Enderby District Notes On War And Community Life
Enderby district items report Pte Joe Mowat visiting parents and Pte Kenneth Strickland returning from home leave. Local births, church events, and socials are noted along with hay crops, a mill accident, and a Liberal meeting planning campaign work. A nephew killed in France is reported. various visits and town news fill the page.
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Joe’ Mowat
Joe Doerflinger
Harrison- Hot Springs
Vernon
East
Kenneth Strickland
Neaidence An
Salt Farm
W. Gosnell
Milt Stevens
Boston
Enderby
Bobb
Presbyterian Church
Congrieve
Sicamous
W. R. Barrows
Kamloops
Davies
Red Cross July Tee Room Totals Reported
July totals report a Red Cross project with a gross value of 33.6 units. The brief note records overall receipts and suggests ongoing fundraising efforts.
Explosion Destroys Munition Barges in New York Harbor
A Sunday morning blast in New York Harbor destroyed several barges loaded with munitions bound for the Entente Allies. The explosion lasted hours and caused extensive damage to harbor facilities and nearby vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Ofva
Prohibition discussed by Hank Reklaw and others
A column debates the Prohibition Act in British Columbia and Manitoba history, contrasting local option and national models. It argues prohibition shifts liquor sales to drug stores, permits home drinking, and cites Washington as a warning, noting social attitudes and self restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Yale
B. C
Manitoba
Merchants’ Protective Association
Hezekiah Elliott Dies After Kamloops Hospital Stay
Hezekiah Elliott, known for his oxen team and long service as a local resident, died last Wednesday at Kamloops hospital. His body lies in state awaiting burial with only his son and close friends present at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Elliott
Kamloops
Anda
Ayas
Britain’s War Effort Shown In Ten Reel News Reel
A districtwide announcement notes a large audience at Operst House for a wartime screening. Images depict Britains army under Kitchener, women in munition factories, and the grand fleet patrolling the North Sea. Ten reels held the audience’s interest throughout the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Operst House
Powyer
Still Wanting Men Harvest Workers in Prairie Provinces
A Vancouver telegram notes the urgent need for 20 000 harvest workers in the prairie provinces and estimates 1000 to 1100 men available from British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Vancouver
Stnte
B.C
British Columbia
Where the Browns Live
A Chicago man was invited by a New York friend to visit any time and was told to come to his house. On a late trip to New York he arrived at two thirty in the morning and asked the maid if Mr Brown lived there. The maid answered yes and told him to carry him in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H.worthington
J. S.johnstone
Burgess
Dominion
Chicago
New York
Patriotic Dance to Aid Red Cross in Mara
A patriotic dance to aid the Red Cross will be held at the M. M. and ALA Mall Mara on Friday August Lith at 8 40 pm. Good music and a good time assured. Admission charged 50c for gentlemen and 25c for ladies. Everyone welcome.
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Red Cross
Mara
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Dianthi
Av McPherson
K. of P
Hall
McDonald
Ohs Wi' Keith
Reeves
Aerate
F. B. Dill
Messrs
Lid. Beaty W. VE
London
Rod. McDonald
Dale
Tomkinsom
Harkins
the Wias
G.W. Hughes
Patriotic Fund
Ed Cross
Oesena
Okanagan Saw Mills, Ltd
Nor Dow
Viet Ies
Alee CB
Inter
Hooke
E. Cooke
C. Pr “Ryan
Tomki
Hank Reklaw
Hezekiah Elliott
Where
The
Browns
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