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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
2
Tonight is Halloween with apples and fun. The piece explains Halloween origins from All Saints Day, compares customs in Britain and Scotland, and mentions Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. It also recounts kingly history and legends tied to medieval England.
CGIT and Trail Rangers held a Halloween party with over 40 attendees in the United Church basement Tuesday night. Donald Kelso and Doug Kelso won for most original costumes as a horse, Tom Scott for best single costume as a lady. Games and lunch followed. more parties at Tummel and Field schools are planned for next week.
In celebrating Halloween this year, observe its origin as a night of remembrance for notable men and women of the past. Enjoy parties and door to door visits, but renounce all forms of rowdiness that cause damage or ill will.
A mother calls from the back door to stop quarrelling. A child replies that they are not quarrelling but playing "pop and mom," turning the moment into a humorous family misunderstanding in Our Weekly Smile.
Week of travel news includes Ed Ruf leaving for Saskatoon Agri cultural college and Mr and Mrs Gun ness returning from a motor trip to Lydden Sask The Middleditchs welcomed baby Ian Robert Mrs Ray Schneider hosted a bridal shower at Togo school Roblin guests attended a dance honoring H Mattson and Rose Petruk with a community shower later that evening
A group of ladies furnished several beautiful presents and a delicious luncheon. The gathering extended congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mattson, marking a joyful social occasion.
Isabel Craven eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Craven of Togo married Melville Tripp son of Mr and Mrs A B Tripp of Togo at Holy Trinity church on Wednesday October 23. Rev A W Gollmer officiated. The couple left for Toronto and Sudbury and will reside on the groom's farm at Togo.
Anne McFadyen of Tummel visited Reba Cameron last week. Earl Shiner Francois Dube and Edwin Olson visit Winnipeg. Tom and Bill Belcher motor to Winnipeg to attend University. Mrs J McLardy Pine River visitors at the Miller home, returning to Deere Lodge on Saturday night’s train. Pierre Hohle patient at Deer Lodge doing well after operation ten days ago. Mrs R Inglis left for London Ontario after a month with her father and mother Mr and Mrs W A Boyce.
A Halloween flavored poem titled Little Orphan Annie by James Whitcomb Riley depicts Annie staying at a house to help with chores and entertain with witch tales. The lyric recalled by B. Trwit ends with a caution about gobble fish and a playful farewell.
Public notice dated October 15 1946 from Russell Reid stating he will not be responsible for debts incurred by his wife Margaret Irene after she left his home and board.
Murray spent the week end at home while F. Bass and the boys visited Mr and Mrs Mose LaLiberte. Jim Johnson of Treherne visited relatives in the district. Miss Mabel Fillmore returned to Winnipeg after a short home stay. Mr and Mrs H Wilson returned to Vancouver after months at their old home.
Mr. G. Mitchell returned from the city Saturday. Nettie Kolodzinski was a weekend passenger to the city. Mr. and Mrs. O C Fisher left Sunday to visit relatives at Flint Michigan. Margaret Arnott spent the weekend at the Jeffrey home in Grandview. Stuart Mitchell Doug Cameron Johnnie Mitchell and Bill Arnott left for the city to attend agricultural classes at the University.
City visitor H M Hansen plans a Halloween Masquerade on November 1. Mrs N Hamilton spent the weekend at Gilbert Plains with relatives. Mr Hardy and Joyce traveled to Winnipeg Friday. Mr and Mrs Paul Pifko bought the Denham house and moved in last Thursday. Jas DeLaMare Mrs WInthers Garry and Arlene visited Angusville to see Mr and Mrs Gordon Ferguson. The Windwills operetta by the Silverton players at Inglis WI on October 23 drew a good crowd despite bad roads.
A wedding dance was held in Togo on Thursday evening for Harry Mattson and his bride. Many district residents attended despite poor roads, with a full account promised in the Togo news.
Charles N Cockerill died suddenly at Merridale on Sunday October 27. He came with his parents to the ranch before settlement and was active in the district development including lumbering and threshing operations. He will be remembered for his good nature and neighborliness by the entire community.
Farm sale of Ed Andres eight and a half miles east and fourteen percent south of Roblin set for Tuesday November 12 at 10 a.m. Lunch served. Auctioneer Dick Bogle.
Mrs G Ward visited Dauphin for supper on Nov 1. L A Phillips and Dianne hosted Winnipeg visitors. Mrs G Gardner ill. wishes for speedy recovery. Ward Bros attended Brandon fall stock exhibition. M McCuish renewing acquaintances en route to the Coast. Mr and Mrs Scublin and Julius at St Rose for medical care. Mr and Mrs H Ayer in Dauphin for funeral of J T Taylor. Mrs A King of Vancouver visited R Boyce home weekend. United Grain Growers Ltd shareholders met at Deepdale elevator office Oct 25. James Stewart appointed delegate to annual meeting.
Mr and Mrs Wm Pound left Tuesday to spend the winter at Vancouver. Robin Arnott rode to the city Saturday to attend MAC activities. Mrs C Simpson was called to the city for her brother in law’s funeral. Chas Rogers spent Friday and Saturday at his home.
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