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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
1
The article notes new rules for auto licenses requiring applicants to present certificates and car serial numbers. Auto owners must carry a license and owner’s card, with increased fees and stricter adherence to regulations this year.
Field Staff of the Federal Department of Agriculture notes farmers lack cash for flour purchases and haul grain up to seventy five miles to mills. Mills struggle to meet demand as about ninety percent is ground at roughly 26 cents per bushel. Farmers pay with wheat, receiving bran and shorts for feed, while prosperous neighbors settle accounts in wheat.
A Tid Bits item notes how common terms mislead by origin or composition. It cites examples like back beetle, lead pencil, briar pipe, catfish, crustacean, rice paper, chamois leather, cork news, Panama hats, Turkish tobacco, water rag, and copper coins, revealing surprising true identities.
The Ukrainian people organize a Saturday concert while Mrs Big Beetcher visits Robin with Mr and Mrs Hodkinson. Len Lines reports a fine catch, a two and a half pound jackfish. A Saturday TOCAl retreat highlights a quiet week with social nights near the school hosted by Adam Da Transki and guests Steve and Bil Hory Yuk. thirty members attended with music.
The Orange Lodge will host a whist drive and severences event at the Orange Hat on Wednesday January 25 at 8 30. Admission six pence.
Roblin hosts a steady slate of activities this week including a Anglian Church venture a concert on Saturday January 24 a moccasin dance January 29 and a dance February 6. Roblin curling rink events and a hockey social at Mona Yeos follow with a table tennis trophy for Sarai. Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Campbell noted Vancouver transfer of C C Merre to Pin Fon and a WMS meeting with new members reported.
Togo Dr G P Baker visits Winnipeg and Mr Velin visits friends there. Wm Enge returns from Saltcoats. T Y McLean returns from Saskatoon. Arthur Taylor ships cattle to Winnipeg. Macom McKinnon books a Winnipeg passenger seat. Mrs R W Cobbe of Makaroff guest of Mrs H M Brown. Mr and Mrs George Craig host friends Monday. Home Makers dance this Friday under Home Makers. About 50 friends surprise Mr and Mrs James Topham Tuesday. Annual meeting of Togo school district. Aven Tripp re elected trustee. finances reported sound. Friends host surprise party for Mr and Mrs R W Austin Friday. Annual meeting of Togo Rural Telephone Co. S A Tripp re elected chairman. Mre Rutledge to run office. Frank Bowes joins board. Home Makers Cub to host Miss E Oxner from Saskatchewan Homemaker’s Cubs on Friday. Miss Oxner to speak at Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon.
The Women’s Institute at Wall and Roblin schools organized a hog lunch fundraiser. Members and community supporters donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. The annual Scotch meeting was hosted by Mrs. Beron, featuring a brief New Year greeting, a guest program, and a delicious tea.
Sunday visits featured Mr and Mrs Mills with Mr and Mrs Ferguson while Mr Arthur Radford and R Framingham returned to Kamwack work. Mr P Sloan remains on sick list. Bruce Helmkay returns to Kamsack with Luvere Leo rerand and Bert Oxen. Grand Narrows Sunday School plans reorganization for next year. Junior UFM concert and dance on June 16 drew strong attendance. Gratitude extended to attendees for support.
Members from here attended a pool meeting at Robin on Monday night. Mrs Thirkus of Sturgis Saskatchewan visited and returned home Monday. A surprise party at Mr and Mrs Ed Olson’s featured many guests, dancing until four AM. Music by Baeld oorebesra provided entertainment. The teen city girls of Field formed a club Wednesday with officers elected Miss Ruth Wea Vice President, Miss Adela Jaunsund Secretary, and Miss Mater Ree Stokke Treasurer. The group plans a social bug and industrial focus.
Marie Gamey widow of William Henry Gamey died January 6 at her home near Robin after a period of illness following an operation. Born March 1883 she was the eldest daughter of George Hartey of Spring Bay Manitholm Island Ont. She moved west years ago and engaged in farm women’s work and church activities. Survived by husband and son burial held at Robin Cemetery last Saturday.
Kathleen Colins spends a few days in the district. B Edwards visited Miss Grassie for the weekend. A gusting breeze struck Miss Grassie’s home Wednesday. Homes returned Thursday from Brandon. Bagot came home Thursday after weeks in Carberry Manitoba. Mr and Mrs Edwards hosted a social at their home Friday night with many guests. Guests enjoyed cards and a dainty lunch served by the hostess.
Merridale residents gathered January 16 to start a Community Club. Elected were chairman A G Townsin and secretary-treasurer Harriet, with a social-work committee formed. Visit from forest ranger H L Kendrick noted, and Mr and Mrs R Poyser visited friends in Sheridale.
Mamie Nostrom wed Cotas McGio ci dy Reo in a ceremony at the Watson home. The bride wore a dainty gown with a rope of pearls as a gift from the groom. She carried carnations and roses while attendants wore gloves and military britches. A splendid wedding dinner followed for close relatives and friends.
Mr Henry Garey and his son George extend heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and support shown during their recent bereavement. They express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind deeds and comfort.
A damaged notice lists a communion service and times at a local church. Readers are advised to attend the January schedule and confirm specific service details with church authorities.
The modified hot water method for controlling Joose smut in wheat shows effectiveness at the Indian Meed Experimental Farm under the Dominion Department of Agriculture. Bran soaked in 60 F water four hours softens seed, then heated to 112 F for fifteen to twenty minutes, then 129 F for ten minutes, with careful handling to prevent germination or froe.
The new Canadian Pacific Park Avenue station in north Montreal will cost well over 590000 and rise three stories to 55 feet with a 204 by 87 foot footprint. Construction aims for October completion and features stone and reinforced concrete classical modern design with ornamental gardens and separate tram passenger entrances.
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