New Church to Be Built on Site Despite Costs
Arrangements are underway to tear down the old church of Matthew Sharch and replace it with a larger brick veneered building on the same site. The plan includes a 60 by 44 foot hall with possible eastward extension, seating for 400, and use of old stone in the basement. work to begin if the bishop approves a grant, with voluntary labor by congregation members and financial help from Johnson Templeman and Culbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Sharch
Otill
Messrs. Johnson, Templeman
Culbert
John Swalwell
Kewina
Garrish
Ant
No Score Football Game Reported Friday Evening
A fragmentary report describes a Friday football game between town and high school teams that ended with no score. The text references exhausted players and a scene involving airmen on leave during a wartime proclamation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orkatel
Empire Day Observed By Hillside Central Valley View Schools
Empire Day May 2 featured a parade of over 400 public school children from Hillside Central Valley View marching to 11th Avenue and the post office, saluting the Union Jack, then a concert in rheum theatre. Frank Durick announced the event aims, prize essays were read, and Charlie Fuller won first prize in Grade 6.
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Rheum Theatre
Hillside
Central School
Central
11Th Avenue
Valley View
Fourth Street
Frank Durick
Rural Educations Association
W. J. Melver
Charlie Fuller
Official Resignation of Hon. G A Bell
George A Bell resigns from the Legislature and Govern ment to join the Local Government Board. He thanks Estevan supporters for four elections of progress and endorses public ownership measures, liquor abolition, women’s franchise, and progressive democracy. He expresses gratitude and asks continued active support for sane policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetevan Uconetimenes
Nime
Estevan
Previ
George A. Bell
Soldiers Memorial Fund Started
At a special Empire Day service in Westminster Church, a Soldiers Memorial Fund was launched to honor fallen heroes with a memorial monument. A F Milne was named convener. J G Peterson and W Nichol represent Westminster church on the central committee. The Estevan electorate urged men to write history in stone for those who sacrificed for freedom. A liberal offering was collected in boxes by Mayor Milne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Church
A. F. Milne
Messrs
J. G. Peterson
W. Nichol
Estevan
Flanders Fields
Milne
Potato Patch Scenes on Victoria Day
Readable scraps describe a potato patch north of the track with people at work except Sunday. Victoria Day provided a chance for days of labor, while mentions of Estevan, Lillian Brownef, and Hromhead hint at local figures and efforts to stockpile potatoes for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigpe
Victoria Day
Estevan
Valley View School Fair Seeks Wide Garden Exhibits
Valley View hosts its annual school fair on September 6 with classroom garden and home garden exhibits. Valley View, Central School, and Hillside gardens showcase plots by students from grades 2 through 7 totaling over 200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View
Chiseholm
Lass Rooms
Salvation Army Seeks 3500 For Local Services
The Salvation Army, four years after establishing here, asks for 3500 to fund services begun without a roof or dedicated space. Officers planted their flag and began activities in a hall, with continued efforts referenced as the program expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Order your Counter Check Books through the Progress
The Progress newspaper advertises order options for counter check books, detailing how readers can place orders or contact for delivery and pricing.
Orpheum Theatre Announces New Management
Beginning Saturday June 1 the Orpheum Theatre will have a new management. Carl Johnson, long time operator, becomes active manager. He will be joined on the lease by Mr Newcombe, one of the owners, as associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Johnson
Mr Newcombe
Piccadilly Carnival Promises Grand War Fund Spectacle
Estevan hosts a new grand event by the Girls Circle 1.0.D.E. with a street parade led by Joan of Arc and a town hall of fourteen attractions. The Progress hints at a stellar feature titled Swatting the Kaiser and a hymn of hate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bezaars
Estevan
Circle 1.0
D.E
Joan of Arc
Citizens Petition to Restore Standard Time in Estevan
A petition signed by about seventy ratepayers urges Estevan to revert to the former time, stressing benefits for farmers and merchants. Council agrees to study the change and align with the request, aiming to restore the one hour difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. M. Perry
FW. Newcombe
Prairie Nurseries Plans Harvest Assistance In 1917 Season
Plan to aid farmers by halting sales and nursery work on August 15 to recruit staff for harvest. Fifty one workers prepared to join field labor. some veterans unfit for harvesting. Company foresees $24,000 in 1917 harvest business with potential $30,000 loss, offset by winter gains. If Western Canada firms follow, thousands could be released for harvest duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torgeson
The
Prairie Nurseries, Limited
Progress
Western
Canada
Correspondence from Tableland Queen Rose
A correspondent from Tableland reports on events surrounding Queen Rose, noting community reactions and local responses amid shifting leadership signals. The brief highlights ongoing discussions and regional sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tableland
Rose
Nwae
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St Matthew's
Old Lane Church
Kebald
G. A. Bell
Regina
Mayleith
Presbyterian Church
Mise
Lillian Brownef Hromhead
Valley View Ool
Central Sbout
4Th Avenue
S1th Avenue
Valley View Gardens
Estevan Progress
Orpheum Theatre
Piccadilly Carnival
C.D.E
Stuart
Saskatchewan
Union Bank
Clendenan
Fifth Street
M.H.O
Prairie Nurseries
Sid
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