August 30 at Inglis United Church with burial at Tummel Deer Park Cemetery. He leaves wife Helen and five children Leith Hugh Isabel Heather and John.
The four month Roblin Ag Rep notes thanks for cooperation and plans to return to University of Manitoba to study soil science. He urges wider soil testing using the University lab with depth samples 0 to 6 and 6 to 24 inches at 3.00, offers dugout construction, and warns farmers and campers about fire hazards amid tinder dry conditions.
Donna Vivian and William Donald Cameron wed at Roblin Knox United Church in an August candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev. Earl Dixon. Bridesmaids wore tangerine gowns while the bride's gown featured bonded crepe with lace accents and a tiered veil.
A sewing note explains using interfacings to add crispness and strength to collars cuffs and front openings. It advises matching weight to fabric avoids extra cost while enhancing appearance especially with cottons light wools and organza. Do not rely on pattern guidance and sift cake mixes before adding liquid next week.
Dr and Mrs Robert Harvey observed the golden jubilee of their wedding on August 15. Friends and relatives called at their Brandon home in the afternoon. In the evening they were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs John Lane by members of the Local Natural History Society. Robert Harvey and Lois Ada Logani were married on August 15, 1917, at the farm home of her parents in Lauder Manitoba. Dr Harvey, a former Presbyterian minister, served in the United Church after church union in 1925. He has been a minister for 54 years and, after ordination in 1887, served in Manitoba towns including Holland, Roblin, Reston, Winnipeg, Minnedosa and Wawanesa. Now retired for fourteen years, they reside in Brandon and remain active in church and community affairs.
Manitoba farmers must now submit two soil samples per field to the University of Manitoba lab. From depths 0-6 inches and 6-24 inches samples satisfy the test beginning September 1. Each field will cost about six dollars. boxes replace bags for easier handling and new information sheets and bulletin are available through agricultural reps or fertilizer dealers.
Linda Bach recounts a three week English seaside holiday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Peacock in Welling Kent near London. She recalls rubber mattress swimming in the English Channel, earning a certificate, visiting Madame Tussauds wax galleries and Carnaby Street observations, sharing vivid family memories from Edmonton Roblin and Holyrood School.
Rev. Gilbert A. Anderson died at Roblin District Hospital on August 30, 1967 aged 60. Funeral services were September 4 at Roblin Knox United Church with Rev. E. S. Dixon officiating, Roblin Memorial Chapel in charge, burial at Castleavery Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Nichols Jr James Roe Dave Hunter Murray Shearer Bob Digby and Hubert Mandaley. He was born in Castleavery Manon June 1898 and farmed locally until retirement in Roblin in 1966. He leaves a sister Renee Allen and a mother Jes- as mourners.
The Duck Mourtais Skeet Club held a successful event at their range two miles north and half a mile east of Roblin on the fawn of Mr. Bob Whyte. About thirty-five shooters took part with winners including Art Mansodf Dauphin and J Clement Russell among others. Interested shooters are invited to contact any club member.
Residents hosted and visited across Roblin and surrounding districts with numerous trips from Winnipeg Regina and Saskatoon. Attendees included Miss J C Arnott Mrs F Nave of Nevada California Mr Len Curle of Roblin and many extended families from Edmonton Calgary Binscarth Kamsack Thompson and Stockholm. Birthday greetings were extended to A Addis and a family gathering honored him at G Addis home.
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