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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
2
The article reflects on Roblin’s transition from hamlet to village status amid rapid growth. It notes improvements like a new recreation center and a hospital, while urging the council to implement garbage disposal services to sustain sanitation, tidiness, and long term benefits for residents.
H H Simpson urges Roblin residents to donate to equip and furnish the near complete hospital. Donations may fund specific items such as sterilizers beds and lights, with the tax department offering exemption. Contact Secretary-Treasurer Mrs H H Simpson by mail or phone 104.9 to contribute promptly.
Lloyd Cornish pastor announces a quarterly meeting from September 16 to 18 with Friday service at 8 p.m. Sunday schedule includes 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. M. C. Miller serves as District Superintendent in charge.
The Rebekah Lodge asks women to save box tops from Chipso Oxydol Ivory Snow or Flakes and Camay wrappers. Proceeds from the drive support the hospital fund, with wrappers delivered to lodge members or placed in receptacles at local stores.
The Makaroff Garden Club held its annual fair in the hall on Saturday. J Forsyth and J Clark judged the vegetable entries and praised quality and improvement. Afternoon talks covered placing, 4 veg table collections were judged, and youth spoke publicly. Supper ended the day as parents were thanked. prize winners listed next week.
Mr Wm Johnson of Dauphin was home for the weekend Ernie Johnson started work at Harvey s Store Roblin Best wishes to Ernie John Dixon and family visited Lawrence Maguire s Sunday Sympathy to the Radford family Neill Irvine staying with sister at Grand Narrows attends Makaroff High School Mrs D Stewart taken to Dauphin Hospital for treatment Wish her a speedy recovery Joe Banzeau of Winnipeg visited family Dick Towes left for Winnipeg Sunday
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge met on their regular meeting night after a two month recess. Guests included Mrs. Lundy of Vancouver and Miss Gladys Rae of Ottawa. A memorial service with weekly graveside flowers was held for departed Rebekahs, and a farewell token was given to Mrs. Elma Kerswell who moved to Flin Flon. Watch for dates for The Emperor's Waltz at Roblin Theatre.
Mrs J Stauffer visits granddaughter Mrs Wm Doole of Tummel. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wm De La Mare on their son born Sept 12 in Russell. Riverbend Ladies meet Mrs R H Watson Sept 20. Guests Mr and Mrs Fred Laycock of Russell at Mr and Mrs G Hl De La Mare. Mrs A Martin and daughter Janice visiting Mr and Mrs J Kines.
A public meeting is set for Wednesday September 28 at 3 p m in the United Church basement to organize a Hospital Aid Society. Mrs J M George president of the Manitoba Hospital Aid Association will attend to answer questions and advise on hospital aid work. Only appointed representatives may vote. All organizations are urged to send representatives.
Miss Joyce Richards visited the district last week. Mr and Mrs Geo Murray Vernon Grace and Beverly traveled to Hassan for a family reunion. Children begin classes in a new school space at Grand Narrows hall after the old school burned two years ago. Rev Brown led a divine service there. A W A meeting is set for Thursday September 22 in the hall.
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