04 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
1
A detailed discussion on malnutrition among schoolchildren, its definitions, signs, and effects. The article cites studies from London, Boston, and New York, estimates local prevalence, links malnutrition to dullness and disease, and urges improved household science education and school cooking programs.
The notice lists several birth announcements with names and dates. The Cradle Bryant reports a son for Mr. and Mrs. Bryant of Juniata born March 25. Lath er and Renown couples welcome a daughter born March 28. Edmonds welcome a daughter born March 27 at Watrous. Wilson couple in Watrous welcome a son born March 28. Additional entry notes a birth in Watrous on March 20 to Mr. and Mrs. H.
Borderland the Watrous Dramatic Club presented the comedy drama Borderland at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday March 28. The full house praised the acting especially Turriff and Skanse as hero and villain and the club earned praise for disguise and dress. The production boosted Red Cross funds and featured various musical interludes and strong supporting performances by Miss Leadbetter Mr Reid and the Austin duo.
Poplar Park closes school for Easter Thursday with return Monday April 8 under Mr Wm Findlay BA in charge. Juvenile GGA hosts first organized social since inception with Blue Society decorations and a two cent per letter admission netting 7.75. Debates between Juvenile and Senior GGA run long amid disputed judges and time limits. Members pledge Red Letter year aims for maximum participation and stronger league ties as plans for Victoria Day picnic proceed.
Mrs Bain and Miss Lewis visit with Aunt Armstrong near Zealandia. Xena School debate on the pen versus the sword ends with a 10 point W. G. A. win led by Mrs Darwent and Miss Benton. Funeral for Mrs Bell in Young. pie social in Mani Lou raises 126.25 for Red Cross.
The article reports nearly two weeks of vigorous fighting with Allied troops holding a solid line and repelling shocks toward Amiens. German assault on March 28 targeted Array and Vimy Ridge but was stopped by Allied fire. enemy losses are cited around 450,000 with Allies incurring about one third that total. Confidence and assurance dominate British and French leadership.
The Red Cross thanks Mrs. J J Bradbern and the M L A Sewing Circle for gifts this week. Five day shirts six towels two pair socks were turned in. Bor derland proceeds will be reported next week. The Watrous Dramatic Club donation supports a $250 contribution this month for the men who will benefit.
Notices invite parishioners to morning services Bible class and Sunday School with evening programs. Pastor J McLachlan hosts a welcome and a special sermon next Sunday featuring a phonograph demonstration by Rev Wilson. All are welcome.
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