Christmas Charity Drive Seeks Gifts for Robin Community
Prominent supporters pledge substantial contributions for a charitable drive in Robin with 76 percent of proceeds to be shared with nearby municipalities. A Sunday collection plan includes parcel pickup on December 14 and packed parcels on December 21 at United Church Hall, under Rev C S Matchett and treasurer G Adam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matchett
Robtin
Robiin
C. $. Matchett
Adam
United Church
Hande
Prize winners At Seed Grain Fair
The Seed Grain Fair under Sheniver Agricultural Society was held in the Bence Avatorium on Saturday November with a strong showing across classes. Prize lists include Piax R Jakeman Sweet Clover Sorbo Potatoes C Miller RF Livingston A Arnett Junior Seed Special Barney J Arnett G Jory RF Joey Wheat W Doerng E Button W Bushby. Dressed Poultry Maie Turkeys Mies McDonald Mia Martin FR Jakeman Female Turkeys Mias McDonald Mrs George Mitchell Mrs Martin. Dressed Geese H Dillin Dooke W J Arnott Margaret Arnott. The Winnipeg Tribune notes that communistic and other subversive groups influence elections as many voters remain indifferent to democratic institutions and the need to guard ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheniver Agricultural Society
Bence
Barney
J. Arnett
Joey
W. Doerng
E. Button
W. Bushby
Mies McDonald
Mia Martin
Jakeman
Mias McDonald
George Mitchell
Martin
Cockele
H. R. Mitchell
W. Arnott
W. A. Smith
Geese H. Dillin
Dooke
W. J. Arnott
Margaret Arnott
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Tmely Amphania
Roblin W I Elect Officers For Roblin Woanena Institute
The Roblin Woanena Institute met at Mrs C D G Barber home on Monday November 30 and elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs Barber Vice President Mrs J R Yeo Secretary Mrs Kala Treasurer Mrs Brine and directors Mrs Elfwyn Mrs T Kelso Mrs J Collins Mrs W Van Alstyne Mrs F Heming Mrs M Law and Mrs J Kines Meetings are set for the third Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Woanean'a Institute
C.D. G. Barber
Barber
J. R. Yeo
G. Kala
The
Brine
Elfwyn
T. Kelso
J. Collins
W. van Alstyne
F. Heming
Annual Meeting of Roblin Red Cross Society
The Roblin Branch of the Red Cross Society held its annual meeting in the basement of the United Church on Wednesday. Reports were presented and the treasurer showed a favorable balance. Elected officers include Hon President Mrs T Yeo, President A T Kines fat, Vice Presidents I L Mitchell and Mrs R Grant, Treasurer R Halliday, Secretary Rev C S Mutchett, with buying committee Mrs J Adam and Mrs T Yeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
The
Red Cross Society
United
T. Yeo
A. T. Kines
I. L. Mitchell
R. Grant
R. Halliday
Postal Deadlines For Christmas Mail Announced
Postal authorities set deadlines to assure delivery before Christmas. Major notes warn against small envelopes and improper wrapping which cause misrouting and loss. The report also cites Southern Rhodesia gold mining output rising to 724,898 fine ounces worth about 15.36 million dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
England
United States
Southern
Rodesia
South Africa
Industrial Department
Canadian National Railway
Local and Personal News From Roblin Area
Work on the rink advances at top speed and should finish soon. Mr H Kelso returns to Roblin from Winnipeg with a new car. Mrs George Watson of Winnipeg visits her daughter Mrs Bert Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. Kelso
Roblin
Winnipeg
George Watson
Bert Ward
James Turner
Miss ©. McAfee
Minnedosa
Mrs
George Turner
J. Hartmier
B. Watters and Son
Thepeent Avin
Robert Miller
Arthur Kelso
Winnipegosis
Arthur Miller
Togo News Highlights Local Movements and Events
Roblin area residents return home from Winnipeg Swan River and other towns after visits. Christmas events planned with a Community Tree on December 23, and a charity play Here Comes Charlie staged December 11. Local society offices filled, road work progressing, and a large poultry shipment noted.
