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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
4
In this column by Ambrosetus, the writer argues freedom is the daily pay of workers, not a vague civic ideal. He contrasts personal choice and leisure with the dangers of state control, urging readers to value genuine autonomy over mandated constraints. The piece closes noting a December 29 issue and deadline for copy.
Regular monthly Rural Municipality of Shel River meeting held in Roblin on December 7 1955 Deputy Reeve Boyce chaired with Councillors Edel Sanders and Sirochuk present Minutes approve November and special November 19 1955 meetings Accounts payable November 4662 to 4892 total 34096 03 confirmed Receipts and disbursements to end November 1955 adopted By law to cancel taxes read first second and third time signed sealed numbered and finalized By law assigning tax sale certificate SB 31 25 28 read first second and third time signed sealed numbered and finalized Adjournment Next meeting date first Tuesday in January at 10:00 a.m. List of accounts detailed including St Pauls Home Pro vince of Man Winnipeg General Hospital Roblin Review etc. Grants and tax provisions for 1955 shown Heat service for Robinsons Store proposed at 20 per month for ten months Deputy Reeve to be paid 200 for service
Poem reflecting nature's gifts from sunlit dew to violet scent, praising beauty found in countryside and sky. It features Joan Carlson, a Grade 12 Kelowna Senior High student, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Carlson, formerly of Roblin, now in Kelowna, B C.
Roblin residents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sorbo marked their 51st wedding anniversary at home on Tuesday December 13 1955. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cranwell of Roblin also plan to observe their 61st anniversary at home on Tuesday December 27 1955. May they continue to enjoy many more years together.
A survey of mistletoe’s history shows its arc from Norse myth where a mistletoe arrow caused Balder’s death to a divine ban on harming him. Ancient Europeans praised it as a magical medicine for ulcers epilepsy and luck. Modern kisses beneath mistletoe recall its enduring symbol of love and peace.
A history of Christmas gift giving traces to medieval England where rings adorned with mistletoe hung in great halls. Knights and ladies exchanged kisses and Christmas roses as secret loves met beneath the festive hangings, evolving to broader gift exchange over time.
Reading about diverse new year customs shows a long history of gatherings. Romans celebrated in spring with wishes for health wealth and happiness while Norse traditions lit huge fires at year’s end to honor their gods.
Across CBC radio listeners hear a multilingual chorus led by Ivan Romano. A small group sings folk songs in many tongues with expert coaching making them sound like a large ensemble.
Roblin W L held its regular meeting on Thursday December 15 with sixteen members and fourteen visitors present. Mrs F Newton installed the 1956 officers. The session included regular business a Christmas party and a program featuring Florida trip photos by Mr and Mrs George Kelso Gerald Collins piano solos a demonstration on making holiday table centers and a gift exchange followed by lunch provided by the hostesses.
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Annual Santa Claus Parade with local business support. Crowds flocked to the parade route as floats, clowns, and candy distribution drew families. Santa appeared with seven live reindeer, visiting Roblin Theatre and Memorial Hall events, and the new Elks Lodge contributed a concert and skits before the final street appearance.
Receipts detail secretary treasurer Braven of the Rural Municipality of Shell River. Payment records show disbursements and accounting entries for the municipality.
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