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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
1
The piece urges annual health checks, vaccination against smallpox, and ensuring clean water and milk. It stresses home sanitation with screened windows and proper ventilation to protect families from illness and improve overall health conditions.
A sermon asserts that while God provides abundant resources, humans must apply effort and cooperate with divine laws. Laziness leads to disappointments. those who help themselves succeed, while those who do not deserve aid. The message echoes the saying God provides the meal but does not cook the dinner.
The school board held Friday afternoon January 4 with all members present. Dilla Serbo Bennie and Mitchell took oath of office. Minutes from the last meeting were adopted. Committee appointments set including Barber as chair and Mitchell as secretary treasurer for 1929 with 3000 salary. Various committees named and banking with Royal Bank approved. Vans routes 2 and 18 tender notice issued for January 11. Protests against substitute and minor drivers noted. Small item payments approved and regular meetings set for the first Friday each month. Meeting adjourned.
Minutes from the Village of Robin council meeting chaired by Reeve Rogers list officers for 1929 including secretary treasurer J. L. Bowman and health officer Dr. L K Gilhuly, plus ward guards and pound keepers. A loan of 80000 from Royal Bank of Canada was authorized, with various payments approved and tender notices issued for plank and gravel work. The session adjourned with plans for the Feb 2 meeting and indemnity approved. A note highlights public enthusiasm affecting performance and attendance at the opening hockey game.
Describes how a town with strong foundations and broad charities thrives while a backward town suffers neglect and pessimism. It contrasts forward momentum with individual and collective shortcomings and urges active civic participation and teamwork.
Ottawa reveals annual parliamentary salaries totaling 1,835,000 with the prime minister at 15,000 plus 4,000 indemnity, cabinet ministers at 10,000 plus 4,000, and senators and commoners at 1,000 plus travel benefits. Speakers earn 6,000 plus indemnities. Leader of the Opposition gets 10,000. Sir Hears Thornton is noted as the only higher federal earner than the Governor General.
Mrs Harvey of Winnipeg died January 6 after a long illness leaving a husband and two daughters. Bert Starve of Mekaroff is a WL Harvey organizer. The Ladies Aid Society met at the Manse with officers elected including Rutnson, G Harvey, A Boyce, T Boyce, B Harvey and Smith. A Valentine Tea and towel sale is planned for February 16 at Mrs G Harvey, plus quarterly missionary collections. Next meeting will be at Mrs Curle’s home.
Local notices report healing wishes for Mr Robert McIntyre and greeting changes among neighbors. Mr D G McKnight left for Gull Lake Sask as school opened. Birth congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers Makaroff on Jan 5 1929. A New Year service led by Rev H McDonnell drew a modest crowd after a long drive. Verna Wilson spent two weeks observing at Dauphin Normal College under Miss Damond. A New Year’s Eve whist drive and dance at the hall awarded prizes to Hades Burrell Miss Pitfield Vivian Wilson Paul LeSeneur Arthur Lizotte Pitfield.
Roblin locals report a Bean Supper and Dance at Cromarty School on Friday January 18 at 8 o'clock with 60 cent admission. An embroidered bedroom set will be raffled during the evening as the Roblin Woman's Institute urges continued support for hot lunches and weekly contributions to Mrs S Lanbkin. The January WI meeting is set at Mrs Belton's home on January 17 at 8 o'clock. The Cromarty WI held a lively meeting with a paper on courage by Mrs Kelly, a daring competition, and a prize for Mrs Everett Fletcher. a light lunch followed. The Ladies' Aid annual meeting at Mrs Gee Fischer's produced officers: Pres Mrs W D Gamey, VPres Mrs C H Sorbo, Secy Mrs IL Mitchell, Asst Secy Mrs H J Bowley, Treas Mrs Gev yer, Organist Mrs John McNee. Funds target debt reduction. A wedding occurred January 3 at the bride’s home. Miss Ellen B Nostrom and Mr W J Knight from Roblin wed in Vancouver, with reception at Deepdale. The Summer U.E.M met January 3 in Tumner Church with talks on the Agricultural Society by Messrs John and Mitchell. Public interest in local agricultural work noted. Shell River membership up about 85 percent. Lunch by local women wrapped the meeting.
Mr Lewie Thompson of Kelvington visits town while Mr Reynolds of Ksxe Sask visits Mr R F Panter. Alva school appoints Mr Martin as teacher. Gilbert Plains guest of the Wim Sweets includes Rev Bartlett from Winnipeg. The Togo school district 1.60 holds its annual meeting with a surplus of 10.20 deposited to the Tree Fund. A Golden Wedding Anniversary honors Mr and Mrs Allan.
Canada bred chicks advertised alive guaranteed with tested stock and various breeds listed. Free catalogue offered by Taylor's Hatchery at 362 Furby St. Lord Barley OAC seed barley advertised from 1928 purchase, plump clean and germinates. price seven dollars per cent. J. A Carlson, Robl'a.
Public auction at the law office of C 26 Barber in Roblin Manitoba on January 16 1929 at 2 PM offers for sale the NE quarter of section 30 township 28 range 28 west with a log cabin and frame granary. Sale subject to reserve bid and to taxes accruing after January 1 1999. Ten percent cash down balance per terms to be set at sale. vendor solicitors Taylor and Colwill Portage la Prairie Manitoba.
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