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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
6
A provincial track and field meet highlights the potential for Olympic selection for Berlin 1936. The writer notes urban dominance and rural apathy, urging rural Manitoba to boost youth participation and pride in national events to improve prospects abroad.
Two local boys took part in the Robling track meet this year and gained valuable experience despite not winning. An athletic club has been formed at Melita. The Young Men's Section of the Board of Trade could take the lead to organize further initiatives and boosting efforts.
The Hon J L Bowman spoke to a Lyric Theatre meeting on Tuesday night in front of over seventy five supporters. E G Greenaway chaired. Committees were appointed for the Poll-W and Poll-A sections with local names listed. Bowman’s address urged Bennett trade policy and the wheat bill and covered other election issues.
Prime Minister Bennett reshuffles cabinet then dissolves the 18th parliament and announces a general election for October 14 with writs dated Thursday and returns Saturday November 9. The holiday date was adjusted from Thanksgiving to October 24, with earlier polling planned for September 30 and October 7, later moved to avoid Yom Kippur disenfranchisement.
Rural Manitoba reports up to seventy five horse deaths from a brain and spinal cord disease likely transmitted by mosquitoes. Diagnosis points to encephalomyelitis with uncertain transmission. areas near Brandon Gladstone Virden Souris Hartney Nebraine affected. Serum offers temporary immunity at a high price and feeder purchase policy renewal aims to support winter feeding for cattle and lambs with travel subsidies for buyers. policy runs August to December 1935.
Roblin and region residents hosted relatives and visitors from Saskatoon Winnipeg and Brandon during the past week. Several families including Silvert Ballard Adam Rae and Hill hosted guests while others traveled to Clear Lake Wasagaming and Regina. A Roblin plane sighting by Western Canada Airways sparked chatter and the town’s dance band joined a Russell concert. a birth is announced at Mrs J W Taylor’s home.
Mrs Elizabeth Forsyth longtime district settler died at her home Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Born Cremore Ont 79 years ago she was married first to Robert Miller in 1878 who died a few years later. She later married Thos Forsythe and moved to Neepawa before settling in 1904. Survived by three sisters in Ontario one daughter Elizabeth of Roblin three sons R Miller of Roblin John Miller of Vancouver and Alex Forsyth of Forkton Sask and many grandchildren.
Mrs Gibson Brown visits Regina while Mr Tom Gillespie departs for Winnipeg on the express. Dauphin’s Hon J L Bowman visits town. Regina and Moose Jaw trips by Mrs Guy Parker party. Lipton visitors Dr A J Leach family. Togo’s first flower show in station waiting room draws strong local cooperation. A tea event hosted by Mrs J W Eddy features sweet peas nasturtiums and generous hospitality with several local ladies serving tea.
The Homemakers Flower Show awards list honors winners across classes from sweet peas to begonias and geraniums. Key victors include Mrs. B J Rutledge, Mrs. S King, Mrs. Roe, Mr. Smout, and Mrs. Abercrombie with multiple firsts and seconds.
Miss Natha Statham resumes duties at Gramsby school. Miss G Lewig leaves to lead Harrowby school. Mrs Hawlings visited family. Mr W Craig of Rochdale. Mr C Wood of Foxwarren returns to Dropmore staff. Canada remains primary ketchup supplier to the United Kingdom with 96,857 cases in 1096 and 89,708 in 1934. tomato soup trade likewise largely Canadian.
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