Local church fund drive seeks donations for Christmas relief
The United Church calls for cash and in kind contributions by 10 am Monday December 21 to support the Geod Cheer campaign aiding households facing economic adversity. Funds will be distributed to maximize impact across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee A
Terry Arntanees
F. J
Lawrence Mre
Porrett
Luce Eune Olen
McBride
Adam
United Church
The World of Wheat by H M G L Strange
The price of wheat hinges on supplies and demand as shortages and stockpiling for war affect markets. European fear of conflict raises purchases while harvests, shipping, and rains in Argentina, Italy, India and North Africa influence futures and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Argentina
China
Germany
Canada
Australis
Italy
North Africa
India
Danubian
Curling Club Weekly Draw Schedule
The Curling Club announces weekly draws with games starting at 9 am except Friday when times shift. Matches include Merrell, Pettapiece, Greenaway, VanAlat, Aitken, Ballard, Adam, Mitchell, Newton, Hall, Broomfield, Hornsby, and VanAlstyne across Dec 18 to Dec 26 with varied pairings each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrell
Hall
Broomfield
Mewten
Greenaway
cHeensby
Aitken
Ballard
Adam
Mitchell
Merrell Hell
Newton
Hornsb Aitken
Hall Va Merrell
VanAlstyne
Broom ‘Pettapiece
Hockey Tournament Tuesday in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Hockey tournament features top teams from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Event starts at 1 p.m. Admission 0 and 2c. Promises thrills and excitement for local fans despite garbled wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Destruction of Riding Mountain Forests Threatens Farms
A Manitoba voice warns that ongoing forest destruction near Riding Mountain endangers soil, water, and agricultural viability. Citing U S erosion and land loss data, the piece argues current policies risk long term regional prosperity and forewarns of rapid depletion within decades if unaltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riding Mountain
United States
Gragaland
Local and Personal News Items From Roblin District
Mr M Spigelman motored to Winnpeg and back by Tuesday. Ed Elliott of Newdale visited Roblin this week. Walter Ballard left for Deer Lodge Hospital Winnipeg Wednesday of last week. Imperial Dance Band to play at Summer Hall Dec 29 with 30c admission. Mrs M H Bowley left for Flint Michigan to visit ill mother Mrs Fisher. Brandon and Pat Brandon arrived from Flin Flon to see their father ill. Robert Miller Arthur Miller and A Kelso returned from Winnipegosis construction work. Blue and White Ball at school auditorium Dec 28 under Roblin Brass Band. 930 p.m. Prizes for novelty. lunch 50c. Big Roblin Hockey Club dance Dec 18 with Imperial Dance Band. 35c admission. Roblin Hockey Club officers elected Dec 14: President H J Rowley, Secretary Norris Aitkens, Manager A Keast, Assist. Manager G Kelso, Captain Wm Cowton, Exec G Ellwyn et al. Agricultural Society annual meeting Dec 12: Pres T Dill, Vice Pres E Jakeman A Gleiser. directors kept from 1936. Hostesses listed for Lady Gourler event. Prizes won by Mrs R Buck, T Cameron, Halliday, Warkentine. Impromptu church service Dec last. Rev C Matchett absent. D McNeill led prayers. hymns by I Mitchell and choir. solos by Mrs Adams. duets, quartette, readings by M Greenaway, O Payne, J Peden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Hockey Club
H. J. Rowley
Norris Aitkens
A. Keast
G. Kelso
Wm. Cowton
G. Ellwyn
H. Taylor
T. Kelso
J. Scott
W.hughes
W. VanAlstyne
H. Yeo
Dr. Hicks
G. Glover
the Agricultural Society
T. Dillin
E. Jakeman
A. G. Gleiser
Gurler
J. Su Elwyn
Lawrence
Togo News Highlights Local Visits and Play
Weekend social notes record visits among Melville and town residents with Dan Sinclair returning from Winnipeg and Mrs Hampson welcoming a baby boy. A fire hall meeting elected ten skates for the season as Togo players staged a three act comedy More Comes Charlie under the Togo Homemakers Club. Regional grain officials discussed Canadian wheat quality, protein testing, and export strategies amid wartime fears and self sufficiency aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Togo
Miss L. McLeod
Masdamen M. £. Eddy
L. Blewett
H. Parker
E. Brown
Messra D. Blewett
L. Lindsay
G. Parker W. Dickig
J. McElroy
