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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
2
A reflective piece recalls youth lawn mowing routines with low pay and long hours. It jokes about needing a powerful mower, unemployment stamps, and time for coffee breaks, implying why grass grows long. It hints at underpaid labor and changing times affecting yard care.
The Togo Legion Ladies Auxiliary met in the Legion hall with Mrs. E. King in the chair. Five new members were welcomed then, and the minutes and a financial report showing a $120.31 balance were read. Mrs. Schafer will leave Togo and Mrs. Eddy was appointed to replace her as treasurer.
Local items note Miss Maxine King visiting parents the King family over the weekend. Numerous relatives travel from Winnipeg, Yorkton, Margo, The Pas, Dauphin, and other towns to visit families in Togo district. A death notice reports Rev. Edward Frampton of Kamsack, once rector at All Saints Anglican church.
Mr and Mrs P Beerman returned from a holiday to Rolla North Dakota. Dave Wallace of Porcupine Falls visited the parental home Sunday. Mrs C McCorquodale and Shelley left for Gynor Saskatchewan to visit relatives. Judy Ward returned after two weeks with relatives in Brandon. Mrs C Beerman of Dauphin visited her daughter and son in law Geo Charman. Dr John Ward and family of Brandon arrived for the summer vacation. Deepdale Ladies Aid met at Mrs Gen Mathews with small attendance due to heavy rains.
Mrs John Dixon and Odel visited at Mrs L Maguire's in Grand Narrows on Tuesday. The Dixon couple visited Bert Dixon's home in Grand Narrows last week. Mitra Velechenko and Mark Bancarz families hosted recent visitors. Pete Bancarz builds a new barn and claims it will be best in the district. Joe Yakubowski and Bancarz guests visited John Yellowaga at Bield. Bancarz family drove to Yorkton with cattle after a promising deal. Ed Priest and Lawrence Irvine of Gilbert Plains with Neil Irvine of Dauphin visited Stan Irvine on Sunday. Bill Prokopchuk of Swan River spent the weekend with Yakubowski and Bancarz households.
Makaroff and McKay families renewed acquaintances in town Friday. Robinson of Elm Creek Pool Construction spent the weekend at home. Beattie and Roberta returned from the city Saturday. Crane family at Regina announce birth of son Donald Gordon on June 13. Rogers and daughter Linda of Elgin and John Murray of Lyleton visited P. McRae home. Sacramental service at United Church Sunday July 22 at 7 30 p m conducted by Dr J Carlyle Parker with reception for new members. Baptisms to be arranged through Mr Chas Simpson.
Western Farm Unions representing Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta plan to press for improved terms at the Inter provincial meeting with Western cabinet ministers and federal officials in Regina on July 23. They seek parity prices for wheat price controls after parity long term wheat agreement reform tax exemptions on livestock farm equipment probes and reforms to the Wheat Board and five year pool mechanics with farmer representation on policy levels.
Masons plan a July 29 gathering at Masonic Island Lake Metigoshe with program by grand masters Glen Hewlett and Fred Blythe. Bottineau high school band and Rolla trio groups perform. a North Dakota grand chaplain serviceあり. Boats operate from Deloraine and Bottineau beaches. attendees may bring lunches.
Classified notices offer a 1950 Ford in need of cash and a 1948 Ford Tractor with cultivator plus 3000 feet of seasoned spruce lumber. Also mentions land for sale near Rossburn and contact details for Mrs. Winona Peden, Joseph Peden, and George Bureyko. Includes a CARD OF THANKS and assorted notes on hydro power, flour production, RCMP history, and a government spending bill.
The Ladies Auxiliary thanks everyone who baked or contributed to the booth’s success on Sports Day.
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