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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
1
The article notes ongoing highway work including bridge tasks at Shed River and near Grandeview. It states the bridge to be placed by Manily Bridge Iron Works and that work on the Dan Reteits Bridge will proceed next week. Contractors express confidence in completing the project by month’s end with remaining eight voting units to finalize.
Article details proposed hospital development with government hospital grants, public subscriptions, and municipal support. It explains steps to secure patient reception, provincial authorization, and financing, noting wartime Red Cross funds and postwar needs. It emphasizes procedural stages and community responsibility.
A distorted voice proclaims happiness as a guiding goal amid struggle and social critique. The writer, claiming to be a toiler for truth, laments corruption, labor exploitation, and the fading ideal of independence. The piece envisions youth, education, and a hopeful future tempered by ongoing hardship and desire.
Mrs Herb Brown visits friends at Kertao Mian. Rev Harrzon Hill returns from Regrrm. Master Todd Fogg of Unity Sask visits. Karry Tirhoky in Winnipeg last week. Harrys Craven visited friends this week. Miss Irene Cragwlre returns from four weeks in Sarkalwon. Mrs W H Brown of Herding Sho writes notes from Down. Mr and Mrs Hl M Brown and family travel to Foxwerren. Mrs Carmichael of Melford visits Ler seter-in-law Airs F Canon. Mire Geis McGregor hosts retrip to Doanne Nio and Mrs Newson Met rreger in town. Davies and Rogers return from Delari trip. Mr and Mrs James Ewen receive ket from Caxaell. Mrs E M Feresidte of Yiorsiton visits town with W Davis. Anglican Sunday school dies on festival day. Mr and Mrs Mitchell of ley visit Win Lindy guests.
The fragment lists Mrs Meundy and family visiting Mr and Mrs Wells with several others in Moose Jaw and Moose Daw Sask. It notes Mr Ed Jehbnedien Jr working on his faint eat head of Jack Visi Take, a foot injury for George Strike, and various visits by Van Sagut Trippp and the Tripp family from Winnipeg. Further mentions include Mr and Mrs Springer, Mr and Mrs Gluason of Alberta, and other relatives visiting or returning home.
Local social and obituaries outline visits among Grand Narrows families including the Stouns and Sangsters It notes trips to Winnipeg and Ottawa and mentions a retirement of a school trustee Mr Dixon Several weddings reunions and a large funeral for Mr Franklin with a church service and community tributes The piece closes with congratulations to Orville Willen on a hunting or judging achievement and a Regina trip update
Accompanying Mr and Mrs Balla nee task frown Kivieda was Miss L Brown. Lime Vaarn dange aa Gow. Wirds was hairy wed athended. The lunch provided by the ladies wes par excellence. K McBaide shipped a load of sheep to Brusion on Tuesday. Clarence Powell in charge of aur. The section fume is at preene whaler ging sine much needed repairs. We hope Henry Thorman will brighten it up with paint likewise. We were phased to meet new acquaintances with Mif and Mie Ed Howe af Ve tera B.C. cing having maered from bhai aly and sre at present Waiting ats. E Arpents.
Local notes report Miss E Perritema of Meri vob sadeol on a three week holiday with readers noting civic games and sports events. A ratepayers meeting led by A Vrusky and Mr Sam Lywak drew attendees and generated various resolutions and interest.
The Merridale report lists students and grades across classes from II to VI with honors, passes, and averages. Notable tallies include Sophia Soltys Philip Nowosad and Lorna Peyser earning honors, while Roy Fedyrchuk and Roy Corkerill show mixed scores and promotions.
A guide on selecting pure barley seed for malting. Emphasizes uniform variety, undamaged grain, weed-free samples, full ripeness, and careful threshing to prevent mold. Recommends screening to remove weed seeds and avoid kernels damaged by improper handling.
The passage urges embracing regular recreation and balance over work monotony. It discusses streetsweepers, farmers, and adults finding time for leisure, education, and social duties while avoiding excessive fatigue and obsession with one track living. It promotes cultivating enjoyable hobbies and social activities year round.
Notice to file all claims against the estate of Wil fred Allen Cement of Roblin Manitoba. Claims must be filed with Charles D G Barber solicitor for W G Clement administrator at Roblin on or before August 20 1929. Dated Roblin Manitoba July 11 1929.
A brief thanks from the family expresses gratitude for support during their bereavement. The message mentions the wake and acknowledges friends and the Boy Scout troop for their kindness and flowers.
Roblin locals discuss visits from Mr and Mrs C Mitchell of Istay Att and other friends in town. Boxing and Memorial Day plans are announced, with details on a boxing card Aug 7 and Memory Day services at the Memorial Hall. A farm accident injures H Simpson, and H Site recovers from injuries. The village reports a beauty show’s judging deeming some contestants as beautiful but not smart.
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