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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
2
C B McKee, Saskatchewan war finance chair, notes one in three $50 bonds and one in seven $100 bonds returned to banks. He urges bond buyers to conserve and purchase for long term value beyond the war.
Dufferin council and committees met Monday night in Memoria Hall to plan a full municipality survey for the post war rural electrification project led by R Sarsfield of the Manitoba Power Commission Winnipeg. Additional ward meetings will follow. Minnedosa Leader Carman reports the Minnedosa and District Community Rink fund nears 7000 with canvassers urged to finish and return to treasurer T R Lowrey. cash and bonds total 5170 with about 1500 in pledges expected. Cecil McArree reports 200 cottage model tickets sold at Clear Lake. campaigns planned for Saturday nights in coming weeks. A fund-raising drive seeks oil and grain company donations.
Roblin council minutes from May 3 1944 note councillors present with Jeeve Clarke chair. The body adopts previous minutes and passes bylaws approving sales of parcels 14 27 25 29 to John Mitchell 320 dollars, 27 25 29 to William Thompson 80 dollars, 13 26 28 to Lawrence Andrews 400 dollars with 100 cash and 50 yearly, 32 25 29 to William F Thompson 109 cash, and tax adjustments including 19 dollars. 1944 assessment roll revised for 1945, old age pension applications for Ale Nash and Elizabeth Ward approved, support payments to Mrs Jennie Ros ka, weed inspector appointment R Rae, postwar hospital project proposed for Roblin, accounts and Vietors Bond 15000 purchased, assessment changes submitted, and early payment to reduce interest on P T Highway Ventures maturing 1961. Council adjourned.
New price tagging rule takes effect June 1 requiring every listed item of men's boys women and children's clothing and furnishings to display a selling price on a tag label or card. Retail trade officer G E Stewart says tags must be readable and attached in an obvious place. The mandate covers men's and boys wear ladies coats suits dresses underwear lingerie and children's wear along with all footwear.
Manitoba's great Provincial Exhibition opens Monday July 3 for five days. The highlight is the patriotic musical Let Freedom Ring with dancing ensembles and historical episodes. World leading specialty acts are included. Two racing cards July 5 and 6 offer $3,000 in prizes.
After June 1, soldiers traveling in Canada on furlough pay a maximum of fifteen dollars for rail fare not including meals or berths. The rate, based on a revised reciprocity between railways and the Dominion government, covers travel to any home in the country with railway costs subsidized by the government. Previously soldiers paid about one third of regular fares, saving over half on a trip from Halifax to Victoria.
The Review presents a multi installment outline of Dominion Government plans for rehabilitation of armed forces. The series asks and answers how veterans will be aided, describing current policy directions and proposed measures.
Ex personnel receive thirty days pay and one month dependents allowance after 183 days service, with a clothing allowance for non-officers. Overseas service can yield up to thirty days full pay on return. Misconduct or voluntary resignations may bar allowances. Medical and dental checks are routine before discharge with one year of free care, dental treatment within 90 days, and mental health support available. Rehabilitation literature is issued and Veterans Welfare Officers assist at Employment and Selective Service Offices or Canadian Legion branches across Canada.
An insurance advertisement parodies spring wedding thoughts quoting Tennyson and promising protection through marriage. It compares wedding delays to purchasing life or property insurance, urging immediate coverage from The Complete Insurance Service J. H. Poyser.
Alert urges businesses to order printed Counter Check books for fall preparation. Emphasizes using business methods now to avoid regrets later and maintain organized financial practices.
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