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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
14
Fragmentary lines mention the poem In Flanders Fields and credit Captain Job of Gualph with authorship, indicating a wartime or commemorative context. No clear event or date is supplied, but the readable names suggest a literary attribution or citation within a historical notice.
Civic nominations on Monday resulted in the 1917 council being returned by acclamation in Star City and KR. M. of Star City. Councillors listed by division include James Greaves, Wm. Galloway, Frank Kipling, Angus McPherson, John Ranson, with Reeve J. F. Younghusband. Trustees A. H. Humphries, A. BR. Babington and school trustees H. A. McEwen, S. C. Lancaster, A. E. Cairne retained.
The district endures a severe cold snap with temperatures dropping to 18 below and later 16 below as a near blizzard conditions hit, locals neglecting storm sash and doors while garages report full capacity and coal sales rise.
Star City Red Cross held a special meeting on December 1 in Red Cross rooms. A provincial branch letter thanked Star City for 451.83 and 8000 to British Red Cross from Our Day proceeds. New Year’s Eve ball to start at 8 o clock sharp with grand march. admittance 1.00 for gentlemen. returned soldiers invited.
The Pleasantdale Red Cross met in the school on Friday November 2 with nine members present. Contributions included two flannel shirts and one pair of socks. proceeds from a Gale of rhubart at Grain Growers picnic and tea totaled several dollars. The next meeting is set for Friday December 21 at the school.
Melfort and district completed its Victory Loan drive with a strong finish, over-subscribing its $200 000 quota by a small margin. Prince Albert city and Melfort led the district, raising more than half the regional total of about $1,000,000.
Pte. Speed, known as Beatty to friends, died from wounds after enlisting in the Melfort based 188th Battalion in spring 1916. A plumber by trade, he moved to Melfort in 1914 to work for W. G. O'Brien and later A. O'Brien before enlisting. He was a dependable lineman and left Melfort as a lance corporal.
A local report notes a Mount Jes disclaimer or covenant citing an amount of 1024 dollars in a brief financial item. The text is fragmented but identifies a sum tied to a specific foundation or fund.
A first class orchestra is organized in Melfort led by Merle Hill who has conducted the local band. The quartet currently includes Clariouet on violin, Jas Fraser on cornet, J Kraeling on piano, with possible drums, inviting local groups to use home talent.
Monday night’s town council session met in Solicitor Stewarts office due to a bazaar at the town hall and lasted three quarters of an hour. Mayor Mansell presided with Conneiltors Dift Wild Moore and Clagwett present.
The Melfort High School Literary Society met Friday November 30 with a program featuring a debate on whether three years of peace surpass the last three years of war. The affirmative was led by Harold Fennell Gladys Clearwater and Percy Bennett while Flo Nevison and Alice contributed for the negative.
The Unionist executive committee plans public rooms in the Dawson McEwen block and hosts a string of meetings across districts. Speakers from Prince Albert and Saskatoon join Mr. Fisher of Regina. Prof. Collier offers weekly service. rallies are set for Glen, Silver Park, Perival Park, Queen's Park, Bagley, Taylorride, Nipawin, Pleasantdale, and more with dates through December.
Gwendoline Whiting of Pleasant Valley married Frank Harris of Melfort at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. Branton officiating. Attendant Miss May Minaker and groomeman Mr. Clare Harris aided the ceremony, after which the couple planned residence six miles south of town.
At Clapton school on December 3 a junior Red Cross auxiliary was organized with Rev C Barnes of Melfort assisting. Elected officers include President Mrs Klein and 1st Vice President Mrs Braaten, with Secretary Treasurer Mrs E D Carwardine and an executive group headed by Mrs Torger Olson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Carwardine’s on December 14 at 2 p.m. A ten cent tea will be served.
The annual Bazaar and Fowl Supper of the Methodist Ladies Aid was held in the town hall on Monday and realized a total of 172 60 dollars. Returns included candy and a plain sewing booth as part of the day’s effort.
Melfort Lodge No. 30 I O O P held nominations and elections for next term. J P G E A O Brien and Thos McCosh named officers. W W White and H E Greenwood as wardens. R B Lamb as secretary. W G Grainger as treasurer. hall trustees O H Leake and W G Grainger. A plan to form the Triple Link club with a lounge space was approved. next meeting set after Lodge next Thursday. New club officers elected include Hon. Pres H Keddy, President B A O Brien, Vice Pres O J Pollock, Lev y Treas OC H Leake, committee Thos McCosh Frank Kipling A B Pardy Stanley Kapert.
The Liberal Unionist candidate in the Prince Albert federal constituency appeals to electors. He positions party politics aside during the crisis and pledges national duty, wartime unity, and fair representation for city town and rural areas. He emphasizes support for returning soldiers and continued Liberal principles in a unified government.
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