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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
1
The weekly sermon reflects on Genesis 22 the near sacrifice of Isaac and Abraham’s tested faith. It notes the father’s obedience and the son’s trust while urging today’s readers to offer their best to God and endure trials with steadfast resolve.
A Father and Son program at Roblin included a Sunday service and a Monday rink outing featuring a lively mixed broomball game. The event highlighted faith, obedience, and community bonding with speeches, readings, singing, and a supper for nearly a hundred fathers and sons at the high school.
Mr Alfred Diamond and Mr Robert Gunness returned from Winnipeg and the East. Mrs James Findlater came home after months away. The Farmers Union dance at Alva drew about 50 youths. A concert and box social for the United Church was held in Davis Hall. Grain Growers Association held a concert and dance with delegates Mrs J Watson and Mr Charles Traub reporting on Saskatoon convention.
Rev W J Makaroff attended Presbytery in Dauphin week, plans for W I meeting on March 9 at Mrs McGinnis home, and church board gathering Friday at 8. Congregation invited to attend. Boys and Girls Club weighed fall clubs. fall fair to proceed with earlier department dates. Farmers Union concert and dance well attended with Mr J Arnott of Roblin speaking on Monitor Reform and Wheat Pool. funeral of Johnstone Veild noted. graveside service and tribute. A lively night of entertainment with Dug Kay as blackface comic, band orchestration by Mr Boyce, supper speakers Mr Rogers and Mr Evans, and dancing into the night.
Mra B Williams returns from Winnipeg after a month away and Miss K Davidson comes back from a three week visit. F U of C meetings set for March 17 with group 1 speakers S E Rogers M Evans and T Davidson. A FU 2 special meeting planned for March 10 with key initiations. Pool elevator canvass shows strong farmer signups. A band concert and dance drew a large crowd with high quality music. Miss V Byce sang well and Miss Bree impressed with a clear voice. Mrs Jose recited Mary Queen of Scots and the Funk sisters performed rain songs to cheering. Mr J Harmon praised Mr Prees for leading the band efforts.
The Manitoba Wheat Pool begins a campaign on March 10 aiming to reach 93 000 members. After a rise from 8 000 to 14 000 in the past year officials expect similar growth this year. They stress strong home organization alongside international action and note Manitoba must lead as a cooperative province.
The February Roblin Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs Sinclair’s home with strong attendance including Kamseck Lady Curlers. Mrs Sirett recited a curling poem while Mrs H R Mitchell demonstrated rug making with several rug types. Mrs Yeo sang a solo and Mrs Roblin Harvey spoke on etchings and engravings with accompanying pictures. A luncheon followed and the March meeting will be hosted by Mrs Greenaway with a roll call asking for a favorite child picture and artist name.
The Roblin Union Ladies Aid announce an Irish concert to be held on a Saturday in March. Proceeds benefit their community fund and local projects.
The Ed Johnstone family thanks friends and neighbors for their help during a time of trial and grief.
Mrs M Rolston left Tuesday for Regina to reside there. The Lobtin Bouspiel Consulation event crowned the rink in the big carnival at the Roblin rink Friday night. Winners will be listed in the Review next week. Alis J E Baine and son Cam returned from Vancouver visiting relatives. Old-time Dance set for the 13th at the L O C F Hall under Smale Orchestra with eight good times assured.
Sunday topics include The Deep-Sea Fisher and The Rules of the Game with children’s addresses at Tummer and Cromarty St Isidore. On Tuesday March 9 Rev FOAL Robinson of Toronto to present an illustrated Holy Land talk with lantern slides. Miss Grunert of Chicago to assist.
The Hoblin W Mos. Exchange plans a silver tea and display sale on Saturday March 66th at the home of Mrs Newton. Items include home cooking knitting and sewing with orders taken by exchange secretary Mrs H J Everall.
Roomed house at Bield with small sterile cold water. Also 900 bushel of pure seed oats at 0c bus. Peter Olson Bield Man. FOR SALE Several 4 year old heifers just freshened good milkers Ed Harrop Box 1 Roblin.
About 200000 secondhand bricks in fair condition with no mortar available for sale. Can be bought in large or small quantities. Interested parties may obtain full particulars including price by applying to the undersigned.
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