Enlist At Once For 65th Battalion Recruitment
Lieut Leader of Saskatoon arrived in Wilkie this week seeking recruits for the 65th Battalion being formed in Saskatchewan. Due to urgent need, officers will visit rural centres. Recruits must be at least 5 ft 3 in tall with a 34 in chest, and good eyesight. Headquarters are in the Dulmage Block, where he can be seen, and drilling may occur locally if enough recruits are found.
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Saskatoon
Wilkie
Batt
Saskatchewan
Dulmage
Fair Day Sports and Events Schedule at Wilkie Town
The fair on July 20 features horse racing baseball and basketball with $5000 in prizes. Evening events include motion pictures at Elite Theatre and a dance with the Wilkie Town Band. Horseracing events cover Farmers trot Novelty race Open run Boys Pony Race Half mile Indian Pony Races and Junior Baseball with purses listed. Livestock must be on ground by 0 30 on day two. details from Secretary A Bell ilkie Btsk.
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Wilkie Town Band
A. Bellilkie
Btsk
Visitors at Jackfish Lake Week End
Visitors at Jackfish Lake during the weekend included Mr and Mrs F L Bishop Mr and Mrs E H Dulmage Mr and Mrs A Schaab Mr and Mrs W Mutch mer Mr and Mrs Donaldson Mr and Mrs F McClennen Mr and Mrs P S Thomas and Mr and Mrs F T A Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackfish
Jack Fish Lake
F. L. Bishop
E. H. Dulmage
A. Schaab
W. Mutchmer
Mra. Donaldson
F. McClennen
P. S. Thomas
F. T. A. Hurst
Bearded Wheat Sample From J S Meikle Farm
A sample of bearded wheat measuring 3 feet 8 inches was sent from the farm of J S Meikle to the Office Saturday last. If his crop is as good as the sample, he will have something coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Meikle
Board of Examiners Finish Grade Eight Papers
The Board of Examiners completed Grade VIII papers on Tuesday and reviewed 4 320 papers. Marks are recorded and sent to Regina for the central Examining Board's supervision. results will be issued from Regina within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Examiners
Anewer Pers
Regina
Assistant Principal Appointed at Wilkie School
Mira Muriel K. Steves a University of New Brunswick graduate with first rank honors in English and Modern Language has been appointed vice principal of the Wilkie School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Muriel K. Steves
University New Brunswick
Wilkie Sehool
Editor-in-Chief on Holiday at Coldspring Lake
The newspaper announces the editor is away on holiday at Coldspring Lake with companions G. K. Fleming and G. B. Warburton. They left their families with a light supply and travel on a short break, joking about gophers and rosetoes.
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BE. N. Carter
Coldspring Lake
G. K. Fleming
G. B. Warburton
Picnic Pointers For Cold Spring Union Sunday Schools
A list guiding attendees of a monster old fashioned basket picnic at Cold Spring next Thursday July 22 includes bringing a basket filled with food bringing cups children babies and lunch in baggage cars on trains and buying tickets early reminders cover packing and transport details for families and guests.
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The
Union Sunday Schools
Private Bloxam Wins Distinguished Conduct Medal
A photograph from England shows Private Bloxam in uniform. He earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal and was killed in action on June 23. He was the first Wilkie man to enlist, joining the 106th 11th Battalion at Saskatoon and later transferring to the 10th Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bloxam Wos
Wilkie
Batt
Saskatoon
Red Cross Whist Drive and Dance Planned
The Red Cross Society hosts a Whist Drive and Dance in the school on Tuesday evening July 20 at 8:40 p.m. Admission is 50 cents. All are invited. Refreshments will be provided by the Red Cross Committee.
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The
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Committee
Narrow Lake News Updates and Local Events
Mr Parretts power outfit is breaking on the farm of G M Phelpa. The 8 8 Picnic is set for July 22 at the school at 1 p m. The Ladies Aid sold over 100 quilt tickets. Premier Scott spoke at Clean during a better farming train visit. Several locals visited Battleford and Swarthmore over the weekend.
