10 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
1
A Winnipeg era vignette describes a woodsman near Oak River facing forest creatures in a surreal woodland standoff. Birds protest the logging as a war council unfolds with a kingbird, cowbird and others weighing policy and self-defense amid the axe work and sap flowing from the wounded tree.
Sgt Richard Bogle spent the weekend at his home. Mrs M Lundy of Brandon visits her daughter Mrs J M Thom. Pte F A Newton of Winnipeg weekends with family. Mrs Walter Yourchek and son of Vancouver visit. Mrs J H Dixon visits her parents Mr and Mrs J Laurie. Cpl Morley Somerville promoted to Sergeant with 18th Armoured Car regiment. Mrs C W McPhail of Vancouver and Miss Mae Lambkin of Toronto renew acquaintances. An auction sale at Sam Lambkin’s residence on Sat June 19th. Mrs Comrie and Elsie of Sunnyslope visit Mrs R McBride. Mrs Comrie 90 years, district resident 40 years. Roblin Ladies Aid supper Sat June 12th at Brydon’s Store 5:30 to 8. Admission 35c. Lunch served. Dauphin M F A convention June 14th at 10 a.m. attend. Mr and Mrs J Fowlie on holidays to Strathclair and Winnipeg. A public Red Cross Picnic meeting June 11 at 8 p.m. to plan July 1st event at Robt McBride’s Madge Lake. Thelma Nowlin, Boggy Creek and Grace Poucher of Beild join 44 recruits bound for Vermilion for four weeks basic training. Private Lillian D McConnell of 344 Sixteenth St Brandon among 28 Canadian Women's Army Corps graduates May 25th in Edmonton typing and shorthand course. McConnell born Roblin Man and formerly a dental assistant.
To ease starving conditions in Greece a Greek War Relief Fund drive begins Monday June 6 in Manitoba. Citizens are asked to contribute 30000 dollars for food medical and other supplies purchased by the Canadian Red Cross. Donations may be left at Mitchells Drug Store or the Royal Bank and canvassers will call on residents.
The passage notes a messenger returning with a decision for peace if the speaker withdraws at once. Amid the spring breeze and rustling leaves, the dialogue also hints at debates over the future influence of a Communist faction after a victory.
A Kinamen's Milk-for-Britain tag day organized by the C.G.I.T. under Mrs. J. Fowlie and Mrs. D. Con ley raised 109.00 sending 1090 quarts of dried milk to Winnipeg. The Roo jin School Homemaking Class led by Miss Glazer contributed 18.16 to the Milk-for-Britain Babies Fund.
A community sports programme includes softball volleyball and tennis for interested residents. Four softball teams compete with Colin Cameron leading one side against Gib Fisher’s team by 8 to 6 in the opening match. Teams will name themselves and set a schedule this week with games on Monday evenings at the school grounds. For details contact Colin Cameron Gib Fisher or Harold Westwood.
Peter Funk aged 51 died at his home on Monday June 7 after a lingering illness. He was born in Rosenfield Manitoba and lived in the Shell River municipality for 24 years. Funeral service set for Friday June 11 at 1 30 p m at the United Church with interment at Roblin cemetery. Mrs Glen Finch and family are visiting Grand Narrows with Mr and Mrs J H Dixon.
A WV Bundles shipment sent from the June 4 weekly sewing meeting includes 93 garments such as dresses coats suits sweaters and more prepared since the April 2 prior shipment. Quilts and pieces were made by longtime worker Mrs Glover with 52 quilt tops noted. Credit is given to Mrs E Glover and her daughter Miss Hattie Glover for knitting and sewing efforts.
The Gleiser Bridge Club wrapped up its spring tournament with Messrs Rosen and Speigleman defeating Newton and a partner to claim the finals victory.
The event began with 20 couples, eight reached the second round, then halves were eliminated each round. Mr Gleiser funded cup polishing and engraving, winners names paid from receipts. Net receipts of 12.25 donated to the Soldiers Parcel Fund.
Mr and Mrs Wm Yourchek announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Stephanie Stella Lorrene Yourchek to Russell J Perchaluk eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Perchaluk of Shortdale. Wedding to be held at Roblin Catholic Mission on June 13 1943.
Mary Yourchek of Norquay Saskatchewan is spending a week in Roblin with her parents for a family visit and relaxation in the town setting.
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