Girl's Face Draws Attention As Fortunes Rise
A society feature notes how a girl's appearance can influence prospects and social standing, while other qualities and actions also contribute to success and opportunity in the community.
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
2
A society feature notes how a girl's appearance can influence prospects and social standing, while other qualities and actions also contribute to success and opportunity in the community.
At Sunnybrae camp in British Columbia Morris McRae met Kenneth Schick and his bride of Salmon Arm. They chatted about old times when they lived in Bield and attended school there. Kenneth Schick is the son of Alex and Mrs Schick of Salmon Arm formerly of Bield.
Loving memories of Walter Middleton who passed away September 8 1944. With the morn those angel faces smile which I have loved long since and lost awhile. From loving wife and family.
Unwanted hair removal for face arms and legs with Flash Hair Remover promises instant results and soft skin. Money back if hair regrows after the third application, complete treatment priced at $2 postpaid plus COD postage. response requested from Kapex Products Dept 272 Box 22 Station B Montreal Canada.
Jay Watson of Brandon visited last week. D Cobbe and son of McGregor visited Monday. Miss Hamell of Winnipeg visits family here. School reopened Wednesday with large attendance. John Atwater returned from Spencer's Bridge BC. Mrs. Arthur Low of Winnipeg back after weeks here. Mrs. Victor Topham of Vancouver returns after six weeks. Mr and Mrs Warren Eddy return to Winnipeg after a week with Eddy family. Alvin McKnight back in Flin Flon after week here. Post office closed every Wednesday afternoon and year round except December.
District notes report Mr and Mrs J Davis of Makaroff visiting Sun day with Mr and Mrs Dave Davis. Miss Margaret Robertson left for Roland Manitoba to join the teaching staff. Marlene Crooper returned to Winnipeg after visits to relatives here and in Hyas Sask. Mrs C Robinson home from Winnipeg after an operation and doing well. Mr and Mrs W Edwards went to Winnipeg for daughter Wilma’s wedding. Wel wishes extend to three girls starting school Helen Black Caroline Eslinger Pearl Tucker.
Community notes show Silverwood School opened August 30 with W M Glutyk as teacher in charge. Local residents visit relatives including Mr and Mrs McPhail of Elkhorn with Billy Sangster, and Mr and Mrs Harry Cox of Birch River with Mrs Isobel Irvine.
Miss Doreen Krichkowski stays with Mr and Mrs A Craig for the fall. Harvey and Shirley Craig and relatives visited Inglis. Potato blight hits the district as tops are cut to save tubers. Mrs Gala tiuk heads to Winnipeg for medical care. Harvesting progresses with threshing near. Ann MacFadyen visits. Jean Cameron and Roy Craig depart for Tumme to study.
A dance at G N Hall Friday hosted by the local orchestra drew many residents. Cranberry picking in Assiniboine valley last week was a memorable outing. Ladies section M F A C met at Mrs Klausen’s home to plan the Oct 22 bazaar and enjoyed lunch. The next meeting is at Mrs W Murray’s on Wednesday the 15th.
Deepdale area residents hosted weekend visitors from Kamsack Cote Roblin and Dauphin while Elaine Ward enjoyed holidays with relatives. Rev Bater returned for a service marking 25 years since becoming the district's first ordained minister.
MAKAROFF W. H. Heaps visits the city this week. Miss Helen Large returns to Foxwar ren school. Ed Saunders left for city for medical care. Lorene Traub heads to Winnipeg en route to Norway House. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ollivier reside in town. Miss Ruby Low of Galt Ontario visits Mrs. W. A. S. Beattie. Mrs. R. Evans and Miss Eva Tibbatts resume teaching here. Edith Rogers leaves for Brandon after three weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bater of Fleming Saskatchewan renew acquaintances in town over the weekend. We enjoyed Sunday services with him.
The Cromarty Women's Association met at Mrs George Laird's home with strong attendance from members and visitors. The next gathering is set for September 6 at Mrs F Eslinger's home on the 15th.
Manitoba's July accidental death toll rises to 47, surpassing June and July 1947 figures. Traffic 12, homes 12, general 22, with pedestrians, tractor accidents, drownings and lightning among causes. Safety Director Davies urges industry training at the University of Manitoba Evening Institute and offers Dept. of Labor help.
Veterinary guidance emphasizes continuous drinking water for dairy cows to maximize milk yield. Across countries studies show higher production when water is available all day rather than intermittently. Typical intake ranges from 10 to 15 gallons daily, with high producers using up to 380 gallons. Pasture and silage affect water needs accordingly.
Mr and Mrs N Kolebaba of Roblin welcomed a son Robert Allan at Russell hospital on August 18. Mr and Mrs Wm Cumming of Dropmore Nursery welcomed a daughter Margaret Helen at Russell hospital on August 29. Mr and Mrs John D Adam welcomed a son John Alexander at Winnipeg on August 25.
A man, after drinking with friends, tiptoed to his room and was challenged by his wife who asked if he was Harry, raising questions about his identity and behavior.
Mr and Mrs John Bailey of Sunnyslope return from a three month vacation in D C traveling by auto with one flat tire. They renewed ties with Roblin relatives and acquaintances. Bailey was impressed by what he saw but will not trade the farm for property. Some homes had easy water access. he prefers drawing water from his farm well. He loaded fruit for the winter ahead.
The Roblin CCF unit met at Ed Jakeman's on August 18 with 17 members. They formed two committees the Cookbook committee to distribute cookbooks to newlyweds and the Hospital Aid Committee to run the Hospital Aid booth on Saturday the 25th. Next meeting is September 15 at 8 30 sharp at Adam Sangater's.
A lighthearted exchange has a wife debating palmists and mind readers while the husband quips to choose a palm reader since she already has a palm. The joke plays on wordplay about having a palm.
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