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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
3
Biggest little rodeo hits Roblin with thrill packed events and excitement. Also notes Makaroff 4H Rally Day at Russell July 17 with awards for parade display and softball and individual honors for judging and fashion entries. Ferguson ad offers sale by owner terms.
Mr and Mrs Victor Goods and family from Ft William visited over the weekend. E Brandt and son Harold of Kitchener Ont visited with Al Becker. L P Hutchison and son stayed with Harvey J Parker of Killarney. Dr Parker will conduct services Sunday July 27 at Tummel 10:30 Roblin 12:15 and Bield 3. The Davis brothers from The Kamsack Times visited to view new Heidelberg automatic press and Comet Hi speed Linotype. Rain and dull days followed with some showers. wheat stands good, coarse grains variable. Sorochuks from Vancouver visited their Marshall district relatives for two weeks. McGinnis of Minnedosa and Coulter of Winnipeg visited C W Thom and James Thom. they joined the Burgess family to Minnedosa via Clear Lake. Twins birthday observed for Mrs McGinnis and Mrs Thom. Family gathering at Clear Lake spoiled by rain. Aunt Grace and Aunt Agas in good health with Fern, Ella, Lois, Alwyn and families extending birthday wishes.
An inquest at Snow Lake, led by Coroner O F Wright, investigated the death of 19 year old Robert Davey who fell 300 feet into a mining shaft. Davey, recently arrived from San Clara, worked for Howe Sound Exploration Co and was found five minutes after the plunge.
The Roblin seniors defeated Dauphin Redbirds 4 to 1 as Porter pitched eight strikeouts for his second win since joining the club. The Roblin battery featured Porter and Pigg. A Tuesday win over Gilbert Plains 9 to 6 with Washington and Pigg earning the Roblin battery, secures a playoff spot.
The Togo Homemakers Club gathered July 10 at Mrs. Fred Erhardt's residence with Mrs. Dickle chairing and Mrs. Abercrombie secretary. Mrs. Maguire opened by reading the Ten Commandments for Women's Clubs as members discussed Cemetery Day and garden talks by horticulturist Mr. Sheard from the Department of Agriculture.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Peter Todorovich of Bleld Manitoba seeks verified claims filed with solicitor A. C. Hamilton in Roblin by August 30, 1952. Dated Roblin Manitoba July 21, 1952.
The group gathered at Mrs. Topham’s home for lunch and lively talk before leaving for the Kamsack convention by train and car. Plans were made for Deepdale picnic and a visitor’s day on August 14 in Togo with neighboring clubs invited. Mrs. Erhardt served lunch and Elmer Minuk returned home safely from a misrouted express.
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