Contentment in Simple Homes Outshines Luxury
A poem notes men build grand palaces of Carrara marble and walnut, yet joy lies in rough huts and outdoor cabins. It praises log cabins on northern lakes, starlit skies, and wind blown tents over luxury.
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
4
Community Notices and Social Roundup in Medicine Hat
Local items report birthdays visits and travel as residents attend churches, conferences, and family gatherings. Notables include Miss Jane Laldtaw Gener poest and Mary Dillon Brooks, plus travel to Lake Ces for a weekend. The Milestone list features Matt Kenney’s dance tickets and residents returning from Edmonton Lethbridge Regina and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Laldtaw
Ais Gener Poest
Mary Dillon Vo
Brooks
Betty Roche
Wey McLege
Berence Playfair
Tor Hin Water Lake
Ces Cottage
Midnight Passes by a Friend in Evening Attire
A speaker recalls passing a friend in evening wear while Irene shines in ermines. The narrator suppresses a greeting, noting the friend looks tired and shabby, and questions why he cannot stop to ask. The piece ends with the speaker addressed as Mrs. Jean Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Jean Martin
Births At The Maternity Hospital Bennis Stromsmoe Roth
Two newborn daughters and a son reported from local families. Bennis girl born May 31 1940 to Mr and Mrs Jacoo Bennis. Stromsmoe girl born June 1 1940 to Mr and Mrs Waldo Stromsmoe of Etzikom. Roth son born June 1 1940 to Mr and Mrs George Roth of Maleb Alta. Card of thanks from Dr J L Wyatt notes service and wartime plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L Wyatt
Wyatt
Medicine Hat
City Hall rehearsal set for Sunday at 2 30
To prepare for Friday’s engagement, a rehearsal is planned for Sunday at City Hall at 2 30. Full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Westminster and area club meetings this week
Westminster Mothers' Club holds a meeting with Mrs H Allen at 452 Eighth Street Tuesday afternoon. W A of Fifth Avenue Church meets Tuesday at 3 p.m. W C T U gathers Monday at 3 p.m. at the Y with Mrs Gunn bringing the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Mothers’ Club
H. Allen
Eighth Street
W. A
Fifth Avenue Church
C.T.U
Memorial and Gordon Memorial Churches Announce Last Morn Service
Memorial Church plans a final morning sermon by Rev. J. A. Claxton with subject Where Does the Church Come In In Wartime and a guest singer Mrs. Slous. Memorial Church and Redcliff hold June anniversary services plus a supper. Rev. W. P. Ewing of Maple Creek will preach at Memorial anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatcnawan
W. P. Ewing
Maple Creek
Memorial Church School
Redcliff
Crossfield
Funeral services for Hug. K. Keyes at St. Alban's Church
Funeral services for the late Hug. K. Keyes will be conducted by Rev. 3. H. Naylor in St. Alban's Church Brooks Monday at 2 pm. Brooks Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 75 will be in charge. Friends may call at Nott's Chapel until 9 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hug
K. Keyes
H. Naylor
St. Alban's Church
Brooks
Brooks Lodge A.f.&agm. No. 75
Nott’s Chapel
Fifth Ave Church Morning Worship Report and Guest Soloist
The morning sermon will include a report on the Alberta Conference of our Church. The Young Worshippers League will present their usual story. Choir selections include Go Not Far From Me by Zingareli and I Sing the Cross by Markham Lee. Church School meets at 12 15 noon. Evening theme is The Church and National Unity. Calin Bray of Calgary will be guest soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Alberta
Leage
Zingareli
Calin Bray
Calgary
Markham-Lee
Medicine Hat Golf Club Dance Tonight
The Medicine Hat Golf Club hosts a dance at the club house this evening from 9 to 12. The social event offers music and gathering for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Deaths McEwen Father of Dr F McEwen Dies at 91
John McEwen died at his home 350 Cambria Street on June 1 1940 aged 91. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Pattison Funeral Home with Rev J W Bainbridge and W R Bestard officiating. Interment Hillside Cemetery. W M S members and friends invited to meet Mrs Facey Dominion Board representative at Fifth Avenue Church Thursday at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. M. S
Facey
Dominion ‘Board
