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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
3
With ideal weather the farmer using a combine finishes harvest well but those relying on threshing crews face high costs. Twine 25 per hundred, stocking 1 to 1.25 per acre, wages 10 to 12 per day for a man with team. Machine owners’ threshing rates and overall harvest expenses remain uncertain as labor remains scarce and prices rise.
Two peroxide blondes caused a disturbance at the ball game last night as spectators reacted to the scene. Tenders reportedly went wild, according to the editor's note.
The Army will open all buildings and display equipment from September 20 to 26 to the public in Ottawa. Active and Reserve soldiers will take part in parades demonstrations band concerts and social events at local armouries to foster public cooperation and support. Capt J A Wilson reported a fully equipped Army Caravan will visit Roblin on September 27 to coincide with Army week. more details will follow in The Review.
A roundup of weekend and visit news from Portage and nearby communities. Mrs. F Nixon and Mrs. F Y Newton spent the weekend away, with others including Miss Helena Truffyn heading to Winnipeg Normal and Miss Ostrowski returning to Oakburn. Visitors hail from Minne sota and Regina. families in Roblin, Clear Lake, and Brandon hosted relatives and friends during the holiday.
Mrs. John P. Nelson of Roblin village died at Winnipeg General Hospital on September 5 after a brief illness. Born in Sweden 69 years ago she was known for culinary skill and active WMS support at Knox United Church. Funeral was September 8 at Knox Church, Roblin, with interment in Roblin Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Births announced from Russell: Mitchell a son Thomas Scott. Belcher a son Dennis Hugh.
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