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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
1
March 1926 communication lauds Mr Burnell and Mr Hoey for shapingpool educational efforts. Letter credits Burrell with initiating Hoey’s involvement and urges appreciation for the behind the scenes team and their “master mind” energy. Signed J A Carlson.
The Rev P A Robinson of Toronto presented 180 Holy Land views in a lantern lecture to Roblin at the United Church. Miss Runert of Chicago provided musical items that accompanied the slides. A large crowd attended despite travel by sleigh due to good roads.
Rev Robert Harvey M A B D presents Sunday topics Lummel and Cronarty a converted poet and Roblin The Grace of Egypt. Children’s address Listening In and The Crooked Story.
The Rebbo United Church annual meeting on March 3 elected Rev. Robert Harvey as chairman and Mgr. J. E. Bains as secretary. Reports show the church enlarged since the last meeting and over $6500 raised on the circuit with Reblin contributing over 8000. The present session members and board members were reappointed, and the ladies served refreshments at the close.
Roblin locals report business visitors from Silvert and R Standish attending Winnipeg events. Irish concert on Saturday March 13 at Oddfellow's Hall with Pat the Irish Linen Peddler. tickets 25 and 15 cents. W.I. library hours changed to Wednesday. Mrs. Smith offers surplus stock. war films by C. G. Mac Neill. Loyal Orange County Lodge notes. Tummel church auction and program. fire scare at Smalea barber shop. accident injures Pred Rutledge with wrist severed, transported for care.
A G MacHean formerly of Roblin and Portage la Prairie died in Shaneavon Saskatchewan after a 36 hour illness. He was born in Galt Ontario and moved west in 1901 settling in Roblin then Moose Jaw and Regina. Survived by his widow one daughter Mrs Forsyth Conquest and four sons F G Chas J A and Lawrence of Conquest.
Mr A J Sinclair of the Canadian National Land Co visited town this week. Community events include an Irish supper at the United Church, a lecture by Rev Harvey of Roblin, and celebrations for Mr Jules Iupiter on his 31st birthday. The Father and Son Sunday observance at St Pauls United drew many, despite bad weather. The curling club thanked loaners for the 500 drive, Mrs Burt received a rocking chair for long church service, and a social followed with music and refreshments. Juvenile Hockey saw Roblin Van Drivers defeat the Juvenile team 10 to 5. A skating carnival at the rink, with Roblin Band, crowned prize winners in several costume categories.
A letter from The Editor of Roblin Review expresses gratitude to all who contributed to a recent Father and Son banquet. The writer thanks friends for their harmonious, effective work and notes the event’s success bodes well for future similar efforts.
The Ladies Aid Society reports a March 19 Irish Concert and Social with ice cream, home made candy, and lunch to support a good cause. Mrs Rayner spoke on Missionary work, and the next meeting is led by Mrs Howe. Final plans set for April supper at Ethel Rogers’ home.
Miles Hesselgrave continues loading cordwood in Wield while Mrs L A Chase visits her former home in Minnesota USA.
Reported notes describe a Father and Son banquet moved to Roblin with Rev. A Millar leading. Mentions include L A Chase buying James McDuffe farm at Bield, W Major visiting home, and a large Wolf Cubs and Boy Scouts gathering with fathers and sons before a Vancouver trip.
Mrs Wardman visits at Mr and Mrs H Fraser as Merridale nears the loss of another pioneer. Mrs J B Frazer returns from a visit to her sister in Togo. Mr Cockeril buys the Graham property to convert into a farm. Spring arrives with new machinery and busy times ahead as residents recall rabbits and old home stead days.
Mrs Walch visits Craig. March 3 meeting debated building a pool elevator at Makaroff with Moessers Rogers M Evans F Curle and C Pillen speaking. Petition signatures collected. March 4 social bid farewell to Mr and Mrs McPhail with cards music games and lunch. Mrs Dixon presided and gifts were given in appreciation.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support and messages. Notices include seed oats sale at Merridale, sillow posts for sale by S Larobkin, and Hereford bulls plus red top seed for sale by Ed Jakeman in Robling.
Brick stock in fair condition free from mortar offered by Canora. Available in large or small lots. Interested parties may obtain full particulars and price by applying to the undersigned.
Nels Nelsen, famed amateur world champion, gave an exhibition under Montreal Ski Club. He holds the record ski jump distance of 240 feet at Revelstoke two years ago, a mark never equalled. The Prince of Wales praised the British Industries Fair and praised the CPR during his Birmingham visit. Two cases of Ontario apples were shipped to Sierra Leone via the Dominion Express Company and acknowledged by the Governor’s secretary.
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