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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
8
A long critique argues that random multigraphed circulars flood the post office and homes, lowering trust, harming print papers, and prompting merchants to abandon or modify the practice. It warns the public and press that forced ads devalue newspapers and urges organized action to curb the trend.
The Young Peoples Society of the United Church staged a war era play at Pineaire on Wednesday. Beverly Grey authored the drama about Fortunee and Van, with a cast led by J. Peden as John Courtland’s sister and Marquis Fisher as Uncle Toby, directed by C D G Barber.
Warmer weather spurs residents to tidy yards and streets, transforming the town’s appearance. Some citizens invest time year round to improve property, while others neglect cleanup causing debris in yards and on streets. If each person dedicates an hour daily for a week, the town would look noticeably better.
Hon C Dunning blasted Alber Wheat Pool messages at a March 26 meeting, denouncing a publication showing large payments to big interests linked to storage and carrying of wheat. He accused the pools, not outside entities, of benefiting most from elevator facilities.
A new highway rule sets a 49 mph maximum at night for trucks and passenger vehicles while leaving existing day limits of 30 mph for autos and 26 mph for trucks in place. The change will slow early morning delivery, as Brandon papers have historically moved at about 60 mph before daylight.
Roblin notes list visiting businessmen and residents including W J Ward D W Law Puroel and H Cross. Cattle shipments to Winnipeg by M A Clarke W Black and Leether Spigelman. Irene Sorbo to Winnipeg training. Mrs Kulberg host at home for daughter Silvert. Kenny Pomeroy returns from Grandview. Live Stock Co-op to ship cattle and hogs. Community events include a Young People Society meeting and a farm stock sale. Funeral for Philip Haberstock reported from Zorra.
Mrs J W Eddy visits with Dr A J Leach at Lépon Sask. Mr Keymer of Yorkton guest of Mrs W Eddy last week. Mr Sneil returns from Waterous Sask. Mrs Myrod of Kamesck visits daughter Mrs R 8 Topham. A dramatic society is forming after a fire hall meeting. Leigh Lindsay elected President S King Vice President, Mrs Guy Parker SecTreas, Mr Gibson Brown President of the Ways and Means Committee to raise funds for the new hall.
The annual meeting on Tuesday April 4 elected officers: Pres Joby Adam, Vice Presidents T Cameron and H C Crakwell, Sec DF McWalker, Treas T Keleo, pensions advocate W Warkentin, and formed an exclusive committee including W Crawity, Chas Rogers, Bracdie, Hont, E Stauffer and W Leon. It slated Sports day and dance for July 1. Manhottan Island farm, five acres, valued at 4000 pounds. There is one motor car per 28 people in the United Kingdom and one driving license per 14 people.
Deepdale Mrs T Watson and daughter joined Mrs W McIn re and Mr J Shackleton of Kelvington Sagk visiting Mr T Charboneau. Sympathy extended to Mrs Horace Ayer on the death of her mother Mrs T Taylor of Dauphin. L Ward's school van caught fire Monday but fire was extinguished before significant damage.
A summary of district activities includes lumber shipments requested for immediate delivery to Shorthals as settlers await construction material. Local projects advance with A G McBean starting a new warehouse at Keeler Ave and Main St. Probes into town facilities, church matters, and weddings fill the week, with bylaw results on electric light passing by a wide margin.
A meeting of the Conservation As clon will be held in the Sample s of the Harel on Thursday, Ap .0th, ar & pm for the Turpees ot considering delegates to the Convention to be held In Winnipeg on the Sth of June, 1536. J. Edwards, President.
The Snell River Agricultural Society held at the Collegiate Auditorium Friday decided to hold a fair this summer pending provincial grant terms. August 14 tentatively set. date to be confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. Grants cover one third of prize money, plus 50 cents per member up to $100, with additional grants for projects. Committees to review prize list. seven new directors added. T. L. Dillin re-elected president. J. L. Mitchie secretary-treasurer.
A Toronto report from the National Barley Committee cites barley as an excellent feed for many stock, especially hogs, and proposes greater barley use to finish meat animals. It suggests increasing fed livestock, improving meat animal finish, reducing imported feeds, and substituting other feeds to boost barley demand. The outlet could absorb millions of bushels, with poultry finishing driving demand amid limited imports.
In fond memory of George A Porteous who passed away April 23 1931. Though his smile has gone forever and his hands we cannot touch we shall never lose sweet memories of the one we loved. Inserted by his wife and family.
The village invites applications to purchase up to a lot described as part of the southeast quarter of section in township 26 west of the principal meridian. The tract lies west of a drawn boundary line and within 160 feet of the west boundary of Bourth Avenue, as shown on plan No 407 on file in the Dauphin Land Title Office.
An for sale notice lists Eary Ghio and White Snowflakes seed potatoes offered by DeLaMare Bros. Box 305 Roblin and Box 10 Inglie Man alop. seeks further particulars from potential buyers.
Church notices from The United Church list Rev C S Matchett and Rev Lt Neoh with services at Christ Church. A “Family Pew Sunday” is planned on April 26 with a story entitled The Bond of the Knots. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Percy Cameron on Monday April 20.
H. Taylor's Hardware announces Friday and Saturday deals on aluminum ware with low prices and a promotion offering a 4 pint Utilac giveaway with a 2 cent brush. Customers are urged to view displays and bring a coupon before the offer ends.
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