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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
13
1918 Acclamation Returns Council and Trustees
Nominations produced a council returned by acclamation in Star City and R M of Star City. Officials include Mayor G Moore and councillors Jameson McEwen Lancaster Wild Gherman with multiple terms. Public school trustees McEwen Lancaster Cairns and Code Macarthur also retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Moore
G. A McEwen
Jameson
Jas
Clagvett
Lancaster
Moore
Wild
Gherman
High Coher Dette
Petareet Ty
W. H. Jameson
J. Greenwood
A. E. Wild
A. H. Humphries
A. BR. Babington
H. A. McEwen
8. C. Lancaster
A. E. Cairns
Trustees Code
Macarthur
R. M
Star City
John Davidson
J. B. Pengelley
James Greaves
Wm. Galloway
Frank Kipling
Angus McPherson
John Ranson Heave
J. F. Younghesband
First Cold Snap Of The Season Hits The District
The district endures the first real cold snap of the season with temperatures down to 18 below zero during the event. On Tuesday the thermometer briefly neared zero but fell again. motorists face frozen radiators as garages struggle to keep up with demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Frost King
Star City Red Cross plans New Year ball and notes gifts
A Star City Red Cross special meeting on December 1 reads a Provincial branch thank you for 451.33 and 8000 to the British Red Cross from Our Day. Members become life members. Regina thanks. a New Year’s Eve ball at Gaiety Hall is planned with grand march at five sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
Red Cross
British Red Cross
F.C. Reynolds
W. Andros
Regina
Gaiety Hall
Mesdame Thomas
Haskell Hartnett
Lee
Jones
J. Sherriff
Ed. Fleming
Obleson
Reynolde
Mesars
J. A. MacDonald
R Jones
A. McFadden
Hamlin
Fleming
Griffin
R. Jones
Deco
James Healey
Schmoker
Methodist Church
Pleasantdale Red Cross Meeting Report
The Pleasantdale Red Cross met in the school on Friday November 23. Nine members attended and prepared two flannel shirts and one pair of socks. The society thanks the donors and notes the next meeting will be held in the school on Friday December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantdale Red Cross
Palmer
Harper
Coulter
Melfort District Subscribes Heavily to Victory Loan
Melfort and district surpassed expectations finishing strongly in Canada’s Victory Loan drive. Melfort led with over 200 000 raised as Prince Albert and Melfort outpaced rivals. The district total reached about 1 000 000 with Prince Albert city ahead in early totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort and
District
Canada
Melfort
Prince Albert City
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Bisive Lake
Medilecgrwetchcener Nis
Pe Asksiheatan
Star City
Biller River
Bbekbrook
Cook Lake
Birch Hills
Speed Died of Wounds Pte Alexander Speed
Private Alexander Speed of the Melfort platoon in the 188th Battalion is reported dead from wounds after previously being listed as wounded. Known as Scotty, he joined the battalion in spring 1914 and worked as a lineman and plumber before enlisting, praised by employers for his reliability and cheerfulness. He left Melfort as a lance corporal to stay with his unit to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Speed
Speed
Melfort
Batt
Geotty
W. G. O’brien
B. A. O'Brien
Pte
Seroes
France
Local Orchestra Formed in Melfort Under Merle Hill
A first-class orchestra organized in Melfort under leader Merle Hill includes Clariouet Merle Hill violin Jas Fraser cornet J Kraeling piano and possibly drums. Local groups needing professional sosppy music are urged to note home talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Merle Hill
Hill
Clariouet
Jas
Fraser
J Kraeling
Town Dads Establish Record For Brevity
Monday night’s town council session in the solicitor’s office ran three quarters of an hour ending with a brief slate. Mayor Mansell presided as Clift Wild Moore and Clagwett attended. The engineer’s request for expense rise was laid over. Water pumping averaged 83414 gallons daily and electricity cost 2.48 per kilowatt. Wild reported all sewer and water connections made for the season. Supt. McSwatch lan noted a deepening well crew and future water abundance once completed. Mansell said a government sanitary inspector praised the town’s sanitary condition. The meeting adjourned and members attended the movies at the mayor elect Moore’s invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switch Board
Wild
McSwatchlan
Mansell
Melfort
Moore
High School Literary Society Debate at Melfort
