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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
A historical note describes the Victory Loan campaign in Camads district, noting a projected raise from 0 to 100000 with a large tank display. The effort faced delays and misfires, including a mercury thermometer failure and inconsistent progress as organizers sought public support.
The readable lines show a small group raising funds and listing supporters. It notes a sum around 220 dollars raised by 37 children and mentions individuals such as Mie Savage and Thomas Loveridgs along with thanks to Sage George Ome and others for their dedication to the work.
Grenfell voters face a sparse slate with mayor and council races decided by acclamation in the town. Named candidates include A C Walters mayor and council hopefuls Jos Gatdes Goh it B Bennett Jas Sutherland with a school board slate led by L Coy Mm Powell and B H Themen. Rural Municipality contests proceed by acclamation for reeve and several divisions, with divisions 3 and 4 showing withdrawals and anticipated races in others. Voting hours are 9 am to 5 pm at the clerk's office.
The record notes a varied pener subscription where 145 people took the coupon bet and registered bonds. Odd and dollar bonds were sold in different quantities, with 61 buyers contributing to a total of 500 London pounds and 38 girl bonds sold. Citizens who could afford it participated, with subscribers split across town.
Council attendees discussed electing a reeve and appointing a road supervisor while confirming mayoral leadership and honoring the council members and local officials listed, including Wolseley Mayors and several named councilors and officers. The meeting focused on ensuring full-time supervision and project security for upcoming municipal work.
Church notes list CMRIETIAD screece Befence Society services at Sm Wednesday 8 pm Pacific Street Prefotteria services Girenfell at 1b m Kirkteid at 23 p m Adam pastor Sermong KW Themen Saremehenry period L Morrison tirentelieves.
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