Liberal Convention Names R. Dunbar as Nominee
At the Liberal Convention, Robert Dunbar won the nomination after multi-ballot votes amid lively debate. Other candidates included Louis Dale J A Smith Hugh McLeod and Honan with Dunbar securing a final majority of 21 votes over Honan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Connar
Lovia Dale
J A. Smith
J. Horan
Hneh Melend
A. W. Reinger
Mrs. Rodgers
Hugh McLeod
Marovun
Louis Dale
Torquay and Vicinity
Dale
Honan
Dunbar
Smith
Union Candidate In Saskatchewan May Trigger Byelection
The Liberal party faces a likely byelection in Estevan as Union forces nominate Gunner Bryce through a four‑member convention. The piece notes Liberal reluctance and hints at a Unionist group in the provincial legislature, similar to Alberta, to support soldiers overseas and press for wartime policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Saskatchewan
Estevan
Gunner Bryce
Liberal Association
France
Tion
Alberta
Death of Frank Brandon in Grey Lane hospital
Frank Brandon died last Friday evening at Grey Lane hospital He contracted acute pneumonia He was 28 years old and had served in the Set Depot Battalion He had worked in the registrar's office and later with M F P Currey at Macoun He was active in musical circles and well liked His body from Drayton Ont was taken for burial with a battalion funeral party present He had lived in the west about twelve years, mostly at Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank Trandon
Grey Lane
Hegina
Mia Kineate
M. FP. Currey
Macoun
Drayton
Ont
Patterson
Torgeson
Rosas
Pte
Hogman
Wishart
Mansor
Strange
Frank
West
Batevan
J. H. Brandon
Lignite Report No 1 on Priquetting of Lignites Published
Report No 1 on priquesting of lignites by R E Ross EE published under the Privy Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Copies available from the Honorary Advisory Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Read to learn briquetting potential and its commercial value to the local coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Ross
Privy Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Advisory Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Ithie
Lampman Fair Friday Next Promises Local Events
Lampman Agricultural Society calls for attendance at the fair on July 14 with prize lists and live stock displays. Sports planned include baseball and basketball while members are urged to pay a one dollar membership fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampman Fair
Faw of Agricultural Society
Lampman
Shireeters Tel
Lampmann Agricultural Society Trust
Peter
Sotiety Newie
Traffic Post Crash Damages Manhole Cover
A vehicle struck the corner traffic post at Souris and Fourth Street injuring a small boy and dislodging a manhole cover. The driver fled the scene, likely due to grease negligence, and no manager was found at local warehouses. The incident was reported after witnesses alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Souris
Fourth Street
Greece
Red Cross Drive Receipts Total for Estevne
The Red Cross drive brings in a total of $6200.00 in forwarded receipts and $256.70 in other expenses, with the year to date reported as $68.00 in box pences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Estevne
Protect the Summer Hawks in prairie provinces and Chautauquas
The article argues for protecting beneficial hawks such as the Sparrow Hawk Marsh Hawk and others while noting harms from species like the Goshawk. It cites a Geological Survey bulletin on prairie hawks and gives a rule to protect larger summer hawks, with Chautauquas at Oxbow Melita and Souris and Weyburn opening on the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiielda
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Geological Survey
Ottawa
Oxbow
Melita
Souris
Weybarn
Sayings of Edward F. Trefz at Chawlacqua
The piece laments draft dodging youths and praises wartime duty and sacrifice. It highlights a veteran speaker questioning men who avoid service and commends Red Cross nurses for their wartime devotion and promised heavenly reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Trefz
Chawlacqua
Commissioner Sowton to Visit Estevan Citadel Meetings
Commissioner Charles Sowton Territorial Commander of the Salvation Army for Canada West will visit Estevan with Major Coombs of Regina for services at the Citadel on July 13 and 14. A Sunday lecture at 2 15 pm titled Some lessons from the War will be given, promising insight into the Allies struggle for God and humanity. Other meetings begin Saturday at ? pm and Sunday at 1 am and 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
Charles Sowton
Salvation Army
Canada West
Coombs
Regina
Citadel
Tableland Red Cross Campaign Boosts Charity Funds
Mr HH Pye donated 85 dollars to the Tableland Red Cross Society with upcoming decisions on distributing funds between the Red Cross and YMCA. A June 21 effort at Brown School raised totals including 226 75 from canvassing and a 291 55 overall forward amount. A Br School entertainment and sale night at San Towser Company of Eete van featured a pig auction and dance yielding 64 50 in proceeds with 42 80 from sales and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH Pye
RC. Society
Red Cross
YMCA
Tableland Red Cross Society
Brown School
Br School
San Towser Company
Eetevan
FE. V
Annual Meeting of Sask Coal Brick and Power Company
Shareholders toured the Sask Coal Brick and Power plant and heard plans for the coming year at an annual meeting held in a schoolhouse. Vice President Loughlin presided as auditors reported and a new directorate was named including T M Perry as President and J G Moffat as Managing Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sask. Coal, Brick & Power
Saskatchewan
Sask CB. & P
Moffat
Loughlin
T. M. Perry
Sam Hutchill
Alameda
J G. Moffat
Red Cross News and Community Notices Update
