Makaroff Women's Institute Meets at J Davis Home
The September meeting of the Makaroff Women's Institute chaired by Arnott had eight members present. Members pledged a jar of jam for Roblin hospital, discussed shower collections, hall glass replacements, and a loan policy. Reports noted shower efforts, hospital patient support, funeral flowers, and a jackpot winner.
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Makaroff W. I
Makaroff Women's Institute
Women’s Institute
J. Pound
J. Kerswell
Legion To Sponsor Roblin Sportsmen Dinner
The Roblin Branch of the Canadian Legion sponsors a Sportsmen's Dinner on Monday September 28 featuring a turkey supper and a program highlighting sports promotion. Trophies for Juvenile Baseball will be presented and notable sports figures will attend. Tickets are available at Roblin Electric Marshall Wells Store and Mitchell's Drug Store.
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Roblin
The
Canadian Legion
Linus Westberg
CKOS
Lou Hill
CKDM
Pete Langelle
N.H.L
Metro Prystal
H. Sirett
Manitoba
Roblin Electric
Marshall Wells
Mitchell's Drug Store
Goose Lake S D Ward System Discontinued
By Order In Council No 1160 64 Goose Lake School District ends ward system and sets seven trustees elected district wide Any candidate may be nominated from any part of the district and if more than three are nominated all electors vote for three trustees Next fall four will be elected The district has expanded the Intermediate school grounds and improved the Elementary building Readouts of September meeting include local supplier payments and land acquisition details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
Roblin Agricultural Society
Mitchell's Drug Store
Thos. Nelson & Sons
Cuisonaire System
Kepron’s
M.m
Visual Education
Manitoba Text Book Bureau
Manitoba Hydro
Town of
Roblin
D. Lepowick
Mike Maluga
Roblin Forest Products
Imperial Industries
Moyer Ltd
Manitoba
Man
T. M
Forage Seed Policy Aids Class IV Land and Erosion Control
Harold Boughton outlines a forage seed program targeting Class IV land and poorer, with semi permanent cover to prevent soil erosion. Seed plots range 10 to 30 acres per year, prices at $2.00 per acre, and an October 30 closing date.
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Roblin
Cleaned Harvest Machinery Urged to Halt Weed Spread
Provincial weed control specialists warn that new weed infestations come from unclean harvesting equipment used for custom work or sales. Plans include labeling cleaned and inspected gear for balers, harvesters, threshers, and combines to prevent seed transmission.
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Manitoba
Social Scene Notes From Roblin District
Social roundup of Roblin area residents with visits to Winnipeg and Regina, trips to Snow Lake and Flin Flon, and many Minnesota and Manitoba university plans. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Rickers, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Bramwell, Mr. Cross, Hugh Newton, Ernie Hill, and numerous others. Wheat weather reports note early snow and frosts, plus a Dauphin golf tournament with Roblin contingents and local visitors from Winnipeg, Lynn Lake, and Oliver.
Roblin Centennial Committee Plans Park Project
The Roblin Centennial Committee met September 8 at the Town Office with Mayor F A Newton chairing and Peter Nowosad as acting secretary. They outlined a park project on town property south of the Senior Citizens Home, inviting residents and students to submit plans with prizes, and seeking organizational support for playground equipment, a wading pool, and flower beds. Funding includes Manitoba Centennial Corporation and Canada government contributions at $2 per capita, about 3000 to commence work, plus up to one mill from the Town through 1970.
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Windsor Avenue
Roblin
Manitoba Centenial Corporation
Government of Canada
Mirror Confusion Sparks Humorous Car Ride
In a curious shop exchange an elderly lady mistakes a mirror for a futurialic painting. The clerk corrects her as a driver in the scene pleads for slower speed while noting it is his first car ride. The lady also remarks on her lack of experience behind the wheel.
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Curiosity Shop
Engagement of Audrey Lois Chase to Richard Roy Andrews
Mr and Mrs Bert Chase announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Audrey Lois to Richard Roy Andrews eldest son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Andrews of Roblin The wedding is set for October 9 at 7 p m in the Bield Free Methodist Church
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Bert Chase
Audrey Lois
Richard Roy- Andrews
Lawrence Andrews
Roblin
Bield Free Methodist Church
Odd carrot yields pale yellow shoots like horseradish
Mrs Grace Charles unearthed a surprising carrot with about a dozen pale yellow shoots resembling horseradish during last week’s digging.
