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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
1
A reflective meditation on aging as a mindset and spiritual journey. The speaker urges continued constructive work, grace before God, and finding beauty in aging through inner growth, faith, and service rather than pursuit of material wealth.
Speech on freight rates delivered April 14 records in Hansard. F S Zaphtny notes the October 9 1946 railway rate increase application faced provincial opposition and House debate limits. He cites April 5 and 7 exchanges, the minister’s remarks on political issues, and calls out alleged Saskatchewan lobbying while underscoring the public service aspect of the debate.
Roblin Curling Club approves proposed changes to the McDonald Brier play off at the close of the 1947 48 season. President J McConnell chairs as directors plan to represent the club at the Manitoba Association meeting April 21 in Winnipeg with Eric Austin acting as proxy if needed.
The Roblin and District Athletic Association approves a four point plan at a school auditorium meeting on April 14 to boost community sport. Plans include junior hockey and baseball sponsorships, a tennis club, Goose Lake bathing facilities, and community softball with a May 4 meeting to action. Officials elected: Mel Bowley president, Allan Martin vice president, Graham Mitchell secretary, W. Ford treasurer.
The 60th annual Lord's Day Alliance report argues that current Sunday laws already permit private personal recreation and urges understanding of existing liberties before any calls to broaden privileges for Sunday sports. It notes public opinion is divided on expanding Sunday activities.
The Manitoba Sportmens Show runs May 11 to May 15 at the Civic Auditorium in Winnipeg. Sponsored by the Greater Winnipeg Game and Fish Association, the event has broad provincial support from game and fish groups.
Older boys and leaders from Yorkton Dauphin Birtle and Swan River converge on Roblin for a National Boys Work conference at the United Church April 30 to May 2 led by Prof A R Cragg United College Winnipeg Cragg will speak on What is the Church Doing with four sessions two open to the public including the opening Friday at 8 p m and the closing Sunday at 11 a m plus a Sunday 7 p m sermon attendees will enjoy discussions a banquet films music and a softball tournament billeting arranged for visiting boys
Prof. T. J. Harrison assis tant for Manitoba resigns to head the Barley Improvement Institute starting this year. His resignation takes effect May 1. He has chaired the National Barley Contest Committee which organized the $25,000 barley competitions of 1946 and 1947 sponsored by brewing and malting interests. Contact Rev. J. M. Taylor for conference arrangements.
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