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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
1
Roblin residents report cold damp snow hampering harvest as wet spring and rainy summer left crops rusted and largely uncut. Farmers faced scarce funds and poor conditions, with only a small portion swathed while most fields stayed standing awaiting hot dry weather or an unlikely rice crop adaptation.
The Honourable W. C. Miller, a Manitoba government member, was born February 7, 1896, in Waterloo Ontario to Bertram B. and Pauline Miller. He served in WWI with the City of Winnipeg’s 2nd Battalion, married Edna Karin Gahn in 1920, and settled in Gretna in the 1920s. Miller held various public roles, led the Manitoba School Trustees Association, and served as Provincial Secretary, Speaker, and Minister of Education by 1950.
A reorganization meeting of the M T S local was held at Goose Lake Collegiate on Wednesday September 8 with Miss Trickett opening. Elected for 1954 55 were: President William Lowe Vice President Miss J Hunter Secretary Miss R Mickelson Reporter Miss J Nykolaishen A second meeting is set for Tuesday September 26 with a guest speaker. all teachers urged to attend.
A reader recalls a famed Liars Club yarn about a freezing winter and a supposed miracle rabbit story told by Jimmy Drink. The note adds a birth announcement for Barbara Rose Marie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Klemetski of Deepdale, born September 17.
Doug and Billy Goodbin and Roy Craig attended the football game in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs G Mitchell and family have returned home after holidaying in Banff Edmonton and points in the USA. Miss Olive Dobson, Supervisor of Kerrisdale Telephone Exchange in Vancouver, visited the local MTS office last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Cam Curle and family of Sturgis Sask are spending holidays at the F Curle and F Chase homes. Mr and Mrs Frank Dayson and Charlie motor to Winnipeg last Sunday with Mrs Dobson and Olive en route to Vancouver. Mr and Mrs John Mendro returned from a week with relatives at Maple Creek Sask also Medicine Hat Alta. Mendro brought back a sample of his wheat turning out 45 bushels per acre with no rust observed.
After meals, brush to remove scraps that cause tooth decay. Food particles form acids that attack enamel and cause cavities. Brush immediately after eating with a outward motion from gum to biting surface, not horizontally.
Minutes of the Shell River Municipal Council meeting held September 1 1954 at Roblin show approval of building permits for Eugene LaRocque and Nick Ratushny and an addition for Philip Nowasad. The session also amended By-law 961 A, set tax sale timings, discussed road use payments, and ordered legal action for bylaw violations. Eight other council actions and payments were recorded, with the next meeting on October 6.
The financial statement covers June 27, 1953 to September 1, 1954 for the Roblin Ladies Rest Room. Officers listed are Mrs. Elsie Dayson, Secretary-Treasurer and Mrs. M Beaven, Auditor.
A discussion of rats as disease carriers and their historical link to plagues. It notes the danger of infected rodents entering a country and emphasizes quarantine and eradication efforts on farms and cities. It mentions Warfarin-based preparations found effective in killing rats.
The Roblin Boy Scouts Group Committee met at Dr E Otke s office to welcome new member W Sorbo and discuss finances, a planned Leaders course in Roblin, a scout closet, and an Apple Day set for October 2 to raise funds. A Court of Honour reviewed rewards and programs and upcoming Tenderfoot investments.
Forest leaders emphasize the mill's vitality hinges on a robust wood supply as fires threaten both the industry and surrounding timberlands, underscoring resilience in the face of disaster.
Ruby Gert-Tude and Barry Oliver wed in a double ring ceremony at Tummel United Church on September 11 at 3 00 pm officiated by Dr J Carlyle Parker. Miss Alice Trickett played music and Miss Betty Robin sang during the register signing. The bride wore a white nylon tulle gown with lace and bronze taffeta underlayers, a lace bolero, gloves and a silk illusion veil. She carried a white Bible and a bouquet of sweetheart roses. Mrs Alex Craig served as matron of honor in shrimp silk organza, with Miss M Platt as bridesmaid.
Makaroff 4H Garden Club led by Mrs Jeab Van Drecht held a successful Achievement Day at Makaroff Rink with 30 of 32 members exhibiting garden produce. Ken Pound topped the event with 110 points. Judge Nick Sander of Manitoba Department of Agriculture, aided by Benito Garden Club, noted late blight concerns and recommended frost or vine-cutting before harvest. Merridale 4H Club also held Fall Achievement Day at Merridale School led by Peter Bugera, with Sander judging Manola potatoes and films shown on potato production and Rural Route to success. top exhibit went to Helen Byke.
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