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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
6
Attendance at the town meeting was sparse aside from councillors and boards. Officials reported ten months of spending and revenue across departments, including taxes, utilities, and public works, with notes on school enrollment and attendance.
The weekly Armoury tea raised funds under Mrs. Benace assisted by Mrs. Tait Hill and Miss Beatty. Mrs. Lee managed today’s event and will take charge again next Tuesday. Proceeds from last week were not announced.
A crowded All Sainte Church held a memorial for Rev C L Mortimer late rector killed in a Colonsay auto crash on November 18. Knights of Pythias attended as Rev Barnes preached on Luke 9 34 praising Mortimer for his devout life and steadfast faith.
Reginald Beatty sells the forth half and southwest quarter of section 20 44 18 four miles southeast of town totaling 480 acres to John Younghusband. Other transfers include J Efants quarter north of his farm to Robert Richardson and W Craig farm to Mr Craig who will retire to town. Also Cephes Rosob buys the Pleasant Valley farm.
Subscriptions to the Victory Loan grew substantially as the November deadline neared. Melfort district reported 131400 in totals and led the district with several large gifts including 26000 and 6000 while many 5000 2000 and 1000 pledges followed. The committee plans further drive over the next three days to maintain the top position.
An organizing meeting for Andrew Knox, Union candidate, outlined a campaign plan with meetings across the district. Executives listed include O. D. Hill patron and G. B. Johnston president, scheduling rallies at Rothwell, Mt. Forest, St. Brieux, Milver Park, Fairy Glen, Central Park and other schools through December. Knox to speak at Melfort town hall at 8 PM.
The Gashatchewas Branch of the Provincial Red Cross held its annual meeting in Regios on November 0. The year ending reported receipts of $451,000. The new fiscal year began October 1 with $6,847 in hand and $4,973 allocated to humanitarian efforts.
Adelaide Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs JB Lee of Melfort married Arthur H Toseland of Winnipeg at St Lukes church Winnipe on Saturday November 24 Canon Bertal Heeny presided witnesses were Mr and Mrs Nightingale distant relatives. The couple will reside in Winnipeg.
Knox addresses a large Star City gathering with Union supporters J A McDonald A McFadden W Starkey W Hawkins and Rev W R Tapton speaking briefly in favor of Union government. He notes his Regina visit and predicts Calder will speak in the constituency at Melfort.
On Thursday evening the Catholic congregation of Sear Outy gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Hartnett’s home to honor Pte. B. O'Connor returning after two years in France. Rev. Father Rochon gave an eloquent address and presented O'Connor with an old rosary and a manicure set from the Altar Society. O'Connor spoke briefly in gratitude and the gathering closed with a social hour and refreshments provided by the ladies.
The anniversary services at the Methodist church will be led by Rev J W Pratt of Saskatoon. The choir will render a special piece on Monday. A fowl supper and bazaar run from 3 30 with sales of fancy and emerald articles. fowl copper will be served from 8 o'clock.
Letters from officers describe Jack Atkinson's gallant death on October 26 during a frontline attack in France. He led a platoon to seize a pill box, was struck by shrapnel, and died after attempts to save him. fellow soldiers praise his bravery and resolve.
At the Diocese of Saskatchewan executive committee meeting in Prince Albert on Tuesday, the church urged all members to lay aside politics and unite for the war effort, stressing loyalty to the empire and support for those who have sacrificed their lives in the conflict.
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