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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
1
Ottawa outlines export growth strategy with 24 trained trade commissioners abroad. Officials push awareness of overseas opportunities, packing standards, timely contracts, and direct shipping routes to expand Canada’s $1.25 billion annual export market.
A letter to the editor argues against a proposed winter gravel haul and lay scheme, noting local landowners would lose work privileges. The writer suggests municipal funding would be needed to cover road work on rented land, risking ratepayer tax burdens.
Dear Editor notes Mr Kerswell misread the Manitoba trunk highway plan. The letter explains Provincial Trunk Highway No 6 will join with No 3 and extend from the Interprovincial boundary through Benito Swan River Minitobas to Renner and Pine River, with future east west and north south corridors.
The discussion centers on highway funding and the optimal construction method. It weighs how much should be spent on roads and which building approach yields best long term value.
Inspectoral Division reports 194 candidates sat the entrance exam with 160 passing. The list of Roblin Consolidated pupils includes James Baine Helen Sharpen Clarice Kelso Jennie Worbee Tummel School Harold Howe Robert Livingstone George Pringle Makaroff School Fredrick G Allen Cecil J Craven Mildred Fillmore Harold D Pillen George How Warchuk Bield School Myrtle Shiner Minnie Snowdon Verna Wells Grand Narrows School Georgina I Middleton Muriel L Wilson Silverwood School Agnes King Sunnyslope School Robt Ferguson Hillcrest School Stella Shenderwich Mary Lupsichuk Shevlin School Margaret Doering Neepdale School Lloyd D McCorquodale.
Kindly accept our heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes. Robert Kerr
Mr B Helmes and family express gratitude to friends who helped and sent flowers during their recent bereavement.
Health Service of the Cerccisn Medical Association explains rest as a balance between activity and recovery. Sleep is the ideal rest, with recreation providing only partial relief, and rest is crucial during illness to aid the body's fight against disease. Questions to the Canadian Medical Association will be answered by letter.
Georgina Stayle aged 43, wife of Robert Kerr, died July 19 at her Roblin residence after a lengthy illness. She leaves a husband, one daughter, two sisters, and four brothers. Funeral Saturday at Tummel United Church with Rev. Kern officiating. Community mourns with family.
Capt Reeves and Lieut Raine lead Sunday schedule with Lam Holiness meeting at Merridale School 2 30 p m and Salvation meeting at A Hall Roblin with Mr Belton addressing. Services include Sunday School 2 pm and Service at 3 pm Shevin 7 pm R J Maries Student Pastor.
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned for painting the interior and exterior of Sunnyslope school. For further particulars apply to Fred Cowan, secretary-treasurer, Deepdal.
M Cland Burt back to health after illness. Mrs Springer and family vacationing at Madge Lake. MP Mr Irvine Wa. renews acquaintances in town. Rev Mcconnell and Mrs Margaret return from three week holiday. Local campers include Mrs Herb Brown and family and others. Mr Alex Simpson dies at 37 after long illness. born in Aberdeenshire and long resident of Togo district. Survived by wife, child, mother in Scotland, and three sisters. Funeral held at Anglican Church with large turnout. interment in Union cemetery.
Merridale visits Fort Francis as school breaks for a short holiday. Roads in Cromarty district are in poor condition with little repair and car buyers may delay purchases. Cromarty W I meeting features Mrs Russell Jakat on maternal mortality, followed by a lawn social July 31 at Mr Kellys picnic grounds with soft drinks and softball.
Cash only sale offered by A. W. Brown in Dropmore. Six young cows in full milk are available for immediate purchase. Contact A. W. Brown for details and arrangements.
Local notes report Roblin fair events, a Child's Health Conference at the school, and a Tummel picnic with large crowds. John Hill won at the Togo Fair, and Roblin teams dominate in youth and old timers baseball. An Orange Hall meeting invites public and especially women to hear H Hindson on cooperative buying.
Dr Chas WMILZ announces absence from Roblin in July for vacation and the American Dental Societies Convention in New York City. Wishing a pleasant summer. Watch for announcement cards for next trip. In re the Estate of Frank Laird late of Makaroff Manitoba farmer. All claims must be sent by the Sunday of August 190& to Charles D G Barber solicitor for Robert Laird administrator.
The field report highlights busy farmers cutting hay and reporting blighted heads in wheat. Visitors from Winnipeg join local families at various homes. Camp meetings at Moose Jaw attract attendees and plans for a saw mill preparation are mentioned. The Wheat Pool district holds its annual meeting with Mr Quick of Grandview addressing members. The elevator association acquires the field elevator, to be renamed the Pool elevator.
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