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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
6
W. J. Ward M.P. reports on the budget division amid amendments from the CCF and Liberals. He notes tax concerns, wage and demand questions, and debates over Canada’s foreign policy, defense posture, and independence from Britain, with references to agricultural costs and farm equipment in a long parliamentary session.
Two local squads earned prizes at the Russell tournament with the Codeginie team beating McNust and Rosshurn for second, while Russell’s squad fell 5 to 3 in a final that proved the day’s dullest. Grade VIII posted four wins, Grade VII knocked out Rossburn, Tumme girls won second in the Ladies event, and Roblin senior and Girls teams sat out early games.
Mr T H Tayber spent the week in Watson while Mise Reo Hartnder visited KRamest on Sunday. Mr Doneld Ferguson was a business visitor to Whonkpeg. Vinke Nuh was a visitor at Gibert Plaine Sunday. Dancing every Saturday night. Mr Joe Cross was a business visitor to Widnnipeg. Robert Lawrence and NX also noted. Grandview, Shoal Lake, and Dauphin frequent visitors. Massie Alvert and Remod Grueher are Guinness visitors to Winnipeg. Mr A J Statham of the Royal Bank, Dauphin, visited town. Mr Dan Holmes went to Winnipeg. Many locals hosting guests from Dauphin, Grandview, and other towns. The Handscraft Exhibition postponed to May 30th. School events include a concert by Robden Band on June 7. The Northern District WI meeting planned for July 3 with regular meetings adjusted for civic holiday.
A satirical column critiques government demands for revenue with proposed fines for daily life annoyances. It questions fairness and value, contrasting public grievances with revenue schemes and noting harsher treatment of property losses while printers profit. The piece cites Roosevelt reforms and Ontario Gazette politics as context.
Fragmentary local notes report Mr and Mrs V C Cobbe visiting wills in Lethbridge area. A barnhe use at Frank Penistone farm on Monday 25th inst proved a great success. Visitors include Mr Lewie Thompson of Nut Mountain Sask visiting his mother.
Deepdale residents Sydney and Claude Argent purchased new automo bites. Mr and Mrs McPherson spent last weekend visiting a friend at Fox Warren. Mrs Taylor of Dauphin spends days at her parents’ home. Local softball tournament drew many residents to Rue Sel on Monday. Mr Pam Kozak returned home after an operation in Dauphin. Mrs Taylor of Dauphin again visits Mr Ayer’s home with daughter Leah McLeod in Makaroff. Mr and Mrs All Mathews hosted gatherings. Claude Angell fay returned after several months away due to illness.
Tummel Mids Amha Graham spent the weekend at her home in Foxwerren five miles from Grandview with her parents. Miss Rita Fletcher visited a sister, Mrs L Simpson, for a few days. Miss Verna Serbo stayed with Mr and Mrs Robingon. Mr and Mrs K Bruce and daughter Margaret are guests of Mr and Mrs L Day this week.
The U F M Chautauqua division held in Rettin on June 18 announced winners Mrs R Jukeman and Rev C Mutchett. Prizes include silver medals at a provincial convention in Dauphin and a gold medal at the Provine Clinic. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs W Bollenda on May 24.
Gerhard Hein izman offers a piano for sale. viewing arranged at J A Gite’s in Roblin area. Interested buyers may inspect the instrument at the listed location.
The Brandon Sun urges prioritizing relief for the destitute over repayment of interest, arguing unemployment should be reduced by cutting interest burdens and reviving business. It also underscores the press’s key role in truthful, fearless criticism for democratic progress and warns against censorship.
In Parliament on March 24 1936 Mr Benet and Mr King spar over mind and ecstasy. Around the same time President Roosevelt in Florida cites growth as proof of motion and echoes Pasteur on challenges to new ideas. The piece remarks the debate is trim yet trite and questions the cost of progress.
A group of more than twenty five pupils from Gartmore School, guided by Miss Carew, toured Roblin on Saturday. They rode wagons, toured the Creamery, elevator, flour mill, and Roblin Review, ate lunch at the United Church basement, and watched a Lyric Theatre matinee, many for the first time in town.
Stewart Simpson suffered severe burns on hands and feet when distillate spilled and exploded on his farm south of town Thursday. Ted and William Dixon helped cover him with soft dirt and rushed him to town for treatment by Dr Canee.
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