31 May 1923
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
1
Promotion for Roblin Chautauqua June 22 27 urges patrons to buy season tickets. Highlights include Indian culture and leaders with Strongheart and Red Man figures, and a program rich in music and lectures. Committee lists accompany the appeal and notes savings versus single tickets.
Mrs M Brandon died suddenly Tuesday while en route to Dauphin hospital. She had been taken ill Monday afternoon, with a sudden decline Tuesday morning necessitating hospital transfer. Funeral held Thursday from her residence with interment in Roblin Cemetery. Three babies baptized: James Mitchell, Frances Gertrude Cranwell, Beatrice Louise Cranwell. Grandmothers and great grandmother Mrs Ed ads attended.
An English born speaker delivered the lecture built on interviews with famous figures including Gladstone Leo XII and the ex Kaiser Wilhelm. Dr Miles has presented it many times and still finds it in great demand, drawing strong audience interest.
Mr Standish visits Winnipeg on business. Mr J Scott sold his drawing business to Mr Matt Thimmins. Geo Belton of Grandview spent weekend with parents. Mr and Mrs J L Mitchell left for Neepawa for funeral. John Day recovering from illness. Miss Betty King to teach in Winnipeg until holidays. Roblin Field services next Sunday by Rev W R Hughes Field Lee. Lynn Burke at Manitoba University passed first year art with honors. Inquest verdict: Paul Souchuk murdered. Provincial Police investigating. Roblin Tennis Club second annual meeting May 6 elects officers. admission four dollars men four, ladies two, children under sixteen one.
The Roblin community notes Makaroff welcoming Miss Johnson and Mrs 5 F Rogers. Cubs beat Togo on the 24th by one, with Bradford shaping a stronger team. Albert Boyce recovering, Mrs Evans still seriously ill but improving slightly. A May 16 wedding at Ute Manse joined William Sloan and Lily Masse of Grand Narrows, who plan to reside in their home district as friends extend best wishes.
Merridale newspaper notes foot ranger F Belcher busy fighting fire and settling seeds. Three Postup farmers G Ratisnak P Ixnak M Finvarrick rent land in the district. A Hamilton from Knox College Toronto arrives to lead mission field for months. Divine services scheduled at Riverview Sunday 11 am and Merridale 3 pm with urging to persevere through adversity.
In Grand Narrows district seeding operations should finish this week as weather stays favorable. Local news notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Dixon of Kamsack, Will Sangster becoming a Grand Narrows pupil, and a May 28 marriage of Will Sloan and Lily Basso at Makaroff officiated by Rev. Bater. UVM held a meeting on June 26 discussing cattle shipping, the June 22 referendum, rural school closures, and funding reallocation to keep schools open. A special June 18 meeting will address an agriculture improvement plan in depth.
Members and others are urged to return books from Mrs Forfar s library promptly. Reminder of a concert led by Mme Simons and her pupils in the school assembly hall on Thursday June 10.
Property listing notes a house on 2nd Avenue available for sale or rent and directs inquiries to Mrs. For. The OCR text is incomplete, but indicates a residential listing with contact name and action. Potential buyers or renters are urged to apply locally.
The Canadian Pacific introduces a new nightly service between Montreal and Toronto, totaling six trains nightly. Other notes include bold claims by British Columbia Lands Minister Ren. T. D. Pattullo on population absorption, Nova Scotia's proposed old home month in 1923, Lake Louise color branding, and various railway and safety statistics including a 50 percent drop in trespass casualties in 1922.
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