Whip policy aids pasture and forage seed program 1956 57
Agricultural representatives report a new 1956 57 policy to promote soil and land use for livestock forage. It prioritizes water conservation and assists farmers with marginal land to seed semi permanent forage, offering seeds on a cost share basis and setting allotments from 10 to 30 acres for one year based on erosion risk and farm plan approval. Seed cost to farmer is 2.00 per acre with one third funded by the department and orders due by October 20. Club livestock programs also noted with yearly rental 8.00, urging early applications.
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Weer
Uvestock
Far
Mer
Anyield
N.E
Calder No
R. M
Calder No.1
Walter W. Doering
N. Poitras
Shell River
Department of Public Works
Local Social Notes From Prairie Town Weekend
Local and social items cover visits to Swan River Mafeking The Pas and Winnipeg events. Notable mentions include Mrs Lydia Miler returning from Winnipeg General Hospital Miss Evelyn Townsin back in Denver after three months visiting her father. Warnings of a foot injury to Mr C Tummon and cheers for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nash
Swan River
Mafeking
Pas
Lydia Miler
General Hospital
Winnipeg
Evelyn Townsin
Denver
Colorado
C. Tummon
Muriel Nash
Gladys Tisaich
Edith Davis
Provingia National School
M. Wm. Cranwell
Village installs Yield signs replacing STOP at intersections
Notice states several Yield Right of Way signs have been placed at various intersections in the Village. They replace STOP signs but do not grant crossing priority until the driver is sure it is safe to proceed. Town Constable reports. The Canadian population increased by 314,000 in 1956 due to natural increase.
Water and Sewer Vote for Roblin in 1905 to 1957 Shift
A Roblin memorandum contrasts 1905 life with 1957 progress, urging water and sewer installation. It touts modern transport and utilities, notes ongoing use of wells and rain barrels, and argues that full public water and sewerage will elevate living standards, reduce disease, and end bucket brigades. The plan will be decided by ratepayers at a fall vote.
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Roblin
Hydro
Roblin area community notes and animal medical milestones
Bears are seen nearby and threaten livestock while the Roblin community beach project advances with a new kitchen arriving September. Goose Lake Collegiate Institute upgrades include a new auditorium floor and pastel interior. Rev. G Waddell paints Roblin United Church. choir meets September 13. A funny office sign mix up occurs when family sign painters close the office door. A July calf delivery event in MacNutt Sask reports a successful caesarean in a Hereford cow, a rare district procedure with Dr J N Smart and Mr John Kitch noted for pioneering support.
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Goose Lake Collegiate Institute
Rev. G. Waddell
J. N.smart
Ag. Rep
John Kitch
MacNutt
Sask
Smart
Smam
Aeolia
Evening Guild Meeting At Mrs Laird's Home
The regular Evening Guild gathered August 27 at Mrs. George Laird's home. President Mrs. A. Thom opened with a devotional and officers reported on the fair booth. Plans were set for September chimes, bake sale September 7, and potential October rummage sale. Mrs G Van Drecht of Makaroff spoke on her trip to Holland and Paris, welcomed by members.
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George Laird
A. Thom
Sadie Staple
Roblin
W.A. Prayer
G. van Drecht
Makaroff
Holland
Paris
Obituary William George Case Dies at 77 in Dropmore
Funeral services for William Geoge Case were held in Dropmore on Friday August 30 at 4 o clock after passing away in Roblin on August 26 1957 following a short illness. He was 77. Rev Waddell officiated and McBains Funeral Service led arrangements. Pallbearers included Robert Pyott Jr James Pyott James Robertson John Robertson Gilbert Anderson and Allan Anderson. Interment followed in Dropmore Cemetery. Born and educated in Wilton England he married Ellen Locke in 1903 in Reading England. He served in the navy and moved to the Dropmore district in 1912 to farm. Surviving are one son Frederick four daughters Irene Taylor Minnie Pyott Margaret Ballard and Jean Maudsiey and two sisters Beatrice Hyde and Florence Wilmot in England.
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Dropmore
William Geoge Case
Roblin
Waddell
McBain
Robert Pyott Jr
James Pyott
James Robertson
John Robertson
Gilbert Anderson
Allan Anderson
William Case
Wilton
England
Reading
Ellen Locke
Frederick
Irene Taylor
Minnie Pyott
Margaret Ballard
Jean Maudsiey
Beatrice Hyde
Florence Wilmot
Shell River council meets to approve minutes and by laws
The Rural Municipality of Shell River held a council meeting at Roblin with Reeve F H Wilson presiding. Actions included approving August minutes and accounts, passing multiple by laws on land sale taxation and a road project, granting disabled pensions, and a rental agreement with Arthur Baumung. Next meeting set for October 2 after Court of Revision.
