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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
1
A devotional piece debates the Beatitude Blessed are the peacemakers and contrasts true peace making with warlike posturing. It argues peacemakers act, confront arrogance, reduce poverty, and point to God while critics label them troublemakers. It ends urging serious commitment to God.
December 21 1951 the Goose Lake district to close at 2 p m for Christmas holidays reopening January 3 1952. Tenders accepted for bus routes wood and meals donations approved for local rink and lunches. Public Health Nurse appointment discussed.
The Roblin Hospital Aid held its December meeting with 22 members and one visitor. Motions set attendance at hospital board meetings for the president and recording secretary, approved Xmas gift allowances of 1 for each child, and prior practice of engraving a silver spoon for the first baby born New Year’s Day. Treats for patients and staff include Xmas cake oranges nuts candies and dainties or money. Donations are to be left with Mrs. Mitchell by December 22. January meeting moved to Saturday January 5. The group seeks more member participation.
Roblin hosts Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Day with a parade starting at 2 30 pm from the new school. Spectators and participants from near and far are urged to support the event sponsored by local business men and public volunteers.
The Farmers Union Local No. 45 annual meeting elected Ross McBain as President for another term. G Andres became Sec Treas, with B Bach, D Ballard, T Watson and C Mckenzie named directors. Delegates to the Winnipeg convention include McBain Bach Ballard and Luchuk. Monthly meetings set for the third Wednesday each month.
Manitoba Taxation Commissioner R B Baillie warns there is no grace period in January for renewing drivers licenses and car registrations. Unregistered drivers involved in January accidents risk invalidated insurance, harmed legal rights in civil actions, and possible criminal prosecution.
At Roblin Chapter No. 42 OES regular meeting on December 4 Mrs. A. Peterson assisted by Mrs. E. Robertson and Mrs. L. Watson installed a full slate of officers led by Worthy Matron Nellie Cranwell and Worthy Patron Harry Maslove. Jean Leavens received the Past Worthy Matron’s Jewel. a luncheon followed as officers were honored.
Walter Ward was reelected president of the Roblin Agricultural Society at the recent annual meeting. Vice Presidents were Walter Sarbo and H. Dillin, with W. R. Scott as Secretary-Treasurer. Jas. Mertin was added to life members. Government grant support rose to 50 percent of cash prizes. Prizes paid reached $654.55 in 1950 and $1,162.50 in 1951. Somers reported on Juniors work and members were urged to fund projects and prize money. A 1952 fair was approved with a committee exploring a two day format.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41 will hold its regular meeting Thursday December 13 followed by the annual Christmas party. Unknown Friends will exchange gifts with full names, members bring dainties and Xmas cake, an attractive programme is set, and the Unknown Friends draw for 1952 will occur. Participants are asked to bring an envelope with their name and relevant dates.
The Roblin W I held its annual meeting on November 15 and reported a successful year aligned with the motto For Home and Country. Monthly meetings featured speakers from local nurseries, Korea, Canadian authors, and World Conference insights, plus musical items and contests. Attendance averaged 18 of 23 members. visitors numbered about 123. social events included a Hobo picnic, Pot Luck, and Christmas party. Financial highlights show a barn dance jamboree netting 329.96 with 169.75 raised for cancer relief. thanks extended to helpers and invitations issued for next year’s meetings on the third Thursday each month.
Roblin branch of the Canadian Red Cross elected officers at Knox Church basement on December 7. Hon. Pres. R. D. Robertson MLA. President I. L. Mitchell. Vice President Dr. J. Carlyle Parker. Secretary Mrs. John Adam. Treasurer K. Riley of the Royal Bank. Alan Martin to chair a blood donor committee for a spring Roblin clinic. A disaster committee was formed with Earl Stauffer. A Deepdale W I whist drive raised eight dollars for hot soup and cocoa for Deepdale pupils.
An experiment at Brandon Manitoba shows frozen wheat and normal wheat yield similar egg production in pullets. Mortality was lower with frozen wheat, and birds ate more food but produced eggs at a comparable rate.
Mr and Mrs Frank Castell of Liberty Gask announce the engagement of their daughter Elinor Louise to Herbert Earl son of Arr and Mrs Dave Bowley Roblin Man The wedding is set for late December in Vancouver BC Mr and Mrs C E Howe announce their younger daughter Alice Loretta to Herbert George Henderson son of Mr and Mrs R R Henderson Deepdale Man The wedding occurred at Tummel United Church at 430 pm Saturday Dec 29 1951 with an open reception at Tummel Hall
A Free Press photo shows Irwin Borowski talking with Santa at the T. Eaton Co. store. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mitchell.
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