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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
2
In loving memory of our dear son Norman of the RCMP who was accidentally shot on August 8 1948 at Chatham New Brunswick A day of remembrance sad to recall Without farewell he left us all Till memories fade and life departs He will live forever in our hearts Lovingly remembered by his Wife and two children Father Mother Brothers and Sisters
District items report J Kremesky and B Rurak visiting Fred Chopiak last Thursday. Mrs J Wavryk is ill and seeks treatment in Watrous. Mr and Mrs Jim Les of Portage la Prairie visited relatives. J Cohen and Jack Cohen of Winnipeg were holiday guests at S Trowsky’s. Henry Chick drove to St Rose for Norman’s tonsil operation. Mike Novosad bought a car from Nick Korman promising to save shoe leather. B Beck of Fort Frances and the Urbanskys enjoy holidays with relatives. Matewishs return to Snow Lake from holidays. Novosad and Harry Andronyk to a San Clara dance report a good time. Tony Worbec encounters a mother bear and cubs on his farm and shoots one. A large crowd celebrated Henry and Jim Chick’s 25th anniversary with a dinner and singing.
Miss Corwena Roberts vacations at Madge Lake. Miss Joyce Eslinger, new teacher, visited the district last Wednesday. Miss Hazel Ayer stays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. McCorquodale of Dauphin spent the weekend with the O. McCorquodales. G W Taylor and Vincent of Dauphin and Geo Taylor and daughter Carol of Winnipeg visited the Ayers. Ward Bros. attended Swan River Fair with cattle and swine. Gardner, Powell, Clare and Larry returned from Vancouver after a month visiting relatives. T Roberts and H Balance families visited Grandview with Mr. and Mrs. Prior last Thursday.
Cromarty Mrs G Laird and Mrs L Simpson spend time in Winnipeg this week. Mr and Mrs A McDonald and Mrs J McDonald of Manitou were guests of Mr and Mrs McDuffe last week. Rev and Mrs Walker and family of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs 5S Simpson last week. Miss Watson of Brandon stayed with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Robin Watson over the weekend. Mr and Mrs McDuffe with Mrs Hutchins of Grandview spent the weekend of July 16 at The Pas with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs C A McDuffe.
The Misses Wilma and Jean Beattie left Friday morning by train for Kinderley Sask to visit Relatives. Harvey Boyce and granddaughter Merle visited Weyburn Sask for several days. Albert Boyce with Mrs. Rogers Steve Beck and Neal McGinnis drove to Winnipeg for the weekend. A Taylor returned Sunday after Winnipeg trip with her son and his wife Geo Harvey of Winnipeg. Chas Pound and two children arrived from Vancouver to spend two weeks with his parents W Pound. Last visit by Chas was Xmas 1937.
Mrs Smith and daughter spend a week at Geo Murray s. Albert Middleton bought a new truck in Winnipeg. Seed Club met Monday with strong turnout. Residents attended the Togo Fair and Benito Beach picnic. The Murray household hosted a Tuesday haymaking visit with Grace Beverly and Herb. Chas Burrell of Virden, Man visited district friends and relatives last week.
Silverwood announces Miss Ruby Irvine will be employed at Norquay hospital. The note lists other social visits including Mrs. Johnson hosting Miss Edna Towes of Togo, and several residents visiting relatives in Roblin and Winnipeg. It records numerous weekend and weekday visits among local families.
The Lambkin Family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for kindness, sympathy messages, and floral tributes following the loss of their father, Samuel Lambkin.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Fred Titanich who died July 22 1940. The verse recalls a happy home and sweet memories, with his wife and family cherishing his smiling face and noting the loneliness his passing left.
Ten million tons of straw will be needed to sustain Western Canada’s livestock this winter amid feed shortages. A Dominion pamphlet explains straw reclamation in mixed fields and is available from Ottawa. Immunization can prevent diphtheria and whooping cough, which caused more 1948 deaths than polio, so ensure all family members are protected.
An organization gathering for the North East West sections of the Robin district is set for Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of Mrs Carl Andres A cordial invitation is extended to all district ladies to attend
Applications for Green Spruce Lumber Permits open to eligible settlers with detailed dates. New applicants may start August 11 at 9:00 a.m. at Bield Ranger Station, with general applications from August 18 until the quota is filled. Additional allowances include Green Poplar and Balsam or Dry Spruce, at four dollars per thousand for Green Spruce.
Applications notice for Green Spruce lumber permits with sittings at Lakeside Hall on August 13 at 9 00 am at Shell River Municipal Office Roblin on Monday August 15 commencing 9 00 am and August 22 for eligible settlers. The notice lists quo settlers and other details.
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