YMCA campaign attack and Jimmy’s heroism told at meeting
Lieut Hill denounces scam claims about YMCA funds at a Sunday meeting. He recounts Little Jimmy, a wounded soldier who worked for the YMCA in a dug-out and died in action, inspiring soldiers. Serat Instructor Wahl praises YMCA aid to Canadian troops in training camps, England, and on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Y.m.ca
Jimmy
England
M.C.A
Hill
Lieut
Y.M.C.A
Kitchener
Khartoum
Buy at Home Slogan Urges Community Loyalty
A Community Loyalty League pledge urges residents to pay cash locally and support home retailers over big city department stores. The message emphasizes collective buying as a measure of community value and property worth, calling for broad, energetic adoption of the slogan.
Lecture on Navy Achievements by Rev John Swalwell
On Friday evening Rev John Swalwell spoke on What the Navy has accomplished in the War. He cited the Jutland Fight and Zeebrugge, shared anecdotes about Admiral Beatty, with Gunner Bryce presiding. Verna Porter Josephine Fugle and Mrs Styles plus Miss Downing provided music. Small audience due to fine weather and late notice. A collection for comfort on Battleship St Michael was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swalwell
Jutland
Jalion Zebrugge
Admiral Beatty
Gunner Bryce
Verna Porter
Josephine Fugle
Styles
Miss Downing
Hattleshin St. Micheal
Winnipeg officer decorates at Buckingham Palace for 1917 deed
Lieut. C. B. Smith of the 90th Winnipeg Rifles who worked in FE J Campbell KC's law office was decorated by the King at Buckingham Palace for gallantry leading his men at Passchendaele in 1917. Advertising is praised as a forces that elevates and reshapes society through persistence and repeated exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Smith
90Th
Winnipeg Ri
FE. J. Campbell
K.C
Buckingham Palace
Passchedale
Mother's Day Services Highlight Presbyterian Church
Friends of the Presbyterian church plan special Mother's Day observances with honors to a man’s best earthly friend. The Mother and Special selections will be performed by Sunday school members. The Progressive Bible Class grows with live discussions. Evening service at 7 features a sermon on Fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Presbyterian Church
Potatoes Planted Near Town by Bert Cook
Bert Cook arrived in town last Friday and reports ten acres of potatoes planted on his father's farm southwest of town. He hopes to plant more before month’s end and estimates a potential yield of about 200 bushels per acre with good luck.
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Bert Cook
Marienthal Red Cross Reports Third Meeting
Marienthal Red Cross Society held its third meeting at H A Schneil's home. Two aprons were donated and auctioned for five dollars. New members were enrolled bringing total to 59. Lunch proceeds and fees totaled 104 dollars. A singing program followed with Kundrus Sehnel and children. Next meeting set for May at Mr and Mrs Thompson Marienthal P O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marienthal Red Cross Society
H. A. Schneil
Thompson
J. Juno
Kundrus Sehnel
Pederson
Knutacn
Mrs. Thompson
Marienthal
P.O
May Beene
Shipping Nursery Stock to Prairie Provinces
Prairie Nurseries ship large consignments of nursery stock to prairie provinces. Fifty men work eighteen hours daily during rush season with extra office help to prevent delays. Returned soldiers assist, including Turner of the Princess Pats, Hekhouse of Weyburn, Torgenon supervising, and Wicklow overseeing packing. Woodend Soldier's Aid knit socks and donate to the YMCA fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Nurseries
Prairie Provinces
Turner
Princess Pats
Hekhouse
Weyburn
Torgenon
George Wicklow
Express
Historical Pictures Exhibit Across Province
From Friday 1 to 8 pm in the Collegiate building the collection of historical pictures will be shown. The exhibit, sent by the 1.C.D.F provincial chapter, covers great events in British Empire history and offers educational value. Admission is free and the public is urged to view them at the school. A full report was given when shown in Regina during the provincial convention of the 1.O.D.E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1.C.D.F. Provincal Chapter
British Empire
Regina
Garrish
Robert Philip
Estevan
William Evenden
Sixth Street
Nash
Empire
Saskatchewan registration drive touches Swift Current visit
W. Cates, Moose Jaw editor and new Saskatchewan registration chief, surveyed Swift Current to organize the provincial effort. All residents over 14 must register, with July 1 tentatively set as the date. A registration card will be required for travel meals and lodging, with fines and imprisonment for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. . Cates
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Botly
Herald
National registration set for June 22 in Canada
Ottawa May 7 The Citizen reports the national registration date has been practically decided as Saturday June 22 for Canada's man and woman power. Preparations are under way by the registration board and everyone will be called on to state their present occupation and what they might qualify for in other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
The
Citizen
Canada
Registration Board
Mohr Family Sons Enter Military Service
Henry Mohr has four sons serving now. Maurice joins the Strathcona Horse, Arthur serves with the Mounted Police, Max is in the American army, and Major, the youngest, has applied to join the Flying Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Arthur
Max
Henry Mohr
Army
Strathcona Horse
Mounted Police
Major
Flying Corps
Steve Devine's Regina Visit Mentioned in Brief Note
Steve Devine was down from Regina last week and formerly lived in the area. The short item notes his recent travel and prior residence, presenting a concise snapshot of local movement without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Devine
Regina
Pay Your Taxes and Save the Discount
