Melfort Agricultural Society Exhibit Set For August
The annual Melfort Agricultural Society exhibition will run August 14 and 15 with emphasis on the boys and girls sections. Specials include prizes for best 1918 heifer, sewing, pig, turkey chicks, knitting, steer calf, raffia and plastic work, mittens, colt handling, fancy work, wheat sheaf, milking contest, and garden produce. The Canadian Bankers Association will support calf and pig prizes for youth under 17, and organizers seek co operation from schools and local managers for full details and upcoming ploughing match and picnic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Melfort Agricultural Society
James Pitchford
J. F. Younghusband
J. B. Wittig
S. Boyle
G. Moore
James Rutledge
James Rutleds
L. K. Stewart
Jobo McIntosh
Thomas MceCoach
Minister of Agriculture
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Department of Agriculture
Canadian Bank of Com
LocalHelpers Assist in Charity Sale Proceeds Reach 96 55
Mrs Roy Monsees and Misses Jean Monsees and Effie Lee are noted in a charge list with proceeds totaling 96.55. Helpers in the working room included Mesdames Asaly Steele Taylor W Clift Hawke Lanosster and Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ucagwett
Monsees
Roy Monsees
Jean Monsees
Effie Lee
Mesdames
Asaly
Steele
Taylor
W.clift
Hawke
Lanosster
Lee
Beatty Area Sees Tractor Boost and Spring Projects
Carl Haggland loads a new 10.20 Case tractor and says ground tearing is now possible. Farmers plan shed construction as machinery costs justify covering gear. The Eckhart Company will bring a play to Beatty on May 1st. The Beatty school board expands facilities to handle rising attendance. The North Canada Lumber Co plans a full line of paint and builders hardware. A number of local residents, including Miss Linnie Wallace and W Sproule, are noted in social and family items. Farmers rush field work as W Wheat sowing begins and others wait for safer weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Haggland
Carl
North Canada Lumber Co
Town Officials Move to New Quarters in Town Office
Secretary Greenwood and assistant W H Jameson relocate to the former electrical and waterworks building on McLeod Ave. The remodeled office features a new hardwood floor and upgraded fixtures, replacing the long-used, dilapidated quarters. Supt McLanachlan of the water works moves into the lockup and court area adjoining the electrical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
W. H. Jameson
McLeod Ave
Melfort
Chicago
Main Street
Saskatchewan Avenue
Supt
McLanachlan
Waterworks Department
Selectrical
Births notice from Pleasant Valley and Prince Albert area
Birth announcements report a baby girl born April 18 to Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Buchan in Melfort sheriffate. Additional notices indicate births at Holy Family Prince Albert to Mr and Mrs. George Evans and others in early life records.
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Lady Minto Hospital
Mrs. D. Menzies
Pleasant Valley
Apeve
Mre * Ughter
Boosan
Melfort Sherate
G. A. Buchan
Byane
The
Holy Family
Prince Albert
George & Evans
Romance of the Red Triangle and YMCA War Work
The YMCA efforts for soldiers in World War I are described with the Red Triangle emblem, detailing branches overseas in France England and Canada, secretaries in camps and trenches, and the aim to provide rest food literature and spiritual aid to Canadian troops amidst combat and shell fire. It notes y services from home front to front lines including coffee tea and biscuits and cites examples at Vimy Ridge and frontline dugouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace Y.M.C.A
Flanders
Great Britain
France
Tommy
YMCA
Dominion
Suna Geesees
England
Vimy Ridge
Canada
Y.M.C
Tisdale Mill Under New Management
Meters D A Hanes of Saskatoon and Capt Turner of Winnipeg take over Tisdale Trading and Milling Co interests. The Tisdale mill can produce 125 barrels of flour daily, has long operated double shifts, and exports about 600000 pounds monthly after meeting domestic demand. It uses modern machinery and sells flour as Family Pride and Diamond Patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Hanes
Saskatoon
Capt. Turner
Winnipeg
Tisdale Trading and Milling Co
Tisdale
Beatty Soldiers' Benefit League March Report
The Beatty Soldiers' Benefit League presents its March report listing donations from Mrs. Asa Lobb and others including cakes cookies and chocolate bars. Nine porcelain items were sent overseas packed by Ada Sproule Gladys Wallace and Mrs Ferruson Looke and returned by members including Mrs Dafoe J McCullough N Defoe Roy Lobb A Gerow McAnghy George Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty Soldier's Benefit League
Asa Lobb
Russel McKorie
A. Argent
Albert Argent
Wm. Menzies
T E. Lobb
Gerow
A. U. Gerow
Nachtoxo
Gertle Wallace
Mise L. Wallace
Rupert
N. Defoe
Roy Lobb
A. ©. Gerow
McAnghy
George Miller
Miss Sproule
Mis Edos Sproule
Potatoes Prove Versatile and Essential in Wartime Diets
The article notes potatoes are 96 percent digestible and praised for their versatility. It lists over 300 potato preparations and explains how they stretch flour and pair with meat, fish, and various flavors. It mentions Canada has ample potatoes though prices rise in wartime.
