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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
5
The editorial discusses Western Canada wheat harvests and export movement, noting the 1955 export total near 310 million bushels, about 23 percent above the long term average. It questions Canada’s ability to curb surpluses in coming years and the impact of quality determinations after the 1956 harvest.
The long term average yield and 20 million acreage imply Canada must increase wheat exports in the coming years to reach normal carryover. The U S administration's decision to keep barter prohibitions with Iron Curtain countries preserves a new market for Canadian wheat. This may provide an outlet for extra bushels needed to sell now.
The Barley Improvement Institute reports 334 barley entries in the 1956 national contest by late July, with 375 from Manitoba and 159 from Alberta. Manitoba deadline was July 15 and Alberta growers may enter up to shipment time. Director Dr. T J Harrison notes Manitoba entries down from 1955.
The Evening Guild of Knox United Church holds its regular meeting on Tuesday August 28 at Mrs Lorie Stevenson home. Mrs M Lebedowich will demonstrate Ukrainian cross-stitch and petit point. Roll call covers the most interesting trip and its why.
Roblin Beach authorities report unclaimed belongings from the past two weeks including towels socks sweatshirts swim trunks a bra under shorts a dark checked shirt a red bathing cap a red flowered blue swimsuit child’s red shoes with white trim and a yellow plastic handlebar grip. Owners may claim from the Beach Supervisor during 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Robin Manitoba. Also for sale Grade II IV school books in good shape apply Mrs. M Watty Box 507 Robin Man.
The Ready families express gratitude for the help and sympathy received following the death of their daughter and sister. They acknowledge the kindness and support shown during this time.
The Reverend Father Danser eau and his parishioners express sincere thanks to all who attended the August picnic. Special gratitude to three baseball teams St. Philips Makaroff and Shortdale for support.
We thank friends and neighbors for their help during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to those who sent floral tributes and to Rev. Waddell and the Knox United Church choir. Bartal Angus and children.
A mother and grandmother Kathrine Toews died at Winnipeg General Hospital on August 21 1954 after a life of devotion. She is remembered with faith and love by daughter Mavis son in law John and grandsons Rodney Marty Rickle and Gerald Lawrence.
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