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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
2
The first session of the legislature saw a heated clash over repealing the margarine coloring ban. Other issues like liquor sales control and legalized sweeps drew little support and failed to gain votes.
Observers note fierce debate and party splits as Manitoba lawmakers reject a coloring bill 33 to 18. Premier Campbell amends a redistribution plan to use a House committee, signaling potential reforms to ridings and electoral fairness before the next session.
The Togo Homemakers met at Mrs. F Erhardt’s with 15 members. Hilderman hired to supervise cemetery this summer. They plan a Salvation Army drive and donated to Mental Health funds. Delegates named for Roblin Russell W I convention May 19 and Saskatoon convention. Next meeting June 2 at Mrs. Dickie’s. A 4 H trip to Saskatoon sponsored. Several reports reviewed and garden themed roll call. A later note includes Want ads for Rawleighs sales and a lakeside house for sale in Roblin.
The notice states a minimum charge of 50 cents for the first insertion and 25 cents for additional insertions. The rate covers the first five lines, with a subsequent charge of 2 cents per word beyond that.
Advertisement states a garden plot is for sale or rent and directs inquiries to L A Leavens and son for application.
Tenders will be received for three lots at 25 by 116 feet on Main Street Grandview near sewer and water. Tender deadline June 1. Highest bid not guaranteed. Also memorial note for Margaret D. Linton who died May 27, 1952, remembered by husband and family.
The Cromarty and Shells River W I thank the Roblin W A and Lutheran Ladies Aid for serving delicious meals at the Roblin Russell Women’s Institute convention in Memorial Hall last week. Gratitude extended to others who contributed to the convention’s success.
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