26 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
1
Following a strong military showing, Unit 43 launches its victory loan effort with assigned territories and a leadership team. The appeal urges neighbors to buy bonds, support salesmen, and contribute cash for the county loan despite bad roads and late season.
Over 2,000 Roblin residents watched a two hour army demonstration featuring a flame thrower on a Bren carrier, mortars, and rifles. Officers from Shilo led a realistic attack drill on an enemy strong point, including a bayonet charge, while public funds for a loan drive reached 205 000 despite a 263 000 shortfall. Capt. W. C. Auger and Capt. A. T. Kines presided as civic leaders lauded the display and pledged continued support.
A fragmented editorial voice reflects on events seen in the news, mentioning the objective being taken and death's role in wartime games. It urges readers to remember the display and the ongoing bond buying comparison.
Mrs J Ready secretary of the Busy Bees Club Bield reports a shipment received April 7 for overseas children. The garments including dresses and slips are praised as well made and comfortable. Luella G Smith Winnipeg Red Cross Women’s Way Work Committee chair thanks the club for continued support.
The Board of Trade held its April meeting in the Hotel Sample Room on Monday April 16. Minutes approved. committee formed to fix up tourist camp grounds with up to 50 from funds plus 50 from the council. A team will be sent to the quiz contest on April 18. The group voted to join with citizen committees for the VE Day programme and to seek park scrub removal on crop share basis for future leveling and planting.
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