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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
1
The article extols cooperation as a universal principle across society and business. It urges self discipline and constructive criticism, notes that many misinterpret cooperation as others’ duty, and cites Hubbard’s anecdote about a hospital orderly to illustrate unity and risk of disunity.
A quiet wedding solemnized at the McMillan home with Jean Currey daughter of Mr and Mrs C J McMillan uniting in marriage to James Currey of Roblin Manitoba. Rev J Wildfong officiated. Bride given by her father wore white satin with veil and orange blossoms. Attendants Lyell Currey and Raenel McMillan. After ceremony a reception, couple to reside on groom’s farm west of Roblin.
The church calendar notes a financial drive to fund year needs urging parishioners to give promptly to close the gap. A June Bible Class concert at the United Church auditorium featured Miss Edna Reed of Toronto as star, with Madame Simmons Dauphin and other local assistants delivering songs, piano, violin, and readings in staged collaborations.
A reflective piece argues that living among others shapes character beyond wealth or power. It emphasizes humanity’s social nature, the joy of mutual aid, and the need to engage with neighbors to catch and return goodness within a shared life.
Correspondence notes visits by Harvey Craven and A Edwards to TOGO locals, a 600 card party and dance planned with Javiy Hard, and a curling club formed with Mrs Kaiser as skip. Roblin visits and a comedy drama Deacon Dubbs crowd the Davis Hall, with praise for Moikaroff players and a singing program by Mrs Grundy and Miss McNair.
The Bield community notes a pleasant holiday gathering with friends, Major from Southern Tauitoba vacationing among old-time acquaintances, and Bloom of Massey Harris visiting Yeld for company business. Schools reopened amid cold, stormy weather and mild flu cases, a new lodge in Bidd progressing with Currey preferring Johnston over Wells for vice president, Farmers Union taking over Bidd Hall, and the ladies receiving credit for efforts despite limited success.
Snow fell heavily as Merridalf reports good sleightg and mail service from Mr J Curle. Mr Len Curle’s straw rack was blown down. Mrs Belcher recovers from illness. Merridale school records one absence in December and local residents visit relatives from Grand View.
Sunnyslope reports Mrs H Fraser of Meirdale visiting her sister Mrs E Sanders while Mr Simpson of Roblin did a business visit last week. Mr and Mrs Cowan and baby visited Mr and Mrs Sherson. A hot lunch system has started at the school. Stulph Webb heads to Merridale for forest duties. Sunny Slope grows into an up to date district with padios installed by Mr F Cowan and others. Jin Mac Stewart remains on the sick list and locals hope for quick recovery. Entrance class work resumes as holidays end and children line the toboggans and sleighs for the cold trek to school.
A Scotch concert and dance will be held at Makaroff hall beginning at 8 30 p m with the Womens Institute in charge. The program includes old Frilay tunes and a supper will be served by W L members for a good time.
J A Carlson gave an address on Wheat Pool matters during Heath evening discussion. After a lengthy debate on taking coarse grains into the Pool another year, the meeting voted unanimously in favor of a coarse grain Pool. A number of farmers in the district loaded a carload of grain for shipment.
Cattle and hogs were landed from Deepdale despite bad roads as sleigh teams move cattle and pigs for Friday’s FLCL ball. Farmers from Makaroff, Togo, and Deepdale plan sleigh loads to attend the event amid hopes for good weather.
Roblin locals note visits by F Y Newton and C Parks in Winnipeg. bumper crop outlook after mild winter. Ball invitations to Roblin Lodge No 12 AF and AM in Assembly Hall Friday Jan 23. Anglican service in Union Church basement Sunday Jan 18 at 1 am led by G E Phillips. MP W J Ward to hold a meet in Roblin L O O F Hall Thursday Jan 15 at 8 pm. Ward seeks to discuss day’s issues with Dauphin constituency. Roblin curlers win Cruise Shield from Gilbert Plains after two rounds, Martinder and Dole skipped for Roblin.
Canada holds the highest average wheat yield per acre among major exporting nations. Some wheat importing countries like the United Kingdom Germany and Denmark show higher yields but produce much less in total. France has only about two bushels per acre less than Canada, while Italy and Romania trail behind.
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