This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
1
A local cooperative spearheaded by C. H. Sorbo calls for a paper salvage drive. Residents should prepare corrugated boxes and magazines for loading onto a box car the day announced next week. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
A Silverwood meeting on the 25th elected A Sangster as chairman and heard Barre Richards M L A for The Pas discuss the C C F and democracy under its government. Answering questions the audience learned a Silverwood unit could form and 12 members paid dues. The session ended with a vote of thanks and the National Anthem.
Mrs J Adam and the Roblin Parcel Committee receive thanks for a Christmas parcel and chocolate rindse sent to soldiers overseas. Lt Fred Westwood of the Royal Canadian Army Logistics Service expresses appreciation for the Roblin Review and church newsletters that keep home memories alive during wartime. He mentions nearby connections to local families and praises the morale boost provided by the gifts and local support.
Grade 1 to 4 pupils collected 1,662 coupons in the last year and sent them to Junior Red Cross. Coupons convert to War Saving stamps at 15 coupons per stamp to aid the Crippled Children's Fund.
A reflective piece argues for practical philosophy over hollow logic. It warns against evasions of duty at home to influence global outcomes and stresses accountability, critical thinking, and the weight of ideas in shaping the future.
Canada has concrete rehabilitation plans and legislation in effect to aid ex service personnel in civil life. The program offers training funding, return to former positions where possible, education grants, and financial support during job search or private enterprise. It applies to both men and women with minor adjustments for women.
The article notes how wartime drives by teachers push ideas of patriotism and service on children. Parents face pressure as youngsters canvass for war savings stamps, scrap drives, and relief, sometimes eclipsing home life with competition and guilt over contributions.
Manitoba Game and Fish Association launches a province wide campaign to form a self governed body with local branches in Brandon and Winnipeg. Delegates from existing and new local groups would convene to establish a provincial organization fully run by local members to serve anglers and hunters. Enquiries welcomed to I Geo Crookshank or F E Gurton for details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.