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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
2
The writer argues that transporting S S Major General Kurt Meyer of the Hitler brigade to Canada for his prison term would be a smart move militarily. They claim he embodies Prussian militarism and could be put to good use if needed, noting the military mind differs from civilian thinking and imagining an alternate postwar outcome.
The writer laments bleak headlines from the home front and a neighbor country. They call for labor and management talks to resolve conflicts, noting that past wars were settled by men choosing diplomacy over power struggles.
A husband and wife clash over a necklace discovered in the back of the husband’s car during a hotel dinner. The husband comments on the necklace’s beauty while the wife confirms its origin, hinting at concealed possession and unresolved tensions in their relationship.
Mrs D Rink visits Winnipeg while Mr and Mrs Phillips attend funeral in Pine River. Walter Lachuk returns to Watson after a week at home. E Lachuk and family in Winnipeg for medical care. Curling meeting and Whist Drive set for community hall Friday. B Williams returns from Winnipeg where medical treatment was received. Harlow family invites visits. Welcome home to Jack and Wilson Edwards from overseas aboard Queen Elizabeth. They returned to Winnipeg and reunite with family after four years abroad.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Redman Jr. and children visited the Williams family. Charboneau and Silverwood youths plan a bush trip for lumber. The Sangsters spent Friday with the Radfords in Grand Narrows. A hockey game among Silverwood Makaroff and Togo was canceled as players did not arrive. Alfred B. Sangster started as Office Boy in Winnipeg on January 16.
Mrs B Traub and Lorene spent Friday in Roblin with church services planned at three points next Sunday. Delegates B Traub and I Beattie attend trustees convention. Mrs Wm Pound visits daughter Mrs N Cotterell in Roblin. D Gawley visits Curreys after weekend. D Clark breaks both arms at the elevator. Visitors this week include Mr and Mrs B Traub I Beattie and Archie Harvey. Mr and Mrs Brooks of Brandon visit John Arnott. Cpl Jas Arnott attends Winnifred Arnott wedding in Brandon Friday. Mrs A Taylor Allan Traub Mrs C Rogers and James spend Saturday in Kamsack.
Pte Bill McArthur of Shilo returned home for the weekend while Pte Stuart Mitchell came back on a six month leave. Miss Margaret Fisher received a five dollar War Savings Certificate for a Place Mat Contest entry on Canada Food Rules. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Ralph Harlow featured sleigh rides, games, contests, lunch, and a silver casserole plus salt and pepper shakers.
The February meeting of the W I will be held at the home of Mrs. Don Davis. Mr. and Mrs. McDuffe and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laird Sunday. Friends congratulated the couple at the Harlow home last Thursday with a silver tea set gift.
A fair crowd attended the Friday dance with a good time reported by all. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Snowdon on the arrival of a baby daughter.
Mrs E Hertlein visits the city while Charlie Shnider spends a month on the West coast. Paul Pifko and his wife with child spent the weekend in town. Mrs Henry Shappert stayed with her husband at Pierson Manitoba. Several locals joined the bonspiel at Selsgirth last week. Mrs Chas Hertlein returned from Langenburg where she visited her mother. Prize winners at the Whist Drive and Dance were Mrs Foster Margaret Gillies J Oldham and Adolph Mocholski.
Counting of 175 ballots at the legislative building left leading army candidates G M Churchill 457, A C Kavanagh 455, W G Clubb 452. Pte Charles Biesick led CCF with 366. Navy totals show Stringer 184, Grant 132, Sinclair 75, Pope 38. Air force leaders Turner 316, Stubbs 269, Peddie 214, Chasanoff 92. Total Manitoba area polls 256. last six polls added 23 votes. Canadian area 152 ballots with navy 57, army 37, air force 58.
The Roblin and District Board of Trade met at H. C. Cranwell’s office on January 21 1946. Minutes approved. Committee praised for Christmas decorations. 1946 fees set for Manitoba and Western Manitoba Boards. Delegates to support Makaroff road project if requested. D Law and G Kelso named to rink reconstruction committee. Printing costs for circulars approved. Treasurer’s report presented. Owe half cost of Tourist Camp grounds work. Regular meetings set for the third Monday. Large executive committee to be dissolved for 1946. Officers elected: President J W Fowlie Vice President H Maslove 2nd Vice President Dr Hicks Sec Treasurer J W Waddy.
The public works department aims to finish clearing Manitoba highways tonight barring accidents or more snow. A convoy of 14 plows including rotary units has logged hundreds of miles after weekend storms that dumped the heaviest general snowfall in four years across the province.
A witty proverb heavy on domestic harmony suggests that focusing on a spouse during breakfast prevents disputes. It humorously contrasts self-centered chatter with sharing the spotlight and urges neighborly compromise.
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