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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
1
The Review expresses regret that its edition of last week was not published because the office was moved to new quarters on 1st Ave. The delay was caused by the difficulty of moving the building. Readers and advertisers are asked to bear with us as the Review resumes its weekly appearance from now on.
The Bacon and Hog Club, formed a year ago, reported 70 members last week with 204 hogs tagged by Mr Racine of the Extension Service. The district compares favorably to the Board Kenton Club which after ten years has 65 members and 160 pigs tagged. The Extension assistant praised the club’s progress and members’ enthusiasm, congratulating promoters for notable early achievements.
Roblin prepares for July 1st festivities centered on baseball and softball games from 8 to 10, with a strong football team practice, a lively midway, prizes, and a late evening dance. The celebration also honors Joseph Hayward, respected local drayman, who died June 19 at Winnipeg General Hospital after long diabetes, with interment at Roblin cemetery.
The Manitoba Co operative Poultry Marketing Association will ship culled hens from Roblin on June 29 with prices: over 5 lbs 12 cents, 4 to 5 lbs 10 cents, under 4 lbs 6 cents. Notify Mrs. Martin of shipment quantities. Roblin Chautauqua closed Tuesday after a week with attendance down, likely cutting next year’s six day circuit but may return as four days. programs were high quality and well received.
Arrangements are under way for Merridale's annual picnic and a note to wish the Review success in its new location. Roadwork is extensive this summer led by roadmaster A lownsin. Frank Sanders and Robert Fraser traveled from Fort Francis last week. Glen n Sanders is reported progressing well from Dauphin hospital. Chas Bert Fraser and George Sanders of Fort Francis arrived from Rosetown Susk. Troops are described as strong in Merridale compared with Manitoba or Saskatchewan. A marriage occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs D Matyko at Pustup, Annie Matyko and E Cockerill wed in the presence of relatives. The couple will reside in Merridale where Cockerill has farming and other interests.
Cash sale offered by Mrs Isaac Clark in Kumaack Susk location. The ad invites quick cash purchase or trade for a Ford vehicle.
Deepdale and vicinity residents share travel visits illness updates and local happenings. Names include Misa Ada Reid Henry Boditcher Frank Sanders Ira McMaster O'Donnell Andrew McMaster and Charlie Ward. Local road work on the hill west of Deepdale aims to improve safety and shorten travel to Makaroff. A reader puzzle asks why two ice cream cones cost half a nickel with stream at half price.
Mrs J W Eddy left for Winnipeg on Mondays express. Mr and Mrs C S Burt of Mikado visited Sunday. Mrs Burt oversees the post office department during Me Painter's absence. Joe Andrews and children with the Mortimer boys returned from a motor trip to Saskatoon. The Stork brought a baby girl to Mr and Mrs O Krantz. congratulations. Mrs A Cotterell attended the Homemaker's Convention in Saskatoon and reports a profitable time. Mrs F Cameron hosted Tuesday bridge afternoon for Mrs Canon of Minitonas. Postmaster Painter and companions went to Saskatoon for a postmasters convention. A Mr Jas Sharp horse rescue was performed when his animal bogged in a creek near his farm by Messrs J Dimuit, C Frank, C McGregor and Dr Baker.
Cabinet age two dozen cauliflowers and tomatoes for sale at 25 cents per dozen. Mrs W A Smith Box 7 Roblin offers plants for sale with contact details.
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