29 May 1952
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
1
A Manitoba observer argues that the 57 legislative seats are excessive and could be halved without losing representation or efficiency. He favors larger urban and rural ridings, calls for fairer urban rural balance, and notes that many members stay silent, wasting taxpayer money.
All Manitoba schools will close Monday June 9 following Ottawa Proclamation naming June 9 1952 the official Queen Elizabeth II birthday celebration day announced by Hon. W C Miller Minister of Education.
The Financial Post notes Canadians face about 16,000 million dollars in disposable income this year after taxes. Most households have a surplus labeled optional income, money to save or spend on a wide range of goods and services beyond necessities.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge hosted forty four visiting Rebekahs from Prudence Binscarth and Crystal Rusell on May 22. A short programme of skits and a get acquainted contest followed the regular meeting. Lunch was served by the hostess lodge.
Local veterans T. Roberts of Deepdale, John Bele Heaps, and John W. Wa of Roblin recall peace being declared in the South African War fifty years ago next Saturday.
Graduation exercises at Goose Lake Collegiate on May 23 in Memorial Hall featured Ruth Schwaikowski receiving the Governor General's Medal presented by Dr. J Carlyle Parker. Valedictory by Archie Cameron and guest speaker F A Hamilton focused on a World Series theme.
Agricultural notes discuss 2,4-D use on lawns to kill broadleaf weeds with minimal grass injury. It covers timing for oats to avoid yield setbacks and suggests 2,4-D efficacy on pastures, including demo plots with Baderbush control and rates of 24 oz per acre, and alfalfa/clover kill at 16 oz per acre.
A sermon on Genesis 28 verses 10 to 17 reflects on Jacob's guilt and estrangement, yet presents a divine vision of vast service and a call to begin mighty works for God. It urges personal renewal, family unity, and individual rendezvous with God to find the path to peace and understanding on earth.
Mary Homenuik daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homenuik Roblin and Nick Sambaluk son of Mr. and Mrs. N Sambalak Winnipeg joined in marriage at the Greek Catholic Church Roblin Rev Father Tremblay officiated The couple will reside in Edmonton after a brief honeymoon A reception and dance followed the ceremony
Eunice Marjorie Davey and Oscar Christopher Christoson were married in a Saturday ceremony at Knox United Manse Knox United. Dr J Carlyle Parker officiated the double ring ceremony attended by Mrs C E Peterson and C E Petersonson. A reception followed at Miss Annie Arnott’s home. The couple left for a wedding trip to Rose City.
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