Saturday July 3 a Red Cross picnic under Snacesen Ladies Aid auspices at Kasemussen School noon dinner and supper. proceeds for local Red Cross. July 17 Valley View Juniors host an ice cream social on McDonald lawn. Estevan Branch receives congratulations and $6500 donation from Provincial Branch. Various small fundraisers and community helpers noted. new Taylorton Auxiliary formed with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snacesen Ladies Aid
Red Cross Society
Kasemussen
Red Cross
Valley View
McDonald Lawn
2Nd St. Louris Ave
Estevan
Tan
Tabite
Roche Pereee
Nick Tatley
Clu
Cavers
Taylorton
J. Edwardson
Mra Miller
Addie
Mra. McBryan
Mra. Lysons
Mra Harlbert
Livingston
Red Cross Drive Receipts Exceed Target in Bienfait
A running total shows Bienfait Red Cross drive collecting 1129.09 dollars while the levy set at 500 dollars was surpassed, yielding more than double the required amount. A J Milligan serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bienfait
A. J. Milligan
Sec
Treas
Dance at Wood End Pleasure Resort This Wednesday
The notice reports a social dance at Wood End pleasure resort to be held on Wednesday evening. It details local happenings with several residents and social visits including Miss Gladys Ellis of Bienfait who will undergo an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood End Pleasure Resort
Gladys Ellis
Bienfait
Splendid Meteor Display Over Prairie Towns
A giant meteor lit the night sky around 11:50 p.m. joining Carlyle Estevan Estevan area towns. The meteor burst before ground contact, five large fragments seen, lighting the heavens for six to eight seconds with brilliant color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Kiebey
Fistevan
Lampman
Lake Resort
Carlyle
Arcola
Kisbey
Estevan
Radville
Colgate
Carlyle Herald
Provincial pit boss exam results listed for multiple candidates
FE. Pierce provincial inspector held an examination for pit bosses on July 2 and 3. The listed candidates include J. E. Lyons of M. & S. Mines Bienfait, Nat Cloke Bienfait Mine Bienfait, E. Hall Crescent Coal Co Bienfait, J. C. Chester Crescent Coal Co Bienfort, S. A. Lee Western Dominion Collieries Tavilo rton, Smith Sampson First National Investment Co Roche Percee, John Mather and Sanford Kinney Estevan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Pierce
J. E. Lyons
Bienfait
Nat Cloke
E. Hall
Crescent Coal Co
J. C. Chester
Bienfort
S. A. Lee
Western Dominion Collieries
Tavilorton
Smith Sampson
First National Investment Co
Roche Percee
John Mather
Sanford Kinney
Estevan
Camp Meeting Led by Evangelist Zahniser at River
Free Methodist camp gathering along the Souris river draws attendees from Southern Saskatchewan. Evangelist Zahniser delivers loud vigorous sermons with Rev. Mr. Prior among participants. Grand finale planned for Sunday before the camp breaks up on July 15, a holiday occasion for revival and river scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Zahniser
Spesker
Saskatchewan
Mr. Prior
Estevan
Souris
Westminster Sunday School Picnic Brightens Midweek
Westminster Sunday School members and friends enjoyed their annual picnic last Wednesday afternoon with races for all ages and prizes given to all participants. A bounteous supper capped the event before attendees returned home content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Jesus
Obituary for Nathan Sair Pioneer Resident Dies After Illness
Nathan Sair died Wednesday morning after a long cancer battle. He lived fifteen years in town and farmed east of the township. Survived by his wife two brothers Isaac and Jacob Sair one daughter Mrs Goody. Funeral held Wednesday Rabbi Kerner officiating burial at Hirsch Jewish cemetery. He had migrated from Russia to Canada fifteen years ago and endured six months of quiet fortitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Sair
Sair
Roussia
Canada
Isaac
Jacob Sair
Goody
Rabbi Kerner
Hirsch
We Are Out of Fashion Investigations Sweep Canadian Towns
Weyburn launches an inquiry into city commissioner work while North Battleford’s mayor calls for a police force probe. Estevan delays but pledges action to keep up as towns fear publicity boosts and seek to create excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyburn
North Hattleford
Ayer
Estevan
Price Increases Mentioned In E tevan Advertisements
The notice notes two items have raised prices in E tevan while promoting The Progress at $1.50 annually for 52 issues.
Edward F Trefzon Discusses Food Conservation at Chautauqua
Edward F. Trefzon a U S Food Administration member spoke at the Chautauqua lecture on Monday about conserving food for the Allies. He described wartime farming gains in Britain and France, the need to sacrifice white flour, and the value of substitutes while recounting travels and ending with Lieutenant Colonel MacRae’s In Flanders Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Trefz
U.S. Food Administration
Belgium
France
England
Great Britain
Great Arsenal
Woolwich
Italy
United States
Canada
Trefz
Col. MacRae
Flanders Fields
Local Estevan Lad Enlists in Royal Air Force Cadets
The article notes wartime drafts pulling many men into service as volunteers stand out with patriotic spirit. It reports Estevan native Eric Matchinson joining as a cadet in the Royal Air Force, his brother Fred already overseas for about two years, and Eric’s earlier age holdback now overcome by his military age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan Lad
Eric Matchison
Royal Air Force
Fred
Eric
Christes firm family news from Moose Jaw visit
Mr. and Mrs. A Young visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Christ in Moose Jaw last week. The Fourth of July celebration at the Christ home marked the arrival of a baby boy named Truly Day. Congratulations to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Young
Floyd Christ
Moose Jaw
Mrs. Christ
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Herosin
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Kingdom of Heaven
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Red Cross News
Ned
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Rich Prsiete
Man. & Sask
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Third Street
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Kreems
Presbyterian Church
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