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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
1
The piece argues contentment outvalues fame and wealth. It blends religious and literary voices, citing Emerson and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, to urge cultivating contentment through work, gratitude, and steady effort amid global discontent. It warns against constant fault finding and urges patient, prayerful self-cultivation.
M J Coldwell CSF Leader urged leave to discuss urgent public matter after the Board of Transport Commissioners proposed up to 21 percent freight rate increases across Canada. He highlighted inflationary pressure, regional discrimination against Prairie Provinces and BC and Maritime regions, and government responsibility under the Railway Act. He urged suspension of the ruling for a full inquiry and rate equalization. CONTINUED ON PACE FOUR
Roblin municipal council minutes from April 6 and 7 1918 show actions to acquire land for Mak aroff cemetery approve a bylaw with the Manitoba Power Commission for two street lights west of NE 4 26 28 plan 996 set wages for road maintainer J A Hay and discuss gravelling tenders and clerk permanence plus various accounts and leases including pasture and land sales to residents.
Roblin Village held its April 1948 meeting with Mayor T H Taylor presiding. Minutes from March 1 1948 were adopted. licenses granted for J Mendre pool room. W Cox appointed weed inspector. Tenders called for sale of Lot 31 Blk 1 Plan 352. plan for Fire Hall Jail and Men's comfort station discussed. accounts approved. building permit granted to P R Pitz e. secretary instructed to seek provincial grant for street oiling.
Mr and Mrs Matthew Hogue of Peace River celebrate 50 years of marriage on March 16 1948 with a family dinner and a cheque gift from relatives. They wed March 16 1898 in Owen Sound Ontario and lived in Manitoba before settling in Peace River in 1930. They have thirteen children eight alive, nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Alberta growers won the grand and reserve championships in the National Barley Contest of 1947 with James W. Bussey of Airdrie taking the national title and a thousand dollars. Manitoba entrants claimed third and fourth prizes, with George G. Elias of Haskett a 1946 winner earning 3800 this year. The Manitoba figures included J P Bradley of Portage la Prairie at fourth prize and A Henry of Alberta as runner up for first prize. The report also notes local community updates from Roblin CCF unit meetings and planned Dauphin 1949 convention.
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