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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
1
A reader challenges a well known column to avoid irritating readers while preserving bold thinking. The critic reflects on ego, standards, and the influence of media on youth, noting crime and horror programs on radio as a societal threat and stressing vigilance for the generation’s future.
At Togo Fair and Sports Tuesday July 26 the Roblin baseball club fell 3-2 to Togo in a tight game. Roblin catcher suffered a broken ankle. Roblin softballers were edged 8-4 by Togo A while Togo A beat Togo B 16-15 to win prize money. MacNutt beat Tiber 14-6 and later defeated the Togo gang 14-7 in other hardball play.
Funeral services for Samuel Lambkin who died suddenly in Roblin were held at Knox United Church Roblin on July 29. Rev. Dr. C Parker officiated. Pallbearers were Art Edwards F Y Newton W Cranwell Sr J Schneider John McDonald and A Staples. Interment followed in Roblin cemetery. Lambkin born in Darby Ontario married Emma Maney Belmont Manitoba in 1900. He moved to the Roblin district in 1911. Survived by wife two sons Tom and Percy four daughters Anne Mrs Garnet Rose Ivy Mrs Earl D Arcy Mae and Sarah. Brothers Tom of Belmont and John of Winnipeg. Sister Mrs C M Brown of Belmont.
A large display showcased International, John Deere, Cockshutt, Massey Harris and Case farm machinery. The midway proved popular with attendees and the late night dance drew crowds to the doors.
The Roblin team split first and second money with Grandview and Togo in a weekend event. John Langan, son of Pat and Mrs Langan, is badly injured in a north town car crash and remains in a Winnipeg hospital in serious condition. Benito Beach hosted a large picnic with a seniors’ ball tournament won by Benito, finishing above Swan River, Grandview, and Togo. The Queens of the North reclaimed softball supremacy by defeating Swan River. Roblin beat Renville in a first round. the Swans beat Togo. Harry Shafransky caught for Roblin and Lee Fisher pitched.
The thirty third Shell River Agricultural Society exhibition drew over 900 entries, with top showings in Dairy Produce and Manufactures, Shorthorns, and Swine. Judges praised work across categories though Ladies Work and school entries lagged. numerous trophies went to Ward Bros., Walter Sorbo, H J Pomeroy, and Mrs McCorquodale amid robust plant, vegetable, and animal displays. Local officials lauded the fair’s momentum toward bigger events.
The Searle Grain precipitation report shows a modest moisture improvement in the Prairies with total moisture at 70 percent of normal as of July 18. Manitoba rainfall stands at 84 percent of normal, signaling continued but reduced drought stress for the region.
Charles Hern of Victoria B C and Thomas Butler of Kamsack visit the district with relatives. Dwight Kirton visits family. L McLeod of Shauna von Sask and Mrs Aberdeen and others hosted. Edward Bell and son return from a coast trip. Rev James Buck and family in town. Buck now stationed at Imperial. Top Girls Softball team played Grandview, final game halted by darkness, split 1st and 2nd money. Dennis Lindsay returns from Sudbury. Mrs John Kerr and Olive Topham family visit. Griffiths of Toronto visit D Blewett and local friends. Leigh Lindsay resigns as Pool Agent to focus on John Deere business. W B Cooke named successor.
Experimental Farm notes urge Manitoba farmers to stop burning crop residues after harvest. Soil organic matter has declined from 12 to 18 percent in virgin soils to 1 to 4 percent on grain land over seventy years. Straw spreaders and surface tillage with rotary barrows offer effective alternatives to fire, preventing further soil impoverishment.
The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary BE8 L will be held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday August 10th.
Mr and Mrs Rosenberg Mrs Young of Decker and Miss Allingham of Hamilton Ontario visited at the home of Mrs E Allingham on Sunday.
A tabby owned by Harvey Somers at Dutton Siding fostered four infant skunks alongside her own litter. Neighbour Doug Jubienville disturbed the den, leaving the three surviving kits under Tabby’s care. Two kits died within two weeks, one later disappeared, and the remaining kitten was weaned and with the original finder.
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