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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
2
Harry Gobsn and Sam Mate, the Northern fiddler, of Ft Colburne Ontario, are renewing acquaintances while visiting relatives and friends.
Alice Trickett Tummell attends summer school in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs John Inglis of Portage la Prairie visit relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs Douglas Cameron and Linda spend a holiday at McGregor visiting Mrs Cameron’s parents. Mr and Mrs A Kramter and Patricia arrive from Calgary to visit their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs C F McCrea.
Miss Ruby Irvine visits Norquay Redman family. Box social and dance planned at Silverwood on Friday July 8. Weekend visits include Laura Maguire at Roblin and Joe Helmkey with the Maguires. A missing purse with Ernie Johnson's driver license was found and returned. Midnight frolic netted 31.40 in proceeds.
Dennis Lindsay of Sudbury visits home here. Leigh Lindsay was in Yorkton on business. Neil McKinnon returned from Saskatoon and Prince Albert. May Allen returned home from Regina for holidays. Local residents and guests cited with several trips and family visits across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A rink graveling project and a motor trip to Montreal are mentioned among community activities.
Local notices list residents visiting relatives in Laurier Winnipeg and Dauphin with trips to The Pas and Ochre River for holidays and summer school. Cemetery Day set July 4 with $1 per grave fee. W I fundraiser details. Social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Grundy and others from Cypress River and Deepdale. several families plan summer travel and school plans.
The district hosted visitors from Winnipeg Manitoba and Ontario over the weekend. Families from Virginia City Minnesota and Dauphin shared time with local residents including the McCorquodales and Ward households. A sewing class achievement day on June 21 featured a dress parade and gifts. The W I met June 22 at Mrs G Lester’s home with joint hosting by Mrs Lester and Mrs Ward.
Elizabeth Margaret Thomson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Thomson wed Frederick Graff son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Graff of Roblin Manitoba in Rogers Memorial Church with Rev John R Lang officiating. The couple and guests then enjoyed congratulations from Freds friends in Toronto.
A Tuesday June 22 shower honoring Alma Olson was held in the United church basement. After a brief program guests presented gifts by Billy McConnell and Alma thanked well wishers. The evening ended with a dainty lunch prepared by the hostess.
Special railway fares for the Saskatoon Industrial Exhibition run July 25 30 from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta stations. R H Powers notes single fare and half round trip in all classes. Low fare valid July 23 29 and July 30 for trains arriving Saskatoon by 5 p.m. Return by August 1 or first available train if no service.
Rummel Community Association asks for support for its War Memorial project. Donations are to be sent to Miss Kaythryn Lamb and Bill Arnott, with appreciation for contributions.
In loving memory of our dear Dad and Mother Mr and Mrs Geo Craig who passed away six years ago Mother July 9 1943 Dad Sept 3 1943 Silent thoughts and treasured memories Ever remembered by Irene Mabel and George.
We extend sincere thanks for flowers and sympathy in our recent bereavement. J Perchaluk and Family, Shortdale, Man.
Mr and Mrs James R Currey announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Matilda to Stewart Arthur Mackey of Dauphin Manitoba. The marriage will be held at Roblin United Church on July 15 at 7 o'clock.
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