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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
1
Pte Hetherington describes his wounded brother Joseph who had been shot three times, detailing the peril and impact of the attack amid ongoing dangers.
A prisoner escaped from a Wilkie police cell after being placed there on Wednesday. The fugitive Rambol, who stole a motor bicycle near Landis last week, was apprehended by police and confined in the fire hall cell before the escape. District representative of the Saskatchewan Co. is listed in the report. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Whyte are noted as residents in Ragins.
Trustees read meeting minutes and approve accounts 1 to 4. Plan to advertise for a new principal around June 10. Communications from Irene Miller and the Wilkie Curling Club discussed. Town Council to address drinking fixtures and truancy officer duties. Adjournment proposed after routine items.
Eight autos carried brethren of the Wilkie Oddfellows Lodge to Cat Knife on Tuesday afternoon. The party arrived after noon and proceeded to the public ball.
The Ames district meeting of Methodists reports encouraging progress in the year's work. The missionary fund shows an increase of over $200 from last year, with grants covering the district for the year. Reports from Sunday Schools and societies reflect active local efforts at home.
H E B Snyder, principal of the Wilkie school, has tendered his resignation amid school leadership changes.
New manager Elite D Monttages formerly of the to assume leadership of the Bite Theatre. Montague is described as a seasoned theatre professional with extensive prior experience and a strong track record in managing productions and staff.
The program honored Mr and Mrs EB Spark with musical numbers by Mies Mitchell and Mrs A Thompson. T H Clement spoke for the Council and Dr R A Meades and managers addressed the gathering. Mrs Speers of Cavell sang a solo as the session noted the departure of Mr E Beer and praised Spark’s Christian service.
A vehicle flipped and sank in a slough near Slough Gray's garage. Crews worked to haul the auto from the water and move it into town for inspection and removal.
Mr and Mrs Lee Nam arrived for the marriage at the Y M C A with Rev Richard Standrews on May 27. The bride Miss Du has resided in the area for the past seven years, during which time she has lived at the local establishment run by the proprietor.
Announced schedule notes forthcoming prints for the June 8 events.
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