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Grace Charles
Intermountain School Division Institutes Transportation Policy
The Intermountain School Division adopts a new policy for high school student bus transportation. Passes for eligible riders are issued by the high school principal or after board approval for others. Students riding after November 1 must submit names to the bus driver to secure approval in time. Charges, if any, must be paid by November 1 or boarding will be denied. The board limits transportation to students who must travel outside the local district, with a small fee to cover added service costs.
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Ision Board
Regional Library By Law Granted First Reading in Hillsburg Council
Hillsburg Municipal Council held a meeting in Roblin with Reeve Ivan G. Ellis presiding. First reading was given to By Law 395 establishing a regional library with Roblin and Shell River. By Laws 396 and 397 authorized land sales to William and John Stephanow.
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Hillsburg
Roblin
Ivan G. Ellis
Shell River
S.W
William Stephanow
F. Limb
L. Becker
Washable Wool Back-To-School Wear Advised
Gail Denbow of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation urges consideration of washable wool for back-to-school clothes. Wool tech advances improve mothproofing soiling resistance and wear. Wesco-Rizing provides shrinkproof, machine washable fabric labeled Woolton sold in Manitoba stores.
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Gail Denbow
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
West Coast Woollen Mills
Vancouver
British Columbia
Manitoba
Shell River Withdraws From Roblin Civil Defence
Shell River Municipality holds Sept 2 meeting chaired by Reeve F H Wilson. Council approves accounts for August totaling 9671.60 and refinances By-Laws including a General Reserve Fund and repeals 2000 A. It withdraws from Roblin Civil Defence and plans land sale by arrears tax by-law. Public roadways and a regional library contract are considered.
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Shell River Municipal
F. H. Wilson
N.W
Shell River
Roblin Civil Defence Organization
Curious Children Can Cause Casualties
Gun safety guidance warns that children may misjudge firearms and urges responsible handling. Four rules emphasize treating every weapon as dangerous, avoiding handling without an adult, never aiming at people, and turning in ammunition to guardians or authorities.
Birth of Ronald Doug Las to Dodd Family in Courtney
Mr and Mrs Ted Dodd announce the safe arrival of their son Ronald Doug las born on Monday September 10 in Courtney British Columbia. The newborn joins the family with the mother Linda Thompson as a relative by marriage.
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Ted Dodd
Linda Thompson
Courtney, BC
Ronald Douglas
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Legion
Goose Lake S.D. Ward
Your Ag
Harold Boughton
Seil
George Rickers
Rapid City
J. A. Hill
Mrs. J. MacDonald
Carberry
Hugh Newton
Grand Forks
N.C
Rodney Sorbo
Bob Cross
Ontario
Eugene Bramwell
Harry Cross
Winnipeg
Ernie Hilland
Grand Forks, ND
Fred Starr
Toronto
F. Ludwig
Airs
Mary Johnstone
Strasburg
Sask
Regina
White Fox
Jack Fisher
Sam Toderian
Snow’ Lake
Flin Flon
Bill Gilbert
Gayle Peterson
Manitoba Teachers’ College
Walter Sorbo
Heather
Audrey Sage
Marjorie Giles
Manitoba Teachers' College
Larry Edel
Monica Mortemore
Larry
U. of M
Monica
United College
Allan Maslove
Robert Ludwig
Teddy
Flo Ludwig
Harvey Ludwig
Lyle Ludwig
Thompson
Dauphin
Herb ‘Sanders
Lorne Gogal
Frank Campbell
Walter Fowlar
Bob Shepherd
Lou Cook
Ed Cherneski
Lloyd Wally
Jack Cook
Peter Liudwig
Ralph Cockerill
Ninette, Man
Sal Yalowski
Lynn Lake
Gordon McKay
Don Smith
Gloria Wahl
Nipawin
Barbara Britcher
Alberta Britcher
West Coast
Matthew Switzer
Kelowna
B.C
George Ricker
Bill Schmidt
Kelsey Bay
Debbie Faulds
Oliver, B.C
Betty
Lynn Sudbury
Russell, Man
Neil Coleman
Centennial Committee
Roblin Centenial Committee
F. A. Newton
Robert Arnott
W. Lupichuk
Lloyd Hembroff
P. Nowosad
Ted Sanders
Newton
Peter Nowosad
Carrot
Intermountain School Division
Institutes Transportation Policy
Regional Library
John Stephanow
Prairie Farm Assistance
Pat
Patricia McAuley
Shell
River
Roblin Civil Defence
M.elc
S.E
S. W
Department of Public Works
Ag. Rep
Council of
RM. of Hillsburg
Centennial Advisory Board
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