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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
1
The Dowin Dominion general election held on July 28 resulted in an overwhelming Conservative victory led by RB Bennett. Canada-wide support for change was clear with all provinces except Quebec backing the shift. In Dauphin, Jusi Bowen defeated W. J. Ward by over 700 votes.
The Kitchen Improvement Contest at Makaroff concluded Saturday with over thirty visitors viewing contestant kitchens and their makeovers. Mrs. E McGregor praised thrift, noting a transformation with six cents and old paint. Mrs L Johnson won second prize for practical upgrades including a drained sink and movable table.
The letter notes nationwide relief that elections are over and business can resume. It argues campaigns disrupt business, create uncertainty over platform policies, and delay economic recovery. It suggests a possible swing toward better times as both parties share aims to aid employment, a key factor in economic life.
The article notes easing times in 1927 28 and early 1929 with improvements visible, but warns agriculture the backbone of the economy faces the bleakest outlook. It cites the need to regain lost overseas markets amid universal depression and rising anti-capital pressures, while new cheap labor and powerful machinery alter farming in countries like Roma.
DEEPDALE W J Ward M P addressed a large audience in the Hall on Friday. Ice cold drinks will be served on Pat Powers farm on his new well coming in fine. A ladies aid ice cream social was held in the church on Wednesday. Dr Guno representing Mr Bowman spoke in the community hall on Tuesday evening. A number of young people motored to Gilbert Jones and Dauphin on Sunday and report highway No 3 in good condition. Jim Ward arrived home from Winnipeg on Thursday. The Deepdale Orchestra played a dance at Silverwood Friday night with a good turnout.
Lua ndon remains on the sick list with wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs J Nott visit Lenore Manitoba with Mr and Mrs J Miller. Mrs Johnston wins first prize in a kitchen contest. Misses Reta and Norren Fletcher visit Mrs Burton Bask eeville. Mr and Mrs W Nixon visit Mr Sneider. Mr and Mrs B Atky of Ladner visited the Nott home. Cromarty School house busy on election day.
Grand Narrows notes say Mr and Mrs Dixon and family visited Kamsack on Sunday. Mr Grant McKnight spent several days at home before traveling to Winnipeg. Attendees at the Silverwood Union Picnic last Thursday report a good time. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Eyank Millson on the birth of their daughter on July 28.
In loving memory of George Franklin who passed away July 27 1927. Nothing but memories as we journey on. Longing for a smile from the face that has gone. A beautiful memory that will never fade of one we loved but could not save. Inserted by his loving father mother brother and sisters and grandma.
The Anglican church schedules a morning service at 11 a.m. at Liverwood School House and an evening service at 7 p.m. with the subject for the address titled Jesus Christ and you.
The Salvation Army will hold a public Salvation meeting at Merridale at 30 p.m. weather permitting. The Editor of the Review received from Mr. George McBean of Peachland BC a crate of HOS Bing Cherries grown in his orchard. He thanks Mr McBean for the gift and notes he has met many former Roblin district residents who are doing fairly well.
For sale new Racine separator with 20 hp Cushman engine at 8 miles west of Togo for 400 dollars. Also 10 hp Megal engine in good condition at A Taybor farm 1 1/2 miles east of Togo for 1000 dollars. Plus quarter section of excellent pasture land SE 14 27 29 W1 priced at 500 dollars. Contact John L. Rooke, 927 7th Ave N, Saskatoon, Sask.
One 7 foot Massey Harris Binder for sale at a low price. Contact W. G. Robinson at phone 52-3 Roblin for details and pickup.
Poll results listed by locale show Roblin leading with 163 votes and 235 total tallies across districts. Other communities such as Makaroff Cromarty Edday Castleveary and Deepdale report varied tallies, with Boggy Creek Merridale Shortdale and Lennard posting notable counts.
Applications invited for booths and refreshments at the Inter-Provincial Picnic on Labor Day September 1 1939. Over ten thousand attendees expected. Enquire from Jewin L Mitchell Chairman Refreshment and Concessions Manitoba Section Inter-Provincial Picnic Association Dublin Manitoba. Applications must be in by August 7 1930.
Eastern Canada and U S attractions along the Bay of Fundy feature resort towns golf sailing and scenic beauty. St Andrews by the Sea hosts an 18 hole Algonquin Hotel course while Digby offers The Pines hotel with tennis golf sailing fishing and salt water pool. Historic Evangeline country and Grand Pre sites are noted along with rustic ox wagon country roads.
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