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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
1
A chimney spark at Mrs Glover’s residence started a small blaze. Cars raced for fire extinguishers as firemen arrived to find limited damage. A small hole burned on the roof. insurance covers the loss.
The Roblin Board of Trade committee met the Village Council to approve a tourist camp site. They toured options and unanimously selected a Goose Lake property owned by J. A. Gill as the best location near the village for water access fishing and low startup costs. Work to prepare the ground will begin once final arrangements are set.
The yearly Tummel picnic featured warm weather and a popular supper served under trees by lum mer ladies. Children enjoyed the delicacies and some were satisfied until the following day, while Nate Adams' old black hat remained a noted prop at the gathering.
The Roblin district watchers noted progress toward accepting Mr Newton's dwelling as a hospital. Dr Piacock Deputy Minister of Health visited Roblin to inspect the building and expressed favorable impressions of the premises and readiness for further steps.
The speaker told the committee that with minor alterations the building could become an ideal small hospital and would exceed the required bed count for the grant. He promised further instructions to the hospital committee soon and said a public announcement would follow in a short time.
Last Sunday about one hundred visitors explored our lake area as Deep Dale friends joined locals. Several families, including the Lawrences and Edwards, reside in Newton and Nelson cottages while Dr Gilbury and Ye Editor families cope with mosquitoes near the lake.
Two Board of Trade detachments plan trips Thursday to Benito Swan River Grandview Gilbert Plains and Dauphin to rally towns for a united push to complete a Roblin Benito rail road style road linking Winnipeg to Swan River and the North. Government grant of 4000 for Benito end aims to start work there with hopes for a matching grant on the other end to finish the project this summer.
The Roblin fair secretary accepts entries at any time at the Drug Store office and warns against telephone entry errors. All contestants may mail their names to Blue Ribbon Limited Winnipeg to receive a free Blue Ribbon Cook Book postpaid. Entries close at 10 am on fair day with 10c late fee.
A roundup of visits and greetings from Mr and Mrs C McGregor to Sabkafpon while Mrs AcOgonell of Roblin and Miss Lmbells Doggett of Winnipeg travel to town. Local residents attend the Yorkton fair and several members visit Russell and Sasatoon. A memorial service honors a late principal Mrs Allen as Archdeacon Knowles leads a service in Davishell with many locals in attendance.
Deepdale reports visitors from Denphin Winnipeg Weyburn and Grandview during peat week among them Mr and Mrs Taylor Mr W T Musgrove and C C Musgrove Mrs Verna Musgrove and Agnes Cheavns. Local gatherings included the Shel River Pool Lodge annual meeting and a community hall event with Weld ing and Telephone staff. John Quick of Grandview attended the deli annual meeting and three stages showcased a progress program.
Visitors include Man Levoidier in town for Chikienia Day at Yorktown and Mr Redge Grundy noted as a visitor. Rev T W Bailey to preach at Deepdisle and Munkerbff at 7 30 Sunday. Jeck Pound returns from Winnipeg with rope work prize. Musgroves and Kerriwells host guests. Grace Rogers recovering after a recent accident.
P Cameron of Roblin visits in Bield with Mr R Lends and sister Mica W Lienva. Mr and Mrs N Lowe of Nebraska stay with Mrs Lowe’s parents Mr and Mrs L C Wells. Miss Dow’s Wells returns from Dauphin Hospital after an operation. Harriet Poucher of Ladtang injured by a mowing accident. foot surgery considered but not performed, child improving at present.
Irene Scoville daughter of Mr and Mrs A Scoville married Leigh Linday son of Mr W Linday at United Church Togo on Wednesday July 17 Rev H McConnell officiated. The bride wore white crepe de chine with chantilly lace and orange blossom headband. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Matheson Norquay carried white peonies and fern. The couple departed on a night train for the chat. The bride wore brown crepe with hat. Groom gave a brooch to the bridesmaid and a leather belt to the sponsor’s attendant.
Notice from Roblin Manitoba states all claims against the estate of Wilfred A Mangement former Post Office official must be filed by August 20 1929 with Charles D. G. Barber solicitor for W. G. Clement administrator. Dated Roblin July 16 1929.
A Roblin reader objects to council plans for a Shell River bridge linking Deepdale saying critics misrepresent costs and harm Roblin's image. He thanks readers but condemns anonymous pressure and urges cooperation for Roblin's upbuilding.
Canadian agricultural department researchers announce the development of rust resistant wheat varieties that could save grain growers hundreds of millions of dollars. Two or three rust resistant lines are in early stages and may take years to scale up before broad distribution. Officials warn rust can evolve new forms, but current results position Canada as a leader in this pursuit. The notice also includes a community event and a general reminder that charged amusements count as advertising.
Roblin residents note visits from Yorktor and Russel Foire while Winnipeg visitors Misa Maria Pinnock and Dr. Alex Pincock and family stay with local hosts. A Dominion Department of Agriculture Field Day at the Demonstration Station near Robin is planned for July 3 following a July 2 broadcast by the International Bible Students Association.
Lieut Emla of the S A preached here on Sunday and the Kellys motored to Yorkton. Fort Frames residents Sandeen were visiting relatives here while Freer returned to Fort Frances after weeks away. Families from Chicago and Winnipeg area visited the Kelly Cockerill home and Oakville trip ended Saturday. Crops around Roblin look better than elsewhere with a ten mile wide strip south of the Assiniboine River noted.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness shown during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. Signed by Mr and Mrs Wm E Miller.
Weekly services listed include Tuesday 7 p.m. for Young Peoples meeting at Tlhhursdhty 260 Bible Leutane and ff screr. Creation is Sunday at 2 30 p.m. The company meeting follows at 7 30 p.m. with the subject The Bleeding Lamb.
The undersigned will receive Sanders Tenders for Kalwsomning New School a coat board to supply material Tenders to be in Thursday July 26 1929. Work to be done is month of August Irwin L Mitchell Secry Treas Goose Lake School Robitz
For sale three piece cheater field in Taspara finish and eight piece dinning room set with quarter cut oak and fumed finish. Kitchen cabinets and Simmons bedstead with springs sewing machine. Furniture described as first class condition with several gems. For particulars contact C. R. IVEY Royal Bank.
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