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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
2
Timber, near the forest reserve, hosts returning service members for Christmas. Pte N Ny koforak visits relatives. Pte Steve Matewish returns from four months on the Island with tales and a Japanese soldier diary. Local residents assist farming, ranching, and community care as soldiers cope with wartime duties and family health.
The Review notes agents for The Western Sales Book seek orders for counter check books in Winnipeg.
Miss Joan Eddy returned from Winnipes and Mrs J W Eddy came back from Winnipeg. The Toro school district No 1168 will hold its annual meeting January 22 at 3 p.m. An oratorical contest opens February 11 for Grades VII to XI. The Runnymede Togo teachers discuss national contest prizes for the Homecraft club.
Mr and Mrs P Harlow and son Gordon hosted guests Mr and Mrs D Davis on Sunday. Helen Black visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs C Robinson at Makar off. A pleasant afternoon at Mrs Edwards home on Monday honored Cpl and Mrs Radford with gifts and best wishes.
Weekly notes show Miss Filewich with her parents, travels by Harry Wilson to Roblin, and Franklin Basso renewing ties in the district. Local hockey attendance at Silverwood, several visits to Saskatoon and Winnipeg, a hospital staff member at Brandon Mental Hospital returning home, and a Makaroff toboggan event with 29 and 42 participants. The Radfords celebrate a marriage, and delegates attend a Winnipeg trustees convention. Featured communities include Grand Narrows Silverwood Togo and Makaroff.
Mr H Aver, a business visitor to Winnipeg, and Mrs S T Argent have returned home. Mrs T Roberts visits Mrs Wilfred Gardyer. Cromarty relatives Deuphin and others in town. Sympathy sent to Mrs Dekoski on her mother’s death. A church board meeting will be held at C T Arrento’s home on Friday January 21st. Mrs Ro McBride and Victor of Roblin were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs K Boyce. Wim Anderson of Winnips was a recent visitor to James Ward. Mrs Ward returned with him. Mrs Ro Bove is on the sick list. best wishes for recovery to all.
Letters report 1944 hopes with Goba purchase and luck wish. Peter Malasheski returns home after hospital operation. Nick Mysko wife to undergo her tenth operation in Winnipeg. Ukr Women’s Association thanks Roblin businesses for bazaar donations raising 41.50 for hospital and Canadian Red Cross relief items including pillows dresses and clothing.
D. Burns was discharged from the army and returned home last week. Mrs. C. E. Rogers departed for Winniper on Friday night to seek medical treatment. Mrs. R. Craven has been staying with her daughter.
Silverwood residents visit friends including Mr and Mrs Geo Murray and Mr and Mrs Adam Sangster. Wesley Maguire sick. A Montreal horse dealer toured the district. United Church annual meeting January 10 chaired by Rev J Gordon Anderson re elected Mrs Bert Dixon and Mr Adam Sangster to the board and Miss Hazel Maguire re elected organist with Miss Ruby Irvine and Miss Kathleen Irvine as caretaker and Steward reports showing a small surplus. The Patriot Society packing the Russian Relief Bundle for Winnipeg shipment was noted.
Thirteen members were present for a society meeting with routine business and donations allocated for the Russian Relief Bundle. The itemized contents include coats, dresses, children's garments, mitts, scarves, blankets, soap, shoes, and other warm clothing. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Wi. Sangster's on January 26.
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