16 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
1
Readable fragments discuss sowing wheat and fermenting processes and mention the University of Saskatchewan at Saskatoon. The text references weeks and a seed introduction concept. The source is incomplete and unclear on specific events or outcomes.
A fragment notes discolorations such as greet and pink on a surface. It references spilled MEST en We oe substances and their staining effects without further context or details.
A fragmented note urges residents to join clubs and churches, work in organizations, and participate in educational and social activities. It argues for public-spirited effort, ambition, and weekly contributions to push the town forward and support communal improvements.
Fragmentary OCR text reads a greeting, likely from a street or community note. The readable words include Welcome and Christ with partial address-like fragments. No clear event, date, or names beyond generic references.
Local notices include late notices of sales and lost property guidance. Roblin hosts junior and senior hockey with Roblin defeating visiting teams in a crowd-pleasing game. The Portage la Prairie Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company releases its forty fourth annual report showing assets around 1816 thousand and a surplus over liabilities of 91 thousand with gains over the prior year.
Mr H Scrimshaw is at Dauphin hospital receiving medical treatment. Mr A Olson recently moved into Bield after retiring from the army for the winter. Mrs Graham of Kamseck has died, formerly ran a boarding house here. A Box Social and Dance raised 35 dollars toward hall independence. Two curling games at the local rink featured Mrs Lawrence of Roblin. Tony Walker underwent appendicitis surgery at Dauphin hospital and remains in serious condition. The Mahar off Ladies Aid held a Feb 9 meeting at Mrs B Curle with a large turnout and refreshments. The district sees ongoing activity from young people with several outings this winter.
The Women’s Institute district announces judges for Tamme events. Contestants include Hilda Hunt, Bob McEwan, Melena McArthur, Marjorie Kines, and Chassie Adams. The Tamme will be held at the church near month’s end. A social meeting welcomed and honored Mrs Fred O’Grosky, with I L Mitchell presenting a parting gift and a farewell address by President Mrs Wilfrey Gamey. Blest Be The Tie That Binds closed the program.
Mrs Jane Walsh visits Mr W Sangster at Silverwood and Mr Jack Hart visits Mr T Dixons. A concert and dance is planned for the hall on the 17th. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs F Basso on the birth of a daughter Jan 29. A report from the Agricultural Society notes a splendid time at the dance. UNPAUS meeting reports delegates and discusses amalgamation.
On Saturday evening a well attended UFM meeting discussed Amalgamation with a debate at the hall on the 14th. Mr T Burrell spoke for the affirmative and Mr H Wilson for the negative. The event included lunch and ice furnished for attendees.
Report details stolen grain from farms owned by Charbonneau Allen Adams and a loss of harnesses. Town plans drastic action, with Friday February 24th featuring a dog night at the hall, hot dogs, dancing, and special music while community battle over theft rumors and a circus themed setup circulates.
The town hosts a local bonspiel opening this week with plans for public lectures and social events. Misa Ethel Rogers visits Roblin as guest of Aunt Mrs Frank Curie, while locals promise not to buy canned oysters after a lively Saturday night gathering.
A seasonal request aims to support a casidership pool of men. The appeal emphasizes the need for attention to organize and assist this effort.
Fragmentary report describes Hon A Prefontsine and Michael ef eae i placing a Kert cultare qealleas for Celgsey. It mentions Donald ames ampone yeare B traveling air route from tus C.P.R. to Saint John aboard liner Mongel Heis. First two weeks of January saw lines broken, per E Cotearell, superintendent of transportation.
Dinner in Montreal honored leaders E W Beatty and Sir Henry Thornton as officers of Canadian Pacific and Canadian National. The event followed the summer tour of the Empire Mining and featured gold and enamel cuff presentations to fifteen employees from both firms.
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