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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
3
M W Cryderman, a Dauphin figure, wins Roblin CCF nomination after nominees include Nina Whalley and J Mortemore. Zaplitny and Bryce rally support, with delegates elected for Winnipeg convention. Also Roblin village council minutes record routine payments and building permits.
The forecast notes needed rain today and tomorrow as grain crops stay dormant and pastures thin. Early-season crops suffer but a two to three day rain period could ease drought impacts.
Construction begins on a new fire hall and municipal office adjoining The Review. Alf Christianson serves as contractor for the frame with stucco finish. A suggestion to charge spectators 10c per hour is noted, hoping to curb wasteful advice.
Students endure exams described as emotional moments of school life with worries over questions and dates. The narrator jokes about Herodotus and treaties, pondering what 1873 and 1673 signify and noting water as a pun in the lighthearted reflection.
The Roblin CCF Unit met June 16 at M. W. Cryderman’s to discuss Old Age Pensions the CCF constitution and the Nominating Convention June 22 plus the Provincial convention at Winnipeg. On June 17 a carload traveled to Boggy Creek for a social gathering with lunch by Mrs. Morte more. The Roblin unit schedules a July 21 meeting at Mrs. Curle’s.
Allan Affleck joins J H Ashdown Hardware in the city. Harry Brydon of Flin Flon visits family. Lawyer D R Watson will be away from July 3 to end of July. Violet Cantwell of Victoria visits with her sister and brother in law. Mr and Mrs Graham Mitchell visit Winnipeg. Graham attends druggist convention. Mr and Mrs C McKinnon of Russell with Mrs E Allingham visit Ranger Station north of Grandview. A farewell gathering for Mrs R Boyce at the home of Mrs R McBride with about forty friends.
The notice urges correction of hospital advertisement coverage and notes a typographical error in last week’s issue. It states the item should read Mr and Mrs Cecil Donaldson Birch River and acknowledges omission of Mr and Mrs Bert Donaldson from the family record.
Margaret W Howe of Marine Service Ltd wed Knud H Hansen of Hansen & Cox Ltd at Queen St United Church Toronto officiated by Rev. D Ridout on Friday June 11. A reception was held at The Old Mill and the couple honeymooned on Lake Ontario. Margaret attended Makaroff Consolidated School.
June 27 schedule includes 1 pm 3 pm and 7 pm services at Tummel Church and S School. Sermon theme How to conquer Fear based on 1 Timothy 7. Congregational Picnic today Thursday June 24 at the little school with lunch for the whole family.
Deepdale hosts racing events with Makaroff and Chas Simpson scheduled at 12 noon, Silverwood at 3 p.m., and Makaroff back at 7.30 p.m. The card showcases multiple matchups and times.
In the Anglican Church at Roblin a June 27 program titled Religion Takes No Vacation features Pastor J R Meichsner of the Lutheran Mission. The Lutheran Hour message The Christian and His Daily Work invites all to attend at 7 30 p m. You are welcome.
Free Methodist Church A Summers pastor announces Wednesday prayer at 8 and Sunday activities in Sunnyslope. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Thursday prayer at 8. Roblin church lists Sunday School 11 a.m. and Evening Service 7 p.m. Tuesday prayer at 8 p.m.
Rev. W. H. Logan presides at Christ Church Anglican on Sunday June 27 ninth after Trinity at 11 am Mattins and sermon scheduled by the rector with church service details for the day.
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