Big Time at Macoun attracts crowd for farm talk night
Friday evening gathering at Macoun drew local residents and farmers as speakers from the Grain Growers Association and church figures shared views on farming, labor, and Canada’s wheat production. The event emphasized community support and farm work ethics ahead of the coming season.
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Rainbowers Association
Pre. Sinclair
G. Macoun
Kers
Sin
Luttman
Mayoras
Henry Lrietly
Ochestra
Kev
Widen
Stuart
Hegina
Branch of Great War Veterans Formed in Estevan
A Tuesday meeting at the Board of Trade office formed an Estevan branch of the Great War Veterans Association. Sixteen veterans attended. Sam H. Johnson elected president with Lieut A Hill as treasurer. Dr J Bromley chaired. officers also include B Dryden and C F Cowgill. The group aims to establish club rooms and build a strong local organization by fall.
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Board of Trade Office
Estevan
Great War Veterans Association
J. Bromley
Sam H. Johnson
Rural Ratepayers Meeting Notice
Rural ratepayers are urged to attend meetings on Monday evening at the six divisions schools. The talks focus on roadwork planned for the year and ratepayers are advised to participate in the discussion rather than complain if they do not attend.
Queen's Sceptre Musical at Delight Theatre Next Week
New songs and bewitching numbers are interpolated into The Queen's Sceptre under the 1.0.C.E. auspices at Delight theatre, with a production planned to open in about a week.
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Delight Theatre
Three Trains Weekly Services Resumed on Tri-weekly Basis
Supt Chown of the C P R arrived Tuesday and learned from the C P A at Regina that local service would resume on a tri weekly schedule. Monday Thursday and Saturday are advised running days though no official notice has been issued. The news pleases travelers and merchants hoping for eventual daily service. On the Neptune sub division trains run Monday and Friday starting April 1 with Wednesday cut. freight runs between Estevan and Portal on other days with one crew base.
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Moose Jaw-Portal
Neptune
Supt. Chown
C.P.R
Regina
Boards of Trade
Soo Line
ONRF
Estevan
Portal
Motor Vehicle Licensing Offenders Fined in Local Case
Last Saturday in Macoun and Benson a group of men faced trial before J.P. H H McLeod for operating cars without licenses under the Motor Vehicles Act. All pleaded guilty except FE R Steele who plans to appeal after stating his license arrived the next day and others held similar offenses.
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E. R. Steele
W. Davenport
M. Cristensen
M. B. Currey
Macoun
H. H. McLeod J.P
W. T. J. Garlick
Estevan
M. Cristenson
FE. R. Steele
Benson
A. Honan
K. S. Hainsteck
Macoun Anniversary Services Led by Rev. A. C. Laffman
Reverend A C Laffman of Macoun, a noted speaker, will conduct the anniversary services in Macoun. The event marks a year of community gathering with worship and remarks by local leaders.
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A. C. Laffman
Macoun
McIvor
Sale at Kellys Harness Shop Closes Saturday
The harness shop in town announces a closing sale ending Saturday March 30. The event invites shoppers to mass discounts on remaining stock and accessories.
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Kelly’s Harness Shop
Queen's Birthday Shower Appeals Donations for War Relief
The Queen Marys Needlework Guild stages its annual shower at St Pauls Parish Hall Regina on April 6 to aid troops in France. Women are urged to donate socks and shirts tobacco chocolate and clothing for children and infants. All donations must arrive by April 6.
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Queen Mary's Needlework Guild
St. Paul's
France
Empress Rebekah Lodge Installs 1918 Officers
On Monday evening at the Odd Fellows Hall the Empress Rebekah Lodge installed its 1918 officers. Mrs. St. John of Kisbey presided, with officers Mrs. D. McNeil N.G. Mrs. McCallum W.G. Miss Chambers R.S. Mise Lynn F.S. Mrs. Miller treas. A luncheon followed at the Palace Cafe.
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Oddfellows Hall
Empress Rebekah Lodge
Mra
St. John of
Whist Drive Winners in Mrs Tussey’s Circle
Mrs Tussey s circle 10 D E held a Whist drive at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday with two guests per member. Twelve tables played and near midnight W Yardley and Les Thompson tied for first. Yardley won the draw. Mrs Van Buskirk took the ladies prize. Anthony Rooney received the booby prize. Lunch followed and proceeds fund war work for Mrs Trisey s circle. Next meeting announced.
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Trisey
Blink Delays Short News Before Print
A typesetting fault caused portions of the draft to be cut or shortened before final galleys. Editors warn readers the machine's hiccup may affect formless lines and timing of the page.
Estevan Branch Reorganizes Canadian Patriotic Fund
A meeting in Judge's Chambers accepted the resignation of John Templeman as collector. The executive plans a Monday town canvass to raise 3000 dollars by voluntary subscription with clergy urged to plead for support. Westminster church bid farewell to three families last Tuesday at the CPR station.
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Estevan
Canadian Patriotic Fund
John Templeman
Westminster Church
C.P.R
Templeman
Barr
Alex. Bennett
Council Debates Town Hall Alterations and Wages Policy
Monday night the council clashed over spending for town hall alterations with Garrish opposing any nonessential outlay amid treasury strain. A plan to separate offices and rent space for local groups drew criticism after four meetings on a barn purchase, while a provincial loan plea and war funds strained finances. Wages for two weeks were contested. existing staff would remain paid after two weeks, new staff to be held back.
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Garrish
Council Chamber
Dethridge
Canadian Income Tax Proposal During War Effort
The Department of Finance urges Canadians to file income tax forms as part of the war effort. A graduated tax targets incomes over 1500 for unmarrieds and widows without dependents and over 3000 for others, including corporations. Penalties exist for noncompliance, with expectations of broad patriotic response.
Men Waiters Highlight Presbyterian Dinner Service
The Presbyterian dinner on Monday featured the smartest male waiters yet imported to this country. They performed their duties with confidence and precision.
Kelly Captivates Farmers in Harness This Spring
Local report notes Kelly drawing interest from farmers as spring work begins. Ambiguity in text makes details unclear about who Boote is or what is being found or planned.
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Kelly
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Famous Pictures
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