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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
2
Communication Review readers recall an embarrassment over a mayoral communication about neighbors arguing in a backyard. The letters defend auditors and public reports while urging understanding of financial difficulties. A wedding notice follows with Mrs A Keast and Pte Borden Sharpen, and plans to reside in Toronto.
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Rev. W Donnelly of Young United Church in Winnipeg. The couple William Sharpen, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W J Sharpen of Toronto, and Marjorie Violet Ikeast, eldest daughter of Mr.
District news records visits by J W Pearson to Winnipeg and social gatherings with the Sangsters. Threshing delayed by heavy rain from Friday. Patriotic Society to meet September 6 in the hall. Son Bill Wallace overseas homeward reported by Bombardier and Mrs Wallace. Attendance notes include Patterson family and Andrew Jackson of Roblin visiting Sangsters. A dance on the 24th was postponed due to lack of musicians. Mrs Anna visiting Reston. Albert Topham back from Winnipeg trip. Miss K Gawley home from Winnipeg. L A C Ernest Showers RCA Yorkton spent weekend with family. Clayton Griffith of Winnipeg visiting Geo Ma’r and the Blewetts. L A C Ross Olson and wife of Dauphin spent a few days in town. Harvey Maguire of Ortin Ont is home for a visit. Mrs J Vipond and daughter have returned to Penticton B C after visiting here.
Michael Slipetz arrived Friday to prepare for school opening. Mrs John Ferguson is rushed to hospital for appendix surgery. Rev H Dansereau returned home from Quebec. Taurent Laliberte and O Leva q... wounded in the Battle of France. Edward Menard Courto, formerly of this community, reported severely wounded in France. Mrs Jim Mortemore, née Monies O Connor, of Cannes school, visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Carriere motored to Grandview. the latter brought their new baby home from hospital.
Mr and Mrs G B Brown move household effects to Togo. Cpl H Short of Armstrong Ont spends furlough with Mr and Mrs W H Rogers. Church service set for Sunday at 4 pm conducted by Rev D N Conly Roblin. L Cpl Pete Prokopowich returns home on furlough after illness on train. Mrs E McVey of Flin Flon visits her mother Mrs A Large. S M Currey returns home for Dauphin after weeks in hospital. John Arnott and family travel to Winnipeg for Grace Arnott wedding. Miss Joyce Grundy joins them.
Rain delays hold up threshing as Merridale residents adapt. Miss Annie Prosky of Winnipeg vacationing with relatives. 82 year old FE Andrew of Grandview spoke at a Sunday service. A wedding at Roblins Catholic Mission united Victoria Michelavich and N Swinthun with observed family support.
Mrs W Middleton stays in Dalphin visiting her husband who is in hospital. Mr and Mrs Geo and Mrs Maguire drove to Kam pack last Saturday. Mrs Percy McMurray and family from Sudbury Ont are visiting Mr and Mrs W McMurray. Miss Mable Fillmore of the WAC spends a furlough at her parents Mr and Mrs C Fillmore.
The Roblin Collegiate and School staff for the fall term includes Principal H. J. Stefansson and assistants Miss Ruth Humestor Gregg and Miss Jona Glover Roblin with several grade teachers. Domestic science will be taught by Mrs H Guest and the Technical Training school by R G Ward.
A quiet wedding occurred July 29 in Newton Parish Church New York City Eng Daphne Be tree Joan fourth daughter of J Dallman of Tooting London wed George W C Mathews N RCAF only son of A Mathews Deepdale Manitoba The bride wore white lace over taffeta and carried deep red roses Attendant Sgt Vera Lane RCAF WD wore uniform Lt Set Lomax gave bride away Best man Corporal A Roves RCAF Vancouver Reception at Mrs A Byworth 12 Bedford St The Groves Yorks Honeymoon at Windermere Cumberland.
Mr and Mrs E G Greeneway learned their son Tpr John Greenaway has been wounded in the arm and legs while on active duty in France. He is in hospital and in good spirits with non dangerous injuries.
Personal notices list Morgan Kelso of Rivers with RCAF over the weekend, Gladys Rae leaving for Ottawa, J Twa resuming duties at Portage la Prairie, and D J Kines joining the Canadian Army at Fort Osborne. LAC Ralph Harlow ill in France, Velma May Johnstone enlisting in the CWAC, plus high school pupils seeking room and board in Roblin to continue studies. Roblin opens school Sept 5 at 9 o'clock. Lloyd J Meyer returns as Monarch Life manager. community updates include teachers and local civic notices.
Supporters of the Roblin and District Board of Trade join Kamsack Relief Fund in a tag day event this Saturday to raise funds and awareness for disaster relief efforts. Local volunteers will collect donations and promote aid across the community.
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