Food Hoarders Targeted as Police Crack Down
Provincial police acted under the Canadian Food Regulation Act seizing flour sugar and related goods from Rudolph Yager near Valparaiso for hoarding. He was fined 100 plus costs with option of jail and his wife faced similar penalties. Frank Yager faced seizure and a 100 fine with one month imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Yager
Valparaiso
Constable Watson
Melfort
Graham
Yauver
Yager
Jas. Serriff
Carrot River Council Sets Meeting Date and Grants YMCA Aid
The Carrot River No 429 council met May 11 at the Municipal Hall Flets Springs. They amended meeting dates to the first Monday monthly and discussed road openings and a $100 grant to the YMCA fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boral
Carrot River
Flets Springs
Reeve McLaren
Reid
Venn
Robert Campbell
Wallace
Pritchard
W. BR. Bowyer
S.E
Education
Harriville
Fire Commeloner
Badgoo Bay
Red Triangle
YMCA
Joseph Boun
Y. M.O. A. Fund
Local D E B Meed Meeting Notes and Craft Work
The L D E B met in the armory on Tass day afternoon. Members knitting and making violets included Mesdames Lee Steele Taylor Lancaster Spence Loggin Tait Young B Tate Graham O D Hill Bowes Misses Minclair Wilkinson W Clift led the work rooms. Work was returned by Mesdames Bowls Wild and King. A cheque for 2887 dollars was received the process of the Mel fas Pecuiatien ids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo. D
Armory
Veval
Mesdames Lee
Steele
Taylor
Lancaster
Spence
Loggin
Tait
Young
B. Tate
Graham
O. D. Hill
Bowes
Big German Drive Reported in World War I Letter
The missive from Captain Garland Foster, 54th Kootenay Battalion, notes Germany’s plan for a major Western offensive and the Allies’ prompt resistance. He recalls reading The Moon on a battalion mess table and reflects on memories from Kootenay and Babington while confirming battlefield resolve and the war’s expected lively months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babington
Dave
H.Q
Melfort
A. R. Babington
Germany
France
Garland Foster
Kootenay Batt
Foster
Entiemwent
Nelson
Daily News
Melfort Red Cross Tea Rooms Report Proceedings
Mrs Taylor led the Thursday tea room with assistants Mrs Conyers Miss Joeste Conyers and Roby Mays. Contributions from several members totaled 9.45 dollars with 4.05 from Next of Kin Association. Mrs Dawson oversaw the work room with several helpers. next Thursday Mrs G B Johnston will run the tea rooms.
Provincial Police Transfers Reshuffle Melfort Detachment
Provincial Constable Watson who opened the Melfort detachment in January 1917 is transferred to Lloydminster and serves for the West today. Corp Kistiuck promoted to Sergeant and moved to Prince Albert. Corp Fishdhouse and Constable Ekman of Prince Albert will take over the Melfort post. Both are married men and will move their families there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Melfort
Provinsial Police
Lloodminster
West
Corp
Kistiuck
Bergeaut
Prince Albert
Fishdhouse
Ekman
Cam fund progress report from District Treasurer Beatty
Y M C A Red Triangle Fund District Treasurer Beatty reports cam fundraising moving toward close with substantial cash subscriptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C. A. Red Triange Fund
Beatty
Cam
Well Known Farm Sold in April to New Owner
A familiar farm changed hands with the new owner to assume control after this year’s harvest. The sale involved Frank Smith transferring to Henry P., amid health concerns that prompted the Back to the Land movement in the district. Dr. Folloom, a local dentist, noted the sale as part of broader rural ownership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Dr. Folloom
Frank. Smith
Henry P
Blizzard Strikes Melfort With Heavy Snow and Wind
Last Friday brought a fierce blizzard to Melfort, dropping eight to ten inches of snow. Winds battered streets as residents sheltered indoors. By Saturday and Sunday the weather eased, with mild temperatures returning by Tuesday and roads drying after days of near impassable travel. Local old timers forecast a potential bumper crop due to favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Old Sol
Fort Io
Methodist District Meeting Report From Melfort Gathering
The annual district meeting of the Methodist Church was held in Melfort with delegates from Melfort Kisistine Spalding Pleasant Valley and Star City present. Missionary returns were reported and shown strong progress with a $1400 figure last year rising to $2000 this year. W R Tanton chairman of the stationing committee and Albert Prince attended. The next meeting will be in Prince Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Madlfort
Tisdale
Melfort
Kisistine
Spalding
Pleasant Valley
Star City
Frio Albert
Princese
W. R. Tanton
Prince Albert
Pleasantdale Red Cross Meeting Report
Pleasantdale Red Cross met at the school on Saturday May Lith. A large number presaged. Thanks to Mrs E Bill for lending her sewing machine. Items completed include pyjamas socks and garments. contributions listed include payments and tea, with amounts shown for goods and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantdale Red Cross
E Bill
Anciety
PF. Cramer
Dale
Sharpes Welcome Daughter at Suanp-At Swift Current
Suanp-At Swift Current announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs W E Sharp on Wednesday May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suanp
Swift Current
