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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
3
A March Red Cross solicitation highlights the society's long history from wartime aid to daily humanitarian services in 74 nations. It emphasizes the universal call to help, the personal benefit of giving, and urges generous donations when volunteers visit homes this month.
A first time car owner inflates tires to 28 pounds then finds them down after short drives. In a 72 degree garage, tires lose one pound per ten degree drop. Driving into zero weather drops tire pressure to 21 pounds. The mystery is solved by temperature change.
A reflective line about life’s rough edges and sharp moments. It likens life’s path to a ladder that gathers splinters as one climbs, ending with the idea that the hardest pricks come during a slide.
The article notes growing use of seed treatment chemicals in Western Canada, with organic mercury options and targeted protectants against smut, diseases, and pests. It highlights farm adoption, local seed plants offering full treatment, and the need for farmers to appreciate the benefits for broader uptake.
United Church urges youth exploration of Christian faith to form intelligent convictions. It promotes daily prayer and Bible study, and launching service projects to feed the hungry clothe the naked and support war relief. Also notes National Film Board educational films at the church rec room and a skating rink music suggestion for neighborhood kids.
An amateur contest will be held in the Memorial hall in April, sponsored by the Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce. Entries will be limited. For further particulars contact Peter Nowosad, Rev. Waddell or K. R. McBain. Watch for further announcements.
The Past Neb Grand Lodge announces a Telephone Bridge and Whist Party on March 3. A Farmers Bonspiel is set for March 5 with play starting 9 p m if roads permit. Participants able to travel should leave names at Mac 1600’s or Co op Store by Friday night. No high school students with studies to be excused from bonspiel duties.
The Roblin Women’s Institute extends thanks to Mr. Joe Hersak for the use of his theatre for a Propane Gas Food Demonstration. His building was ideal for the purpose and his kindness is greatly appreciated.
Ernest T Williams expresses sincere thanks for kind attention during his hospital stay and gratitude to friends for help visits cards and treats received during his illness or recovery.
In memory of Mary Perrett who died February 29 1940. Daughters Essie Harry and Bobbie remember her. Shoal Lake Sioux Improvement Club plans first annual Pure Bred Shorthorn Female Sale Tuesday June 19 1956 with about thirty five lots Open bred and young cows categories. Sale at 2 15 pm auctioneer J R Blacklock Saskatoon. Selection committee includes Ernie Henderson Welland Stonehouse Ross Short and Hamleta Agricultural Rep. Catalogues available May 25 by contacting secretary Austey Stickney.
Lakehead Chicks For Quality at Minimum Cost invites western poultrymen to buy pure bred and cross bred eggs. Prices start at 15.95 unsexed, heavy pullets 26.90, WL and WL cross pullets 30.90, heavy breed cockerels 8.50 per 100. 100 delivery guaranteed. Write for price list or contact agent Mr. A. O. Becker at Roblin Flour and Feed Fort William Hatchery Fort William Ontario.
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