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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
3
Community leaders appeal for blood donations as Roblin hosts a two day drive. Local organizers emphasize the need to support ill residents and urge residents from nearby towns to participate, noting the service benefits for regional hospitals.
Manitoba set a one day blood collection in Roblin to stock 113 area hospitals. The transfusion team relies on local volunteers to meet urgent needs and pledges to return next August 21 to replenish the blood bank. It urges residents to take pride in helping the sick and injured.
A 1956 57 policy promotes soil conservation and water erosion control with forage seed allotments from 10 to 30 acres. Assistance shared between farmer and department, four seed mixtures for varied soils, projected 25 000 acres for 1957 58, applications by October 15 1957.
A father’s forgetfulness about a dress contrasts with farm spending patterns. The article notes farm families spent about 22 dollars per family, over twice housing outlays, on necessities and equipment. Wages, feed, seed, and fertilizers drive production, sustaining employment and progress through modern farming practices.
The Robin Hospital Aid reports 266.61 raised toward a 5600.00 oxygen tent and equipment now in use at the local hospital. Donations are welcomed at Mr. Graham Mitchell or Mrs. K R McBain, with many named contributors listed, urging community help to defray costs and support hospital needs.
A community meeting is scheduled for August 6 at 8 30 am in Cromarty hall with attendance requested. Daily Vacation Bible School runs August 5 to 9 at the Public School supervised by Miss Olfrey for ages up to 15, featuring stories singing crafts and lessons from 9 30 to 12 and 1 00 to 3 30. Parents and friends are invited to the Achievement program August 9 at 3 pm in the High School auditorium.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Hilda Limb who died August 25 1956. Calm and peaceful she sleeps, no more pain. We mourn her loss and trust in God to meet again. Ever remembered by her husband and family.
Remembered by his wife and family, the memory of George McDonald Gardner who died August 10 1955 remains a keepsake in our hearts. God holds him in his keeping and we cherish his memory with love.
Tenders will be received by the Secretary-Treasurer for Route No 1. MacKay Case McArthur pickup No 2 van at the corner Bodnaruk. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close August 15 1957. C F McCrea Secretary-Treasurer Tummel 8 D No 1819.
FOR SALE Red River Specializing machine parts and belts advertised for cattle trade. Ply to Robin Hardware. phone Raden Man. FOR SALE 10 foot Power Bin John Deere two tables can es three elevator canvases. Apply to J. P. Bomak phone 245 Ssimt Vahey Manuel. FOR SALE 6 foot Gleaner Combine in good condition priced to sell. Apply to Herd Poyser Box 433 Rebiin Man. pao.
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