Anniversary gatherings mark Deepdale notices in town
Mrs M McGrath of Deepdale visits the Watson home this week while Mrs Belton of Roblin stays with the Kins. Mr and Mrs Buick host Glover and H Glover for their 25th anniversary. W A held an anniversary dinner with officers elected. A surprise silver wedding party honored C Kines and wife with about fifty guests, cake cutting, singing and cards as Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
Merridale News and Dance Fund Revival
Merridale Mrs Smudsky installs a radio in her store. Mr Proskie digs a vein on his farm. Mr Woodhouse returns to Brandon after visiting Merrdale. Merridale school renovated with new floor and interior repaint led by Mr Adamosky. A November 27 dance sponsored by Mr Hodgson raises funds for the annual Christmas Tree with songs by Saunders Dayson and Waters and a short play featuring Miss A Michelavitch and Mr A J Macaulay. Music by J Andrews orchestra. Also noted: moving pictures to treat nervous and mental disorders in Russian medicine with a Moscow studio led by Professor L Sukhacebsky. Audience response ranges from hilarity to tears. carefully chosen pictures expected to aid patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Messrs Saunders
Dayson
Waters
A. Michelavitch
A. J. Macaulay
J. Andrews
Moscow
L. Sukhacebsky
United Church Choir Sponsors Concert at School Auditorium
A United Church Choir fundraiser concert was held in the school auditorium on Friday November 27 to raise money for choir music. The program featured piano duet Eunice and Mark Fisher songs of the range Scott and Bridges a reading by Agnes Jakeman a quartet Gilbert Stinson McNeill and Bridges pantomime Young Lochinvar Old Singing School conducted by John Hill and a comedy Daisy Beil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Choir
Eunice
Mark Fisher
Messrs
Scott and Bridges
Agnes Jakeman
Gilbert
Stinson
McNeill and Bridges
Young Lochinvar
John Hill
Daisy Beil
John B. Kines
In Memoriam: Charles Gregory Died 1918 in Roblin
In memory of my dear son Charles Gregory who died in Roblin on November 30 1918 Mrs L Gregory writes to honor him with a brief tribute noting his passing and sorrow from a grieving mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lander
Roblin
Famaack
Charles Gregory
World Wheat Production Ranks and Price Influencers
The article ranks major wheat producers led by China with about 950 million bushels, followed by the USSR and the United States, then Canada and others. It notes shifts expected as USSR growth may surpass China, and outlines factors raising prices such as moisture shortages and drought in multiple regions, plus price-depressing factors like improved crop conditions and reduced European purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
U.S.S.A
Russia
U.S.S.R
U.S S.R
Canada
United States
India
France
Argentina
Italy
Spain
U.S.A
Europe
raine—Searle
Australia
Japan
Turkey
Reading and Life Service at United Church
The United Church in Roblin holds Sunday Dec 6 services with an evening Life Service. Subject is In the Steps of St Paul. A review covers HM Morton’s book selling 200000 copies on publication day. A sextette and several soloists perform including Cross, Greana way, Payne, Cross, Fletcher and Westwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumme
Roblin
Cromarty
Cross
M. Greanaway
C. Payne
L. Cross
Meeere B. Fletcher
W. Westwood
Unorthodox Policy Probed as Alberta Debt Rises
Regina Daily Star notes economist prophets warn against accepting doom. Premier Aberhart of Alberta posts a debt rise of over two million dollars in six months amid higher income and liquor taxes. Cash surplus reported at 232000 is questioned for accuracy and broader fiscal missteps are criticized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Daily Star
Aberhart
Alberta
For Sale Three Well Bred Turkey Gobblers
For sale three young turkey gobblers in good condition priced at three dollars each. Interested buyers should contact J L McDonald at Box 236 Roblin Manitoba for details and purchase arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McDonald
Roblin
Strayed on Farm Near Section 23 to 28
Strayed animal found on the farm in sections 23 to 28 around October date. Describes a black animal with a white forehead about seven months old. Owner may claim by proving property and paying expenses. Wm Bauer Roblin district listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bauer
Roblin Dile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seed Grain Fair
Piax
R. Jakeman
Sweet Clover
Sorbo
Potatese
C. Miller
RF. Livingston
A. Arnett
Posal
Stewart N. King
Optometrist
F. A. Heming
Moir
Smiley
Togo
Robert Lawrence
Gilbert Plains
W. Crawley
Swan River
Fred Newton, Jr
J. Vickery
Deepdale
W. Ballard
Deer Lodge Hospital
Arthur Low
Isobel Tripp
Calder
Manitoba
Charlie
Homemakers Club
Acthower
Beatrice Dune
Hampson
Togo Ag Agricultural Society
Wem, Thomaun
Guy Parker
M. Allen
Dr. Hicks
Drach
Mrs Baggot
Carberry District
Mrs. T. A. Yeo
Vivian
Doreen
Archy Parker
Good Roads Department
Robtin Ladies Curling Club
Mise Peden
Borden Sharpen
Yeo Bros
Sharpen
Jack Yeo
Berden
Roblin— Benito
Robilm
F. H. Belton
Mrs. J. Kins
W.A
HH. Trickett
J. C. Inglis
Treas
Jean . Mitchell
Kines
Merridale
Mr. M. Proskie
Mr. W. Woodhouse
Merrdale
Brandon
Merridale School
T. Adamosky
Memoriam
Mrs. L. Gregory
H. G. Strange
Reseach
Searls Grain Department
the United Church
B.A
John J. Arklie
Wili
Mitchell
Ony
Stratford Beacon-Herain
Sre
Dag Roblin
Taylor
Irwins
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