29 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1956
Page
1
The column lists residents of The Pas and surrounding area visiting relatives in Kamsack and other towns. It notes several trips and returns, including Mr Jame Gaw, Mr D Ostins, and families traveling by road, with mentions of Bank of Momorea and local events.
The piece notes Makaroff Beatie of Medort visiting parents, Mr and Mrs Beattie, and Mr and Mrs W A Boyce after a winter with their daughter in Winnipeski. It lists event results with winners Ivan Boyce and J Stinson, D Lindsay and L Grundy, and mentions members Arnott and Van D from Robin Hospital. Hospitalized ladies return home and other locals, Audrey and Reggie Van Crecht, visit Joan at Bield.
Claire Louise Troup of Bridgetown Nova Scotia married James Cecil Rogers of Makaroff Manitoba in St James Church on Tuesday afternoon at 430. Rev C R Eliott conducted the ceremony. The bride wore ice blue taffeta with red rose corsage and was attended by her sister Mrs W Wright in burgundy with white mums. Best man was G W Wright.
The church sets a faster Sunday service with communion at 7:00 PM on April 1. A Good Friday evening service is planned at 7:00 PM. Local congregation urged to attend for reflective worship and fellowship.
The text proclaims Jesus Christ has risen and lives among us, forming the foundation of faith. It contrasts mortal effort with the Easter victory, urging believers to live boldly for the gospel and to seek joy through the risen Christ's companionship and eternal life.
Honorable Ro FL Mcd sams QC oversees a provincial essay contest funded by the Historical Society. Winners receive a medal in memory of Margaret McWilliams, supporting the study and preservation of Manitoba’s regional history across districts.
A Stanford study from 1935 to 1938 shows world wheat yields vary little in per acre output, with total production driven by acreage. The analysis notes regional swings from 1.5 to 14.9 bushels per acre historically, and reports ports opening after weather delays while about 11,000 tons of seed wheat are sold to France as shipments begin slowly from Swedish ports.
The Manitoba Historical Society announces an essay competition open to all Manitoba residents including high school students. Submissions may be by students own topic or one submitted for judging, with three standards: high school amateur and professional. Eight districts are listed, with Winnipeg city split into north and south, and St. Boniface area included. Entries due notices by June 30 and must reach the secretary before September 1, 1956.
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