The finance committee appeals to ratepayers to pay all taxes early to cut town debt and reduce interest charges. They emphasize economy, urge collecting arrears promptly, and say early payments help the town meet current expenditures and restore credit amid war-driven population changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Returning to Ottawa Pte Jimmy Parkinson A M C leaves for service
Private Jimmy Parkinson A M C heads to Ottawa for further service after a two week leave. He and Lt Col Ford, both of the Canadian first division, were wounded in France. Parkinson hopes Estevan may be his post after the war if Ford is not retained for home service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Parkinson
A.M. C
Ottawa
Col. Ford
France
Jimmy
Estevan
D E Weekly Notes on Y M C A Fund and Chapter Changes
At the monthly meeting a $15000 donation to the Y M C A fund was announced. The chapter bans afternoon teas and evening refreshments while pantry sales are limited to food conservation. Candy sales end and meals will be served only at meat hours. A Comfort Shower for the men is planned for June 1 at St Michael NM 5S. Parish parcels proceed with 100 boxes for cocka woolen scarf and smokes. Mrs Rooks presented a portrait of Lieut Wilfred Fitzpatrick, the chapter hero, and thanks were extended. Mrs Campbell's committee will offer supper in the rooms Saturday at 5 30. Join for a hearty meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
N.M
St. Michael
Moffat Brother of Farmer Dies in Souris Fray
J G Moffat returns from Souris after funeral of his brother a farmer near there Former Grain Growers Grain Co secretary who resigned last year to resume farming about 50 years old
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J. G. Moffatt
Souris
Grain Growers Grain Co
Red Cross Estevan Branch Powers War Welfare Efforts
The Estevan Red Cross branch is commended for its tireless wartime work and support for soldiers. They distribute smokes to St Chad's Rewina eggs and catalogs, fund year subscriptions to Ross Military Hospital Moose Jaw, provide eggs and chickens to QuAppelle, cigarettes to returned soldiers in Estevan, and present photo frames to families bereaved in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Estevan
Red Cross Society
St Chad's
Rewina
Eges
Ross Military Hospital
Moose Jaw
Qu'Appelle
LH C Helps In Greater Production For Community Gardens
Through the generosity of International Harvester Co and local manager V A Porter nearly twenty acres were plowed and harrowed free of charge. Land east of the Collegiate and north of CPLR track ready for planting, with the PR leased area for garden use at ten dollars rent. Money saved on labor encourages larger gardens and better harvests. Jestiey also has land west of the depot plowed for potatoes by the H C power outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Co
V. A Porter
Collegiate
Johnson Garden
CPLR
H.C
Alco Hoe
The
P.R
Jestiey
H.C. Power Outfit
Moose Jaw group cancels annual fair to aid war effort
The Moose Jaw exhibition association passed a resolution postponing this year’s fair to conserve manpower for war work. Police question whether a well to do farmer who loafs in the city could be charged under the loafing act as Moose Jaw moves to curb idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exhibition Association
Moose Jaw
Mooseaw
Opinion piece on Estevan road rules and enforcement
A Blenfait motorist laments Estevan traffic regulations. He cites a sign stating speed limit ten mph and right side driving, notes unclear crossings and turning rules, and asks what the Motor League is doing to inform travelers. The piece ends noting the league’s meeting last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenfait
Eetevan
Motor League
Estevan
Wreets
Charlie Chaplin Soon to Star in A Dogs Life
Charlie Chaplin appears set to headline A Dog's Life, with details suggesting a forthcoming film engagement and production timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Town Drives War Effort as Councils Tackle Cleanups and Donations
Estevan district reports vigorous wartime canvassing with volunteers, town improvements, and sheltering responses. Councils plan monument work, land allotments, and safety measures while residents donate to the Red Triangle Fund. Queen Mary aids gas conservation for war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Mary
Private Tom McLean Seeks To Form A Boys Band At Home
Private Tom McLean on leave expects discharge soon and told The Progress reporter he plans to organize a boys band. A former member of the 79th Cameron Highlanders he was wounded and aims to bring back martial music to Fatevan as soldiers return. Percy Stebbing traveled to Winnipeg Monday for Air Service examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McLean
Progress Reporter
79Th Cameron Highlanders
Fatevan
Eeube
Percy Stebbing
Winnipeg
The Progress Ad Rates Highlight Rural Reach
The Progress circulates to five rural municipalities and reaches broad country distribution. Advertisers gain maximum value by targeting a large audience as The Progress appears Thursday afternoons and is delivered nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Progress
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Lieutenant Hill
Bowman
Red Triangle
Military Cross
Presbyterian Notice
N. J. Lockhart
Minnespruis
Y.M.C. A. Military Fund
Solvey
L. Olson
Allpresa
D. E
Fitzpatrick
J. G. Moffat
Lh.c
Moose Jaw Fair
Estevan and District
Oxbow
Ten Cent
W. Liegd
Councr Ils
Dubois
E. J. Campbell
Bie
Enniskillen
Moose Creek
U.E
Uckhow
Alameda
Lieut. Hill
W. T. Moore
J. Cavers
H. T. Halliwell
W. J. Perkins
Judge Wylie
Dr. Graham
J. Dean
F. W. Newcombe
J. W. Atkins
W. J. Melvor
L J. Robb
Mr. Gough
Mr. Armstrong
Miss Rodgers
Red Triangle Fund
Estevan Red Cross Society
D. EB
Oo Prairie Nurseries Co., Ltd
Inniekillen
Young Sam OY
Alprewe Ladies
Methodist Church
Breteher Union Church
Connell
Emtevan
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