Roblin to Honor Service Members with Bronze Plaques
Roblin Rehabilitation Reception Committee plans bronze plaques for local service men and women from the past six years, with River Bend and nearby districts invited to join. A 2600 goal funds drive is organized by Henry Cranwell, Rev. H. V. Ellison, and Rev. J. E. B. Cowan, with Cowan as treasurer and weekly subscription listings to be published.
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Roblin
Riverbend
H. V. Ellison
Henry Cranwell
J. E. B. Cowan
Area Plan aims for better rural schools with flexible curricula
The Review outlines Area Plan goals to improve buildings and staff while expanding programmes of work to fit out of school life. It argues for larger administrative areas to offer optional subjects such as shop work or home making, and for composite high schools that serve all pupils across farming communities. The province backs Area Plan with a 20 percent grant increase and no strings attached.
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Manitoba
Goose Lake
Victory Bonds Rally to Support War Effort and Personal Savings
The National War Finance Committee urges Canadians to buy Victory Bonds to fund the war, build foreign markets for Canadian farms and factories, and create working capital. It promises that banks will accept bonds for cash when needed and urges doubling purchases this fall to maximize the same rate of savings over a 12 month period.
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Victory
Tulips, Bulbs From Holland Reach Ottawa inspectors
Gleanings From Ottawa notes tulip bulbs mailed from Holland to Canadian relatives by armed forces members. Botanists inspect for disease with only about one percent destroyed. Also describes Boys Town style camp for 60 delinquent youths near Joliette Quebec led by Father Albert Rover with elected mayor aldermen and a nightly court.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Holland
Hol
Lac Des Francaise
Joliette
Quebec
Albert Rover
Montreal
Ministry of Roads
Council Hall
The
Roblin Embraces Area Plan For Education Grants
The Roblin community endorses the Area Plan emphasizing increased educational grants and improved benefits. Supporters say adoption ensures enhanced shop work and agriculture courses, boosting local education without downsides.
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Roblin
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Mickey Rooney
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