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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
3
Mrs Woods of Windsor and Ort renewed acquaintances in town last week. The Denham and Shappert families drove to Voxwerren for a visit. Construction starts on the new Lutheran church at the north end east of the school. Wm Bradley Jr of the Rw A F visits his parents Mr and Mrs W G Braley.
Makoroff Pte Tony Shymikin arrives home Saturday morning. Wm Pound returns after a week in the City and spends the weekend with wife and parents. F O Leslie Spear returns to duty Friday night after furlough with his parents. Pte P McGinnis leaves for the West after two weeks with wife and family. Dudley Lee received his Community Xmas parcel on April 22 in good condition, sent from Makaroff October 21 to England, later reaching him via Africa after his return to England.
Miss Ina Lindsay stayed at her Makaroff home while James Stewart serves as a United Church conference delegate in Winnipeg. Local socials include the Makar eff Elevator association meeting and Silverwood United church stewards planning a fundraiser. The Silverwood CCF formed officers Ernest Armstead chair Willis Armstead vice chair Alec Cameron secretary treasurer. The Patriotic Society held a well attended meeting with box planning and a lunch gathering of ball players, yielding 4.70 in collections.
The annual Tummel Cemetery Day is set for Thursday afternoon June 15. Residents are reminded to keep the date and tasks in mind for the observance.
R F Painter visits Burt family in Daphne Sask W C Warren Eddy KC on two week leave with parents John Banks of Kamsack visits town Banks returns from Toronto Agriculture Society to demolish rink site and build on Fair Day Mrs Jarvis from Vancouver visits Mrs Wm Davis Herbert Davis visits Carrot River family War Effort Club salvage drive for oil paper urged Liberal Party hosts meeting headlined by R J Parker and Ross Barry Togo-Runnymede Teachers hold June meeting at G Schafer's plan field day at Togo on Friday June 9th with postmeeting lunch by Mrs Schafer
The annual field meet includes a 10 am parade from the school to the fair grounds with physical training competitions, softball and track events. A silver cup donated by Hon. R. J. M. Parker will be awarded to the school with the highest percentage of points. An evening audio visual educational film demonstration directed by M. Toombs will follow, with speeches by Mgr. Naduriak and Supt. Wi. A silver collection will defray expenses. remember the time 8 30 p.m.
Graduation exercises were held Friday evening in Togo hall with High School crests and white and green colors. Miss Edith Mar Sweet chaired the program and led proceedings. The program included an address on Grade XI activities by the chairlady, a piano duet by Enid and Patricia Ransom, a monologue by Jean Fiddy, an address to the graduates by L. S. Lindsay, and a solo by Winnifred King accompanied by Joan Eddy.
Deepdale church notes a time shift for Sunday afternoon worship from 2 pm to 1 pm. Mrs. Ander is reported recovering in hospital after a check. he sends regards to Deepdale friends. W Middleton returns from work in the Togu district. Georgina Middleton visits from Uosuphia. Makareff Junior Seed Growers Club met at the Maguire home with an enjoyable evening.
Mrs Glen Finch and Jamil spent the weekend at Reblin. Ray Murray returned home after a Winnipeg visit. A soaking rain over the weekend improved garden and crop prospects. Frt Sgt Hermon Garlanil spent the weekend visiting at
The program features MC Solo Winnifred King, Class Prophecy by Crystal Gazer, and a school yell led by Jack Eisner. Graduates include Edith Mac Sweet Lena Posni koff Freda Schwartz Hector Topham Tovight Kirton William Appel. Roblin Orchestra provides a post program dance, ending a civic, hopeful night.
The Homecraft group reports active 1943 with monthly meetings and fundraisers for the war effort. Officers elected include President Norma Slater and Cyn thia Dickey as Vice President. Women knitted socks for overseas, funded Red Cross drives, supplied sewing kits for sailors, and organized dances and bazaars that supported Britain and London bomb victims.
Mrs E Lucier travels to Dauphin for medical treatment while Mrs J Redman goes to Winnipeg for care. Miss Tereschuk leaves after nurse Schonberg. William Burwash is wounded in Italy. Clarence Bangle killed in action and mourned with high mass. Elsie Kobski marries Arch Bedu with bridesmaid Esther Becu and a reception in Minnitonas ending in a dance.
Household furniture of Mrs E Kennedy at Main Street West Roblin sold on Saturday June 16 at 1 30 p m Farm stock and implements of Henry Davey one mile north and 23 east of San Clara sold Thursday June 15 at 1 p m Dodge truck noted on sale bill withdrawn from sale
The Roblin rest room seeks a capable matron or married couple to act as caretakers as the present caretaker relocates to the coast. Free rent light and fuel provided. Apply by letter by June 10 to Secretary Mrs H H Simpson Roblin Manitoba 1 8
A small grown up family seeks a capable woman for general maid duties in a new modern home with conveniences. Good wages and evenings free with an attractive room. Apply Mrs C Johnston at 120 Waterloo St Winnipeg. Include phone number in application. tf
Purebred Yorkshire brood sows for early fall farrowing and serviceable purebred boars offered by Ward Bros. Apply Ward Bros Deepdale phone 50 12.
A compact note lists horse racing entries including Melotte Cream Separa and Shropshire lamb entries with two year age under McGregor and Makaroff as riders or trainers in a register-like listing.
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