Fifth Avenue Church
Red Cross appeals for woolen blankets for France
The Red Cross urgently asks for clean woollen blankets not used or damaged, to aid 23 000 hospital beds and five million refugees near Paris. Donate new or as good as new blankets, label each with new or used, and note if fumigated washed or cleaned. The workroom accepts donations every afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
Paris
Apreen Sea
Bull Sale Draws Hundreds in Central Alberta
One hundred eight purebred bulls sold for 11 867 at the annual bull sale by the Central Alberta Cattle Breeders Association in Lacombe. Purchasers came from across the province, with J Dobingon of live paying 500 for an Aberdgerr Angus bull entered by Thomas Henderson and Son of Lacombe. The sale featured a wide range of prices and strong demand across breed lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacombe
Central Alberta
Son
Lscombe
Tor
German Troops Bombed by Navy Aircraft
The Air Ministry said fleet air arm aircraft with Coastal Command struck German troop concentrations and motorized columns on the Nieuport road along the Belgian coast. Bombs caused craters, damaged houses, and a large open touring car was hit. No Allied aircraft were harmed. An anti fifth column drive in South Africa led to about 200 arrests and 14 convictions in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C.P
Air Ministry
Nieuport
Coastal Command
Fleet Air Arm
Prairie Showers Sweep Most Districts Across Alberta and Ontario
Weather bulletin notes showers in most prairie districts with warmth in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Ontario reports some shower activity while Alberta and Sunday forecast call for partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions with scattered showers. Provincial towns listed include Montreal Regina Swift Current Lethbridge Edmonton Victoria Toronto Winnipeg Moose Jaw Medicine Hat Calgary and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEA
Montreal
Port Arthur
Regina
Swift Current
Alberta
Carloadings Decline in Canada Week End May 25
Canada’s carloadings fell to 49 819 cars in the week ended May 25 from 53 063 the prior week due to the May 24 holiday. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics noted the seasonally adjusted index was 85.2, compared with the previous period. 1939 week showed 41 572 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C.P
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Western and Eastern Division Car Loadings Decline
Loadings in the eastern division amounted to 35,963 cars versus 37,659 and 28,489 in prior periods. In the western division 13,956 cars were loaded compared with 15,404 and 13,083 previously.
Merritt Doctor Cleared in Morphine Charge
Mr Justice Mortison dismissed all charges against Dr. C. H. Tuthill of Merritt British Columbia for allegedly selling morphine due to lack of evidence. The case centered on a physician accused of unlawful sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Mortison
C. H. Tuthill
Merritt
B.C
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Joan Arbuckle
Gillian Doughis
W. A. Davies
Phyllis Wetstess
Lethbridge
Phyllis Doughty
ES. Benford
Edmonton
United Church Conference
Mrs. Benford
Jrd C
S. x
Matt Kenney
Pingle
F. H. O. Harrison
J. F. Butcher
Armand Pender
Ronald Baker
City
Elmo E. Fletcher
View Court
Ted Slack
Nellie Rabinovitch
A. M. Patterson
Aberdeen Street
Portland
Oregon
W. J. Patterson
Mrs Patterson
Gwen Davies
Calgary General Hospital
Matthew Miller
Tenth Street
Miller
Cty
England
Wiliam Cousins
Harry Bateman
Raymond Ostlund
W. C. Yuill
Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Chateau Lake Louise
Melody Maids
Empress Theatre
Mrs
Cecil Alison Smith
Toronto
Mrs. Alison Smith
Victoria
Mrs. Smith
E. C. Campbell
A. B. Cook
B. Cook
Mrs. LaMarsh
Hollywood
MTS
Ginger Rogers Farmerette
Britain
Kiel
Alexander Korda
Hal
Ian Dalyrmple
United Artists
Mion Arch
Taylor Bros
Hothouse
Garrutt Business College
Granada Block
Melody
Riverdale Pavilion
Spokane
South Africa
Blou
Pric
the Hill Stores
Shopping News
Richardson’'S Meat Market
Fourth Avenue
F. G. Richardson
RTS
Forsythe
W. B. Dempster
Berkley Shop
Gust Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Lis
Zanie Murray
Murray
Third Street
Irene Douglas
E. Williams Beauty Salon
Isabel Pollitt
Jacobson’s Beauty Academy
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