Merridale Christmas Preparations and Plans for a Hall
Merridale prepares for the annual Christmas tree and entertainment at the school. Mr and Mrs H Fraser returned from Winnipeg where he attended an insurance convention. Fraser nearly brought home the cup for the best insurance sold. Townsin named president and secretary treasurer. Vice President Macaulay and convenors named. Plans progress for a community hall and a new stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Fraser
Winnipeg
Fraser
Mertidale
A. Townsin
S. Townsin
A . Macauly
Hockey Team Wins First Money at Calder Tournaments
The local hockey squad traveled to Russell and Calder last week earning first money. They beat Rossburn 4 0 then lost to Jaabelle 2 0 due to missing players. They returned Monday to defeat Calder 9 7 and Churchbridge 12 2 in the Calder tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russall
Rossburn
Jaabelle
Calder
Churchbridge
Local Births and Travels Highlight Snowy Week
Deepdale reports a son born to Mr. and Mrs. C. Ward on December 10 and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Yaki mishyn on December 12. Dorothy Schwartz of Yorkton visits her sister Mrs. Ten enhouse. Elmer Anderson returns to Winnipeg after two weeks with his sister Mrs. Jim Ward. Raymond Nostrom rushed to Dauphin Hospital for an operation. Mr. A. Carloan and D Wright depart for California for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Anderson
Winnipeg
Jim Ward
Raymond Nostrom
Dauphin Hospital
Wedding Lunan and Wilson Tie the Knot in Roblin
On Wednesday December 9 at the home of Mr R Wilson Clara Wilson, second daughter of the host, married Lawrence Lunan eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Lunan. A reception and dance followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wilson
Clara
Lawrence Lunan
James Lunan
Roblin
Community notices from Tummel area events and elections
Mr. George Mitchell spent the weekend in Winnipeg. A quilting bee gathered at Mrs. R. Robinson’s home on Wednesday afternoon. The G.I.T. group met at Mrs. C. Howe’s home on December 9 and elected Miss Muriel Robin, Mrs Lois Howe, Miss E. Christoff, Miss A Graham, and Miss H. Mitchell to offices. A community meeting at Tummel hall elected Chairman J. C. Brooks, SecTreas W. C. Kines, directors D. McArthur, C. Howe, and H. A. Mitchell, followed by dancing and card playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mitchell
Winnipeg
Tummel Hall
J. C. Brooks
Sec.Treas
W. C. Kines
D. McArthur
C. Howe
Mew
H. A. Mitchell
Turgeon hears calls for wheat board and high quality grain
Saskatoon hearings before the Turgeon Royal Grain Commission heard pleas for a national wheat board to govern the crop, guarantee prices, and end open futures trading. John Evans cited millers taking the best grain, with profits linked to high protein. Other advocates urged an agricultural bank and coordinated marketing to boost Canadian wheat quality for world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Grain Commissioners
Canada
Geddes
United Kingdom
Ged
Ry Veina
England
Scotland
Sam Ross
Saskaton
Sask
Turgeon Royal Grain Commission
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
John Evans
Evans
W. F. A. Turgeon
North Battleford Board of Trade
Sohn W. Hair
Wheat Board
Ovorall
H. L. Newman
Dominion Certaint
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the World of Wheat
G. L. Strange
Rester, Reseach Department
Ssaing Grain Department
Curling Club
Pam
Ates
Ice
Tony Lacelles
Mr. M. Spigelman
Ed Elliott
Newdale
Walter Ballard
Deer Lodge Hospital
Tummer Hall
Imperial Dance Band
Wi Furniéth
M. H. Bowley
Flint, Mich
Mrs. Fisher
Mr. ©. Brandon
Pat Brandon
Flin Flon
Robert Miller
Arthur Miller
A. Kelso
Winnips Posis
Schoool
Roblin Brass Band
Hocey
Togo News
Ed Paiement
Town
Arthur Low
Dan Sinclair
James Cartre, Jr
Melville
Dan Sinclar
Wesley Hern
Vancouver
J. K. Johnson
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Joe Hampson
Newa Ly Uradder
C. F. Wilson
Agricultural Division
Oembnien Bureau of Statistica
Ottawa
H.C. Grant
University of Manitoba
Grant
Reruman
Board of Grain
Sevienm
Merridale
Deepdale
J. L. Yakimishyn
Dorothy Schwartz
Yorkton
Mrs. Tenenhouse
Mr. A. Carlaon
D Wright
California
Lunan—Wilson
Hohlin Creamery
Roblin Bakery
Taylor’s Hardware
BMART
BABBY
Nick
Alladin
Taylor
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