Red Cross Free Blood Planned for Roblin Hospital
Brandon General Hospital joins the free blood transfusion service under a Red Cross agreement. Dr. Cecil Harris says the Manitoba division will include Winnipeg area hospitals and others such as Selkirk, Neepawa, Portage, Roblin, Souris, Virden, Steinbach, The Pas, and Brandon. Hospitals will provide transfusions free of charge while Red Cross supplies blood and plasma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon General Hospital
Canadian Red Cross Society
Cecil Harris
Manitoba
Ontario
Manioba
Harris
Fort William
Port Arthur
Hospi
Tals
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Selkirk
Neepawa
Portage
Roblin
Souris
Virden
Steinbach
the Pas
Deloraine
Brandon
Rugged Rugby: Dauphin Bombers crush Roblin Riders
The Dauphin Bombers defeated the Roblin Riders 40 to 0 in a rugged rugby display. Roblin showed spirit with 14 players on the field and limited gear, while Dauphin demonstrated organization and teamwork despite the Riders planning a fundraising dance at Deepdale Friday to raise money for equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Bombers
Roblin
Dauphin
Deepdale
Date Book Listings for Roblin Events and Meetings
Ukrainian W A Bazaar in the Anglican church basement on Saturday November 4 invites calendar residents. Ruth Chapter OES Dance in Togo Sask October 6 with Roblin Revel lers Orchestra admission 75c door prize reserve 40c. Past Noble Grand Bazaar United Church basement October 14. Roblin Hospital Aid annual meeting October 3 in Hospital Board room. Provide jam or jelly for roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Chapter
E.S
Togo
Sask
Roblin Revellers Orchestra
United Church
Roblin Hospital Aid
Stamp to Send News to The Review by Mail
One cent stamp on an unsealed envelope suffices to mail news items to The Review or call 166 Sy phone for delivery.
Weekend fishing tales and duck season opening caution
The piece notes anglers at Madge and Ed and at Childs Lake with steady catches and a Shell near Carlson's Bridge showing seven large jacks led by J W Haines at 11 pounds 2 ounces. It adds a warning about duck hunting opening at noon on Sept 29 and urges caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic McBride
Madge
Ye Ed
Assiniboine
Hughes
Jakeman
Davis McIntyre
McConnell
McGregor
Childs Lake
Shell
Carlson
Ibridge
H. C. Cranwell
J. W. Haines
J. W
Geo Prier Family Holds Reunion in Prairie Province
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Prier hosted a family reunion with thirty six members sharing memories and supper. Attendees included Floyd Merrell and family of Dauphin, Harvey Prier and family of Deepdale, Benson Prier and family of Grandview, Harold Prier of Regina, Arthur Prier of Vancouver, Ralph De La Mare of Roblin, Gordon Fitzgerald and family, James and Adele of Dauphin, Cora Smallwood and Lake View relatives, and Ethel Prier of Innisfail Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Prier
Floyd Merrell
Dauphin
Harvey Prier
Deepdale
Benson Prier
Grandview
Harold Prier
Regina
Arthur Prier
Vancouver
Ralph de la Mare
Farm Home Destroyed By Fire Near Roblin
A farm home on Mickelson Bros. land five miles south and a mile east of Roblin burned Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Mickelson lost their new residence but rescued most belongings. Fire destroyed walls of the Roy Mickelson house under construction nearby. Roblin volunteers and over 100 vehicles battled the flames until containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickelson Bros
Roblin
Mervyn Mickelson
Roy Mickelson
District News Glimpses of Visits and Births
Mrs. Fred Trickett of Regina visits the Harry Trickett home. Mr and Mrs Muirhead of Douglas Man visited the Tricketts last week. Miss Mary Robin returns to P E I after a two week visit. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mervin Mickelson on a birth in Roblin hospital. The October Ladies Aid meets at Mrs G B Mitchells on Thursday Oct 5 at 2 30. The Misses Deacons returned to Winnipeg. Mrs Nave remains until after Thanksgiving. Jam and jelly donations requested for the hospital. Rossburn visit for Mrs Rogers brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Trickett
