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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
8
A new cold storage plant is planned in Melfort costing between $30,000 and $35,000. The brick and concrete building will be 60 by 90 feet, three stories with basement, and complete by March 1, 1918. Construction starts immediately with 12 to 15 workers. The facility will serve the public, offering storage space at modest rates.
Rates for public storage list fur garments 10c per lb April to November and fur coats 2.00. Minimum 25c for small parcels. Temperature guidance from 0 to 45 degrees above zero ensures preservation of meats and perishables. Mr Gauvin leads cold storage efforts with construction and operation details. New building to connect to town sewer and water, and railway access planned at corner Saskatchewan Ave and Assiniboia St.
Donations were received from Mesdames Monsees Keddy Hill W H Jameson Hastie and the Misses Atkinson. Mrs Osiris led the fundraising with Bee and others assisting. Contributions included sums from Mrs Rick Estes to Mrs O Haney for the tea rooms this Thursday.
Star City Red Cross donors contributed to a Red fund with several gifts totaling 1825 dollars realized. The annual Red Cross society meeting is planned for a new time next week as the province branch seeks a report on salaban. Seation of Go society is expected around September 30.
A cavetlog from Pleasant Valley traces the Red Cross society’s origins and key figures, noting Brn LW as a founder and outlining early activities and leadership in the chapter. The fragment highlights community involvement and the society’s evolution within the region.
The notice reports the sudden death of Mrs James Hunter at her Bagley residence. Authorities were alerted. an inquest was not held. Mrs Hoaster, aged 42, had been a respected long-time resident since her marriage abroad. Her husband was from England. The community mourns her loss.
Enthusiastic gathering at the Methodist church organized by the Young People's group. Officers were elected including president and other active leaders to guide the youth outreach and church activities.
Town council received department reports and discussed winter plans for the skating rink including possible closure. Councillors Moore Wild and Weaver formed a committee to obtain dealer quotes and report next meeting. A housing and water connection inquiry related to a proposed cold storage plant was noted with potential council support.
Brief note on page layout and ad placements with partial headings. Mentions Elena Groat and other names in fragmentary form.
A fragmented wartime plea asks local farmers to donate a small amount of wheat and houses of support for troops. The message references Christmas need, a planned community event, and names local organizers inviting chocolate tobacco and other items for soldiers in trenches.
Canadian delegation from Comenioetanss Santee natal in Arar to visit Melfort. Arrangements secure town hall for the Sunday night service on September 30 with the commissioner attending.
German S Greenwood records a pension-like note from A Ferguson about his son Pig Wendell Greenwood who died in service. The message laments the death and honors the sacrifice during a battle near Lens, mentioning a comrade "Jack" from Melfort and the sense of duty shared by the company.
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