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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
1
The Roblin Hospital nears opening and seeks cash donations to purchase essential equipment. A published list lists costs for items from baby scales to infrared lamps and kitchen appliances. Donations may be sent to Mrs Ina Simpson, Secretary-Treasurer, Roblin District Hospital, or Mitchell's Drug Store, Roblin.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge members conferred the Rebekah degree on two candidates in the last official meeting before summer. The social committee reported 155.00 for the Manitoba Flood Relief dance proceeds. Plans included cemetery flowers for departed members and graves to be tended during the summer. A new social committee was appointed: Mrs D Young, Mrs F Lawrence, Mrs T McGill, Mrs M Bowley reported on the District meeting at Dauphin on June 9. Evangeline to run the hospital booth on July 22. A luncheon and social time followed.
A cautionary editorial notes Canadians will die in accidents before the next issue. It links patriotism to July first as a time many choose to depart life. It urges safer habits with lemonade for drivers water wings for swimmers and a sprint filled mattress for sleeping.
Grandview defeated Roblin 11 to 5 in eight innings at Roblin in the Northern Senior League. Grandview pounded 15 hits led by a four RBI homer by Savold in the fourth. Roblin used Weitzel Pigg Yakimishyn Cockerill and Dent on the mound while McDonald started for Grandview with Dane catching.
Ada Annette Sanders and Ralph Tucker were married Thursday June 22 at noon at the Roman Catholic church Roblin. Father Haley officiated. The bride wore a street length white dress with navy accessories and carried Lily of the Valley. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home, then a dance at Dayson’s barn. They plan a trip to Winnipeg and will reside in Cromarty district. Sincere wishes for a long, happy life.
The stores will be closed on Saturday July 1st. The Rockettes travelled to Foxwarren Wednesday to play in the tournament there. Olga Syke of Calgary has been a visitor at the Mendro home for a few days. Jack Robertson won a bout with a good size picker at Jack Fish last weekend. Walter Lewecki drowned at Sherridan Manitoba Sunday when out boating. Mrs Lewecki is a daughter of Mr S Myslchuk who lives here. A brother Ed lives at Merridale. Dr J Carlyle Parker was elected by the Manitoba Conference of the United church of Canada as Commissioner to the General Council which meets in Toronto September 12th to 20th. Mrs Russell Smith of Mount Elgin Ont is a holiday visitor with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J M Thom. Mrs Edna Korman has returned home after spending two weeks in Winnipeg with Mr and Mrs Ward. Dr W A Large will be away from June 29th to the 6th of July. Mrs J R Currey has returned from visiting Mr and Mrs S A Mackey and Mr and Mrs J M Currey at Brandon. Mr and Mrs Art Edwards and family are in Winnipeg where they will attend the wedding of Joyce to Jack Crawley. Roblin Ball Club took part in the Dauphin tournament last Thursday defeating Grandview in the first game and lost the final 3-2 to Gilbert Plains. Mackey to Mr and Mrs S A Mackey nee Margaret Currey a baby girl Jo Ann Elaine at Brandon General hospital June 3rd.
Francis McGinnis Makaroff arrived home from school at Swan Lake on Monday. Everyone is invited to the school picnic Friday June 30. Marlene Dobson leaves for Killarney for the summer. Clarence Wilkinson of Nee pawa visits the Dunsmore home. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Beattie and two sons with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Battie of Winnipeg traveled to The Pas. Joyce Shell and Geo Traub visited Neepawa for the weekend. Ladies Aid meets in the church Thursday evening July 6. Makaroff Cemetery Day is July 5. Help is welcome. Rev. Dickson of Kamsack will conduct service Sunday July 2 at 3. Sunday School is suspended for two months.
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