29 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1960
Page
1
The community pasture committee for the Cote San Clara pasture announces Manitoba round up on September 26 27 and 28 with cattle released to Manitoba stockmen on September 29 and 30. Arrangements exist for picking up cattle not located.
The September WMS meeting of Knox United Church met at Mrs Geo Souter's on Tuesday September 13 at 3 pm. President Mrs H Cross led worship on Our Needy Brethren. minutes, sick visiting report, and supply allocations were reviewed. Nine members and five visitors attended with lunch served by Mrs A Harrop and Mrs G Souter.
Mrs Lydia Miller attended a Ford visit and the Hospital Aid meeting in Benito while Mrs G E Waddell of Portage was present on September 21. Prairie over the weekend.
Mrs Pete Bancarz reports community notes from Silverwood. Lawrence Irvine returns from Churchill. Bert Dixon and Lawrence Irvine travel to Brandon. Cliff Klassen visits Stanley Irvine. Bancarz visit Davenport relatives. Bonnie Jean Radford and Carol Radford head to Flin Flon for work. Ludig Miller returns from Regina Lutheran Woman's Missionary League meeting. Norman Chick Maynard Chase and companions weekend in Winnipeg. H M Oliphant and Dauphin visitors stay with D H Oliphant family. J Martin visits Pence relatives. Stewart Tunninley and his mother visit Brandon home of N Hargreaves.
Mrs C McKenzie reports Deepdale visitors including Mr and Mrs Geo Kelso in Winnipeg and Mr Bill Anderson of Winnipeg. Ward family returned from Winnipeg with Bill Ward, Rev and Mrs Borchardt and Judy and Bill Ward visiting. Mrs Walter Ward visits father Mr S Argent in Chilliwack. Deepdale Ladies Aid met at Mrs John Rankin’s Sept 21 with eight members and one visitor. A Pancake Supper and Annual Bazaar planned for October. Next meeting at Mrs C McKenzie’s October 12.
Mrs Hargreaves visited relatives in Brandon returning with Mrs Tunninley and Stewart. Attendees at the Deer Park Golf Course included Norris Hargreaves Gordon Keast Geo Lehmaltz Ross Misener Geo Giles Harry Oliphant and Calvin Keast. Ross i and Harry captured prizes, continuing Robbin's golf winnings this year.
A Manitoba Game Branch safety demonstration shows a three inch tree struck mid height by buckshot and a duck load tearing through a two inch plank. The display warns buckshot can ricochet off water, risking other hunters, and calls for careful aiming to prevent cross-fire.
Funeral services were held at Zelena Ukrainian Catholic Church for Dmytro Matewish who died at his home in Zelena on Sept. 23 1960 after a long illness. Rev Evonechko officiated with Sneath Funeral Service in charge. Interment was at Parish cemetery. Matewish born in Austria came to Canada in 1910, lived in Princeville and Zelena area, married Palanka Hawryschuk in 1912 and later Mabel Grace Collins in 1935. Surviving are wife four sons Walter Louis Ste Marie Ont Sam Winnipeg Peter Dauphin and Steve Roblin. seven grandchildren one great grandchild three daughters Dorothy Joyce and Mrs Jim Ready. one brother Richard in Australia.
Alfred Charles Knox died at Roblin Hospital on Friday September 16 1960 after a long illness aged 60. Funeral service held at Alfred Charles Knox United Church Roblin September 20 at 2 p.m. Rev. Ross Williams and Rev J F S Conlin officiated. Burial Roblin District Cemetery. Pallbearers P Hanson W Sorbo F Cooper J Cooper G Poucher L Andrews. Born in England, educated there, came to Canada in 1912 to Russell Manitoba. He lived in
The debenture issue for building schools in Gilbert Plains Grandview and Roblin was sold by tender to Osler Hammond Nanton Winnipeg for 839,695.50 plus accrued interest for 855,000.00 six percent debentures. Eight bids were received with the lowest bid accepted. The sale, handled by the Provincial Municipal Board, reduced the interest yield to 6.233 percent from 6.34 percent and lowers annual debt service by about 4500.00.
The Makaroff United Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with a 2 p.m. service on Sunday September 25. Guest speaker Mr Brittain of Kamsack attended with assistance from Mr Blizard. A large crowd joined in a floral tribute to the pioneers and letters were read from former members. A history of the church was presented, and Mrs Elliott received a pioneer memorial basket during tea served by the Ladies Aid.
The September meeting of Roblin Home and School Association featured "Meet The Teachers" night in Collegiate Auditorium. Principal staff were introduced and progress on the new school building noted. Officers elected include President F Eslinger and Vice Presidents Harper Simpson, with secretary M Campbell and treasurer Stella Peteleski.
The Evening Guild of Knox United Church Roblin met at Mrs J Goodbun home on Tuesday Sept 27th at 8 pm Worship opened with O For A Closer Walk With God with Betty Keast at piano Mary Oliphant read scripture and Sadie Staple gave the Lesson Thought Nora Cross led prayer A tape on Christian Stewardship was played Gabe McBain thanked Ray Switzer for operating the tape recorder A program Four Ways of Looking At It based on the four Gospels featured Jean Martin Kay Goodbun Audrey Schmal tz Norene Simpson and Mrs Twa Roll call 19 members five visitors Minutes from July read Treasurer Sheila Hargreaves reported Fair Booth expenses The new vacuum cleaner bill approved Guild voted 20 toward Manse paint Gifts for Osborne Home to be brought October meeting Church basement floor cleaning planned two work sessions Oct 3 and afternoon to wax and polish Guild to cater Snyder wedding Oct 22 Group 1 convening Leaders needed for Mission Band Kay Goodbun Betty Keast Essie Cross Lunch served by several members 30
Mr. George Ricker unearthed two potatoes on September 21 that grew into chick shaped figures with eyes and beaks though lacking legs or wings. The farmer notes they will still taste like potatoes when cooked.
Mr and Mrs P Nowosad and Frank Perry drove to Saskatoon on Sunday to attend the 1961 Ford car show and returned Tuesday. Mrs S Homeniuk remains a patient at Winnipeg General Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery.
The Ladies' Aid of Knox United Church met at Mrs. George Souter's home with eighteen members and two visitors. President Mrs. Goodbun led the group in the W A Motto. Devotions by Mrs. McBain focused on the Total Mission of the Church.
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