Silverwood Farmer Returns From Scotland
Mr Alexander Cameron arrives in Roblin after a four month visit to Morayshire Scotland. He traveled to Glasgow and Clydebank then to London and reports changes in Scotland while praising roads Sabbath observance and later returning to Canada aboard the Aquitania and Maxine Falcon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Cameron
Roblin
Morayshire
Scotland
Glasgow
Clydebank
England
London
Cameron
Scotia
Slovack
Aberdeen
Robert Burn
Canada
S.S. Aquitania
S.S
Carrot Bait Traps Farmer in Fish Tale
A farmer confronts a stranger fishing in his stream then laughs upon learning the angler used a carrot as bait. Later the farmer finds a basket of fish and is told, You were caught with that carrot bait. The calm reply reveals the humorous twist.
A Short Review of Manitoba Museum Development 1932 1947
Dr. H M Speechly recounts the early formation of the Manitoba Museum on December 15 1932 and the driving role of volunteers and local organizations. It notes initial funding gaps, later grants from city and province, Carnegie support, and the steady growth of educational impact through community support and private contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Speechly
The
Manitoba Museum
Shower For War Bride At Knox United Church
A community shower for a war bride, Mrs. S Sopko, was held May 22 at 3 p.m. in the basement of Knox United Church Roblin hosted by local ladies. The program featured singing, a solo by Mrs Kines, and gifts for the bride. An auction sale of Mrs M Williamson household items followed with numerous furnishings and appliances offered for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Roblin
S. Sopko
M. Williamson
1St Ave
Highway
Morris
Heinzman
Allied Forces Break Through Fortress of Europe on D Day
June 6 1944 marks the Allied invasion of Normandy with a 25 mile front west of the River Orne as British American and Canadian troops breach the famed Fortress of Europe. The assault follows eight years of war in Europe including the Battle of France and the Lidice destruction. Mexico declares war on the Axis five years earlier and the French government relocates from Paris to Tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Tours
Mexico
Gauleiter
Heydrich
Lidice
Normandy
River
Orne
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr.farmer
Manges Truck Scale
Renfrew
Florice Delesoy
Fairway
Stanco
Stanco Livestock Spray
Imperial Oil
Silverwood
Farmer
J. H. Poyser
City Council of
Winnipeg
West
Civic Auditorium
Museum Committee
Natural History Society of Manitoba
Board of Trade
Lord Selkirk Association
University of Manitoba
Women’s Canadian Club
Winnipeg Medical Society
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Manitoba Historical and Scientific Society
Manitoba Fish and Game Association
Manitoba Tourist Bureau
Natural Society
S. R. K. Glanville
British Museum of London
Eng
Manitoba
T. Eaton Company
Saskatchewan
Carnegi Corporation
Old Settlers
Winnipeg School Board
Grai Exchange
Marconi Electric
Victor
Singer
de Laval
Electric Beatty
Baby’s
Basinette
Dick Bogle
Roblin’s
Paramount Motors
Saleee Adr and
Sy J Vice
Main St
the Complete Insurance Service
J. H. Povier
Gen. Freight & Machinery
Roblin, Bield, Shevlin
Shortdale
Bethel
A. Moore & J. Yakimishyn Commission Shippers
Shell River Livestock Producers Shipping Co-op
Commission Shippers
Roblin and
Makaroff
Sat
Roblin Wm. Kerswell
the Co-op
Way
Spigelman
Makaroff - Deepdale
Wm. Arthur Large
Lm.c.c
2Nd Ave
Roblin, Man
A. Woods Hicks
A.K.E. McLennan
D.C
Palmer
Trimbles
J. W. Haines Blacksmith & Welder
ARC — Acetylene
Minneapolis-Moline
Robin Man
Kozak Bros. Roblin
WM. Waggoner & Sons
Kay
Beauty Shoppe
Shell River
Stella’s Beauty Parlor
Main St. Roblin
Beauty Parlo
Bogle
Scott Jack Scott
Chas. Filewich
Riesch
American School of Auctioneering
Roblin Parm
R. F. Standish
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