21 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
1
A reflective Christmas meditation laments the world’s drift from the Bethlehem ideal of peace. The writer calls for a renewed spirit of goodwill to end dread of war, deliver aid to needy children, and honor the Christ Child with acts of love and mercy.
Thursday afternoon and evening at the curling rink featured friendly matches between Roblin and visiting rinks from Dauphin Gilbert Plains Grandview Russell Inglis Castleavery Togo Makaroff and others. Roblin won the lone match as visitors were hosted to luncheon supper and a smoker after the trials.
The Women's Missionary Society of Knox United Church held its December meeting at Mrs. F. Y. Newton’s home. Officers elected for the year include Hon. President Mrs. A. T. Kines and President Mrs. H. Cross. A Christmas candle lighting service followed led by several members.
A full page notice in the Review announces the change from S. H. Cross & Sons to Cross-Town Motors. The owners Harry and Bill celebrate the new year with a name that highlights the Roblin highway crossroads and preserves their business identity.
Radio Dials throughout Roblin and district set at 1230 for CKDM Dauphin opening. The 250 Watt station signs on at 7 p.m. with a one hour special for the occasion. Next day CKDM begins weekday full schedule under motto Community Service.
In last week’s notice the Staple Schaan wedding time was incorrect. The ceremony will be at 8:00 p.m. in the afternoon, not 2:30 p.m., as previously stated.
Dee Zend and Miss Joan Eddy arrived from Winnipeg for the holidays. Residents visit Saskatoon and Regina trips noted. Kamself rink curling Wednesday with Makaroff Roblin groups slated for Thursday. Malin club lists officers including Mrs Alexander and Mrs Krumweiss. Piano fund discussed and Christmas gifts exchanged at a luncheon.
Sunday visitors included Sr. and Mrs Ostrowski at John Midzains and W P Yakimishyn at Tom Rozenuks. Ed Cherneski joined Sam Yalowicki while Peter Yasinsky visited Harry Boguski as Mrs Ben Klemetski remained ill.
UMMEL R LT Arnot was a business visitor to Dauphin. The annual meeting on January 4 in Lumme hall at 7 60 p.m. Keith Arnott visited his mother in Dauphin before reporting to the Army in Winnipeg. The Ladies Aid meeting moved from January 1 to January 1 1, at Mrs F J Mchae's at 2 30. The Tummel Community Association held its annual meeting December 1 dth. Directors for 1951 include Wendell Lamb chair Steve Kerchuk Mrs Orville Kendrick Douglas Cameron Secretary Roy Mickelson Mrs Bus Brook Cathy Lamb. Hospital Aid Com Mrs Roy Mickelson Mrs Ray Buick Mrs Harry Tricket and Miss Cathy Lamb will attend all monthly board meetings in town.
Many from the district attended the opening of the new Dropmore rink and the dance Friday night and report a good time. Four rinks have entered from this district. The skips are William Craig, John Craig, Bill Cummings and Bill Keay. The Rochedale Ladies Club held their regular meeting.
Messrs Briggs and Don Black with family visited relatives in Winnipeg. George Lrauv of Rhine Falls and Mrs B Crtraub’s son returned home by bus. Gordon Pound and Gail enjoyed a six week West Coast holiday. George Speers from Vancouver joined his daughter and son in law. Archie Harvey returned from Fort Churchill to spend Christmas with his mother.
Deepdale reports Chas McKenzie and Geo Gove left December 13 for Ballard mill and expect to be away through Christmas. Kenneth, Lyle McKenzie and Steve Dzikowsky visited a dentist in Kamsack Friday. The Deepdale Young People held a Christmas meeting December 15 with a color nativity and carols. The Littlest Camel film entertained children. Next meeting December 29. The Deepdale Swine Club held its first meeting December 15 with six members and three visitors. March 1951 is set for the next gathering.
In Roblin and nearby communities Christmas messages flow from business firms and residents. Mr and Mrs Adam Sangster visit the city while Steve Browsky and family prepare to depart for Portage la Prairie. Mayor McBride earns credit for Main Street decorations and a festive spirit as the Review prints 1000 copies for 3 or 4 thousand readers.
An event at Tummel Hall on Wednesday December 27 offers prize and novelty dances. Admission 75 cents plus lunch is available.
Come One Come All to a whist drive at the home of Mr and Mrs Stewart Simpson on Friday December 29 with admission 35 cents. JT and prizes sponsored by Crom arty W.1.
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