Melfort Domin ion Day Enthusiastically Held Despite Rain
Melfort’s tenth annual Dominion Day celebration faced rain but drew a crowd of seven to eight hundred as events staged at the fair grounds included two baseball games, running races, a wet teetee, and a boxing and wrestling show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Fair Grounds
Poland Pleasantdale
Warchester
H. Harkness
Tisdale
Frank Wellington
Smoker
A. Tycke
Wateon
Vera Andrews
Lucy McKay
McKay
Fort A la Corne
Barns
Eddie
Quiet Wedding Unites Reva Erte to Percy A Ieanes
A small ceremony was held at the Ackerman home on Tuesday July ath at 5 pm. Reva Erte, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman, wed Percy A Ieanes son of Mr. and Mrs A A Isaacs of Winnipeg. The Rev Marcos Server of Regina and Rev M Shallit presided. The Isaacs plan a western-city tour before settling in Melfort. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Finkelman and others from Selkirk Winnipeg and Price Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerman
Reva Erte
Percy A. Ieanes
A. A. Isaacs
Winniipeg
Marcos Server
Regina
M. Shallit
Mra. Isaacs
Jobo Avbdowe Sells 416-4615 to Williem McHarg
Jobo Avbdowe has sold the 6 w 416-4615 to Williem McHarg in a transfer of property or asset. The parties are identified with full names and the transaction indicates a change of ownership of the numbered item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Avbdowe
Williem McHarg
Bumper crop outlook in Melfort district promises high yield
Warm weather near six weeks boosts expectations for a bumper crop in the Melfort district. The Campbell quarter at Pleasant Valley owned by G. B. Johnston shows a new stand averaging over 80 inches. Many fields across the district report uniform stands and growing new land under cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Campbell Quarter
Pleasant Valley
G. B. Johnston
All Saints Junior W. A. A Reorganization Meeting
All Saints church held a Monday afternoon session to reorganize the Junior W. A. A in the parish. Rev C L Mortimer presided with Mrs H G Dawson president of the Senior W. A. and Mrs M H Clift present. Officers elected include Secretary Miss Selma Assaly and Treasurer Miss Helen Johnston. The group aims to work and pray for missions. Next meeting planned after school reopens in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Church
C. L. Mortimer
H. G Dawson
M. H. Clift
Selma Assaly Tress
Helen Johnston
W. A
Town Council approves North Melfort system link and new council matters
The council authorized connecting the South Melfort Rural Telephone system to the town network at 507.45 and held over the west road extension at 850 for economy. Dominion Day Association relief and nuisance ground cleanup were discussed as deputies urged fencing and investigation into abandoned vehicles.
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Mansell
South Melfort
West Road
Clougett
W. G. Brown
Sanitary Department
Sobrol-Boepital
Lightning fatality halts field work near Melfort
Harmin Fennell aged 21 was killed instantly by a lightning bolt while attending a fire horse team in a field near Rothwell school. Gwenze Woolsey was severely shocked and confined to bed. Funeral processions and a memorial service were planned in Melfort with interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery. coroner and staff deemed an inquest unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmin Fennel
T. J. Fennell
Melfort
Gwenze Woolsey
Rothwell School
Fennell
Woolsey
Holiness Movement
Holiness Movement Pastor Schedules Sunday Services
Holiness Movement pastor Rev. H. H. Chilterhose will hold services Sunday next at 10.30 a.m. in the home of Jas Hatch Melfort and 2 p.m. at South Church with a 7 p.m. service. A prayer meeting is set for 7.30 p.m. at South Church Tuesday and 7.40 p.m. Friday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Chilterhose
Holiness Movement
Jas. Hatch
Melfort
South Church
Tosedey
Picnic Plans and Local Meetings Noted
Weather permitting the Melfort ball team will travel to Pleasantdale for a picnic Thursday. A Diamond Chapter LO.D.E. meeting is set for Tuesday July 11 at 8 pm in the school. Mrs Robertson and daughter visited Dr Robertson over the holiday. The annual plant sale of All State Puan School is planned near Richardsons three and a half miles east of town. Actos will leave the church at 1 pm.
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Melfort
Pleasantdale
Liiamond Chapter
Lo.d.e
Planta of All Tntate Puan
Grannis Jost Roath
Richardsons
Actos
Slim Audience At Better Schools Meeting Friday
A Better Schools gathering in the town hall Friday drew about forty attendees. Rev. W. R. Tanton gave the welcome, Principal Halligan chaired, and Dr. Ling of Saskatchewan University Saskatoon delivered a scholarly talk on "Batter Subours." A discussion followed with Menars O D Hill R Beatty A E Carros Rev McColl and A McNaughton Stewart taking part. A vote of thanks to Dr. Ling closed the event as an Army vocal and musical program was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Schools Movement
W. R. Tanton
Halligan
Ling
Saskatchewan University
Saskatoon
Speer
Batter Subours
Menars
O. D. Hill
R. Beatty
A. E. Carros
Rev. McColl
A. McNaughton Stewart
A.mecnaughton Stewart
JO. D. Hill
Dr. Ling
Army
Benim
Misa Wood
Domin ion Day Sports Day Rescheduled to July 11
The program postponed on account of bad weather will be held Saturday July 11 rain or shine. A special train from The Pas is planned. The horse racing card harness and running events headline the North's best lineup along with baseball for a $100 purse and other sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivor
Pas
Double Wedding at Bagley in Lutheran Church
A double wedding took place at noon on Tuesday July 4 in Bagley Lutheran church. Arthur Wold with Annie Solstien and John Solstien with Beda Young, all of Bagley, were married by Rev. K.O Kandal of Parkside. William Hanson and Ejia Rostvold acted as witnesses for the first couple. Andrew Young and Toys Rostvold for the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Bagley
Arthur Wold
Annie Solstien
John Solstien
Beda Young
K.O Kandal
Parkside
William Hanson
Ejia Rostvold
Andrew Young
Miss Toys Rostvold
Big Patriotic Fund Convention Held in Regina
The inter provincial Canadian Patriotic Fund convention met in Regina June 26–27 with delegates from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Talks focused on taxation for patriotic purposes and funding methods to aid soldiers refugees and relief efforts.
