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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
1
The text urges early year action to eliminate flies and mosquitoes by improving sanitation, cleaning up streets, and eliminating stagnant water. It notes that only poor districts still suffer free rein by houseflies and bloodsucking pests, stressing cleanliness and public health. It also mentions school attendance as a condition for enrollment.
A saying attributed to a propertied resident, the knocker, laments that every effort to stop development and deter youth has failed. He vows to use law and influence to keep sidewalks, streets, and prosperity from advancing, to preserve his control and pull.
The report lists students by grade and merit including Claus 1 through Junior 1-Ada Currey and Senior groups with names such as Orville Olson Jimmy Olson May Sarent as Harriet Poucher Sarah Fuller Nellie Stephanen. Senior 1 to Grade 1 includes Jim Fullerton May Poucher Walter Sawickie and Mary Witwicki. Grade H0 to Grade 11 features Stella Bochuk Hilde Sawickie Esther Norris Austin Drinkwater Roland Wells Margaret Olson Orie Burns Roy Hepp John Stephanen Edward Pobis. Grade I to Grade IV lists Ruth Chase Taasand Viola Chase Ronald Yelloweye Joe Savinckie. IV to V includes Geneva Bunes Bana Johnston and Mar.
Roblin locals host July 18 county orange lodge celebration and August 7 Chautauqua while the band schedules five three day engagements at the Dauphin Fair. Borne births include July 1 to Mr and Mrs Broomfeld. Myrtle Marjorie Martin wed in Winnpeg. families visit kin in Winnipeg and Virden. a house fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs Keating. several residents travel to Minitonas and Whitewood visits noted.
Civic holiday declared for July 12 by Mayor I L Mitchell. Locals report personnel changes at banks and schools, church rotations led by Rev Wilkie, and a Ninette baseball team championship. Summer visits, Rotary and Elks events, a Deepdale church cornerstone ceremony, and a Roblin picnic mark community activity amid upcoming Orangeman celebrations and sports.
Mr Howe of Bield visited his daughter Mrs Argent last week. Bramwell is erecting a new house. Mr Roberts has purchased a new Chevrolet car.
The W I will hold a monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at Miss Powell s home with a question box. Rev J and Mrs Rayner left Friday for Benito to oversee Union Church. A school picnic last Wednesday was a success. Mr and Mrs Cameron and staff plan holidays at home. Miss McNair and Mr B Foreman will not return. Rev H and Mrs Smith an daughter Dorothy join to lead the field. Services Sunday at 7 30 PM. all welcome.
Public auction to be held at Roblin Hotel Roblin Manitoba on Saturday July 17 1926 at noon for the southwest quarter of section 21 township 28 range 28 west. Approximately 120 acres with 72 acres cultivated plus a pod well a dwelling a log stable and a frame granary. Twenty percent cash at sale with balance per terms to be announced. Sealed reserve price applies. Further particulars from Tupper McTavish Foley Tupper Winnipeg solicitors.
Five mature horses plus one yearling colt with white faces are impounded under section 13-25-28. Owners must claim them within 80 days or they will be sold to cover expenses. Adam Bauer, Poundkeeper, Roblin P.O.
Tenders are invited for painting 65 school vans, 8 school rooms interiors, the new addition inside and out, and oiling new floors. Paint and oil supplied. Information available from the undersigned Geo Mitchell See Treas.
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