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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference John McRae and the line In Flanders Fields. The text mentions Guelph and war poem fragments.
Civic nominations on Monday returned the 1917 council by acclamation. Star City elected councillors for five divisions with John Davidson and J B Pengelley contesting division 6. Retained trustees and school trustees also returned by acclamation.
The district endures its first real cold snap ushered in by a near blizzard. Temperatures fell to 14 below Monday night and hovered around 16 below later Tuesday. Citizens neglected storm sash as frosty air gripped the area and garages work to repair frozen radiators.
Star City Red Cross held a special meeting on December 1 and received a 451.33 Provincial branch gift and 8000 to British Red Cross from Our Day. Life memberships were awarded to Mrs. F C Reynolds and Mrs. W Andros. A New Year’s Eve ball at Gaiety Hall with grand march at 9 PM was planned along with decorations, supper, and cake raffle proceeds. A Christmas cake raffle ticket drive and card tables for non-dancers were announced. The meeting noted a total realized of 1725 from prior events and a follow up gathering on December 11.
The Pleasantdale Red Cross met in the school on Friday November 23. Nine members attended and completed work including two flannel shirts from Mr Palmer and Mrs Harper and one pair of socks from Mrs Coulter. The society thanks contributors and notes the next meeting will be held in the school on Friday December 21.
Melfort and district over subscribed Canada's Victory Loan totaling 200000 dollars despite a slow start. Prince Albert city and Melfort led contributions with Prince Albert at 810,000 and Melfort around 200,100. overall district total nears one million dollars with banks and canvassers driving the drive.
Pte. Alexander Speed of the 188th Batt. from Melfort is reported dead from wounds. Known as Scotty, he came to Melfort in 1914 and worked in telephone service for W. G. O’Brien and later B. A. O’Brien before enlisting. He rose to lance corporal then reverted to ranks to stay with his unit.
A first class orchestra is organized in Melfort led by Merle Hill. The quartet includes Clariouet Merle Hill on violin Jas Fraser on cornet J Kraeling on piano and possibly drums. Local groups seeking real sosppy talent are urged to consider the home team.
Town council met in Solicitor Stewarts office due to a bazaar at the town hall and adjourned after three quarters of an hour. Mayor Mansell presided with Councillors Clift Wild Moore and Clagwett present.
A Melfort High School Literary Society meeting on Friday November 30 featured four debaters debating the motion that three years of peace are more beneficial than the last three years of war. Harold Fennell Gladys Clearwater and Percy Bennett argued for the affirmative while Flo Nevison Alice Cutt and Mabel Young argued against. Judges notes praised the debaters' clear reasoning and skill.
Unionist forces announce vigorous activity with meetings at Dawson McEwen block and North Star schoolhouse. Speakers from Prince Albert and Saskatoon arrive. Prof. Collier of the University of Saskatchewan offers services. Scheduled events include Hagley Taylor ride school and a Nipawin Monster rally for Lost River supporters.
A serene ceremony at the Methodist parsonage united Miss Gwendoline Whiting of Pleasant Valley with Mr. Frank Harris of Melfort. Rev W R Tanton officiated. Attendant Miss May Minaker and groomeman Mr. Clare Harris. The couple will reside six miles south of town.
A Mount Hope school hosts an ice cream social fundraiser inviting families and community members to enjoy treats and games for PTA funding and classroom supplies.
At Clapton School on December 3 an auxiliary to Melfort Red Cross was formed with Rev. Barnes from Melfort assisting. Officers elected include President Mrs Klein and 1st Vice President Mrs Braaten. The executive lineup lists several local members and three men Carwardine Braaten and Klein. The next meeting is scheduled at Mrs Carwardine’s home on December 14 at 2 pm, with a ten cent tea planned.
The Methodist Ladies Aid held a Bazaar and Fowl Supper in the town hall on Monday. Proceeds totaled 472 dollars with major contributions from meat and candy booths and various craft and sewing displays. Net receipts listed include 190 25 for meat, 198 45 for fancy work, 31 15 for candy, and 172 60 for plain sewing.
Melfort Lodge No 30 I O O F elected officers for the next term including J P G E A O Brien N G Thos McCosh Vo G W W White R8 H E Greenwood F8 R L Lamb Treas W G Grainger and hall trustees C H Leake W O Grainger A light lunch followed, plan for Triple Link club discussed. The next lodge meeting will be held after the coming Thursday evening. Hon Pres H E Keddy presides. President EB A O'Brien Vice Pres O J Pollock Levy Treas C H Leake Committee Thos McCosh M Ackerman Frank Kipling A B Pordy Stanley Rupert.
The Liberal Unionist candidate in Prince Albert ballots urges electors to unite beyond party lines to support Canada’s war effort. He emphasizes unity, sacrifice of service members, and promises to represent all parts of the constituency if elected, pledging to advance Liberal principles within the war crisis.
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