Roblin’s Early Leaders and Town Foundations
The piece chronicles Roblin and Shell River area history, naming pioneers like Falconer and Co. Forfar as postmaster, the Roblin Messenger editor Magee, and early civic figures. It recalls church beginnings, schooling, and municipal changes from 1904 through 1912, with notes on taxes, land values, and community growth. The narrative concludes with reflections on 1928 prospects and local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Johnston
Jin
Falconer & Co. Forfar
Roblin
Roblin Messenger
Magee
Bowley
Shell River
Qret
Shellmouth
Stewart
Shelliver
Mitchell
Brooks
W. J. Inglis
Presbyterian Church
CNR
Union Bank
United Church
Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Fraser
Kemlo
Ear Church
Jersey
Inglis
McNeill
Firt
Ladies Aid
Struthers
McLar ‘Tin
Forfar
Methodist “Church
Pater
Kirkpat
Manitoba Plans Old Age Pension Scheme To Members
The Manitoba government intends to introduce legislation modeled on the federal old age pension program. Pensions of 20 dollars monthly would be paid to residents aged 70 or over who are British subjects and have 20 years in Canada and five years in Manitoba. Half the cost would be covered by the Dominion government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
Manitobs
Canada’s Great Year 1927 In Review
The piece notes Canada’s 1927 progress and optimistic outlook as months advanced. It highlights Western grain crops as potentially the largest and most remunerative in Canadian history, with farmers increasingly prosperous and confident, as the nation nears a new development peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dora
Dominion
C.P.R. Monthly Review
Great Expectations for the New Year Resolve with Courage and Hope
The passage urges facing the new year with optimism and belief in noble, worthwhile possibilities. It argues that vision precedes realization and that fear or gloom only hinder progress, insisting a cheerful, hopeful attitude is essential for any worthwhile outcomes.
Roblin School Board Minutes Include Route Payments
Roblin school board met Friday afternoon December 16 with members Dillin Bennie Bowley Staples Chapman Sorbo Gorer Mitchell present. The minutes were adopted as read and motions approved payments to various route conductors and a caretaker appointment at the old school. A district meeting to elect delegates and attend a central meeting in Roblin January 10 at 3 pm was announced with Roy McPhail to address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillin
Bennie Bowley Staples
Chapman, Sorbo
Gorer Mitchell
Staples
Chaprman
Bennie
Waters
Ronter
IM Bowley
Thos Lamikin
J Groff
al J Pernie
Grieves
S'mnson
D Munroe
Floend Merrell
Patarena
Carrel Rawiley
Sarhn—Stontac
Johnston
Roblin
Wi Flay
Tunnell
Rennie
Tion
Shortdale
Bield
Shevlin
Deepdale
Makeroff
Roy McPhail
Manitoba
Live Stock Pool
Will Andress
Christmas in Grand Narrows District Recap
Grand Narrows residents including Miss Orth and the Murray family spent Christmas at home or with relatives in nearby areas. A whist drive and dance is planned for December 80 at the UFM hall. The Walker School Christmas program was a success with pupils gifting Miss Johannes a silver spoons set. she returns from Winnipeg after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christias
Santaa Claus
Johannes
Winnipeg
New Year Services at United Church Center
Rev. Robert Harvey leads New Year worship at United Church. Services focus on reflection, community, and renewal as the congregation gathers to welcome the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church No United Churc
Rev
Robert Harvey
Sunday church listings and local notices
Community notices detail church services and meetings for Sunday and the week including Salvation Cottage Meeting and Home League, plus social items noting births. The Reverend asks readers to contribute names and events to the column to honor visiting friends and build a stronger local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iness
Salvation Cottage
Young Peoples Meeting
Roblin Locals and Holiday Notes From Roblin District
Roblin locals report Evangeline Lodge hosting a 500 Drive on Friday December 30 in the LOF hall with admission 83 cents. School reopens January 1928. Several residents visit Winnipeg relatives over Christmas including Gordon Brown, Mr and Mrs Walter Carr, and Mr R. E Freeland. Miss Edna Grassie visits from Empress, Sask, and Miss Mary Merrell stays with her parents in Erickson. Clarence Merrell and Mrs J Sinclair visit family. Wilfrid Rae visits while attending Madison Agricultural College. An eye testing event by Dr. Trebilcock at Mitchell's Crow Store Roblin on January 4 is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Archibald
Atkey
Anguga P
Roblin
Gnarge
Bilkey
McNeill
W. Atkey
J. A. Gill
Gill
Miss Young
C. Brydon
Kelso
Harry Robertson
Methodist Church
Miss Cuntz
Nichol
Canadian Pacific and Western Canada Growth Plans Report
Forest rangers cut forest fire costs by about 90 percent since 1926. Consul Magnuson notes Halifax to New York freights and mail affect US trade. Canadian Pacific expresses a new route into western mining areas and expands school car services. Western Canada Grain Pool plans a 5 million expansion for country elevators and terminals. Canada Pacific Railway reports 400 miles of branch line completed in Saskatchewan and Alberta. About 300 carloads of Christmas trees from Quebec will reach markets, valuing farmers at roughly 150 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada Grain Pool
Western Canada
George H. Melver
Toronto
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Iberta
Theanadian Pacific Railway
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
New York
Boston
Estate of Daniel Roberts at Hillsburg Manitoba
Notice to creditors of Daniel Roberts deceased in Hillsburg Manitoba. All claims must be sent to Dunhin Manitoba by January 15 1928. Dated November 9 1927 at Nannhin. McFadden & Rams solicitors for Hattle Boyle executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Roberts
Hillsburg
Manitoba
Deunhin
Nannhin
Neveroher
Ae McFadden & Rams
Hattle Boyle
Executrix
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ihio Wrens ‘of
Roblin School
Grand Narrows
Fred Lester
Miss Orth
Rivers
Ruth
Kathleen
Burrell
George Murray
Alva
Mre C. Kennedy
Makaroff
Mish Maguire
U.F.M
A. Sangster
Mr. W. Sangster
Silverwood
T. Dixon
Inews An. B.D
Pitt
al Robin
Reveren
Review Office
Evangeline Lodge
LO. F. Hall
Gordon Brown
Walter Carr
R. E Freeland
J. Sinclair
Gilbert Plains
Edna Grassie
Empress, Sask
Clarence Merrell
Buchanan Sask
Mary Merrell
Erickson
Wilfrid Rae
Agricultural College
Madison
Wisix
The
I L Mitchell
D. A Grant
Cleveland
Ohio
Chase
Trebilcock
Auphin
Mitchell's
Crow
Winniper Sistting
Dorothy Kulberg
Lorne, Rob
Rleon
Harvey Yeo
Freddie Newton
N Vidson
Manitoba Live Stock Pon
District Central Meeting
C.C.F. Hall
Manitoba Live Stock Pool
British Columbia
Halifax
New
Canadian Pacific Express
Nipissing
Ping Mining
Turkey
J.B. MacDoul
Ontario
Department of ‘Education
Canadian “Pacific ‘School
Tament
Review
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