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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
1
The Pilot Mound Sentinel notes a reversal of normal order with weather and crops behaving erratically many fear crisis while others find a glimmer of unity in shared hardship. The piece reflects on barley shortages reverse harvests and people drawing closer amid uncertain times.
Canadian National Railways leads a ten day inspection of rural communities across Northern Manitoba with judges Dr John Mackay Mrs David eet and Bro Joseph evaluating Hillsburg Leech Clan william Glennella Ethelbert Mossy River and Sifton. Judging wraps Winnipeg Sept 19 with awards of 1000 500 and 250 to be spent on community development.
The Fruit Branch of the Dominion department of agriculture promotes a Dominion-wide drive urging housewives to can all they can for winter use to prevent waste. The program targets both rural and urban homes, offering practical methods to turn surplus produce into useful relief during shortages.
Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated this year on October 12 as a separate observance from Armistice Day. The date will be fixed annually by order in council, marking a departure from past practice. Remembrance Day remains on November 31, with Thanksgiving observed on a distinct date each year.
Roblin and area residents are listed as visitors in Winnipeg and Whinnipeg with several local hosts named. The Roblin business scene shifts as S Kulberg sells his Roblin general store to Nowasad and Shwayhoski. Brandon Fair adds a new Sheep and Swine department for feeder lambs with October 7 to 9 dates. A Roblin Chess Club forms with Belton as president and Bowley as secretary. Times are tough for newspapers and readers are urged to support with subscriptions.
Mr and Mrs Kendrick moved to a new home near Ranger Station. Elevator crew worked on lightning arrestors at the Pool elevator. Guests from Roblin Chicago and Dauphin visited local residents over the weekend. Threshing outfits travel townwide. Manitoba Telephone’s J Adam noted. CNR Community Progress Committee visited Bield. no comments recorded. On Sept 9 the Poor Leaf Clover Club met at Miss E Hepburns home for the eighth time this year with twelve members and a wholesome lunch.
Ira McMaster, long familiar to local farmers and sportsmen, died Sunday in Rolla North Dakota after a period of illness. He had sought medical help in Rochester but returned home to his sister in Rolla, where he passed away. He was respected in the community for his farming work and active involvement in local sports.
The Salvation Army announces a street meeting Saturday at 9 p.m. Officers Lieut L Miller and Lieut P Gorrie lead the service with a Sunday program at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend.
A son was born at Mrs Inman Nursing Home Roblin on September 1931 to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Gardner.
Shortdale sees four local crews at work as threshing peaks. Mr Maluta reports his new house near completion. CN Railway contest judges visited the district last week. Mrs Fred MccDuffe and family from Cromarty stayed with Mrs G A Cooper. Shortdale school garden winners: 1st Sisy Yacentuik, 2nd Tony Jaéczkoski, 3rd Ruby Cooper. The Literary Society opened its season with a Friday program. Alice Cooper read a paper on Cotton. Parent visitors attended and more are hoped.
The twenty first anniversary celebration of Makaroff United Church is set for Sunday September 20 and Monday September 21. Rev W O Mather will lead the 11am service and Rev Carlyle Parker will preach the anniversary sermon. A concert and social will follow Monday evening with pioneer citizens taking part and letters from absent friends read.
Mr R L Law president announced after the board meeting a five percent dividend on the company capital stock for the year ending July 31 1931. Keanes have been mailed to the 30000 shareholders of the company.
The company noted farmers breaking contracts to market grain through other channels raises deliveries to United Grain Growers elevators. It now operates 466 country elevators across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, with a 5.5 million bushel terminal at Port Arthur and a 1.6 million bushel Vancouver terminal. A key development is the return to exporting grain after a temporary suspension last year.
Minister Rev D.8 Kern B A B D Tummel preaches at Cromarty 11 a m 1st and 3rd Sundays Bield 3 p m 2nd and 4th Sundays Roblin 7 30 p m schedule incl. local church notices and times
Anglican Church schedules morning service at 11 am and evening service at 7 pm with Sunday School at noon. Evensong will start at 7 pm in future. Harvest Thanksgiving Services are set for Sunday September 27.
An old advertisement claims a dopey tired feeling signals waste food lingering in the bowels. It alleges Adlerika cleanses upper and lower bowels, removes poisons causing gas and nervousness, promising a cleansing effect by the next day. Listed seller Irwin L Mitchell, Druggist.
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