18 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
1
An editorial urges Manitoba ratepayers to engage in municipal nominations and elections. Apathy leads to acclamations and unfilled civic seats, weakening local governance. It calls for Ratepayers Associations to boost interest and ensure qualified individuals govern, strengthening democracy from the local level.
A large crowd viewed the Army Display on the Collegiate grounds in Roblin on Sept 12. The show featured two eight million candle power search lights, an amphibian DUKW, a mobile repair shop, a wrecking truck, and small arms gear. The RCA band played as soldiers performed a two minute Retreat, motorcycle riders wowed spectators with ramp jumps, and a screening of The Way Ahead with David Niven closed the event.
September session of the Makaroff Women’s Institute met at Mrs Charlie Elliott’s home with eight members and five visitors. Vice president Mrs James Arnott presided, a sing song led by Mrs William Nowell, and a knitting demonstration by Mrs Jack Davis. A jam and jelly donation appeal was made for the Hospital Aid.
The Roblin district council met on Wednesday September 3 at 2 p.m. with Reeve Clarke presiding and all councillors present. The minutes of the August meeting were approved and accounts totaling 8707.82 were passed for payment including multiple individuals and local services. By laws were read for land tax sale dates road openings and transfers, plus approval of an old age pension for Mrs Marie Bach. The meeting adjourned to October 1 following the Court of Revision.
The Merridale-Postup Garden Club held its second Achievement Day on Friday September 2 with 20 members displaying vegetables and garden produce. Led by Mr. P. Bugera and Mr. Wm. Kozak the group exhibited produce from the Merridale-Postup area.
Roblin enters a growing building boom with projects totaling over 330000. Additions to Post Office 80000 hospital expansion 45000 new pool elevator 25000 churches 25000 each Catholic 10000 others 10000. Homes and garages bring 45000. Also theater and locker plant expansions 10000 each and a plumbing shop 3500.
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