Local Visitors Attend Fair and Church News
The Wood couple from Frobisher joined Fair visitors last Friday. Married: Dale C Myers and Ethel L Johnson wed at the Free Methodist parsonage. Dr Lee of Frobisher and Dr Melvor return to church duties as services resume. A Scandinavian convention is planned for Estevan on May 17, 1919 with L O Dale and others leading efforts across Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Wood of
Frobisher
Free Methodist Parsonage
R. E. Wingerland
Dale Clifford Myers
Ethel Lillian Johnson
Mscom
Dr. Lee
Estevan
United States
L. O Dale
S. Heggin
Ole Boxrud
Gunder Bjorgo
Saskatchewan
Raffle to lift Red Cross quilt at Brown School
The Tableland Red Cross chapter plans a raffle and dance at Brown School on Friday evening August 16 to raise funds for the Red Cross quilt on display in Estevan. Quilt maker Mrs Evelyn Lynch assisted by Mrs Margaret Bryson are longtime adoptees from the United States and both will support the effort. A few raffle numbers remain available for buyers seeking a chance to win the quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tableland Chapter
Red Cross
Brown School
Estevan
Evelyn Lynch
Margaret Bryson
Lynch
Bryson
Auction and Dance Benefit for the Red Cross
An event features a prize auction for Daisy the saddle pony donated by Olof Ofalohland, currently at J. E. Tiller farm, with the Treas Tableland Red Cross chapter listed. The evening includes a dance led by G. D. Breckett and C. J. Murray, with music and refreshments, all proceeds to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Cross
Tragic Shooting Claims Young Estevan Student
A cartridge discharged from a magazine struck Alex Templeman, killing him the following day. The victim, a well-liked student who stood well in class, was cherished by parents and a sister in a quiet, affectionate Estevan family. The community offers deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Templeman
Estevan
Elizabethville the Garden City of Belgium built for war work
The town centers on a shell factory employing Belgian men most with war-wounds and bravery honors. By 1916 weekly wages equal shell production as Elizabethville, supervised by the Ministry of Munitions, provides electric light water rent and gardens for each cottage. It features a single store, bakery, church schools, hospital, scouts and three dining rooms with good meals at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethville
England
Ministry of Munitions
Elizebethville
Everthing
Templeman Brothers Mourned After Fatal Accidents
The Estevan born Templeman family learns two sons died within a week. Alex Templeman, a cadet, was en route to rifle practice when a distressing accident occurred last Thursday. The tragedy follows sickness that claimed the other son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeman
Estevan
Swift Current
Alex Templeman
Elizabethville: Belgian exiles find peaceful home in valley
In a quiet English valley a small village named Elizabethville shelters Belgian families. Residents keep home fires burning as in prewar days with workers returning from toil and children playing unafraid under the memory of a beloved queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Elizabethville
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Margaret McDonald
Branson
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Melvor
Congregation of Westminster
Clarence
Alex
WicLeod & Wellock Canada Food Board
Union Bank
Canada
Pioneer Bank of Western Canada
Cavers, Manader
William Kinna
Sergt
Arthur Guy Empey
Arthur Era
New Haven
Henneberg Co
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