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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
2
The national Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 14 with emphasis on preventing fires caused by matches and smoking as well as electrical misuse. It notes fires claim lives every fifteen hours and home losses total substantial tolls, urging care with matches, lighting, and electrical appliances to reduce risk.
The Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed thousands of buildings and cost 175 million in 19th century value, prompting fire prevention efforts. It spurred North American fire awareness and led to annual Fire Prevention Week proclaimed in Canada. In the referenced year over 560 fire deaths occurred in North America, including more than 230 children, with Canada’s losses surpassing 124 million for two consecutive years.
Gretna plans a resident and business garbage collection system with a by-law to be approved on October 20 1961. Residents would pay 5 dollars yearly while businesses pay 5 to 50 dollars based on garbage volume. Charges would appear on annual tax notices with renter agreements between owner and renter. If approved, council will move to start the system.
Letter to the editor notes Roblin voters will decide on four new outlets Restaurant Beverage Room Dining Room and Cocktail Room. The piece includes a poem by Robert Arnott Sr a convict in Joliet prison reflecting on bars as doors to both heaven and hell and the impact on life health and sorrow.
High pressure salesmen push Qua ker Comfrey a rhubarb like forage from Russia to Manitoba farmers. At four dollars for two dozen roots the claim of 80 to 100 tons per acre is refuted by tests showing yields far below alfalfa and low protein content. Leaves must be used green and silage value is doubtful due to high water content. plant is hard to eradicate once established.
A Fowl Supper sponsored by St Michael's Church will be held on Sunday October 15 from 6 to 9 pm nine miles north of Roblin. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children with proceeds likely supporting church activities.
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