Local 188th Battalion in Tisdale Reaches Full Strength
The 188th Battalion C.E.F. local unit in Tisdale now totals 55 including officers after a week of recruiting. Recruitment grew from zero to about ten men, with seeding leave until May 26. Drill at Homer's Hall progressed, uniforms will be issued upon return, and Lt. E. R. Johnstone defends recruiters against corruption allegations, praising Lance Corporal Randall’s patriotism.
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188Th Battalon
Homer's Hall
H. MecCorriston
Crooked
R. R. Steen
Bjorkdale
G. Henderson
Speddington
G. Warby
Sylvania
M. de Forest
Tisdale
W. A. Kelly
R. Craft
Crooked River
Harry Boxall
Fern Glen
Randall
188Th Battalion
C.E.F
Lance
188Th
Batt. C.E.F
Wedding Held At Manse For Rassdon Pair
The Rev Robert T Young presided Tuesday afternoon at the Manse as John Reuben Elinguist and Ernie May Mitchell, both residents of Rassdon Sask, were married at two o clock.
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Robert T Young
John Reuben Elinguist
Ernie May Mitchell
Rassdon
Sask
Mattress Factory Promises New Local Industry in Tisdale
The Robert Dempsey Mattress Factory launched last week signals a new local industry in Tisdale. The plant will produce Excelsior mattresses and other upholstered goods using white poplar timber, with plans to expand as demand grows.
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Robert Dempsey
Tisdale
Dempsey
Senior Room Pupils Delight Large Audience
Senior room pupils staged a patriotic concert in Homer's Hill on Wednesday to raise funds. Despite only two weeks of training, the program impressed a large audience with balanced items and stage lighting enhancing the performance. Every piece received applause and no single number was singled out as superior.
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Homer's Hill
Mrs Belew at Argall’s millinery event in Melfort
Mrs Belew of Melfort will visit F A Argall’s store on Wednesday April 26 to showcase spring millinery and hats. The appearance aims to offer fashionable headwear and accessories for the season.
Silver Stream Club Enjoys Musical Meeting and Plans Summer Fridays
The Silver Stream Social Club hosted a Friday evening program with vocal and instrumental music led by Mr and Mrs A J Marshall and Mr Richard Yelland. The Grain Growers Association met on Saturday afternoon April 8. Neighbours bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Chas Bullock with a warm send off.
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Silver Stream
A. J. Marshall
Richard Yelland
The
Grain Growers’ Association
Chas
Bullock
Nipawin seeks donation acknowledgments for patriotic funds
A Nipawin Saskatchewan letter lists contributions to Canadian Patriotic and Red Cross funds from local groups and individuals. Totaling 215.15, it notes a 50 50 split between the Red Cross and Canadian Patriotic Fund and is signed by Frank Inkster.
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Red Cross
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Frank Inkster
Births Hornseth and Smith Sons Reported
On April 16 a son was born to Mr and Mrs P Hornseth at Mrs Howe's home in Ravine Bank Also on April 17 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Smith at Mrs Thomas Maternity Home in Ravine Bank
Card of Thanks from Mr. A. C. McIntosh
Mr. A. C. McIntosh thanks many kind friends for the sympathy shown during his recent bereavement.
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A. C. McIntosh
War letters and civic clash over dance halls in local letters
A correspondent criticizes earlier letters on Onlooker's portrayal of Wednesday night gatherings and the Auto Road dances. He cites religious quotes on purity, defends urban views, and notes personal service offers to the war. The letter ends with thanks for space and a postscript about Findlay Morrow and wartime camp life.
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London Lyceum
Auto Road
Auto Road Entertainment Society
Paul
Hditor
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E. R. Johnstone
O.C. Melfort
Tiscale
Nipawin
Council of R.M. of Nipawin
Harry Tompkins
M. E. Curry
Bertram T. Jobson
Newfield School
Industry
Dia
Mond
Findlay Morrow
Wm Morrow
F. S. Shannon
Mareh Leth
Findlay
Fritz
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