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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
2
Visitors and arrivals are noted with Togo News mentioning Parker Roe Tripp and others visiting Roblin Kamsack Yorkton and Toronto. Rev J Samarine returns for the summer while cancer society fund drive collects at drug stores and with local volunteers. A health clinic for preschool children is set May 7 at the Fire Hall Health Centre run by the Togo Homemakers Club.
Miss Irene Lovas visited with Mr and Mrs J Craig Sunday. Dropmore road is a washout and closed to all traffic with no repair date known. Numerous visits occurred between local families including A Craig Har vey Shirley H M Keay and others to Russell Inglis and surrounding homes. Several families noted flu illness among children and the hope for a quick return to school.
Makaroff Chas Elliott visited Kamsack Friday. Elmer Spear of Winnipeg spent Saturday in town. Bert Traub returned home from Russell hospital Monday. Mrs A Wight and Hilda Rogers were visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Wm Wagoner visited with Mr and Mrs S M Currey Monday. Mrs L Hohle spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E McGregor at Roblin. S M Currey returned to Kamsack hospital Tuesday for a lung operation.
Mrs. R. Boyce is on the sick list. Ken Ward traveled to Winnipeg on Monday. Mrs. R. McBride visited in Deepdale on Tuesday. Mrs. Walter Luchuk and Patsy spent the weekend at Gilbert Plains. The funeral for R. M. Sanders was attended by Mr. and Mrs. N. Fagerland of Rolla and T. B. Ward of Flin Flon. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Sanders Sylvia and Don and to Mr. and Mrs. J. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. L. Joliffe returned home Monday after wintering with their daughter Mrs. Beecher in Neepawa.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41 hosted Past Noble Grand night on April 22 marking Roblin Rebekah Lodge's 35th anniversary. Past Noble Grands entered robed in white, officers received corsages, lunch followed, and a birthday cake with thirty five candles featured. N.G. Arnott and V.G. Sorbo led tea service while Sister Adam moved a vote of thanks.
A Roblin message urges signing petitions to collect a Warble Fly powder package for home use. Signed by Jack Mitchell.
The Rebekahs held a tele phone bridge party on Thursday April 15 at multiple member homes. Twenty seven tables were in play with prizes awarded to Ladies and Gents including H Maslove G Fisher C Péterson and Jas Bethel. Members thanked everyone for support and a enjoyable evening was noted.
A letter to the editor thanks H. C. Cranwell for a Thursday show and urges Shell River cattle owners to sign petitions. One asks for compulsory vaccination of all female calves aged 4 to 8 months, aiming for lifetime immunity and free vaccination if two thirds of owners sign. A second petition is also mentioned.
The April meeting on April 21 at Mrs. Jack Nott's home agreed to organize a Cromarty Sunday School. A committee will tidy Cromarty hall for use as the meeting place. Sunday school begins May 9 every 2nd Sunday with a Special Mother's Day service. May meeting set for Mrs. R. Framingham's home.
Mr and Mrs Fred E Cowan of 221 Marjorie St St James announce the engagement of their only daughter Mary Susan to Lloyd George son of Mr and Mrs Wm Waggoner of Roblin Manitoba The wedding is set for June 1 1948 at St James Anglican Church at 16 p m.
The 39 year old Michael Roy Sanders was laid to rest Sunday at Knox United Church Moblin after a service conducted by Rev J M Taylor. Burial occurred in Roblin Cemetery with pallbearers from Flin Flon Deepdale Moblin Swan River and Roblin. Sanders born March 28 1908 in Deepdale married Edith Anne Ward in 1935 and is survived by his wife and two children Sylvia and Donald plus his parents and siblings.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness and floral offerings received after the loss of their husband and father. Special thanks go to Rev. J. M. Taylor of Roblin Rev. Zwicker of Swan River the pallbearers and all who attended. Mrs R M Sanders Sylvia and Donnie
Carman Memorial Hospital District reports over subscription of the 170000 debentures. By Wednesday morning the full amount was reached and sales continued into the afternoon, prompting praise for committee leaders Garnett Hardy and Miller. The drive drew buyers from about a 20 mile radius, reflecting community loyalty and sound judgment.
In loving memory of our wife and mother Anne Ethel who passed away April 29 1947 Just one year ago She was taken without any warning Her going left hearts filled with pain She is gone from among us but in our hearts she remains Remembered by husband Jas De La Mare, sons and daughter and grandchildren
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