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Shell River
Roblin
F. H. Wilson
S. E. Ward
W. R. Buick
0. M. Olsen
Chris Miller
Arthur Bauming
Newfound land province has smallest area of farm land
Among ten provinces, Newfoundland has the least extent of occupied agricultural land, indicating smaller farm footprint compared with others. The remark highlights spatial limits affecting agricultural activity and land use across provinces.
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Newfoundland
Village Council Approves Six Building Permits
The September 4 meeting of the Village of Roblin council presided by Mayor Newton approved several building permits including Sam Dines shed, St Matthew's Lutheran Church garage and multiple dwellings. By-law readings for 1957 millrate and tax cancellations were authorized along with sale of Lots 19 and 20, Block 13, Plan 167 to the Roblin Branch Elks. A lengthy list of accounts was approved for payment.
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W. Styba
W. Smegiski
S. Safronetz
Roblin
Ostrowski
M.T.S
Imperial Oil Co
Roblin Electric
H. Zorn
Black Friday 1957 Keeps Superstitions Alive Despite Odds
The piece dismisses Friday the 13th fears while noting December 13th as the year's final Black Friday. It cites Wagner and Kim Novak as examples of luck on the date, and jokes about wartime charms such as horseshoes and rabbit’s feet.
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Richard Wagner
Tually
Hollywood
Kim Novack
Chicago
Is Your Roblin Review Subscription Overdue
A short note warns Roblin Review subscribers to check their accounts and plan ahead to renew if overdue, urging timely renewal to avoid service interruption.
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Roblin
Stork Club records births at Roblin District Hospital
List of newborns at Roblin District Hospital with parents and birth dates from June to September in Manitoba. Entries include Roe, Antony, Windecker, Cowan, Otke, Bridgeman, Weir, Budeyko, Andrews, Lucier, Allen, Liske, Nykyforak, Andrusiak, Goralak, Schmollinger, Baron, Wapemoose, Klassen, Cockerill, Burwash, Trvine, Bernhard, Kelso, Ellis.
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Bridgeman
Snow Lake
Weir
Oscar Weir
IngHs
Sudeyhko
Harry Budeyko
Roblin
Andrews
L Andrews
Jay
Lucier
F. Lucier
San Clara
Allen
John Allen
Deepdale
Liske
Roland Liske
Inglis
Nykyforak
N. Nykyforak
Andrusiak
Wm. Andrusiak
San Clare
Goralak
Mike Goraluk
Schmollinger
C. Schmollinger
Robin
Baron
Rowan
Svan
Dropmore
Burwash
Henry Burwash
Trvine
Lawrence Irvine
Ruperb, Sask
Bernhard
Charles Bernhard
Kelso
Morgan Kelso
Rowlin
Ellis
Russell Elis
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Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Geo. Kelso
National Dairy Council
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Nick Sambaluk
St. Boniface
S. Homenuk
Mrs
A. E. Yeo
Peter Nowosad
Irene Reynar
Edmonton
Alberta
R. L. McMillan
Dauphin
J. MicMillan
Eden
J. Currie
Stewart Clydesdale
McBride House
Clydesdale
Robiin Coop
Inmoke
BEARS
Ted
Robiia Community Beach
Roblin United Church
Evening Guild
van Drecht
William George Case
Shell River Council
Royal Bank of Canada
Federal Department of Agriculture
T. B
Reeve Harasen
Ch. Baumung
J. Kuzenko
R. M. of
Calder
H. C. Cranwell
Dauphin Hospital
Powell Equip
G Hethiwell
F Craig
J. Fowler
Marshal Wells
Dr. J. Korwan
F. Penas
Robb‘lin
la France Fire Equip. Co
Workmen's Compensation
Pat Holunga
Spear and Riach
F. A. Newton
IR. Perchaluk
Roblin Hospital
A. Bakken
G. Giles
R. P. Jakeman
Mrs. Keljer
M-P.c
Homintuk
P. Lungal
W. Wallace
J. Scott
A. Cameron
A. T. Kines
C.mr
C. Keeler
M.P.C
By Jim Brahan
Stork Club
Roblin District Hospital
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