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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
1
A columnist defends church influence and social role citing an article from Watchman Examiner. The piece argues nonchurchgoers benefit from the church and should share in its maintenance, warning of social ills without churches and stressing the church’s impact on holidays and youth.
W S elton of Gladstone Manitoba offers a critics note likely reflecting local arts reception. The review comments on performances and scene tone, noting regional taste and cultural expectations.
A Nee Pawa Press editorial argues churches must be sustained by adherents not as mere symbols. It appeals to Canadians to curb Sunday commerce and rededicate to Christian ethics, suggesting national revival could start in Neepawa.
Critique notes Abbott's budget and a large 1918 19 surplus forecast. Ottawa reports a 62 percent of a 150 million surplus realized. warns high taxes fuel living costs. Cites civil service growth from 44 143 in 1938 to 125 337 in 1947 with wage bills rising, urging wage earners relief and tax downward revisions.
Goose Lake Collegiate held a Sept 17 activity day with student council elections and freshman initiation. Freshmen wore costumes, paraded downtown with noise makers, and washed cars if they refused. A party with a Weiner roast and a piano recital followed in the auditorium. Officers named Bill Sanders, Ray Cryderman, Florence Cameron, and Louise Sanders led the council.
In England this week two young girls discuss Princess Elizabeth and a baby. One asks how she knows she's to have a baby. her friend replies she reads the papers. The brief humor reflects lighthearted royal coverage and public interest.
A farewell shower for Mrs. Wm. Sharpen nee Marjorie Keast was hosted Sept 16 at United Church basement with over 60 guests. Marjorie and her mother were honored guests, corsages given, songs performed, gifts presented, and a farewell lunch served as Marjorie departs for Toronto.
Manitoba Department of Labor reports 56 accidental deaths in August the highest monthly toll on record. Traffic fatalities total 16 including Winnipeg pedestrians and rural tractor victims while drownings head general accidents with 12 deaths. Industrial mishaps rise from machining and eye injuries with falls and falling objects common. Safety training and plant safety committees urged to cut future incidents.
A young Toronto student missionary named Taylor arrives in Goose Lake in spring 1904 to help found the Presbyterian church. He boards with Blacksmith Low and Downey, then with Mr. Rae's family at their new homestead as he travels to Cromarty and other fields, hosting occasional services in homes and tents with no church yet established.
The 11th annual convention of the Canadian Federation of Home and School will meet in Winnipeg October 4. The Manitoba Federation invites existing and prospective members and others interested in forming local associations to visit during the national gathering. Dr. W P Percival, President of the federation, serves as Director of Protestant Education for Quebec and past president of both the Canadian and Newfoundland Education Associations.
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