Europe Powers Build Up Armies Amid Growing Tensions
Military leaders estimate fighting strength across nations with Germany at some 120,008 troops and France at 684,008, while Italy, Russia, Poland, Britain, and Yugoslavia show large forces. Pierre Cot plans a French air defence inspection tour as Leon Blum pledges cautious steps. France overhauls alliances with Poland and others amid reports of a long feared program called Orang mh Ogee.
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Air de Navy
Germany
Gotnich
Cne
Pierre Cot
Leon Blum
Sociatiet
France
Italy
Russia
Poland
Great Britain
Yugoslavia
Europe
Population of Roblin Shows Slight Increase
The population of Roblin village surpasses seven hundred, per Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Current quinquennial census data place Roblin at 701 residents, up from 680 in 1931, while Northwestern Manitoba towns trend downward overall. The Dauphin electoral district grows from 37,703 to 40,641, reflecting broader regional gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robfin
Dominion Bureau of Statiction
Ottaws
Roblin
Manitoba
Gilhart Pialing
Qauphin
Grandview
Mrs A Jakeman Appointed To Manitoba Advisory Board
Mrs A Jakeman from Rablin is named to the Manitoba Department of Gdgestion Advisory Board for a two year term dating from August. The appointment comes on the retirement of Mrs Johnsen of Arbore and follows a recommendation by the Provincial Council of UFM. The note mentions drought relief and government fiscal measures amid economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jakeman
Manitoba
Eppeleteau
Russell Jakeman
Tl Rablin
Manitebs Department
Gdgestion
Manitoba Gazette
Manitebs
Ee Jakeman
Augustust
U.F.M
Jakeman
Mra. Johnsen
Arbore
UF .W.ld
Béard
Humorous Election Tale From Reblin on Doukhobores
A circulating item claims a Social Credit candidate was ousted in a recent election. Reportedly, Doukhoborets nearby quit work and awaited $25 monthly government relief, then returned after persuasion. The district had only two Doukhobors within twenty miles, both unemployed, making the yarn seem unlikely yet amusing to local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reblin
Social Credit
Mablin
Focal
Belton Burial Saturday for Manitoba educator Frank H Belton
Pioneer Menitebs resident and public school inspector Frank H Belton dies in his 68th year after a long career in western Manitoba education. His death leaves a large gap in local educational circles and the cen through 1929 memorials are planned by colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menitebs
Frank H. Belton
Me & Division
Manitoba
Cen
Peblin
Belton Funeral Reveals Long Public Service Record
Manitoba educator and church worker Mr Belton, long associated with Roblin and Dauphin presbytery, died aged 98. Survived by widow Jessie and four sons, three brothers, three sisters, and his mother Mrs Mary Gelton. Funeral services held in Roblin with Anglican rites at Christ Church. Interment at Roblin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Roblin
George S
Arden
Man
Jack
Grandview
Hector
Charles
Walter
Muir
George R
Winnipeg
A. James
Saskatoon
Mark Hillman
Aylmer
Que
Precis
Robtin
Christ Church
Anglican
G. E. Phillips
Shoal Lake
W. Cross
Gilbert Plains
Mies Mary Lang
Handel
Dossiah
Ballistic Lab in Brownsburg Canada Tests Bullet Velocity
Highly sensitive instruments in Canada’s sole Brownsburg laboratory measure the exact time from barrel exit to impact. Some shots surpass 2500 feet per second or over 1700 miles per hour, showcasing precision capabilities.
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Ballistic Laboratory
Canada
Brownsburg
Quebec
Roblin Pioneer Adam Johnston Dies at 74
Adam G Johnston Roblin pioneer dies Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital aged 74 born near Ottawa in 1862 moved to Western Canada at 17. He settled near where Boggy Creek meets the Assiniboine, married Annie Jones in Roblin in the late 1890s, survived by widow son James, brother Darcy and two sisters Mrs Bail and Elizabeth. Funeral at United Church Roblin with Rev Munroe officiating. burial at Roblin cemetery. Pallbearers listed as John Brooke A T Kines Wm Nowo J L Mitchell Dan Holmes D McDougall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Graves Johnston
Sacred Heart Hospital
Me. Johnston
Ottawa
Bilings Bridge
Ont
Western Canada
Wymsack
Assiniboine
Roblin
Misa Annie Jones
The
Oddfellows Lodge
Gon James
Whiskey Jack
Man
Darcy
Dan Holmes
D McDougall
Local and Personal News: Mr A G Gleiser Visit
Mr A G Gleiser, a business investor, was in Winnipeg last week. The visit highlighted local trade ties and planned discussions with Winnipeg firms about potential collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Gleiser
Winnipeg
Town residents and visitors gather in weeklong activity
A flurry of local visitors and townsfolk are noted in town papers with names like Mr. E Rogers Dr Goher and Miss Dupre appearing alongside weekend trips to Brandon Vancouver and Dauphin. Several residents returned from holidays in England or other provinces while others plan hospital visits and school reopenings. An auction sale is scheduled for J Lambkin in Roblin and the cinema advertises Broadway Bill at the Lyric Theatre. A newborn daughter Sharron Gardiner was welcomed in Estevan.
