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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
3
A recent weather bulletin notes hit and miss storms in the Shevlin district with a hail strip badly damaged and losses east of Inglis. Manitoba reports hail and high winds with Sifton sustaining almost complete crop and garden losses.
A Canadian business leader recounts a plant experiment that improved worker morale and productivity. By addressing personal faults and fostering apologies, wages rose 95 percent while production costs increased only 1 percent, boosting profits. The piece argues human-resource research rivals atomic energy in value.
A Royal Air Force bomber squadron will fly non stop from England to Newfoundland on a goodwill training mission to Canada and the United States. The unit, famed for dam breaching raids and Tirpitz sinking, will reach Washington on July 28 and participate in the Air Force Day fly past over New York before touring the United States and Canada and returning to Britain.
Mr and Mrs Ed Reed of Bield announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Violet to Arthur McIntyre youngest son of Mr and Mrs Whitt McIntyre of Roblin. The wedding is set for August seventh.
Notice to creditors for the estate of John Alexander Brooks late of Roblin Manitoba retired farmer. All claims must be verified and sent to the undersigned at Russell Manitoba on or before September 1 1947. Dated July 28 1947 Russell Manitoba Wilson solicitor for Ruby Preston executor.
S Zaplitny M P visited Tusadsy and Roblin. rs H Gamey returned after a week in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs J M Thom visited Eden with A J Thom. Mrs J Wright of Winnipeg renews acquaintances in town. Miss Dorothy Hemting of Winnipeg visiting with her parents F A Heming. J W Haines and Miss Joan Glover with Mrs T Haines from Birtle drove to Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Harvey Broomfield and son from Winnipeg guests at J Broomfield home. Mrs H J Slattery Victor Paul and Mrs J Kennedy of Hamilton Ont visiting Slattery parents C E Howe. Herb Watson weekend in Norgate visiting his mother R Chapman and sisters J Moore and G Lambkin. Mr and Mrs A J Thom Art and Geraldine of Eden visiting Thom home. A J will be office manager at The Review during holidays. Toronto Conservatory exam results list Elizabeth Worbowski Marjorie Cox Helen Pearson Alice Currey Florence Cameron with the latter two earning honors. Mr and Mrs J P Mowatt and Heather returned to Winnipeg after visiting Heather’s parents Dr and Mrs A W Hicks. Miss McFarlane of Winnipeg visited Hicks weekend. John Nott Sr left Roblin for Port Perry Ontario to visit relatives and attend Port Perry Old Boys reunion.
Cloudy weather and cool temperatures accompany a large Legion Sports day with ball teams entered from Kamsack Roblin Grandview Timber Merridale Tummel Bield Valley River and softball entries from Tum mel Bield and Shell Valley.
John Korpan died Sunday in Roblin. Funeral held July 22 at 10 a.m. at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic church with Rev. Homiak and Rev. Uuptoota officiating. Burial followed in the Greek Catholic cemetery. Survived by wife Dora and four children Lena Krozenowski Winnipeg Victoria Kowalchuk Rivers Mike Korpan Roblin Steve Korpan Rivers. Pallbearers: Mike and Walter Korpan Dauphin Harry Krozenowski Winnipeg Walter Hruherchuk Dauphin M Mylynchuk Rivers and W Barabash Roblin. Born Rosaire West Ukraine, married Dora Letawski in 1897. Immigrated 1899, lived Gilbert Plains, later Roblin. Retired 1941. Community sympathy extended to Mrs. Korpan’s family.
Britain begins a first instalment of 300 million dollars in building and engineering work to reconstruct electric power stations. The program aims to meet rising demand from homes and industries, with 63 projects under way to house plants generating over 5 million kilowatts and plans for 13 more stations adding about 1.25 million kilowatts. The Ministry of Fuel estimates next winter demand at 2 million kilowatts.
The Tate Gallery in London celebrates its 50th year as Britain’s national art collection. It houses around 3,000 British paintings and over 500 modern works from other countries across its galleries.
A succinct aphorism notes that having riches fulfills desires, but true power lies in the ability to abstain and live without them. The quote contrasts material abundance with disciplined restraint.
The next issue is dated August 21 and the office will be open for job work and subscriptions through August 9. This notice informs readers of upcoming publication timing and service availability.
Collective quotes emphasize restraint in wants as true wealth and manliness. Reflections urge loving more, serving more, and trusting in divine provision to reveal greater goodness and health. Each saying reinforces faith and moderation as paths to fulfillment.
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