Christmas Meeting Ends With Gift Exchange And Carols
After the meeting, members exchanged gifts reflecting the season. The gathering closed with a pleasant lunch and the singing of a few Christmas carols.
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
10
After the meeting, members exchanged gifts reflecting the season. The gathering closed with a pleasant lunch and the singing of a few Christmas carols.
The Grose Lake School Board met for a regular session on Wednesday 1936 at 7 pm with trustees present. The board discussed coal and heating tenders, set substitute wages at 7.50, extended school holidays to Jan 1957, appointed Raymond Switzer as Trustee, and planned to reconvene December 7 1956 after rejecting the board’s salary offer.
The Repin and District Chamber of Commerce hosted the Santa Claus Parade in Rolin on a Saturday in December. Streets were crowded with people of all ages who enjoyed the event.
Funeral services for Harry Farion were held December 10 1956 at the Greek Orthodox Church Shortdale after his December 6 death at Grandview Hospital. He was 77. Interment at Shortdale Cemetery with pallbearers named. Born in Austria, he moved to Canada in 1897, married Anna Perchaluk in 1901. Survived by wife, sons John Wesely Eugene, daughters several, a sister in Winnipeg, and other relatives. Nearby items note post parade free show for children, prizes for parade floats, a bake sale, and a Christmas raffle at Roblin Electric Store.
Announcement states there will be no issue of the Review printed during the week of December 217 1956. No replacement date indicated and no further details provided.
The W M S of the United Church met at Mrs T H Taylors home on Tuesday December 11 with thirteen members and one visitor present. President Mrs H Cross led opening worship and candlelight program duties were by Mrs A T Kines and Mrs F Y Newton. Mrs G Waddell oversaw officer elections. social hour hostesses were Miss J McDonald and Mrs I Waddell. Installation of officers will be at the next meeting on Tuesday January 8 at the United Church Manse.
The Roblin Sewing Susies held their December meeting at G L Public School. Beathe Beucyh was re elected as news reporter. Members decided to send cards and gifts to those who helped or associated with them and set the next meeting for January 14 due to Ukrainian Christmas.
The Hungarian Refugee Committee in Winnipeg appeals for practical help as refugees arrive. They seek clothing, shelter, and especially employment in agriculture, crafts, and trades to establish self-sufficiency. Offers of work should be directed to Mrs Gladys Winter via the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Winnipeg. First arrivals expected December 15.
Public notice states under By-Law No 457 all shops except barber and beauty shops must close and remain closed at Ubm on Saturdays during January February and March.
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