21 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
1
The piece praises immigrant harvesters for braving long travel to Canada and critiques Winnipeg emigration officials for poor support. It notes British workers’ priority in the Immigrant Hall, harsh lodging, and injuries from hard labor, urging a helping hand for capable, brave men seeking their fortune in Canada.
Roblin locals report J B Sirett visiting Neepawa and Winnipeg while Rev Robert Harvey spoke at Togo. Olds travel to Winnipeg for an appendectomy. a Dauphin Bonspiel rink attends. Foxes renew ties in town and Fox sells large fruit ranch in the Southern States. Congratulations to Mrs Ritchie and Mrs Arnott for poultry prizes at the Winnipeg Soil Products Exhibition. G W V A Roblin branch met to review province wide convention business. Manitoba ex-servicemen claims total about £8200 so far. Comrade Day joins Provincial Executive. rural branches urged to form Ladies Auxiliaries with Edith Rogen’s help. Watch for the next meeting date in the Review and help build a strong life branch.
Church notices list Rev Hubert Harvey M and topics for Sunday including Tummel Cromarty Voices From Ettrick and Children's Address. Roblin Band leads Sunday evening music. Sunday School at Tummel noon Cromarty 2 pm Roblin 2 pm. Valentine Social at Roblin Church Club drew a good crowd with games and refreshments. Ladies Aid Change Social. Hard Times Social and Bean Feast at Cromarty featured a playlet and readings. Union Sunday School Adults held a sleigh ride social with Mr and Mrs Sorbo hosting plus small program and refreshments ending an enjoyable evening.
English church service scheduled for Sunday at 8 80 p m Confirmation classes on Monday at 7 30 p m A whist drive and dance organized by L O S and LO BA to be held at the Empire Theater on Friday February 29 inviting all to attend and enjoy themselves.
A multi item note from the Tummel Tuxis, C G J T, and allied groups reporting meetings at the Switzer residence on February 12. Bonds issued for sale, a skating outing, and thanks to hosts. Also covered are public speaking badges, a school fair debate, United Farmers report, forthcoming lantern lecture on anatomy and children’s diseases, a March 17 concert for church funds, and 1928 Terminal High School exam results with student scores and teacher remarks.
Mrs A Chisholm returned to Winnipeg last week. Miss McKay visited Dauphin on Saturday. Miss Ida Crookshanks joined friends at Grandview last weekend. George Porteous unloaded two cars of wheat shipped from Saskatchewan for storage in his elevator. Dentist Betts of Grandview will visit February 2 to practice. A wedding united Mary Waslynchuk to Mike Cousin of Canora Sask last Saturday. they plan to reside in Canora. A Valentine Social at Hall on St Valentine’s Day amused attendees, suffragettes and husbands alike noted for their attire and a humorous tea service.
Mr A Sinclair of Togo visited Makaroff on Saturday. Miss Helen Jolie visits at Mr and Mrs Alan Grundy. Two car loads of hogs shipped last Saturday. Mr W G Kerswell and Mr G D Sloan to Winnipeg Saturday night. Nurse Begas spent several days visiting schools. The debate and concert scheduled for Tuesday last postponed to Tuesday Feb 26 at 6 40 p.m. in the church. Luis Walker contracted measles in Winnipeg for the Inter Provincial contest. Gracious attendance at Cinderella dance in Togo thanks to Mr Alan Grandy and Mr H Judy. Mr J McNeill and Rev Robert Harvey attended the joint church board meeting. Delegates from Deepdale, Silverwood and this point discussed future charge of the field. hope Mr J McNeill remains. Women’s Institute met Feb 12 at Mrs G Harvey’s. president Mrs W G Kersweil chaired. One needy case reported to Social Service and aided. Institute members will help Ladies Aid serve a banquet to Fathers and Sons over twelve. W I sale of work at March 17 with flour bag articles, concert and dance in Makaroff Hall. prize for best flour bag article. Mrs Harvey served a dainty lunch. Mrs EB Howe to be Tea Hostess March Vth.
Grand Narrows notes Mr Jesse Thompson as a visitor last week. The Wilson family, excepting the baby, are ill with measles. wishes for speedy recovery are extended. A Feb 14 Concert and Hard Times Dance drew a crowded hall to benefit the baseball club or U F M funds. Leicester quartet entertained, Pitfield family sang, recitations by McKnight and Pitfield, a short Dramatic Society play Paty Matrimonial Venture, and National Anthem closed. Prizes awarded to Miss Margaret Burrell and Mr Herman Clear, with dancing and prize walls afterward. thanks extended to all artists.
In a feature echoing editorial optimism, the piece promotes farm life over city migration. It highlights opportunities from growing demand for hard wheat, cooperative crop disposal, rising rural amenities, and anticipated electrification powered by Shell River. It urges loyalty to farming and the “glorious privilege of being independent.”
The Deepdale Ladies Aid held its annual meeting on Wednesday. Reports from the Secretary and Treasurer were gratifying with proceeds from bazaar picnics teas and other events totaling $387.38. Officers elected for the coming year included Mrs dolliffe president Mrs J Trickett vice president Mrs McLaren secretary and Mrs Argent treasurer.
Two thousand oat sheaves for sale one mile north of Deepdale. Apply to Wilford Beattle Makaroff Maa.
The Makaroff team of Leslie Spear Louis Walker and leader DB Peterson represented Manitoba at the Interprovincial Competition in Winnipeg. They switched from poultry to Bacon Hog with four to five weeks to prepare and impressed judges including Prof TA Erickson. They earned ivory brushes, spoke fluently to crowds of about three hundred, and left a strong impression despite technical focus.
Mortgage sale of valuable farm property under power of sale. Public auction by J A Willumson at Roblin Hotel Roblin Manitoba Thursday March 20 1926 noon. SE 32 28 28 24 WPM near Makaroff and Duck Mountain with buildings fences and cultivation. 20 percent cash, balance per terms to be announced. reserve bid. Pitblado Hoskin Co Barristers Winnipeg vendors solicitors. Dated Winnipeg February 8 1924.
Rural Municipality of Shell River deposits the 1924 assessment roll at Roblin and opens it for inspection until February 25 1926. Complaints must be lodged ten days before the revision court sits on March 5. Council acts as Court of Revision to hear properly filed complaints. Dated Roblin Manitoba February 4 1924. J Weatweed Sec-Treas.
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