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Mr. Parrett
G. M. Phelpa
Clean
Scott
Ladies Aid
Wilkie Agricultural Fair Delays Plant and Flower Classes
Omission error in prize list leads to only the paired classes proceeding on July 29 and 30. The Wilkie Agricultural Society will allow 60 percent for arrangement and display under Section 2.
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Wilkie Agricultural Fair
Wilkie Agricultural Society
C C F Installations of Officers Assessments Reduced
In three appeals against town assessments heard by Judge Dickson In Chambers at Scott on Friday the Logan case was reduced to 35 per acre for off town farm land and Coupe inside town limits reduced to 125 per acre based on neighboring sales. The Wilkie Press assessment was sustained with a new principle on partial building assessment. Quigg and Fleming represented the appellants with Laycock defending the town.
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Dickson
Chambers
Scott
Priday
C. J. Logan
Wilkie Press
Quigg
C.J. Logan
G. R. Fleming
J. L. Coupe
Ernest Laycock
Principal Walker Resigns from Regina Collegiate
Principal Walker has tendered his resignation after being offered the Chair of Chemistry at the Regina Collegiate Institute. The School Board has accepted the resignation and now calls for applications to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Collegiate Institute At
Regina
Entries For Saskatoon Exhibition Heavy With Livestock Promises
Saskatoon exhibition officials report strong livestock entries with champions expected from top exhibitors. General manager C D Fishern returns from Calgary with commitments from Clifford Oshawa Bavington Alta Harper Sons Edmonton Bull Sons Brampton and Yule.
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Saskamee
Saskatoon
C.d.fishern
Calgary
L. O.clifford
Oshawa
Geo. Bavington
Alta
Harper & Sons
Edmonton
Bull & Sons
Brampton
Yule
Unity and Wilkie Lodges Install Officers for Balance of Year
Unity Lodge No. 7 and Wilkie Lodge No. 47 held a joint installation on July 8 with about 24 visitors. D.D.G.M. J. A. Gerhart led the ceremony assisted by several officers. new officers from both lodges were installed and thanked the visiting brethren before refreshments.
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Unity and Wilkie Lodges
Wilkie Lodge No
Unity Lodge No
Unity
Wilkie
J. A. Gerhart
P.G
Biggar
D.D.G.M
J.m.jensen
N.G. W
G.hounsell
A.mcdougal
V.G
F.d.mcintyre
E. C. Tregale
R.S
Chas
Gratrix
W.E. Atkinson
L.S.S. W
Bro. J. Tucker
Wilkie Lodge
Unity Lodge
Bros. McLarg
Robertson
P.G.M
P.G.R
Phippen News Wide Range of Local Travel and Events
Mrs W A Harper leaves for Saskatoon for a few days. Mr and Mrs Olsen and family visit Battleford. Florence Walker goes to Regina for vacation. Milton Raynor of Atlanac holidays at H M Olsens. Families visit distant kin and attend July 12 celebrations in Wainwright. Misa Jennie Robertson visits Saskatoon brother. Coglan returns from Saskatoon trip. Code and daughter return from Winnipeg. W L Olsen unloads lumber coal and wood. Pioneer Picnic planned at Phippen July 22 with social promises. C Neale visits Senlac for a few days. Wever remains pending.
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Dalmage Blk
L. Morris
Away
Private Geo. B. Bloxam
Red Cross
Narrow Lake News
Mrs. King
G. Muxlow
Battleford
Mr. E. Ramm
Mrs. G. Muxlow
E. C. Sackville and Son
A. Cotter
Swarthmore
Phippen News
W. A. Harper
Mrs
A. T. Olsen
H. Christianson
Florence Walker
Milton Raynor
Atlanac
H. M. Olsen’s
N. MacLennaghan
Scapple
C. FE. Stodders
Wainwright
Misa Jennie Robertson
Mr. Coglan
Mr. Code
Reto
Winnipng
W. L. Olsen
Phippen
Thoreday
Cone
Mr. C. Neale
Wever
Square Deal
KE. i. Dulmage
Ilkie
Sask
Arthur Rose
Gordon Ellis
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