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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
1
A reprint of a famous comedian’s idea argues that boosting banana consumption could revive prosperity. The sketch traces a single slip on a peel to widespread economic activity from cleaners to undertakers, suggesting a quick turnover if the Banana plan were adopted.
Hickman Price of Texas runs 23,000 acres with 250 workers, 25 combines, 50 tractors and 100 trucks to harvest 500,000 bushels of wheat. He sells at 25 to 37 cents per bushel and aims for 10 cents production, routing grain to city terminals for higher prices, illustrating mass production farming.
Minister Rev D. Kern B A B D Tummel conducts services at Cromarty in the morning and at Roblin in the evening on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 8 p m Bield sessions at 8 p m on 2nd and 4th Sundays and Roblin 7 30 p m on Sundays
The Salvation Army announces Saturday street meeting at 9 p.m. and Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. An all invited salvation meeting is scheduled with officers Lieut. L. Miller and Lieut. P. Gorrie in attendance.
Announcement advertises made to measure suits from 20 to 40 dollars and cleaning and remodeling services for ladies coats at low prices. A local tailor Peter Pacy on 2nd Ave Roblin promotes timely cold weather apparel upkeep.
The report lists visits and travels of locals including Mr and Mrs Wm Davia in Grandview, Fred Gillespie returning from Winnipeg, Hibbert guests of Mr and Mrs George Muir in Winnipeg, and others. It mentions the Massey-Harris rep Charles V Franklin touring Wynward, and T Y Mclean and Constable Campbell arresting gasoline thieves taken to Regina goal.
Mr Jack Radford visited his parents in the district with Mr and Mrs Mills as guests. Mr F Lester of Happy Lake spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs G Lester. Mr and Mrs esse and fain t of by 20 5 at Sund. Rev H McConne resumes pastoral duties after a holiday in Saskatchewan. Threshing is expected to begin soon and weather is hoped favourable.
Miss Lorna Olson visits friends in Winnipeg while thrashing is active and crops look good. Mrs Hartford of Vancouver visits Mrs Currie. Mrs N Lew of Kearney visits her mother Mrs Wells. Mr Lea and Mr Randall of Shortdale guest L C Wells. Doris Wells from Grainfield visits home. Community Club meets at Mrs Currie’s. Union Church service at 3 p.m. School starts with Mr Struthers as principal. teachers Miss E E and Miss E White.
Merridale School began last week with Mrs Dietrich overseeing classes. Kelly Cockerill's threshing outfit starts another season of work. Mr Bagans has returned home from Dauphin hospital after medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Ed Boucher of Brandon drove to Merridale Sunday to visit Mr A Townsin.
The Alberta Pacific elevator receives a fresh coat of paint this week while lightning arrestors were installed on the local Pool Elevator last week. Community notices include church meetings and local visits from residents and families, with remarks urging support for home institutions and local businesses.
Posters advertising a large dance will be displayed in Mr Blacks barn. Mrs S Fraser hosted the Anglican W A of Roblin last Tuesday. Mr Nelson Robertson began teaching at Timber School. Mr Dixon lost a valuable horse on Sunday, his 32nd farm horse loss to date in Cromarty. The W L met at Mrs McDuffes home on Thursday. Community interest in the Institute grows and new members are welcome.
A refin steer about one and a half years old and a dark red white faced heifer are missing since September 26. Information leading to their recovery should be sent to Ed Olson, Bield, Manitoba.
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