Annual Sherk River fair praised amid favorable entries
Despite unfavorable conditions the Sherk River Agricultural Society held its annual fair with strong district and outside entries. Gate receipts were down from last year due to lower admission, yet directors view the event as a success, praising attendance and support while noting high quality exhibits in cattle poultry and crafts and listing principal winners across divisions including horses cattle swine and garden products.
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Sherk River Agricultural Society
Iscipal
Prin
Public Apathy Flags Need for Detailed Expenditure Reports
A letter criticizes citizen indifference to how public funds are spent and urges municipal and village councils to publish detailed receipts and expenditures as required by the Municipal Act. It argues that cut‑back rhetoric hides reduced accountability and calls for closer scrutiny to curb waste, noting widespread apathy during the depression.
Grade II Results at Roblin Collegiate
Roblin Collegiate announces grade II results with a list of successful pupils including Mary Arnott Mike Blayenko Esther Leitz Garnet Rusk Eva Smith Annie Stratton Severn Waters John Whyte Bernice Aitkens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Collegiate
Mary Arnott
Mike Blayenko
Esther Leitz
Garnet Rusk
Eva Smith
Annie Stratton
Severn Waters
John Whyte
Bernice Aitkens
Band Picnic at Madge Lake Draws Nine Invited Bands
A monster band picnic will be held at Madge Lake Provincial Park 16 miles northeast of Kamsack on Sunday August 9. Nine bands have been invited and the Roblin band plans to attend after reparations. The public is invited with lots of music and community singing and no admission fee.
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Madge Lake
Kamsack
Roblin
Town People Move West and Visit Relatives in District
Mrs G McNeill and family left Wednesday to join Mr McNeill at Flin Flon. Mr and Mrs R Henry of Runagimede visited Ir and Mrs Collins last week. Town girls with Miss Clark of Hamilton Ont visited relatives in the district last week. A Memorial Service was held in town with many from the district attending. Homes busy with preserving and harvest preparations underway.
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R. Henry
Runagimede
Mrs. Collins
Clark
Hamilton, Ont
Mrs. Forsyth
Elizabeth
Yorkton
Ex-King Leon Segal Lazarowitz visits Roblin crowd
Right Hon Joseph Leon Segal Lazarowitz known as ex King of the American Hoboes, age 25, toured Roblin over the weekend. He claimed royal credentials, spoke of travels and friendships with local Jewish families, and noted he would reside in Manitoba indefinitely. He was hosted by local households and received Roblin’s gold key and silver city medal.
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Roblin
Joseph Leon Segal-Lazarowitz
Spokane
Leon
Greybeard
Sim
Canada
United States
Winnipeg
Brandon
Man
Saskatoon
Sask
Seattle
Wash
Nashville
Tenn
Portland
Maine
Manitoba
M. Goldman
Lechter
Lazarowitz
Rus
Russia
Flin Flon
The
Pas
Swan River
Kamsack
Brooklyn
N Y
Legion Memorial Service in Roblin Remembers Fallen
The Veterans annual memorial parade in Roblin last Sunday passed from the hall to the memorial led by the band and wreath laying at the cemetery. Rev. Kern and Phillips preached on Greater Love hath no man than this and a man lay down his life for his friend. Over fifty local veterans attended with guests from Grandview and beyond, making it the largest observance yet in Roblin.
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Roblin
Kern
Phillips
E Veteras
Grandview
Obituary notices for Paul and Elizabeth Laird in Roblin area
The community mourns Paul, twelve, son of Mr Jacob Virehmier of Roblin, who died after a blood infection near Dauphin hospital. Interment was at Shevlin. Also dying last Saturday, Mrs Elizabeth Laird, widow of Jas Laird, of Boggy Creek, mourned by three sons and siblings in Scotland. Rev Mather conducted the Makaroff United Church service with burial at Makaroff cemetery.
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Paul
Jacob Virehmier
Roblin
Dauphin Hospital
Shevlin
Boggy Creek
Elizabeth Laird
Jas, Laird
Laird
Mather
Makaroff United Church
Makaroff Cemetery
Robert
Alexander
Jack
Scotland
Local social notes and upcoming meeting in Manitoba town
Residents with recent visits include Miss C Kelso in Winnipeg and Lorne Robertson in Manitoba. Yorkton visitors over the weekend, and Royal Bank manager W L Leppert on holiday in eastern Manitoba. A Manitoba Pool Elevators meeting is set for August 8 in the I.O.C.F. hall at 8 p.m. Welso and Kipling trips, 500 social event, camping at Madge Lake, and church farewell services for Pastor Lloyd on August 9. Congratulations to Miss Mary Robinson Arnott for earning an Ibnister scholarship grant at Manitoba University.
