12 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
1
A Prairie reflection on horizons and vision. The writer argues life expands with an open mind and generous outlook. He cites Baker University Bible’s fore edge painting as a symbol: when the Bible is open Christ is revealed, guiding broader faith and tolerance.
Minutes from Roblin municipal meetings on February 3 and 4 1948 show Reeve Diamond presiding with full council. Actions include passing a bylaw for 1948 tax levy, naming J M Stewart to the District Hospital Board, approving several old age pension applications, and authorizing various payments including hospital, fuel, and equipment costs.
A call to action promotes anti communist values while urging support for the Canadian Appeal for Children. The campaign aims to aid hungry cold and sick children worldwide by channeling resources to empower future generations and strengthen global welfare institutions.
Canada launches the Canadian Appeal for Children to raise funds for Europe and Asia’s war affected youths and battered hospitals. Donations support food clothing and hospital equipment as nations recover from five years of conflict.
Major Charles Ferguson Hoey of Duncan Vancouver Island died at 30 during a bold assault on a Jop-held hill in Burma. He posthumously received the Victoria Cross for gallantry after seizing a Bren gun, leading his men under heavy fire despite multiple wounds. Earlier, he earned the Military Cross for a raid in Maungdaw and had been mentioned in despatches. He was educated in Duncan and trained at Sandhurst after commissioning into the Lincolnshire Regiment.
A letter to the editor urges readers to study W J V s article on Bangs disease highlighting its spread in livestock and humans. It calls for herd blood testing, testing calves between four and eight months, eradicating reactors, cleaning premises, and coop eration among livestock owners to eradicate the scourge.
A 16 page booklet titled 2.4 D and Its Uses presents research from H E Wand of the Manitoba Weed Commission and P J Olson of the University of Manitoba. It analyzes weed susceptibility by species and growth stage and details formulations. Available from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture Publications Branch in Winnipeg.
Millions in Europe and Asia cry for relief as Roblin district unites to support Canadian Church Relief Abroad. United Church basement depot accepts clean used clothing for all ages while funds may be given through ministers or Rev J M Taylor. Ladies join Feb 19 meeting for sorting sewing and quilting tasks.
Roblin Young Adult Club invites members and guests to a Sunday movie night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Cryderman. The program features Listen to the Prairies Sing and A Mother and Her Child with lunch to follow. Future meetings include a Lloyd Douglas review, a Manitoba Legislature update, a musical night, and plans for June wind up.
A reflection on faith growing stronger as belief hardens into resolve. The message urges steadfastness to transform doubt into enduring flame through disciplined conviction and action.
Practical facts on selective chemical sprays like 2 4 D for weed control in 1948. Farmers will buy spray and dusting machines though tillage remains cheaper per acre. Costs around 1 75 dollars per acre. 90 cents for chemical and 85 cents for machines and labor. Some weeds resist 2 4 D including wild buckwheat cockles and blue lettuce. Low pressure boom spraying becomes common with 30 to 40 foot booms for large plots.
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