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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
8
A town review letter from local merchants criticizes the use of discounted price handbills and argues the practice harms the newspaper by devaluing advertising. The writers warn that reduced ad income could jeopardize future publication and urge supporters to back the paper to ensure community news continues.
The paper reports that advertising customers were urged to collaborate to rectify the condition. It notes calls for joint effort and cooperation among local businesses to improve the newspaper’s financial health and service offerings.
Dan Losey, a well known 65 year old bachelor and longtime farm resident, died instantly Tuesday afternoon when his team dragged him and struck his head on a wagon while hitching. Two neighbors witnessed the tragedy. an inquest was deemed unnecessary by the coroner. Funeral plans unresolved as relatives are contacted.
A large Roblin public meeting sponsored by the Roblin Wowen's Institute discussed adult education aims. Robert England outlined Roblin projects, and a Literature Study Group was formed with support from the Extension Service. Miss Thomson shared experiences from Europe and explained Manitoba Homecrafts courses.
The Young Men's Section of the Board of Trade and the Tennis Club sponsor a local tournament on the local courts Saturday Sept 14. All events, open to paid members only. non members may enter by contacting Bill Westwood, Secretary. Entries close Friday evening with the draw to be made.
A modest Liberal Progressive gathering convened at Lyric Theatre with chair T L Dillin. Speaker M N Hryhorsuk and candidate W J Ward criticized conservatives and Bennett McFarland, urged Grain Board reform, and noted opposition to the CCF and private Central Bank ownership, predicting Liberal support could reach high percentages in polls.
Ernest Leslie Kirkpatrick a former Methodist minister died of a heart attack just before midnight Wednesday. Born March 22 1876 at St John Newfoundland he studied at Wesley College Theological Department in 1908 and served in Swan River Ochre River Togo Grandview and Roblin where he erected the local church and parsonage in 1911. For the past decade he worked with Neepawa Marble and Granite. Survived by his widow and four children Florence Ruth Ernest Wilbur six brothers and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at United Church at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev C S Matchet with interment at Fablin cemetery. Pallbearers listed. A hymn he wrote was sung at the service and again by a quartet.
Local news recaps social visits and events in Roblin including Miss Anne Lambkin heading to Winnipeg, Margret McDuff visiting Inglis, Miss Brinkman from the telephone staff, and Mr W A Smith’s hospital trip. School staff changes, Harvest Thanksgiving service, and numerous gatherings hint at community life with births, funerals, and theatre listings. A cinema program features Great Expectations and One Exciting Adventure with a cartoon.
Mrs Guy H Parker held a postnuptial reception at her home on Thursday afternoon from four to six. Litle Miss Joan Eddy in a Shirley Temple green georgette dress opened the door to guests greeted by Mrs Parker in a celeste blue net wedding gown. Mrs Eddy supervised refreshments in the dining room as fall flowers adorned the living rooms and guests were received by Mrs Bat tel and family members.
A finely arranged center table with sweet peas and white tulle. Mrs J McEwen led the tea table for the first hour before being relieved by Mrs J Blewett. An assisting group included Mrs H M Brown, Mrs Nicksmith, Mrs G Brown and Miss E Dickie.
The Fioss family of Keabella Man visited George Robb and were advised about fishing from his car. Mr and Mrs Gilhooly and family spent the weekend at Waldron Sack with the former's brother. Mrs W Craig of Rockalals is in town with her mother Mrs Rawlings. Canada’s confectionery and chocolate sectors employ 10 804 people in 1904. Since 1924 chewing gum statistics merged with biscuit and confectionery industry data.
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