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Canadian Patriotic Fund
Normal School
Regina
Lake
Saskatchewan
Patriotic Fund
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Herbert Ames
Montreal
The
Patriotic Fund For the
Bole Domiion
New Brunwick
J. A. Calder
Leha
Saskau
Belgium
Idr Calder
Severe Storm Strikes Melfort District Storm Floods Streets
A major electrical storm Monday caused heavy rain and strong winds across Melfort district. Rain totaled 3.115 inches in 24 hours, flooding cells and washing away portions of Burrows avenue structures. Cliff Bros. store plate glass blown out. Saunders building foundation undermined. damage estimated over $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Cliff Bros
Burrows Avenue
Star City Sports Day a Success in Ideal Weather
Star City hosted Sports Day last Wednesday drawing about 1000 spectators. Melfort beat Tisdale 10 2 in baseball and then won 12 7 against Star City with a rare fourfold triple play noted as the district’s first. Umpires included Hawke and Flannigan. horse races and running events completed the program with winners from Melfort and Star City.
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Star City
Melfort
Tisdale
Motz
Travis
Redman
Fisher
Radloff
Wams Son
OC. Thomas
Kirby
D. Craig
Jones
W. Bray
A. Montgomery
A. Kennedy
Meifert- R. Motz
J. Rutledge
T. Redman
Travie
H. Leipert
R. Corbett
A. Abraham
M. Assaly
K. Beeott
T. McKee
A.orgomery
E. Garrison
G. Gilroy
Collison
EB. Radloff
G. Fisher
K. Redliff
H. Henning
E. Hawke
G. Flannigan
J. Butler
A. Dobson
J. Payne
A. Quinnell
Sta City
A. Hark
Caereeneeieemmen
J. A Melfort
H. Harkness
Tilda
OC. Quianeli
Houry
All Saints Church Schedule for Sunday and Week
All Saints Church holds services Sunday July 1 with morning prayer at 11 o clock a sermon at 11 00 followed by Sunday school at 2 30 and an evensong and sermon at 7. The rector preaches at both services. Wednesday features a monthly W A meeting at 4 o clock. Thursday choir practice begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Presbyterian Church Sunday services schedule announced
The Presbyterian church outlines the Sacrament of the Supper at Sunday worship and a warning service. A preparatory service Friday evening and Sabbath school with Bible class led by Rev. A M McCall are listed. At 7 pm the local L O L branch attends with Rev McCooll delivering Protestantism address. St James Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 3 pm at Mrs M MacPhail’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Presbyterian Church
A.M. McCall
L.O.L
McCooll
St. James Ladies Aid
M. MacPhail
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Programs
Services will be held in the Methodist church with a Sunday schedule including a sermon titled Thomas the Doubter in the Disciple Series VII and a Young Worshippers League lesson A Good Name. Sunday school and Bible class at noon with 7 pm sermon A Second Year. Ladies Aid meets Friday at 3 pm at Mrs Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Llan
Thomas the Doubter
Young Worshippers League
Ladies Aid
Red Cross Teas and Donations Noted at Society Meeting
The Red Cross notes a donation of 5 chairs from Mr. J Lee and a tea room event on Thursday raised 7.10 dollars. Volunteers including Mrs Dawson Mrs Young Mabel Young Lily Dobson and numerous contributors helped in the workroom and tea room with proceeds and supplies listed. The executive plans the next monthly meeting for Thursday July 6 at 3 p.m. at the Red Cross house with host Mrs Carl Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross Society
J. Lee
Dawson
Mrs. Young
Mabel Young
Lily Dobson
James Dawson
Young
Beattie
Millard
Hill
Acheruma
Atkinson
Fullerton
Ghorman
Graiugeer
Petterson
Red Cross
Red Cross Rouse
Carl Olson
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Inninus
the Pas
Leipert
Mose
Wolff
Stewart
McKee
Smith
Harrison
Moss
J. G. Bocwartz
Wolfe
Renton
McDonald
Harrisson
Rutledge
Lepert
Pelquio
Browne
George Ellis
Harry Bonnar
Ellis
Dug Reanie
Frank Ellie
Bing Ellis
Kid Bookley
Pred Tieken
Tieken
Harry Muldoon
Watson
Muldoon
Collix
Piper McGregor
Abrhpore Smith
W. Robson
W. Redman
I B. Sheere
Aeat Smith
Peiguin
Lafontaine
Ratledge
Me Beach
Il Travis
Leviton
Lb Carbert
Abraham
All Saints
Horn
Bayley
Graf Lalund
Robertson
Prince Albert
Dr. Robertson
Big Patriotic Fund Convention
Star City Sports Day
Methodist Church Services
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