Local and Personal News Roundup from Roblin Area
Local residents share travel and visitation notes including Mrs F Y Newton visiting the city and Mrs Nixon in Portage. Many families report visits to Winnipeg, Calgary, Russell, Dauphin, The Pas, Moose Jaw, and Roblin. Reads list of weekend guests and travelers to fairs, camps, and family homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Y. Newton
F. Nixon
Portage
R. Glover
Winnipeg
E. Allingham
Wm. Naylor
Russell
Frank Rice
Brandon
Sig Olson
T. Elliott
East Kildonan
Brydon
Pas
Logan Ritchie
Alex Ritchie
Victor Jakeman
Ed. Jakeman
Shirley Knight
Vancouver
B.C
Roblin
G. M. Helliwell
J. Hamilton
Flint
Mich
O. C. Fisher
Anne Nespiak
C. Brydon
Wm. Bauming
Mervin
Saskatoon
Calgary
Chas. Broomfield
Quill ‘Lake
Sask
Francis Gordon
John Broomfield
Reg. Lewis
Dropmore
Heming announces engagement of Dorothy Joyce Heming
Mr and Mrs F A Heming of Roblin announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Joyce to George Wendfield son of Mr and Mrs Geo W Giles of Cromarty The wedding is to take place July 26 at Christ Church Roblin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Heming
Roblin
Dorothy Joyce
George Wendfield
iMr
Geo. W. Giles
Cromarty
Christ Church, Roblin
Weather update for Roblin area signals normal summer
The forecast notes warm or hot conditions with more than an inch of rain since the last issue. The editor could not obtain exact rainfall figures due to a missing measuring device. If the summer continues with similar patterns, Roblin area could be rated as normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Simpson grows promising Ajax oats on new farm
On his west town farm Monday, H. H. Simpson brought a fine sample of Ajax oats grown on new land. Seed was planted May 22 and after 40 days the plants reach just over 3 feet in height. Hope rises that Simpson and others with similar crops will harvest a bountiful crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Local Postmaster Honored at Brandon Convention
A. T. Kines Roblin postmaster received a Long Service Badge for 25 years or more of meritorious postal service. Presentation was by R. H. McNabb Regional Director Prairie Region on behalf of the Deputy Postmaster General during the Postmasters Convention in Brandon. Congratulations extended to Mr. Kines for his cheerful courteous service and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Kines
Roblin
Brandon
R. H. McNabb
Prairie Region
Kines
Postal Department
Forestry movie unit touring Duck Mountain area
The Canadian Forestry Association and Manitoba Forest Service conduct public meetings in Duck Mountain area. John Coats and Barry Beaven tour with a power plant and sound film setup to promote forest fire prevention and the value of forests in stream regulation and soil erosion control. Meetings at Zelena hall July 8 and Shortdale Hall July 9 at 8:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Forestry Association
Manitoba Forest Service
Duck Mountain
John Coats
Barry Beaven
Coats and Beaven
Zelena Hall
Shortdale Hall
Hospital Aid Booth Opens With Thanks to Builder
The hospital aid booth is completed and ready for service this Saturday. Gratitude is extended to Bob McBride for supplying materials and helping construct the booth. For courteous car care in Winnipeg visit North Star Service Station opposite the St. Regis Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cailes’ Radio Service
P.O
Bob McBride
Winnipeg
North Star
St. Regis Hotel
Trains Detour Through Town After River Wreck
All main traffic rerouted via Roblin after a wreck near Rivers. At least four large passenger trains and four long freights passed through town from 7 to 11 PM. Regular trains remained on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Rivers
Special Camp Service at Tummel Church Sunday
A Sunday 11 a m service at Tummel church will be led by Mrs C Brydon and Mrs D Robertson with Harold Nova Scotia Roblin mentioned in connection to the event. Boyd and Veer En are noted in the program as participants or attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel
C. Brydon
D. Robertson
Religious Services and Prayer Schedule Summary
Minister Charles Simpson leads Deepdale Free Methodist Church at noon with Silverwood and Makaroff services later in the day. A Summers presides Sunnyslope with Wednesday and Sunday services plus a Thursday prayer gathering. Roblin hosts Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Evening Service at 7 p.m with a Tuesday prayer session at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Simpson
Deepdale
Silverwood
Makaroff
Free Methodist Church
A. Summers
Sunnyslope
Bield
S. School
Roblin
Christ Church Holy Eucharist Sunday July 11
Anglican Rev. W. H. Logan to preside at 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist marking the 7th Sunday after Trinity at Christ Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Logan
Lutheran Mission at Anglican Church Roblin July evening
J R Meichsner pastor invites attendance at a Lutheran Mission in the Anglican Church in Roblin. Evening sessions scheduled for July 25 at 7 30 p m with a welcoming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Mission
J. R. Meichsner
Anglican
Roblin
Church of the Lutheran
Bethel Full Gospel Service Announces July 4 Events
Bethel Full GospelAffiliation with PAOC presents a Sunday schedule on July 4. Sunday School starts at 11 am followed by a Gospel Service at 7 pm. Come and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
P.A.O.C. E. Backman
Hail Insurance Ad by R P Jakeman in Roblin
An advertising notice urges farmers to buy hail insurance for their crops. R P Jakeman, "The Hail Insurance Man," promotes coverage on Main Street in Roblin and assures safety and peace of mind as clouds roll by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Jakeman
Main St. Roblin
Deepdale School Tender Notice for 1948 Renovations
Tenders will be received up to July 10, 1948 for re decorating renovating and repairing of Deepdale School. Work to be completed by August 15 1948. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H Ayer Secretary-Treas Deepdale Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kelso
Roblin
Province of
Manitoba
D. R. Watson
Thomas Kelso
Deepdale School
H. Ayer
Treas
Deepdale
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