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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
1
Davidson's annual bonspiel at the Municipal Rink February 7 and 8 draws local curlers and outside enthusiasts for a prize heavy event. Prizes include a Silver Cup from Hudson Insurance, Ladies' Wrist Watches, community knives and forks, military brushes, and Wilton Rugs in four award levels.
Prize list for the British America Elevator Cup shows first prize Silver Cup from the America Elevator Co Ltd and additional awards including four Cut Glass Water Sets valued at 72, various items like Coffee Percolators and Fountain Pens, plus four Shields and other gifts. Rinks must have been defeated in all three open events to qualify for the fours. grand aggregate honors and prize distribution are noted.
The Homemakers' Club met at the Presbyterian Church on January 18 at 3 p m with Mrs Cameron in the chair. They voted monthly support of 65 for two Belgian families and empowered Mrs Stewart to pay the amount each month after meetings. Mrs Norris volunteered for library duties. funds were discussed with a balance of 9219.86.
After the Durideon public school fire on January 22 1916 the school resumed in temporary quarters on January 22 1917 accommodating one hundred pupils. The shut period included Yaletitte holidays and the interior was quickly remodeled by the trustee board and a Red Cross unit aided by the community.
Davidson Homemakers Club workers packed and shipped over one hundred Christmas boxes to Davidson boys overseas and to militia camps in Canada during November and December Teas and culinary samples drew high praise from recipients who expressed gratitude for the thoughtful aid from the club.
A man named Dor Me Tallen became entangled when his overcoat snagged on a shaft at the State elevator. He was thrown under the wheel and rescued with difficulty. He was hospitalized at home and examined by Dr Finnerty. no bones were broken and he is recovering quickly.
Four year old Chad Veron suffered severe burns in a domestic accident at home of Mr and Mrs L A Veron. Medical aid promptly attended the child was taken to a local hospital for treatment and care. Further updates on his condition were not available at press time.
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