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W. L. Leppert
The
Royal Bank
Manitoba
Mary Robinson Arnott
Ibnister
Arnott
Het Vieh
Manioba University
Card of Thales mentions thanks for floral tributes
Laird Tiros expresses gratitude to friends for kindnesses and the beautiful floral tributes received during their recent bereavement.
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Laird Tiros
Road Through The Lake Petition Urges Bridge On Highway
In Roblin Manitoba residents pressed to alter the lake highway route to avoid splitting the lake. A petition signed by at least 150 urged construction of a bridge to preserve boating and fishing and maintain the lake’s recreation value while arguing the railway route is safer and cheaper and avoids increased local taxes and fish mortality.
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Minister of Public Works
Manitoba
Roblin
Good Roads Board
Dominion
Togo News local social notes and travels
Mr Geo B Swain visits Winnipeg on business and Mrs F McConnell returns from near Saskatoon. Citizens attend Roblin Fair. several residents motor to Yorkton Kamskisi and Regina. Mr and Mrs Wesley Hern return from England after two months. Families visit Grandview Saskatoon Sas Katon and Winnipeg.
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Geo. B. Swain
Winnipeg
Mrs. Wesley Hern
England
Appendicitis Fear Turns to Gas Relief
A reader recounts misdiagnosing appendix pain as gas. Adlerika claim of clearing gas from both upper and lower bowels is promoted by L. Mitchell, a local druggist, with emphasis on quick relief from digestive discomfort.
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Adlerika
W. LL. Adams
Owel
L. Mitchell
Board of Thanks from Roblin Legion Honor Service
The Legion expresses gratitude to Roblin and district for Memorial Service support. Thanks to relatives of the Fallen ministers and floral tributes. Appreciation to the ladies who made wreaths and the horticulturists who donated garden materials. Grateful to the Roblin Band for its role and hopes for continued band support under capable leaders.
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Legion
Roblin
Salvation Army Meeting Notices And Printing Ad Warning
The Salvation Army announces officers Lieut L Miller and Lieut P Gorrie hosting a street meeting Saturday at 9 p m and a Sunday 10 a m service with Sunday School. A note states printing services available with no need to ship from Hoblin and warns that paid entertainments will be charged as advertising.
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Lieut
L. Miller
P. Gorrie
For Sale Furnishings in Roblin Advertisements
Classified notice listing items for sale in Roblin including an 80 inch Garden City feeder, a Hart-Parr bagger and reg ister, a two room frame case, and process terms. It directs readers to Guarantee Garage for particulars and to box 107 Roblin for inquiries.
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Garden City
Roblin
For Sale Frost and Wood burner in good condition
Classified notice offering a Frost and Wood burner in good condition for cash. Sold by Mrs It W Jakeman in Roblin Manitoba.
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Jakeman
Roblin
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P. Kennedy
Arnot Bree
J. Storey
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J Storey
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Keith Smith
Foxwarren
G. Pierson
D. Thompson
Margaret Ritchie
Wm. Hornsby
H. Inglis
A. Arnott
J. C. Arnott
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E. McDonald
A. T. Kines
G . VanAlstyne
W. R. Scott
Home
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Gilbert Plains
M. Clark
W. D. Gamey
J. Marein
T. A. Wilson
Mra. Franklin
Fine Arta G. Phillipps
Mrs. Wilson
Bertha Hartmier
Eleanor Rusk
Beth Rusk
Eunice Pisher
Betty Edwards
Jean Kines
Cromarty
G. A. Porteous
Mrs. G. Fisher
Manitoba Pool Elevators Limited
C.F
Verybody
L. L. Merrell
Grant
Sneddon
Gladys Mitchell
Mary Simpson
Hazel Bowley
Jennie Glover
Clifford E. Trimble
May Lyons
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F. Y. Newton
J. B. Lyons
Free Methodist Church
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Thales
Togo News
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Regina
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E. M. Olson
Mr. E. M. Olson
J. H. Abercrombie
FE. M. Olson
J. H. Abercombie
Kamsick
F. McConnell
Wm. Davis
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F. Olson
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Mrs .Abercrombie
George Craig
Irene and
Mabel Craig
Willie Topham
Salvation Army
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