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Canada
Tea room hostesses aid Red Cross with four socks sales
The Star City Red Cross tea rooms on Saturday April 20 raised 19 dollars with hostess G Quinnell F Nelson and helpers A Book W Godson Ittner. Proceeds listed as 19 dollars and a pair of socks by Mrs. Thomas and Miss Bella Alexander. Monthly meeting set for Thursday April 25 at 3 30 pm in Red Cross rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
G. Quinnell
F. Nelson
A. Book
W. Godson
Ittner
Thomas
Bella Alexander
Red Croes Rooms
Food Value Of Potatoes
The article argues potatoes are a cheap, nutritious staple that can substitute for wheat flour during food conservation. It compares potato consumption, costs, and calories to beef, notes potatoes’ protein and minerals, and suggests a diet centered on potatoes could sustain people on low costs.
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Aone
Pleasantdale Red Cross Meets in School on Saturday
The Pleasantdale Red Cross met in the school on Saturday April 138th. Members reported items returned including suits and socks for various members and donations totaling $10.10. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday May 11th at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantdale Red Cross
Edwarde
Jomos
Graham
Mrs. Herper
Miss Glasshell
Coulter
Palmer
Maple Leaf Homemakers Hold First Dance and Box Social
The Maple Leaf Homemakers Club held its first dance and box social on April 5 at Edenbridge Hall. Proceeds from boxes and auction totaled 51.70 with 0.50 in donations, a grand total of 61.20 for Red Cross. Mr. Lewis Clark donated 3.00 to cover hall rent.
All Saints Junior W. A. Elects Officers at Meeting
The All Saints Junior W. A. held its annual meeting on Tuesday April 24 with Rev O Barnes presiding. Officers elected include Secretary Beesie Whitmore and Treasurer Rath Streadwick. Funds support foreign missionary work and violin maintenance at St Marys Hall Honan China. Kathleen Clift chosen as delegate to the Bakatoon W A meeting May 28.
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All Saints
O. Barnes
Beesie Whitmore
Rath Streadwick
W. A
Melfort Pastor Elected President of Conference
Rev. F. W. Hyatt returned from Southey Bask where he attended the annual conference of the Minnesota District of the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church. It was decided at the conference to form four district synods with Hyatt serving as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hyatt
Southey
Bask
Minnesota
Mimouri Synod
Lathersa Church
Aynod Compriaip Ae
Ee Hyatt
Sation Ibe Onal
Melfort Organizes Y M C A Drive Preliminary Steps
Rev Sarkissian spoke at all three churches in Melfort outlining the YMCA drive planned for May 7 8 and 9. Officers elected include Chairman G B Jameson Secretary A E Cairns Treasurer Rev Beatty with a committee of local leaders. The drive aims for a $5000 target in the district with plans to form sub committees in smaller centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garkissian
G. B. Jameson
A. E. Cairns
Beatty
Mayor Moore
E. J. Crawford
W. H. Elliott
F. W. Moser
Tanton
Barnes
D. Campbell
Melfort
Sarkissian
Nes
Arborfield Updates On Farming And Local Events
Arborfield notes describe seeding progress by Frank Cummings and George Miller, a Red Cross fundraiser with a steer raffle, and a busy new store. Residents travel to Tisdale for visits and markets, with families moving to Arborfield to settle near relatives.
Local Notes From Mount Forest Week
Mrs Obas Denton and Mise Hunter visited Mrs Smith Saturday afternoon returning to town early evening George Gordon and his sister were in town Thursday Harry Wild visited Mr Gordon Banday Mr Raskie busy since Prince V Smith visiting Mrs O Haney Curtis spent Sunday in town with a friend Chas Cloud, formerly of the district, returned from over season and was wounded and gassed and decorated with the Military Medal The Guild of St James church schedules a meeting Thursday evening before summer adjournment a Literary business and social event A E Onknis to discuss Nest of Kin Mrs Neilin Owens lawyer book brief presented by the secretary and a social hour to follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie
Chas. Cloud
Guild of St James Church
A. E. Onknis
Nest of Kin
Neilin Owens Lawer
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. E
D. Drouin
J. Lanctot
Eckhart Company
Defoy
Mackintosh Place
Beatty School
Linnie Wallace
W. Sproule
A. L Sumavers
Lloyd McPhee
Don Gerow
HL. Cartaco
Beatty Social Club
Menzies
RB. Lobb
Red Triangle
Y.M.C.A
Y.mc.a
Lens
Tisdale Mill
Beatty Soldiers’ Benefit League
Star City Red Cross
McKveen
Maple Leaf Homemakers’ Club
W. A. Annual Meeting
Melfort Pastor
Big Y.M.C.A
Ames
Arborfield
Red Cross
Grace Hawley
Osgoole Siding
Ts. Stevenson
Jordan River
W. Cumming
R M. Head Hus
Nelson Lloyd
Milrose
J. Smith
Mount Forest
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