20 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
1
The document outlines a school or community event with a parade at a location named Bettoth and a youth group activity in Mt Andros. It mentions a hospital visit by a patient named Kee heater and references Myrtle Conlin and Mere MOU Appleton. The notes describe a fire station response, a failed reception, and ongoing medical treatment for an individual with later plans for a public gathering in the city.
Readable fragments indicate Moore Wn Furniture holds a farewell sale at the Salvation Army building with hours listed as 3 and 7:00. The notice lacks full details but signals a closing event with scheduled service hours.
The convention runs from June 25 to 30 with Verkion represented by Keck Coun Wynn and Pilkington not in attendance. Focus remains on improving municipal administration and delivering addresses by prominent municipal leaders.
Miss Catherine Mbetfich Fawcett daughter of Mr defers Fawcett of Yorkton married Mr John William Robertson of the Canadian Bank of Commerce Winnipeg in a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church. The church was heavily decorated and guests included family members from Yorkton Winnipeg and Calgary. The couple received congratulations at a reception hosted by Mrs Chas A Mercer with many wishing them well for their future in Winnipeg.
Mrs Arthur Murphy, known for her work with Canadian women, is named to a new role in Edmonton overseeing cases affecting women and girls. The appointment emphasizes support for female rights and safety in the city.
The third field day sports at Wroxton and nearby schools were held in Yorktown last Friday with large public turnout. About 410 school children paraded. visitors from Yorkton attended as a band provided music. A long program of athletics preceded a supper baseball game followed by dancing. In the afternoon speeches were given by Miss Twies Regina A H Ball Deputy Minister of Education Hon T McNutt Rev G B McLeanan and the local school officials.
At the Methodist Conference the final list of stations in Yorkton district was approved with assignments to Rokeby Saltecate Springside Canara Sheba and others. Rev. W S Reid to lead Swift Current and J A Toole to fill the Yorkton charge.
Last Friday and Saturday the official Canadian Government films in six reels were shown to large audiences at the Patrick Theatre. Corp. White D. M. narrated the pictures and drew keen interest. He belonged to the fighting South Battalion and witnessed heroism by the Melvor brothers at Gravenstafel Ridge and at the Yser Canal.
Mrs. W. S. Bole was officially notified that her son Jack Bole, about 18, enlisted from St. John’s College last spring and served in the trenches for exactly one year and one day. He had just returned from a brief holiday in England and a snapshot included Chivers, Wilson, Maurice Mills and the deceased. He was a popular boy with many grieving friends.
Invitations announce a Friday evening event at the home of Mrs James E Peaker on Gladstone Avenue from 8 to 10 PM. Attendees include Mrs Pank and Mrs R Hi Knor who were entertained to tea after a pleasant car ride yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Pankhurst speaks at York town hall urging militant suffragists to support war effort and civic duty. She praises British women’s work, cites German militarization, and calls for political freedom paired with national sacrifice. The talk notes a strong turnout of women organizers and platform speakers.
Saskatoon mother learns her son Private Lawrence B Homer was killed in action between June 2 and 4 during World War I. He lived in Yorkton, attended public school and Collegiate, studied law at the University in Saskatoon, joined the 3rd University Contingent, then the Princess Pats, and is believed to have made the supreme sacrifice at Ypres.
Sergt Barnett of the Snipers Section in the 6th Battalion has been seriously wounded in Belgium and may lose sight in both eyes. A meeting tomorrow will consider tenders for the Grain Growers warehouse.
In Friday action at Kamesck Yorkton defeated Kamesek 12 to 4 as Oak Hill visited from Yorkton Saturday and led 2 runs in the first inning. Yorkton veteran Ball sparked a rally with a bases loaded hit. Oak Hill pitcher Dennen N Was and Wendt Las A Went 4. A late collegiate vs independents High School game produced a 55 mm fever note with Collegiate offense erupting in the third inning including two-baggers and home runs.
A Pankhurst meeting raised about 200 dollars through drawings and raffles, with attendees supporting the event's cause and contributing cash gifts. The total approached the two hundred dollar mark as collected funds were tallied.
London and provinces cry foul as milk prices soar beyond normal winter levels. The letter cites a rise from 1s 2d to 6d per quart, with feeding stuffs and labor costs up, and describes public agitation against speculative price hikes.
An Adjustment Board meeting under The School Assessment Act met in the Town Clerk’s office. It decided the public school tax for Workton District No 154 should be apportioned among Yorkton BOR 20 M. of Orkney 244 157i M. of Wallace 243 100.
The town council met in a fortnightly session with all committees reporting. A letter from St An Brother hood urged free hospital secretary treasurer services, while a tender from Mr T Matterson for concrete crossings was approved. Delivery timelines were noted for a moving engine unit and electrical equipment, along with grants and permits for local works and property use.
The convention was held in Regina last Wednesday and Thursday with good attendance. Mrs. Peverett was unanimously reelected president as delegates from Yorkton including Mrs. Vaughan Mrs. Lock Mr. Boland Mrs. Lancely Mrs. Pinkerton and Mrs. Porter participated.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid held their annual lawn social and strawberry festival at Mrs. Wm Simpson’s residence on Wednesday evening. Despite poor weather the event drew the Town Band, and after expenses a net of 55 dollars will go to their fund.
A detailed account of a provincial Equal Franchise League meeting discussing suffrage proposals. Debate covers the death penalty, family protections, parental rights, and proposed legal reforms. Observers note platform adoption, procedures for final adoption, and anticipated actions by committees and authorities.
Due to rising business Crescent Creamery Co under Mr K Barbour will double output with extensive alterations led by Logan and Black as contractors. The firm has just secured a butter supply contract for Camp Hughes but faces box shortages for butter packaging.
Wheat prices rise on the street amid market demand and supply concerns. Trade observers note stronger futures and higher cash grain bids as farmers seek better returns.
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