Regina
Harry Trickett
J. C. Arnott
Deacon’s
Winnipeg
Nave
Alec Rogers
Happy Bangle
Stanley Boyce
Rossburn
Rogers
Merridale School Aides and Visitors Highlight Local News
Horace Cockerill injured in an accident as Merridale hosts a ball game where the softball team wins at Post. Local residents from Roblin visit Merridale and Frank Klemetski. Agricultural club planned by J Clark visits the school. Junior Red Cross reorganizes with Mary Midzain president and Mildred Boguski secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Cockerill
Harry Proskie
Merridale
John Klemetski
Roblin
Frank Klemetski
J. Clark
Merridale School
Bencyk
Harry Boguski
Junior Red Cross Society
Mary Midzain
Mildred Boguski
Helen Syke
Don Cockerill
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Meetings
William Makaroff spent the weekend in the city. Sonja Van Drecht Isabel Rogers and Mrs F L Large visited Roblin Kam Sack and hosted visitors. A Ladies Aid meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs Chas Rogers home. The Deacon sisters from Winnipeg and Mrs Nave from San Francisco were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pound
Sonja van Drecht
Isabel Rogers
Kamsack
F. L. Large
Dr. Large
Roblin
Ladies Aid
Chas. Rogers
Mable
Vera Deacon
Winnipeg
S. Nave
San Francisco
Social notes from Deepdale and surrounds
Visitor updates include Mrs F Trickett of Regina returning for a brief stay last Friday. Vancouver couple Mr and Mrs Art Prier with daughter visited Mr and Mrs H Prier. Elsie Arnott of Mak aroff stayed over with Mr and Mrs T Roberts. The McCorquodales and Shelby drove to Norquay to visit Mr and Mrs G Pearce. Roblin United church choir offered a song service at the local church. Dale and Shelby with Mr and Mrs G Gardner drove to Dauphin. Mrs McCorquodale plans a few weeks at Allard's lodge in Winnipegosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin United Church Choir
O. McCorquodale
Shelby
G. Gardner
Dauphin
Local Social Roundup From Yorkton to Roblin
Mr and Mrs Ed Bell motor to Yorkton on Tuesday. Mona Kirton accompanied them to Winnipeg. Mr Sam Hampson celebrated his 76th birthday Sunday. Mr and Mrs P Harlow and kin of Roblin visited Mrs Jas Sharp Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Davis and Herbie were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs James Appel. Mrs Metro Korchak and Maxine King visited over the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Stanley King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bell
Yorkton
Mona Kirton
Eddty
Sam Hampson
P. Harlow Anki
Roblin
Jas Sharp
William Davis
Herbie
James Appel
Metro Korchak
Maxine King
Stanley King
Around the Town notes from Roblin area events
Local notes report visits from Miss Ethel McBride and others, travel updates of Dr Parker and Harold Prior, Geology studies in Kingston, and a grain loader accident injuring Leonard Jory. Weather and harvest trends include a 45 minute harvest moon shadow and a period of warm days with ongoing harvest. Street banners linked to oil survey spark curiosity, with Nipawin growth noted in new homes and regional travel chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McBride
R.N
New Westminster
B.C
R. W. McBride
J. Carlyle Parker
Toronto
Manitoba
United Church Council
Harold Prior
Regina
Winnipeg
States
E. Squire
Allan
McCreary
E. Vanstone
C. Larkworthy
R. W.mcbride
L. T. Jory
A. L. Jory
Vancouver
Queen’s University
Kingston
Ontario
Leonard Jory
Grandview
Dauphin
Sherrill
Judy
W. C. Davis
Herk
Nipawin
Sask
W. C
Russsell
Roblin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roblin Hospital
GEO Prier Family
District News
Makaroff
Togo News
STORK
Mickelson
Jason
Thomas Woodrow
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