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Newspaper

Estevan Progress

Location

Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

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Tripp Appointed As Registrar In Saskatchewan Constituency

J P Tripp of tixbow appointed registrar for As siniboia constituency confirmed by Chief Registrar W G Caves of Moose Jaw. Registration to start one day before July 1 with cards needed for travel and store purchases. Over eighteens to be registered. local societies invited to assist. many volunteers already offered. A farewell for George Smallshaw noted with gifts and sendoff to Regina.

J. P. Tripp Tixbow Assiniboia W. G. Caves Moose Jaw Canada Rewvistrar Cates

Drafts Called to Regina List Includes Several Men

Two draft men summoned to Regina on Monday under the latest call include Walter Blackburn Morris Hebner Hot MacGregor Orrie Gibson arl Peterson Richard Hrooke and W Barnataple.

Regina Walter Blackburn Morris Hebner Hot MacGregor Orrie Gibson Arl Peterson Richard Hrooke W. Barnataple

Master Thought and Social Welfare Sermon at Westminster Church

Rev W J Stewart of the Social Service Council preached on The Master Thought of a Master Mind. He urged forming master ideals to guide the nation and discussed social questions facing Estevan including infant mortality, tuberculosis and venereal disease, advocating inspection of cattle, public publicity, and prevention.

W. J. Stewart Social Service Council Westminster Church Estevan Stewart Saskatchewan Canada Toronto

Local notices for May events in the community

The LO DLE circle held by Mrs C Lunean plans a supper at Mrs Graff’s home on Friday May 17 at 5 p m. The Baptist Ladies Aid announces a Home Cooking sale on Saturday May 25 in the vacant building beside The Leader store from 6 a m to 8 p m. The Serve Club offers ice cream for sale to support overseas parcels for soldiers. Collegiate football and baseball games are scheduled Friday May 21.

Mre PF. C. Lunean LO Dle Mra. Uo. GO. Graff Baptist Ladies Aid Leader Ste 6

Sugar Regulation Bans Homemade Candy and Sets Rations

The rule forbids home made candy from cane sugar for private use. It limits sugar in homes by distance from a licensed dealer from 15 to 120 days and caps trade sugar at 45 days for dealers and manufacturers. Exceeding limits triggers fines up to 1000 dollars or three months jail, with seizure after May 15.

Essays by School Children Contest Winners Across Grades

A winter contest by the local C C E and Rural Educational Association drew over fifty essays from Hillside Shand Central Valley View Mizpah and Albany students. Prizes honored Grade 5 Charlie Fuller Our Heroes Grade 6 Marjorie Stuart Our Canada Anton Koch The French Revolution Grade VII Elwood Good The Canada Pacific Railway Edna Purvis A Tribute to the Canadians Grade 8 8 Murray Hayward David Livingstone Ruby Bastedo The Halifax Disaster. Future public entertainment will feature these young historians with more announcements to come.

Dibyo Morgan Shand Plains of Abraham Marjorie Stuart Central Canada Anton Koch Hillside Elwood Good View Hill Can. Pacific Railway Edna Purvis Valley View Patietio Noen Murray Hayward Mizpah David Livingstone Africa Ruby Bastedo Albany Halifax

Local Men Sail For Military Service Abroad

On Monday morning Charlie Rodgers Willis Field and Clayton Muirhead left for Winnipeg to apply for service in the Flying Corps. Second Lieuts Heber Henry and Clarence Duncan also departed for Toronto and expect to go overseas soon. George Campbell went with them to enlist.

Winnipeg Charlie Rodgers Willis Field Clayton Muirhead Flying Corps Heber Henry Clarence Duncan Toronto George Campbellen

Red Cross Benefit Games Set for May 24 in Town

In aid of the Red Cross two games scheduled for May 24 feature Collegiate versus Town. A football match at 2 p.m. followed by a baseball game at 3 p.m. The public is urged to attend as a holiday event and admission will be ten cents.

Red Cross

Germans Quit Summer Jobs in Kingford District

Two young Germans hired for the summer by George Stonehouse of Kingford district quit work without notice. They were charged under the Master and Servant Act and fined ten dollars and costs.

George Stonehouse Kingford

Peterson Leads Saskatchewan Lignite Coal Plant Plan

J G Peterson chairs a commission to represent Saskatchewan in the move to establish and operate an experimental briquetting plant for lignite coal in Estevan district. Also named are J G Moffatt Sask Coal director, Drick Dower Lol, and C Symone ex Taylorton manager. all bring lignite industry experience.

Wheomenacre Bite Leen Togestent Saskatchewan Deaninien Manitoba Sagkaty Lewin Estevan J. G. Moffatt Sask. Coal Drick “& Dower Lol C. Symon

R M Council Grants 700 to Y M C A

The RM Council approves a 700 dollar donation to the YMC A and discusses cemetery funding at Bienfait. Tenders for a subway division east half 16 1 8 are considered with Henderson and Warner. after debate the offer shifts to 8150 in land value and payment in lieu. Entry arrangements for road N 19 20 21 22 Twp 8 R 9 are set, with secretary to file.