The Melfort High School Literary Society held a Friday meeting with the chorus The Maple Leaf opening. Four debates were planned on the topic peace after war with the affirmative led by Harold Fennell Gladys Clearwater and Percy Bennett and the negative by Flo Nevison Alice Cutt and Mabel Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort High School Literary Society
Maple Leaf
Harold Fennell
Gladys Clearwater
Percy Bennett
Flo Nevison
Alice Cutt
Mabel Young
Aments
Debsters
Unionist Forces Hold Vigorous Meetings Across Districts
The Unionist executive committee has secured rooms in the Dawson-McEwen block and plans several meetings next week with speakers from Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Regina lawyer Mr Fisher arrives to assist. Prof. Collier of the University of Saskatchewan offers service. Meetings are scheduled at North Star schoolhouse Brockington district and multiple community schools with dates from December 5th to December 9th and a monster rally at Nipawin schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson-McEwen
George Weaver
St. Brieux
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Fisher
Regina
Collier
University of Saskatchewan
North Star
Hrockingtonon
A. B. Cairns
Rev. Campbell
Pathion
Pairy Glen
Silver Park
Central Park School
Wilddale
Queen's Park School
Hagley and
Taylor Ride School
Nipawin School House
Mavine Bask
Quiet wedding at Methodist parsonage in Pleasant Valley
Miss Gwendoline Whiting and Mr. Frank Harris wed at the Methodist parsonage on a Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. R. Stanton officiated assisted by Miss May Minaker and Clare Harris. The couple will reside six miles south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendoline Whiting
Pleasant Valley
Frank Harris
Melfort
W. R.tanton
Whiting
May Minaker
Clare Harris
Mount Hope High School Opens New Library Wing
Mount Hope High School unveiled a new library wing funded by a private donation. Principal Maria Chen announced the project supports student study spaces and expanded resources. Local officials joined the dedication ceremony.
Melfort Red Cross Auxiliary Organized at Clapton School
At Clapton school on December 3 an auxiliary to Melfort Red Cross was formed with Rev. Barnes of Melfort assisting. Officers elected include President Mrs Klein and 1st Vice President Mrs Braaten with numerous executive members named. Next meeting set for December 14 at Mrs Carwardine's home at 2 pm. a ten cent tea to be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapton School
Melfort Red Cross
Rev. Barnes
Melfort
Mrs. Klein
Braaten
J. Avison Levy-Treas
E. D. Carwardine
Bazaar And Fowl Supper Realizes Four Hundred Seventy Two
The Methodist Ladies Aid Bazaar and Fowl Supper was held in the town hall on Monday and proved a complete success. Revenue totaled 472 dollars with major items including 190 25 from the supper and 172 60 from various booths and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Oddfellows Form Social Club At Melfort Lodge
Nomination and election of officers for the next term were held Thursday evening by Melfort Lodge No 30 I O O F. Officers elected include J P G E A O'Brien N G Thos McCosh Vi c e G W W White R 8 H E Greenwood F8 R L Lamb Treas W G Grainger Hall Trustees C H Leake W O Grainger A light lunch followed and discussion on forming the Triple Link club with plans for a welcoming ante room and leisure space. The next lodge meeting and club session will be held after the next Thursday event with strong attendance urged. Officers elected for the club include Hon Pres H E Keddy President E B A O'Brien Vice Pres O J Pollock Lev y Treas C H Leake Committee Thos McCosh M Ackerman Frank Kipling A B Pordy Stanley Rupert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort Lodge No 30
Odd Fellows
Triple Link Club
H E Keddy
EB. A. O'Brien
O. J. Pollock Lev Y
Knox Seeks Prince Albert Seat In Wartime Union Bid
Liberal-Unionist candidate Knox appeals to electors of the Federal Constituency of Prince Albert. He urges national unity, pledges to support Canada’s war effort, recognizes sacrifices of service members, and promises to represent city, town, and country parts of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Canada
Union
Mnd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flanders
John McRae
Guelph
Flander
R. M. Star City
Star City Red Cross
Scotty” Speed
High School Literary Society
Vancouver
Bolivia
California
Mrs. Hom
Torger ‘Olson
John Scott
Chapman
Douglas
W. Henry
J. McHarg
J. Avison
Jessie Ashdown
Carwardine
Braaten and
Klein
Oddfellows
E. A. O'Brien
N. G
Thos. McCosh
Vo. G
W. W. White
H. E. Greenwood
R. L. Lamb
Treas
W. G. Grainger Hall Trustees
C. H. Leake
W. O. Grainger
Knox
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