Avoid Last Minute Rush for New Ration Book
Citizens are urged to obtain a new ration book well in advance to avoid crowding. Plan ahead, set aside time, and complete the process early rather than waiting until the deadline.
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
3
Citizens are urged to obtain a new ration book well in advance to avoid crowding. Plan ahead, set aside time, and complete the process early rather than waiting until the deadline.
Reported figures show the February sale of War Savings Stamps in multiple schools and districts led by totals such as 8816.75 with a monthly unit quota of 3555.00. Post Office data adds 35.25 more. The note questions the absence of regular stamp purchasers encountered by Victory Loan salesmen.
A wartime notice urges citizen cooperation in distributing No. 4 ration books. It stresses voluntary effort by volunteers, courtesy in handling others, and the aim to complete the work with minimal expense. The message notes personal views on rationing remain individual while wartime duty guides action.
A lyrical dusk scene where a rosebud rests as night creatures stir. The moon climbs high and fairies drift from dreams to gather in a grassy glade under starry light. The night owl searches below while the rosebud stays calmly asleep.
Newton stayed in Winnipeg for a weekend visit while Mrs. Graham Mitchell visits with the J. L. Mitchells. J. E. Jones from the Review stall was in Winnipeg over the weekend. Pte. Anne Dayson on service leave visits her parental home. Mrs. J. F. Atkey of Melville visits with relatives. The postmaster A. T. Kines attends Postmasters Association meetings in Ottawa. Winnipeg hosts visiting families and locals attend Victory Loan events. The Rest Room fund raised $10 at a St Patrick’s Day event. Mild weather, approaching spring improves local conditions. Two Grandview curlers faced Robin club members. Robins won and shared lunch at Boston cafe. US visitors include C. M. Aleshire, J. W. Schrupp, and Irma Mattocks with L. A. Chase family. all enjoyed mild weather.
The sale advertises farm stock implements and household effects of Jake Smollinger Jr on April 4 at 12 30 near Roblin. Alex Taylor holds an April 5 sale at Deepdale area at 1 30. Scrimshaw sale on April 7 east of Roblin at 1 p.m. McDougall sale on April 11 near Roblin at 1 p.m.
Auction notices list Ferm stock and implements owned by John Funk of NW 4 30 28 at Sures Store Boggy Creek 12 miles north of Roblin with sale set for Saturday March 25 at 1 o'clock.
The Merindale area mourns the death of Mrs Anne Nowosad wife of Harry Nowosad aged many years. Her loss follows a period of illness and is marked by community condolences. Funeral services were held Monday with interment at Orthodox cemetery. In the same period a number of farmers gathered to sell cattle and pigs, and Arthur Cockerill aided by others chased down escaped pigs in the snow. The Red Cross effort led by Mrs A J Macaulay and Mr A G Towns is praised for local relief work and donations collected directly at the Post Office due to inaccessible roads.
Inglis Curlers held a social evening for players and families on March 18 with about 80 attendees. Prizes were awarded in the bonspiel including Grand Challenge won by Armstrong Machalsky Liske Jackson Merchants and notable performances by Lewnson and Denham. The Grand Aggregate went to H Lorimer's rink and Fingus rink won the hair luck prize. Lloyd's rink from Dropmore were prizeless but praised as good sports.
A Poultry Pool members meeting will be held in Alr. Westwood's office on Saturday April 1 at 3 p.m. Delegates will report on the Provincial Convention. Shell River Wil. plans a sale in the Rest Room on Saturday March 25 to aid Red Cross and war efforts. Anglican W.A. Easter Tea and Sale of Work set for April 14. Cromarty W.I. tea and sale of eggs and Hot Cross Buns in Rest Room on Saturday April 8 from 3 to 6 p.m.
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