The Party Line by A. J. T. Opinion on world events and Canada
A reflective column discusses shifting global power from sea routes to air power, the north becoming strategically vital, and Canada’s rising role. It notes Canada’s position near Russia, air power disputes, and the potential fate of Canada as a major northern power. Also mentions Mr. Chas. Jolliffe’s Alaskan highway work visit and Pte. Mabel Kelso in CWAC training with Vermillion Alberta.
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Europe
America
England
Volaire
Air Canada
Mercator
Russia
Canada
Mabel Kelso
Frank Penas
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Winnipeg
CWAC
Vermillion
Alberta
Udergo
Stamp Out The U-Boat War Savings Drive In Manitoba
Manitoba towns pledge full support for the Stamp Out the U-Boat War Savings Stamp drive running June 28 to July 31. Each four stamps buys a Stamp-O-Gram to fill a depth charge tally sheet and a full sheet will be sent to a Canadian warship. A depth charge costs 90 dollars or 360 stamps. July purchases fund depth charges for surface ships and aircraft. Roblin District aims for eight depth charges or 720 dollars in five weeks.
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Manitoba
National War Finance
Canada
RCAF
Roblin
Local Notes and Events in Roblin and District
Personal items recall a tea at Brydon's store on July 3 to raise funds for the Greek Fund, a quilt raffle in which Mrs. F. Starr won and $27.86 was raised. District Manitoba Pool Elevators meeting set for July 7 in Roblin with supper at 6:30. LAC Victor Jakeman marks overseas birthday in Egypt and South Africa. Roblin area contributions to the Navy League total $80.72. Community organizers and teachers thanked for event work.
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Shell River WE
Brydon
Sat
Greek Fund
E. Austin
Flin Flor
W. A. Smith
J. Waddy
Stevens
Gilbert Plains
F. Starr
Manitoba
Roblin
Geo. McConnell
E. Fletcher
Cpl
J. E. Fletcher
Bagotville
Que
Ochre River
Wolfe
Reta Fletcher
Lac
Victor Jakeman
Lac Jakeman
Egpyt
228Th
South Africa
Roblin and
Navy League of Canada
Tohnson
Glover Johnson
Glover
Subscribers Face Higher Roblin Review Subscription
Due to higher material costs the Roblin Review will raise the annual prepaid subscription to 1.40 dollars. The increase takes effect July 135, with service members in the armed forces exempt or noted on the label for current status. arrears should be settled before the change.
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Roblin Review
Armed Services
Rebekah's Hold District Meeting in Roblin
Rebekah's Hold District No. 15 held its 29th annual district meeting in Roblin on Friday June 26 with many from Grandview Gilbert Plains and Dauphin. Mrs Gertrude Hoover president of the Manitoba Assembly spoke and invited a 1944 Grandview meeting. Newly elected officers include President Mrs O Spillett Dauphin Vice President Mrs Kinnis Grandview Treasurer Mrs McClarty Gilbert Plains. Supper was served in the United basement and Evangeline Lodge hosted lunch after the session.
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Rebekah’s
Roblin
Grandview
Gilbert Plains
Dauphin
Gertrude Hoover
Souris
Manitoba Assembly
0. Spillett
Rotary
Kinnis
McClarty
United Citizen
Evangeline Lodge
Manitoba Ministers Warn Impending Fuel Shortage
Hon. J. B. McDarmid, Manitoba Minister of Mines and Natural Resources, warns in a public statement that an imminent fuel shortage threatens homes across Manitoba. He urges action to conserve energy and secure supplies for residents.
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J. 8. McDarrmid
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Manitoba Faces Winter Fuel Shortage Says Official
A Manitoba official warns of a looming fuel crisis due to coal and fuel wood scarcity. He urges immediate action by citizens to secure fuel, noting increased industrial demand and manpower shortages in mines and forests. The official expresses confidence in public cooperation to avert shortages next winter.
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Manitoba
Mr. McDiarmid
School Picnic At Small Town School June 29
A school grounds picnic on June 29 featured eight straight races wheelbarrow races three legged races sack races shoe races potato relay and imitation softball. Points were awarded by room with prizes pennants. top rooms were Grade IV Grade II and Grade II with students Jeff Van Alstyne Elizabeth Miller Marie Mendre Lionel Defries Yvonne Payne Edgar Plett Velma Andrews and Lee Fisher noted among high scorers.
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Jeff van Alstyne
Elizabeth Miller
Marie Mendre Lionel Defries
Yvonne Payne
Edgar Plett
Velma Andrews
Lee Fisher
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Chas. Jolliffe
J. T Jolliffe
Rolla
Non
C.C.F
Dauphin Town Hall
Rebekah
Shell River Livestock Shipping Association
Masonic Hall
T. L. Dillin
Sec.Treas
Department of Af Mines and Natural Resources
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