Western Canada Wheat Crop Shrinks Across Prairies
The terrain Company estimates Western Canada will harvest about 216 million bushels, with prairie provinces at 44 percent of normal. Moisture shortages since April 1 have pushed production down. Manitoba at 89 percent, Saskatchewan 44 percent, and Alberta 41 percent of normal, versus 76 and 78 percent a year ago.
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The
Terrain Company
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Seed Oat Shortage Forecast For 1997 Seeding
Severe hot dry weather hurt oat development in Manitoba and western regions. Brandon Experimental Farm notes high empty kernels and underdeveloped seed. Remedies include using old seed or upgrading to seed grade, with germination tests urged. Farm sowing tests can determine viability. official tests available from Dominion Seed Branch in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon Experimental Farm
Dominion Seed
Dominion Public Building
Winnipeg
Boiled Candies Endorse Healthful Child Energy
Doctors favor simple boiled candies as a healthful snack for children providing readily absorbed sugars. They note the confections help during winter and long school days when vitality is taxed by cold weather and study.
Taylor's Radio Ad Promotes Batteryless Farm Radios Era
Taylor's promotes Stewart-Warner and Crosley radios, boasting the only three batteryless farm radios. The ad claims tried, tested, proven and positions Taylor's as core agents for both brands, urging customers to adopt the habit and buy their radios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flashi Stewart-Warner
Crosley
Residents Return From Extended Relatives Visit
Mes. and Argent and family have returned after visiting relatives in the Enact. Mire, Rey Gaundere has spent three weeks with her parents here and returned to Flin Fion. Mes. W. Taylor and Mrs. A. Much een of Dauphin have returned after several days with local relatives. Meeers A. Ward T. Ward and J. Wrard have returned to teaching duties after summer with Despdale parents. A chewer was held at Mr. Gee Gardiner’s home. Gardiner. Habel Ward left for Maidstone to marry Alséet McCulloch of Maidstone. J. Taylor of Dauphin, en route to visit his daughter Mrs Herece Ayer, overturned near Gilbert Plains, damaging his car. he was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gunness
Biggar, Bask
And
Wm. Thompson
Mire
Rey Gaundere
Flin Fion
Mes. W. Taylor
Mrs. A. Mucheen
Dauphin
Meeers A. Ward
T. Ward
J. Wrard
Echools
Despdale
Fae. J. Taylor
Deepdaie Idet
Mre Herece Ayer
Gilbert Plaina
Me. Taylor
Collegiate Sees Record Student Enrollment This Year
Goose Lake Collegiate Institute reports a historically large student body with Grade III at twenty four students Grade XI around thirty and Grade V as well though some text appears garbled The overall enrollment indicates a notably bigger campus presence than in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake Collegiate Institute
Ning
In Memoriam for Hiseband and Father
In loving memory of his husband and father who passed away on April 4th, 1838. Mee Kirkpatrick and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiseband
Bent
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Orang
Cail
Hon
Pronk Garrei
IF. H. Belton
Bern At
Clayten
Belton
Dominion Council of the United Church of Canada
D. WH. Plews
Department of Education
H. J. Allbright
R. M. Stevenson
Roblin Cemetery
Adam G. Johnston Roblin
Robbn
Mr. &. E. Rogers
C. P. Goher
Binscarth
Blake Neth
Malesia McéKinnon
Komessk
Isabel Dupre
Town
Mrs. M. Lundy
Brandon
Gladys Rae
Vancouver
Mr. M. Brandon
Dauphin Hospital
Wm. Kirton
Famiy
Togo
Helen Newton
Toronto
Jack Scott
H. J. Everall
C.D. G. Barber
Leadbeter
Winnipes
Teseher
Calder, Sach
A. J. Griffitha
Ming Lillian Craig
Ketchen, Leek
Mrs
George Craig
Aire
M. Allen
England
Schoel
Misa Medeed
Mefi- Frey
R. J. J. Parker
Regina
Abercrombie
Wee
Thomson
Ann Sadowick
J. Whyte
Mee
W. Eady
Andrew Tripp
Merryfield, Sask
A. Tripp
Donald Sinclair ,Jr
Bdansid Sinclair
Donald Williamson
M&thelbert
Mise Betty Tedford
McCreary, Man
Mere
Wm. Switzerteft
Sam Donoghue
J. Saunders
Flin Fion, Man
Alda Carr
Arcots, Sack
Mrs Robinson
Wilfred Rae
Ontario
W. J. Westwood
Winipeg
Westwood
Lorraine McNeill
Mra C. Kings
Severn Watters
J. Peden
G. Ritchie
Messrs
Gilbert and Bridges
Mc Franklin Goodwin
Oak Lake
Anna Graham
Foxwarren
Schoo
C. Trimbig
F. ¥. Newton
Me. J. Bruce
Margaret
Bangor
Sask
Mr Bruce
Jas. McNeill
Peace River
Jas Hunter
Humboldt
Russell Hospital
J. Lambkin
Ava
F. H. Belton
Lyric Theatre
Mr. W. Gardiner
Amy Ward
Estevan, Sask
Sharron
T.h.taylor’s Hardware
Taylor
Collegiate
Kirkpatrick and Family
Old
Kentucky
Willie
Warner Baxter
Periday
Mrs. Bradforo
John J. Arklie
Mitchell
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