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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
1
A Christmas message recalling pagan origins and the Christian gift of peace. It urges charity courage and practical generosity, urging prudent living and sharing with those in need as the true spirit of Christmas.
Local notices describe the Roblin United Farmers annual dance on December 21 in the school auditorium and a P.N.G Association bridge drive on December 26 at 8:30 p.m. The Sheil Over Agricultural Society held its annual meeting with many attendees and rule changes for entry timing. An Alive Curling Club meeting elected officers including Mra Hill and Mies Peden. A depot installation at the station and diverse community events are listed with several names and dates.
Local notes report a joyful Christmas and New Year greeting from readers and a busy week with a Community Xmas Tree event at Davis Tall and a well attended Farmers Union meeting at Fire Hall where Mr Wigns spoke. The Togo Agricultural Society held its annual meeting with strong finances and re elected officers. A national commentary argues mothers are shifting to outside work as prepared foods and store goods rise, noting growing use of prepared mayonnaise and home conveniences.
Reports from Fort McMurray detail a new mechanized extraction process by W R Hinton and a New York engineer. Tests in October and November promise complete oil extraction from sands with refining quality rivaling drilled wells. If confirmed, the Fort McMurray field could yield a century of high grade gasoline, reshaping Canada’s oil industry.
A local report salutes Olaog on his seventieth birthday celebration held last Sunday. The Athletic Club of Roblinwee hosted a boxing night last Friday in the hall with several exhibition bouts and ample entertainment, drawing hearty laughs despite a disappointing main event.
For sale Rhode Island Red and English Rollers from prize stock. Prices listed: 166 and 8 dollars for certain items. 400 for Caparie fre nedigree stock. Pamnaies 2 dollars. Sale by W A Smith, Box 1, Roblin.
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