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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
6
Final preparations for the annual fair are underway as directors and officers anticipate a greater event. A big sports program includes hardball and softball and athletic events, ending with a monster dance in the school auditorium in the evening.
The Robin Ranch Canaan Le on BES held its regular meeting on July 10 with heavy discussion on relief for ex soldiers and municipal relief policies. The sports day committee reported success in events including boxing with plans for more next year. Resignation of President Rev G E Phillips was accepted after his elevation to district representative. J Adam elected president with Bradley Kunt as 2nd VP and H Cranwell as 2nd VP. Memorial service for fallen comrades set for Aug 12. Legion Picnic at Ferris Landing Jack Fish Lake set for June 26.
Local district Women Joakers Way meeting drew about 150 attendees from up to 100 miles away in Togo. Visitors include Mr Noyvred of Kansack and family, Mr and Mrs Grant McKeight of Gull Lake Sask, and others from Indianhead Laverna Gilbert Plains and Duprow Sask. An Anglican W.A tea cream social and dance are planned at Mr Appel’s with free admission to the dance.
Dominion Minister Robert Weir extols crested wheat grass as drought and winter hardy, suitable for dry western Canada pastures. An Alberta field near Manyberries showed grazing from spring to fall for three years with near full weed exclusion. A Dominion pamphlet encapsulates the latest information on the crop. Also note Poultry Pool shipping live fowl from Roblin on August 7 and prices for different weights. contact Secretary J. Martin for numbers.
Mrs W Angus of Elhorn Man is visiting relatives as farmers report good crop conditions. Miss O H Kettle and Mr W Woodhouse of Brandon renew acquaintances. Loretta and Dorotha Tussey of Calgary visit aunt Mrs Cockerill. Merridale district sees settlers move in, a paint job on the store, and a growing crop outlook with strawberries along Valley River. Five carloads went to Maklar ef sports. Merridale won two games. Benito sports saw Merridale place third as Minuteman took first and Pelly second. More south settlers expected this week with plans to bring cattle and horses.
An eye specialist on sight testing and fitting of glasses, John J. Arklie, will be at the Roblin Hotel on Saturday July 25 offering consultations and eyewear fitting services.
Ted Lawrence, a popular Roblin youth active in school clubs, sports and the United Church, died Saturday after complications from appendix trouble following an operation at Dauphin hospital. His funeral Monday drew a large crowd, with the Roblin Brass Band and over sixty young friends leading tributes to a well liked community member. The town extends deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs F Lawrence and family.
Local notes report Misses Jennie and Elenor Glo visiting in Russell while Mrs Lee of Winnipeg visits Mrs Geo Fisher. Amy Starr of Dauphin holidaying with her parents. Nurse Lambkin from Winnipeg visiting. Masette Lane-Tye event at Fish Lake enjoyed by children and families. L. McNeil of Winnipeg visiting parents D. and Mrs McNeill. Los Angeles couple A. and Mrs Kines visiting. Glover family from LA visiting. Rev and Mrs Warren Rothwell of Sekumis visiting daughter Mrs C. S. Matthett. Village fire engine overhaul boosts water pressure to 80 pounds. E Fordyne returning to Scotland. Russell base ball team placed fourth after two wins in tournament. Roblin sale Aug 4 offers stock, supplements, furniture with J A Williamson in charge. Congratulations to Sarah Hrene Johnston of Gonos Lake Collegiate for second in Isbister scholarship. exemption from Normal Course tuition at university.
The United Church in Roblin invites boys and girls to bring banquets of wild and cultivated flowers for Flower Sunday on July 29. An offering of flowers will be collected during the service.
Mr McRae a businessman in Dauphin last week. Grace Poucher was taken to Dauphin hospital on Tuesday for medical treatment. A new engine for the elevator arrived last Tuesday and the repair gang are busy stalling no new and up-to-date veleaner. The stork has been busy around the district this past month. Nor mand and Allan Johnstone were visitors. Alfred dunsund underwent appendicitis surgery at Dauphin hospital and has returned home improved. N Robinson, George Snowdon and Dave MelLardy spent a holiday at Wasugaming and have returned home.
This article advises seed plot care at the Brandon Experimental Farm as grain fills. It urges removing off type plants, sowing with one variety, and maintaining a wide pathway for binder access. It warns against cross contamination from vehicles and stock, recommending dedicated paths and discarding mixed stooks to preserve seed purity.
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