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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
1
Residents notice ongoing construction new warehouses and additions around the village. Fresh paint gardens and yard work brighten streets while a completed Rest Room stands as a town credit. Citizens urged to maintain property paint up and clean up across neighborhoods.
The National Clothing Collection sponsored by the Canadian Allied Relief Fund asks Roblin and surrounding areas to donate clean usable summer and winter garments to aid war torn regions. Volunteers urged to start now and wash all washable articles before collection.
In the village, preparations are underway for the upcoming ode. Residents are urged to gather their bundles and be ready as the date approaches.
Walter Fitkowski and his English bride arrived in Roblin on Monday May 20 after meeting in Winnipeg. They visit his uncle A Styba and plan to settle on land near Deepdale. A wedding party is planned for May 25 by the Women’s Club, to celebrate the short marriage before departure for Canada.
The United Church Presbytery of Dauphin met in Knox United Church on May 7 and 8 with delegates from Benito Swan River Ken ville Minitonas Ethelbert Dauphin Ochre River Gilbert Plains Grandview Makaroff. Reports noted rising membership givings and a strong program from committees.
McBride to Mr and Mrs Robi McBride Jr at Russell hospital Sunday May 19 a daughter. Rice to Mr and Mrs Frank Rice at Russell hospital Saturday May 18 a daughter.
A representative of Bowman and McFadden Larristera will be at W J Westwood's office on Saturday June 1 to discuss matters.
Western agriculture weighs the Grow More and Better Barley campaign as the National Barley Contest nears entry deadline June 15. Prizes total 120 regional 15 provincial and four inter provincial with top awards up to 1 560 for winners based on region province and inter provincial results. Entry forms available from elevator operators with minor clerical errors allowed.
On behalf of the Roblin and District Red Cross Irwin L. Mitchell president thanks contributors and canvassers. The district receipts total 1634.52 from Mun Shell River 472.24 Mun Shellmouth 177.00 Mun Hillsburg 19.00 Village of Roblin 180.10 Unorganized Territory 84.02 War Loan Committee 174.15 Roblin Creamery 50.00 with 677 members.
Oats vary in weight per bushel unlike wheat. Scotland uses 42 pounds per bushel while Canada uses 34. Eastern Canada oats are huskier due to climate and rapid ripening limits kernel development. Fertilizer often raises yields and weight per bushel.
In determining required storage for potatoes an estimate uses forty pounds per cubic foot. A 10 by 10 foot area filled to 6 feet depth yields about 400 bushels.
Beginning June 1 the Roblin Community Library at Shell River Municipal Office will be open Saturdays from 8 to 10 pm replacing Friday sessions. Membership costs one dollar for a year with access to new and old books in Romance, Adventure, and Mystery for weekend reading.
Right Rev. Robt. Jefferson, Bishop of Ottawa, argues the Anglican Advance appeal is small beside wartime spending. He lists wartime needs such as 1 300 000 for aged missionary pensions and 1 100 000 for frigate misses, plus 55 000 for anti tank guns and 205 000 for AA guns, totaling 800 000 for diocesan needs.
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