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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
1
A Melfort soldier notes that 6785 dollars have been sent to Regina for Y funds with five to six hundred dollars pending. He includes a letter from Captain H. M. Bailey recalling a coffee stall near Lens and the Y M C A’s work amid harsh conditions, praising its physical support.
James Watt, renowned Carrot River Valley checker champion, noted he recently played 60 games with Cyrus Carron, Carron leading by about ten. They had met twice before with Watt winning both times, and Watt called Carron a greatly improved player with strong understanding of the game. In their current match the early four sittings were tied four each with 16 draws, before Carron surged ahead. The score of one game shows Watt as black and Carron as white.
Edenbridge reports extreme heat accelerating crop growth as residents like Joseph Pullman travel to Regina for military service. Mex Gordon works on threshing, while Mike Kate Shallitt of P A Trading Co opens his operation at home. Mrs J Pollean visits friends in Melfort as Borury Fuller returns from a year with the provincial government to help brother Ross. Sara se
Remembrance Day will be observed in Great Britain Italy France Japan and the Dominican Republic. In Melfort a united church service will be held in the town hall in the evening to mark the anniversary of Britain declaring war on Germany.
A meeting at the office of G B Jameson formed a Melfort branch of the Social Service Council of Saskatchewan. Elected officers include Hon. President Dr Spence, President G B Jameson, Vice-President Thomas Harris, Treasurer Lieut Stirland, and a Finance Committee with James Aiken and others. Committees cover child welfare law enforcement recreation and welfare, with named local church and civic representatives.
Teddington July 15 Wheat heading out here oats rare is dead Joe Skerry to Saskatoon for military service Arthur Hay sold his farm for 4000 He takes the crop Local meeting in the schoolhouse last Saturday protested amendments to Stray Animal Act northern Saskatchewan would become a free range district critics say bylaw changes infringe municipal rights cattle grazing and pasture concerns were raised by Councillor Scott and B Jobaco about self governance and impact on homesteads and farming finances money for breaking and grubbing would shift to fencing the law seen as unjust to municipalities and rural farmers
Rural council minutes record a July 8 1014 meeting with Reeve and councillors. A Connnaught No 467 deputation sought Nipawin road funding and a grant toward a Union Municipal Hospital, with conditions on spending and oversight.
The Pleasantdale Rural Municipality council met July 6 at A D Young’s. Present were Reeve McAlister and councillors Anderson Minfeldt Erwin Rode Graham and Parkin son. Minutes approved. Communications from Lady Minto hospital Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs Star City and others discussed various road weed and hospital matters with plans to attend union hospital meeting July 24. Reports include weed inspector duties and right of way requests.
Minutes record of R. M. Willow Creek No 458 dated July 18 at Elen bridge. Secretary to write to Dept re surveys west of section 17 46 16 and road closure permission between sections 19 and 20 46 16 for J Prytula. Accounts list: J Matheon 15.00 R McMillian 0.42 Mackintosh Hyde 150.00 A Swodyreeo 0.40
A visitor to Malfort discovers a triangular device on a car radiator, mistaken as a new marketing gimmick. It is revealed to be the badge of the nearly extinct Mei fort Automobile Club, whose members painted “Melfort” signs around town. Citizens question why signs were created and stored, while club members defended the effort as road guidance.
A special town council meeting set the 1918 tax levy at 32 mills. Taxes paid before August 1 will receive a 5 percent discount.
The Melfort creamery on Burrows Ave east is near completion after repairs to the temporary quarters. A near new plant is set to operate by month end with two large churns, 1200 fbe capacity, turbine milk tester, moulds, washers and driers. Local cream shippers are advised the plant will receive products on July 29.
On Wednesday July 17 at the Dancey home Peworlly Galloway wed Mise Dorothy Margaret Galloway with Rev. Teaton officiating. The bride wore a crepe de chine gown with shadow lace and orange blossoms. she was attended by Mrs. Arley Poa geagelioy and supported by Arley Pennelly. A second ceremony united Garnet May Buc eva and John Arley Pengelly with Tanton officiating. the bride wore white de chine and orange threewome, attended by Mine Gordon. Kenneth Saunders was groomsman. The Pengellys will reside near Maifort.
Moonmas events at Lady Minto mark a gathering of residents and youth organizers. Community figures Jory BB and others coordinate a teen group for six daughters and local neighborhood teams in a modest social program.
The former pastor of Bt James church Rev A M McCall has been named chaplain with the rank of captain. He is set to begin fatigue duty, a result of meritorious service, and will serve in the new role following his transfer.
The Live Stock branch of Saskatchewan’s Department of Agriculture showcases a carload of pure bred bulls from Shorthorn Angus and Hereford lines and high grade two year old beef heifers. The display aims to spur livestock improvements with low credit terms for purchases.
Local notes report Mrs. Belew's accident leaving her confined to her rooms after a motor stall incident. A death is noted for B. Tulfer, age 35, a long-time town resident with work history in several roles. Regina and Saskatoon trips are mentioned, as well as visitors from Stay City and Winnipeg.
William Pines of Orcasfield Alberta visits sister Mrs Wm Deffiries. He notes crop failures in the west. Sapper Willie Jeffries travels to Maskatoo for medical treatment. Wm Arnold injured by barb wire last Saturday and is recovering. George in the tab on nie detzios.
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