Returned soldier speaks on war at Wilkie School
Sergeant E G Ewing former engineer in the First Canadian Contingent addressed the Wilkie School assembly on his trench experiences in Belgium and France. He described embarkation, gas attacks, hospital work, and Red Cross relief while urging support for returned soldiers and local aid groups.
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Wilkie School
E.G. Ewing
Ewing
Belgium
France
Canada
Great Britain
Sergt. Ewing
Ypres
Red Cross
Live letter from Lieut Col A Dulmage on European front
You note the new address from France as Lieut Col A Dulmage writes from the firing line to Mayor Dulmage. He describes training divisions in England with 7500 Canada bound infantry and a brigade major role, then details trench life near the German lines, artillery bombardments, and the strain of reliefs, noting how guns behind the line fire with precision and how German counterfire shapes the battle.
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Dulmage
A. Dulmage
Europe
106Th
Saskatown
Belgium
Duta
England
Canada
Ian
Sunday concert at Elite Theatre May 24 in aid of 282nd Battalion
A Sunday concert arranged under the auspices of Lieutenant Colonel R. P. Laurie and the 282nd Battalion officers will be held at the Elite Theatre on Sunday evening at 8 30. Soldiers and friends are invited. Admission is free but a silver collection will cover local expenses and printing. The programme includes orchestral selections solos duets a male quartet and the national anthem.
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Arapices
R. P. Laurie
282M
Wilkie
282Nd
Fritley
North Battleford
Proposed Union With Scott Presbyterians
A meeting at Knox Church discussed a temporary union of Scott and Wilkie Presbyterian congregations. Commissioners from Battleford Presbytery and Scott representatives attended. A vote will be held after the service next Sunday morning, May 28, in Wilkie Knox Church.
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Knox Church
Collin Young
Saskatoon
W. A. Cameron
Battleford
Wilkie Knox Church
Local Baseball Postponement and Team Updates
The Rockhaven Wilkie game is moved to Saturday May 27 at 6 pm due to muddy roads. Rockhaven bills a strong squad with Wilson Moble Paddon Bentley Nelson Maze and others. Wilkie adds a stronger lineup for a toss up result. New uniforms funded by R J McMillan arrive soon and supporters have donated generously.
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Rockhaven
Wilson
Moble
Paddon
Bentley
Nelson
Maze
Wilkie
Wartime dispatches mention Dulmage rejoining Canada staff
Despatches indicate Lieut.-Col. Dulmage has returned to Canada for a general staff appointment in Winnipeg. He may join Brigadier-General John Hughes at Camp Hughes this summer as a staff officer.
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Dulmage
Canada
Winnipeg
John Hughes
Camp Hughes
Harris Transferred to Fort William Trainmaster Post
R W D Harris, long time C P Railway official in Wilkie, has been promoted to terminal Trainmaster for the Canadian Pacific across the Eagle River Fort William line. He will base himself at Fort William after leaving Wilkie last week. Mrs Harris has supported Red Cross and patriotic programs and plans to accompany him to Fort William. The town of Wilkie extends thanks for their community contributions.
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R. W. D. Harris
C. P
C.P.R
Eagle River
Fort William
Ontario
Harris
C. P. Kt
CPLR
Bora Wilkie
Red Cross Sale of Work Nets $70 in Narrow Lake
Despite bad weather on Saturday the Narrow Lake Ladies Aid sale attracted strong support. Home made cooking sold quickly and many orders were placed, while sewing and crafts drew praise. Junior members earned thanks for candy and ice cream successes. Mr Hermann and Dr McLorg were thanked for kindness. Wilkie residents contributed generously. Proceeds totaled $70.00.
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Narrow Lake
Hermann
McLorg
Wilkie
Local 1 CD E Chapter Meeting Promotes Daughters of Empire
Mrs. Jean Blewett will speak Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Wilkie School auditorium. Women and girls invited to meet her. if interest grows, a chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire may form to aid the 242nd Battalion. Charter signers gain honorary status. Names including George Bloxam proposed.
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Jean Blewett
Wilkie School
Blewett
Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
242Nd Battalion
George Bloxam
Triple Wedding Attended By Clergy At Emmanuel College
Rev W Chipping left for Saskatoon to attend a triple wedding at Emmanuel College. The contracting parties include Rev P J Andrews to Miss M Lile, and Captain P F Lloyd of a battalion, with details incomplete due to garbled text.
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W. Chipping
Saskatoon
Emmanuel College
P. J. Andrews
Ann
M. Lile
P. F. Lloyd
Pe Battalion
Exton Llgyd Banish-the-Ber Fame
Ite
Wilkie Business Men Hear Col Laurie on Recruiting
Lieut Col Laurie commanding the 242nd Battalion spoke to Wilkie business men at the Fire Hall on forming a local unit. He urged personal interest in the battalion, outlined recruiting methods, and defended volunteers while stressing sensitivity to reluctant men. The talk included praise for the Wilkie unit’s camaraderie and the need to avoid public shaming of nonjoiners.
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Laurie
Buettalion
North Battleford
Wilkie
242Nd
Col
Saskatoon Bride To Be United With English Arrivee
Oliver of Saskatoon will wed Rev. Hamilton Barr of Biggar and Miss Young who has recently arrived from England to join her prospective husband.
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Pal Oliver
Saskatoon
Hamilton Barr
Biggar
Miss Young
England
Coast Watchman Warner Returns to Duty
A Coast guard unit reports Warner of the K N W M P resumed duty after an earlier lapse. The brief item notes renewed vigilance and mentions a reported depth measurement of over an inch.
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Warner
K.N.W.M. P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Dulmage
Elite Theatre
Orchestral Selection
Orchestra
Mra. A. L. Thompson
Messrs
Pook
Mine Clinkskill
E. B. Gilbert
Mra
Haight
Mia
McIntyre
Dineley
Took
Warner and Young
Scott Presbyterians
R. J. McMillan
Frite
FT. William
N.L. Red Cross
C.D.E. Chap
Col. Laurie
Lryades
ER. H. Dullage Hardware
the Wilkie Milling Co
Gordon Ellis
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