W. E. Sharp
Marriage of Hehmidt and Elsie Fase Set for May 27
The couple Mr Hehmidt and Miss Elsie Fase will wed on Monday May 27 with Rev Campbell officiating at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hehmidt
Elsie Fase
Vterian
D. Campbeil
MacAnthus-In Melfort Funeral and Memorial Set
Funeral announced for MacAnthus-In Melfort held Monday at Mount Pleasant cemetery with a memorial service to follow. The deceased is identified as Alex MacArthur aged two years, with connection to May 25 in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacAnthus
Melfort
Alex. Mac.Arthur
Fee & Mount Pleasant
Patriotic Sale Report From Melfort Committee
The Patriotic Sale committee in Melfort issues a summary of auction proceeds and expenses. It notes cash outlay was small with many items donated and thanks contributors while noting audit delays and distribution of funds to Red Cross chapters and the Patriotic Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Red Cross
We Gore
Melfort Red Cross
Patriotic Fund
Toolod.e
Treaeurer
Melfort
The
Dominian
Red Cross and Picnic Announced for Clapton District
Clapton school district sets annual picnic on school grounds Friday June 14. Red Cross regular meeting to be at Mrs. Jas Scott home Wednesday May 29. Return raffle entries for pig before Wednesday afternoon. Draw to be made by two junior members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapton
Red Cross
Jas. Scott
Joniors
Beatty Notes and Wanderings Around Town
Beatty residents report shipping a bows car and note no church services last Sunday. Camp bells visit Beatty. Canada West elevator opens briefly under Mr Armstrong. Drouin leaves for Winnipeg to join the Flying Corps. A snow storm postpones the hall dance for two weeks while O N R works on bridges and a stockyard well. Flanagan and McDonald travel west, likely homesteading. Beatty Picnic date rumored for June. Carbett passes through en route to Melfort for leave then overseas with the RN. Several locals head to Regina May 21 for service. McDonald and Curtis bring a show Friday. Wallace departs Beatty for Regina to report for service. family hopes for safe return. Young People Society held a gathering at Carl Haggland’s with games, rag ball sale, and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey, Richardson, Cole and Robertson
Coonvillor Wallace
Coanvillor Reid
E Shirley
N.be
Shirley
Pritchard
Rupert
Tata
Beatty Pioneer Store
J. Person
North Canada Lumber Co
Stationery Supplies Committee
Melfort Journal
Canada Ingot Iron Calvert Co
Board of Highway Commissioners
Ruport
Pylaw
Venn
Reid
J.B. Taylor
Department of Highways
Carrot River
Thie Council
Campbell
Young People's Rally Held in Melfort Despite Storm
A stormy evening did not deter a Young People's meeting in Melfort. Rev W R B Tanton presided as music by Miss Flu Nevison Beatrice Brown and A Ede accompanied the talk by Rev J Doyle of Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Memorial for Late Rector at All Saints Parish
At the annual All Saints congregation meeting the parish agreed to place a memorial for the late rector who died in a car accident last November. No funds for the memorial were raised, but friends of the rector expressed willingness to cover the Beatty cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Sainte
Beatty
Local Banks Set Shorter Hours In June Change
Melfort banks will adopt a new time schedule from June 1 under a Bankers' Association plan. Official hours will be 9 30 am to 2 30 pm daily except Saturday closing at noon. The change responds to staffing shortages from the Military Service act and aims to ease duties for workers while serving the public. Local managers seek public cooperation during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort Banks
Bankers’ Association
Star City Plans Bazaar and Fund Drive in June
A meeting at Red Cross rooms on May 21 discussed raising 1600 for Star City funds from June 19 to 22. Organizers proposed a district captain, house to house canoes for fawns, and a bazaar sale on June 22 with donated items. Tea room hostesses included Mesdames Wayne Nixon E B Flea ming and the Gillilands May and Beatrice. May 25 tea proceeds were 19.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Star City
Mesdames Wayne
Nixon
Fleaming
Mary
Beatrice Gilliland
Engagement party near Edenbridge and local incidents
A party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Bender in Edenbridge celebrated the engagement of their daughter Rosie to O. B. Shore of the Broudy-Freedman store. The brief notes mention medical and accidental events including a birth-related death, an injury from a runaway, and a vision restoration claim involving Mrs. Raisio.
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R. M
D. E
Lols Kinistino
Methodist District Meeting
Mel‘fort
Csivis Caves
J. Harukis
Geo
Kingaroo
Bri
B. McArter
Sli
H. Elliott
H. G Dawson
L. Cowie
Dr. Bringham
M. Roach
H. D. McAughey
P. Murphy
Percy Price
W. Yarmie
W. Seely
Stasink
P. Walker
Geo. Wallace
Walter Campbell
Canada-West
Armstrong
D. Drouin
Winnipeg
Flying Corps
O.N.R
Flanagan
M. McDonald
J. Carbett
Regina McDonald
Curtis
F. W. Ritter
Robinson
U.S.A
Ferb Wallace
Regina
Herb
Young Peoples Society
Carl Haggland
Young People's Meeting
Edenbridge
Ivan Spariateky
Melfort Hoapital
Morris Peliaot
J. Broudy
Raisio
Louis Obabitt
Himesif
Broody & Freedman
J Slaughter
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