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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1954
Page
1
The speaker expresses gratitude to the Roblin Review readers and acknowledges individuals who helped during difficult times over the last two years. The note emphasizes appreciation for community contributions and personal thanks.
A Roblin Manitoba Red Cross appeal thanks workers and urges remaining districts to contribute toward a thousand dollar goal. Over six hundred already raised. contributions may be left at the Royal Bank or Mitchells Drug Store. Signed by President J Carlyle Parker and Secretary Mrs J Adam.
Wise sayings and talk may fall on deaf ears but a tender sentiment at the right moment is never wasted. Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes timely kindness over noisy words.
The Togo Homemakers Club met at Mrs T Andrews home on March 11 with nine members and one visitor. They discussed March of Dimes donations totaling 52.47 and reported a successful rink lunch during the Bonspiel. Plans included Easter tea, daffodil sale, and a cemetery project update from the Village Council.
A Roblin Agricultural Society meeting on March 24 chaired by Vice President Lamb revised the July 26 exhibition prize list with few changes. Four local ball teams will be invited to play at the fair and a horticultural exhibitors school is planned for August.
Mrs. Mary Owen WGM of Manitoba paid an official visit to Roblin Chapter No 42 OES on March 24. Visitors from Dauphin Benito Bowsman Russell Kamsack Togo Neepawa Flin Flon attended. Ruth Chapter Togo presented shoulder ribbons hand made by Sister Mae Painter. Lunch followed at the Masonic Temple.
A meeting for aid is set for Tuesday April 6 at 2 30 pm. The C G T hosts a tea and sale of baking at Knox United Church Gat April 3 from 3 to 5 pm. The Sewing Susies plan an Easter Tea and Bazaar at Knox United Church lower hall on Saturday April 10 at 3 pm.
Parliament Hill notes detail the Polymer Corporation as a Crown company producing synthetic rubber in Sarnia since 1943. It dominates Canadian supply, exports to Europe and South America, and shows rising sales from 1945 to 1953. A salt cavern stores 55,000 barrels of crude oil products for the plant.
The Am ateur Contest raised 635 dollars for a new village playground in Roblin. Sponsored by the Rebekah Lodge Roblin Elks Lodge Dauphin and CKDM Dauphin the event featured remarks by local officials and a list of contestants across vocal, instrumental and dance categories.
The Evening Guild marked its seventh anniversary on March 23 in Knox United Church lower hall. President Mrs. L. Simpson welcomed 37 visitors as 14 members answered Roll Call. Rochedale Community Club presented a one act play followed by contests and singing led by Mrs. A T Kines with piano by Mrs. George Fisher. A lunch with a birthday cake by Mrs. A Martin concluded the event. next meeting is April 27 at Mrs. F G Newton’s home.
The new owner announces purchase of the Roblin Review from Mrs. Alice Thom and states the takeover effective April 1, 1954, to serve Roblin and surrounding district.
A playful verse riffs on spring and birds with quirky spelling. It swaps consonants for humor, portraying wings and boids in a light, whimsical style.
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