N. Henderson J. Warner Venne Evans T. Henderson Chamney

A Visit to Ross Park Military Hospital Moose Jaw

A detailed tour of Ross Park Military Hospital in Moose Jaw highlights its 400 beds and new wards on the north hill. The article notes modern wards, X ray department, electric kitchens, recreation rooms, and a welcoming, home like atmosphere free of strict restrictions.

Ross Park Military Hospital Roses Park Moose Jaw

Faith Confidence And Work Built Great Cities

An Estevan editorial urges local citizens to plan for a bigger Estevan. It highlights wide vision, perseverance, and loyalty to business institutions as keys to growth, notes a $400000 provincial appropriation for a coal ignition plant, and calls for ambitious, tangible progress by current residents and leaders.

Estevan Saskatchewan Cominion Ig Shaln Crear

Briquetting Plant Debate at Board of Trade Meeting

Estevan district’s coalfields and rail links are argued as ideal for a briquetting plant amid a government plan to fund 200000 to Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces with local matching funds. Three mining experts were chosen to present Estevan’s case to the provincial government.

Board of Trade J G. Turriff Manitoba Saskatchewan Estevan

Proverb Paraphrases Inspire Readership

A column of quotes and reflections lines up famous sayings from Emerson, J. L. Jones, and D. G. Mitchell. The excerpts urge diligence, energy, and self reliance as keys to personal and national prosperity.

Midale Raises War Relief Fund Quintuple Target

Citizens in Midale organized a district canvass and doubled a $500 goal, finally raising $2493.05. The drive, led by Cuming Koch Salsprum and others, aimed to support democracy and the war effort against pro German sentiment.

Mother's Day Celebrated. McIver Plans Father’s Day Talk

Mother's Day was celebrated at Westminster church last Sunday. Mr. McIver arranged for husbands and fathers to have a voice next Sunday morning. In the evening he will speak on The Milk of Human Kindness. Tennis club joiners urged as two courts are ready and a third may be used with more members.

Estevan Presbyterian Church Torgeson McIvor Aikena Pos Westminster Church Hose

Sermon topics at Methodist church Sunday service

Rev. J. W. Atkins will speak on The Kingdom of Gossip in the Community at 7 p.m. The Sphere of Christian Activity Sunday School closes the morning service. Song and Prayer Service Wednesday at 8 p.m.

J. W. Atkins Hureh Kingdom of Goss

Painting donation to St Matthew's church by Rev Swalwell

A fine painting titled Come Unto Me donated to St Matthew's church through the efforts of Rev J Swalwell and the generosity of painter Edward Batty R A of Dawlish Devon The central figure is Jesus Christ The note indicates the item continues on the back page

St. Matthew's Church J. Swalwell Edward Batty R.A Dawlish Devon Jesus Christ

Re Organization of Motor Club in Estevan

The Motor Club of Estevan reorganized at a Wednesday meeting in Oddfellows Hall with officers Falkner president A M Taisey first vice T M Perry second vice Lou Hobb secretary treasurer J T Wilson Dr Purdon Hugh Robinson S Duncan J Bannatyne executive committee. May 22 next meeting set. club plans to pursue Good Roads Competition entry and road marking projects to aid motorists and boost local and through traffic.

Moteor Club Estevan Oddfellows Hall Falkner A. M Taisey T. M. Perry Lou Hobb J. T. Wilson Dr. Purdon Hugh Robinson S. Duncan J. Bannatyne

Improvements at Bergstrom hotel front turfing noted

The turfing of the space between the cement sidewalk and curb at the Bergstrom hotel front is praised. It uses new land plowed for gardens around town and enhances the hotel’s surroundings, rewarding the proprietor for the improved appearance.

Bergstrom

Change in the Speed Limit Requested

The town council met with Mayor Milne presiding and discussed a request from D Bannatyne H Robinson and J H Wilson for a change in motor regulations and speed limits. They were advised to present a petition from the motor club with their proposed terms for council consideration. The meeting adjourned at 10 p m after committee work.

Y.M.C.A Y M.C.A D. Bannatyne H. Robinson J. H. Wilson Ecouncil Motor Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tripp Federal District of Man Power George Smallshaw Baptist Young People Chuir 77Th Hatters Petewawa Priday Weyburn 1.C.C E. and Rural Edurational Association Charlie Fuller J. G. Peterson R.M. Council Red Triangle Meyete Ve Rutherford Counecillora Incade Olson Murphy Evana Bienfait Counelors Venne Andier Miss Dillingham Gaa Star Board of Trade Meeting Emerson Aamal J. L. Jones Rome Genire D. G. Mitchell Midale Central Committee Ign Rk. C Presbyterian Methodist Church St. Matthew's Council Esaneil Milne Union of Saskatchewan Municipalities Stuart Councl Selicitor Campbell A. F. Lamb W. Licoyd Wethridge Gerri
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