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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
2
Roblin departures listed at 2 10 a m 3 24 p m for Yorkton and west routes and 11 00 a m to Russell daily with Winnipeg service noted. Times nearly equal so no separate listings for arrival versus departure. Future details promised in another issue. Clip and pin for reference.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Abbess headed to Eastern Ontario for a visit with friends. Mrs Frank Scoville and others visited Kamsack. Charles Giles sold his farm to Alex Weitzel and will auction stock and implements soon. United Church Ladies Aid to hold a tea on Saturday June 7 at Hildeman bakery. Togo Baby Beef Club set a district show record at Yorkton winning several prizes and the Eaton shield.
District news from Elma Manitoba notes Mr and Mrs Wasyl Chick visiting relatives and renewing ties with Timber district neighbors. Local tripmakers include Bill and Metro Nykyforak Harry Andronyk John Nykyforak and Richard Wawry traveling to Yorkton. A 15 month old steer was killed by timber wolves. Road work by Steve Trowsky and Harry Andronyk proceeds well. Miss Isobel Sangster returns to Winnipeg May 31. A Silverwood storekeeper Mr Olson recovering after a runaway incident. The community enjoyed a successful baseball dance. A May 28 shower for bride elect Isobel Sangster Arlene Maguire with gifts and well wishes.
Mrs. E McGregor returned from Selkirk Tuesday morning. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Geo Becker on the birth of a son. Mrs Taylor and Mr and Mrs I R Beattie visited Mrs Martel at Inglis Sunday. Mr and Mrs S M Currey and family visited with Mr and Mrs D Gawley in Togo Sunday. Mrs N Young and two children of Winnipeg are visiting with Mr and Mrs Gordon Pound. John Arnott is the delegate to the United church Conference in St Stephen's Winnipeg June 4 to 10. Makaroff field services next Sunday will be conducted by Y P U members due to the minister at Conference. Correction: last week's bazaar results should read nearly $70, not $30.
A classified notice pitches a want ad as a proactive salesman that costs a single word, with an offer of three insertions for the price of two. The ad emphasizes economical repeated placements to maximize reach and sales results.
Local residents share visits with relatives in Roblin and Dauphin. The W I meeting at Mrs. G Mathews home draws a large turnout. Achievement Day is set at the school for Friday afternoon June 18 with a sale of work and silver tea. parents and visitors expected.
Deepdale School Choir attended the Dauphin Music Festival on May 31 and received constructive criticism from adjudicator Filmore Hubble of Winnipeg. In the evening Winnipeg High School Orchestra conducted by Mr. Hubble performed, delighting attendees and highlighting local differences in musical opportunities. The organizers provided transportation and recipients extend thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and Reg attended a Maple River gathering at River Bend hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gardner. Guests Ralph Wells and Mrs. Wells joined at the McDuffes. The Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Gardner’s with good attendance. Mrs. Davis reported on the provincial convention and Mrs. McDuffe on the district board. Mrs. Thompson was named district convention delegate. The July meeting is set for Valley View.
Six district youths attended the U P Rally in Grandview. Garth Kennedy, hurt cycling Thursday, fractured an arm while at Russell hospital. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Jim McArthur from Kamsack honeymooned to the coast after visiting D McArthur. United Church members meet with D Robertson on Thursday June 12 at 8 30 p.m. The Session plans final gathering. Tummel United Church redecoration causes no service on Sunday June 8. Volunteers urged for trestle work Friday June 6 and hal fining on June 9 10. Services resume Sunday June 15 at 11 a.m. with dedication and communion.
The twenty first annual meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Dauphin Presbytery of the United Church of Canada convened at Westminster Church The Pas on May 15 and 16 with theme Stewardship. Officers and speakers included M Henderson presiding T B Pearson and J A Smith with Eva Empey as guests. New executive members named J M Taylor and J J Peach. The 1948 Presbyterial to be held at Gilbert Plains.
A male nurse in an insane asylum notices a patient with ear to the wall signaling quiet. The patient warns to listen, then jokes that the wall has been inaudible all day, revealing a grim quiet in the ward.
Knox United Church Roblin hosts Goose Lake School staff students and trustees at 7 p.m. Sunday June 15 for a special service honoring education in our land. Rev J M Taylor will deliver a message to the graduating class.
Thomas Braidwood of the Vancouver Board of Trade urged businessmen and labor leaders to cooperate in lowering prices after pictures showed fish at four dollars a pound in Russia. Wm Fulton of the Chicago Tribune quoted chocolate bars selling for twelve dollars each in Moscow.
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