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Newspaper
Avonlea Advocate
Location
Avonlea, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
Canada warns rationing may be imposed if the war lasts longer. Registration Day on June 22 forms the basis for food cards and future wartime controls. The government pledges to keep overseas forces strong, boost food exports, and cut waste to sustain the Allied effort.
Therantus mestiig of the Patriotic Society announces a meeting at the Methodist Church on Tuesday June 25 at 8 30 to elect new officers for the coming year. Gratitude is given to the Pastor and church trustees for use of the church and for a June 13 dinner. Reports list donations including socks bags shirts and pyjamas with several members named and a box sent to Regina containing beds shirts and comfort items.
The Methodist Conference announces revised appointments. Rev. W. H. Coulter moves to Avonlea, Rev. J. W. A. Henderson to Milestone, Rev. G. H. Blewett to Briercrest, Rev. B. F. Ball to Wilkie, and Rev. J. W. Flatt to Wilcox.
Community items from Avonlea list events and notices for July and June. Patriotic Picnic, open air concert, tag days, a ball game against Corinne, lost mare colt, and local business openings at the Arthur building and flour mill. A Garden Party and band performances are noted plus a horse branding sighting near Sinclair School.
The Methodist Church holds farewell services next Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 pm. The evening sermon will address the Orangemen of Avonlea and visiting brethren. Mr Flatt concludes his Avonlea circuit ministry that Sunday with morning services at Avonlea and an afternoon at Hearne.
A poor turnout at Thursday’s plowing match dampened by rain saw few distant entrants. Local farmers and tradesmen offered prizes yet the event yielded a near walkover with one winner claiming over 850 in prize money, prompting concern about the program’s aims and future need for stronger participation.
A brief note records a baseball game following a plowing event with a game between Rouleay and another team, describing the post event activity as part of local sports.
In the evening the Beethoven Choir of Moose Jaw presented a program from the Comic Operas. The ensemble performed in distinct costumes for each number and earned praise for their polished rendition. Mr E. G. Bennet was noted for a standout song.
Calri village nearly wiped out by fire on Monday with losses estimated at 100000. Military Service Act aims to reinforce. about 70000 have secured and 15000 failed to report. Regina camp soldiers donated 5000 to Red Cross. Imperial Oil to build 30 houses for Regina employees. Victory Loan expected to launch in October reaching one billion dollars province wide. Damdern plowing match paid 375 for a British flag.
The Rev. Father McMahon of Regina leads mission services at the Catholic Church in Truax this week. He will speak each morning at 9 30 and each evening at 7 9. All are invited regardless of parish membership.
Moticg ja states that J. E. Walte of Avonlea Garage and A. Belihan are now sub agents for Ford Carl and repairs, T. W. Moore, Rouleau Saskatchewan.
Cabinet members decline to confirm Gurney statements on 19 and 20 year olds with respect to leave of absence for harvest and possible future calls. A government statement is expected to explain that calling out 19 year olds is not being considered and recruitment may await harvest. Enlistment in recent months shows improvement and the Canada United States treaty could alter drafting in both countries.
A brief humorous note from The Veteran describes two men shaving by candlelight to save on shaving soap costs. One man smokes while the other eats from a mess tin, highlighting frugal wartime humor and resourcefulness.
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