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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

2

$35,000 Cold Storage Plant To Be Erected In Melfort

Plans call for a brick and concrete cold storage building 60 by 90 feet with three stories and basement. Construction will start immediately with tenders issued, aiming to roof the structure before year end and have the plant in operation by March 1, 1918. The facility will serve the public with storage space available at low rentals.

Melfort Plaas Madison- Grain Garvin Vooda

Public Storage Fur Garment Rates and Cold Storage Plans

Rates cover fur garments 10c per lb from April to November and fur coats 2.00. minimum parcel charge 25c. Storage includes monthly cooling, inspection, careful packing, and clear marking. New cold storage facility led by Mr. Gauvin with plans for a refrigerated building linked to town sewer and water, and railway access at Saskatchewan Ave and Assiniboia St.

Saskatchewan Avenue Assiniboia Street

Local Donations Reported From Community Women and Volunteers

Donations were received from Mesdames Monsees Keddy Hill and others and from Mrs Osiris who led the drive. Contributors include Mrs Rick Estes and Mrs O Haney in support of the tea rooms opening this Thursday.

Mesdames Monsees Keddy Hill W. H. Jameson Hastie Sod Atkinson Osiris Lee Slim Weaver Ricel Johnston Ricks O. Haney Will

Red Cross Fund Adds to Province Drive Amid Meeting Plans

Donation totals from Star City Red Cross fund amount to part of the Red Cross appeal. Seven gum of $1825 was realized. The Red Cross society will hold its annual meeting at a new time next week as the province branch seeks a report.

Cal .l Red Fund Red Croce Society Salaban Go Society

Pleasant Valley Red Cross Society Founding Note

A fragment recalls the Pleasant Valley Red Cross chapter and mentions founder Brn LW, hinting at the early birth of a local Red Cross society in the area.

Pleasant Valley Red Cross

Sudden Death of Mrs James Hunter

A fragment reports the sudden death of Mrs James Hunter in Bagley area. Authorities were notified and an inquest was not held. The deceased, aged about 42, had lived in the district since her marriage to a English husband.

James Hunter James Hunt Miles Bagley Hoaster England

Young Wesley Group Elects Officers at Methodist Meeting

An enthusiastic meeting at the Methodist church organized the Young People’s Society. Officers were elected with a president and other active posts to lead the group in church activities.

Methodist Church Olah Rs Heep Rae Olidlord Johnstone Oharch

Skating Rink Closure Debate at Town Council Meeting

Town council discussed closing the skating rink for the winter and exploring options to operate it. Councillors Wild and Moore formed a committee to obtain quotes from local dealers and report at the next meeting.

Moore Ease George Weaver Wild Eibuee Hosing Hier St Ft Ba Or Mansell H. Gaavin Melfort

Local Paragraphs Teeters Between Ads and Editorial Notes

A compact newspaper snippet shows mixed content with references to opt options and possible ad placements. Elena o Groat teoret hints at theoretical topics or misprint. The readable lines suggest a routine page segment blending notices and brief commentary without a clear singular event.

Community WWI fund drive urges wartime support

Local women collect donations for soldiers in trenches requesting wheat chocolate tobacco and other items. The note asks farmers to contribute a small wheat donation and mentions a harvest day and hostesses arranging events to aid the cause.

Malfort Jos Giak Seeien Moe Dames Assaly Jae Ameson Ein Tone Pont Los

Commissioner to Visit Melfort for Town Hall Service

Comenioetanss Santee natal i taraleg Arar Canada visits Melfort to attend a town hall service on September 30. Arrangements will secure the town hall for the Handay night event.

Natal i Taraleg Arar Canada Weat Melfort

Noted Soldier Death Report From Front Lines

German S Greenwood and family receive word that Greenwood’s son Pig Wendell Greenwood was killed in action. The message from Pte. Fan o80n expresses sorrow and honor, stating Jack from the same company gave his life for the cause and will be greatly missed by family and community at Melfort.

Greenwood A. Ferguson Beatty Pig Wendell Greenwood Fan Lens Jack Oleee Bere St Melfort

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gauvin Ee Aees Eee Bennett Patblow Star City Red Cross Vel. Cross Society Brn LW. Revi Young Wesley Mansell Ebay Conneliiens Council Elena O Groat Comenioetanss Santee S Greenwood
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