Old-Timer Buried Here Neil G McCallum Interred at Local Cemetery
The interment of Neil G. McCallum took place yesterday in the local cemetery after a Nelson British Columbia shipment. Rev G B McLennan officiated at St Andrew's Church with Yorkton Lodge No 4 and a large congregation in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil G. McCallum
Nelson B.C
St. Andrew's Church
G. B. McLennan
B.D
Yorkton Lodge
C. B
League
Bros
W. Black
J. M. Clark
W. A. Jones
D. McLesy
A. Mcleod
J. Ui
Overbage
Neil G. McGallum
Nelsos
Om Suminy
Mareh
Etter
North
West Territories
Bouthwelt
Elgin Co
Ont
Kincardine
Bruce County
Minmedosa
Moosenin
First Echo Board
Villace
Northwest
Maseey-Maurris Co
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Nelson
Seskatchewan
T. 0
Vertion
Sowersign
Tenneere
Yorkies
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Bank of Montreal Buys Bank of British North America
The Bank of Montreal completes the acquisition of the Bank of British North America. The merged group holds assets near 500 million, with no immediate changes to organization or staffing as divisions and local branches continue operating under existing leadership.
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Bank of Montreal
Returning Soldiers Parade Across Local Headquarters
A batch of soldiers returned last week visiting the headquarters at Yorkton area towns including Canora Saltcoats and Parkinson Jack. Names listed include Pte C W Anghewt Pte Houston Pte Graves and Staff Sgt Kettering with other ranks noted in transit through the region.
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Horncastle
C. Wanghewt
Houston
Canora
Saltcoats
Block
Parkinson Jack
Yorkton
Sergt
Ketteringham
Pleteheet
Graves
Theo
Historic Collegiate Pictures Exhibit Draws Public Interest
The Collegiate showcased a display of antiquarian images and educational scenes to inspire self understanding and growth. Officials hosted a concert and two basketball games before an audience of students and visitors, despite postponed games due to a light outage.
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Gollegiste
Weir
Nationlization of Railways Debate At Monthly Meeting
A near full attendance met with President J Williams chairing. The discussion centered on railway nationalization with a speaker praising Canadian and state owned systems and arguing railways belong to the people. Post address questions sparked lively discussion and support for the Navy Slarger debate at the Mock Parliament next Wednesday.
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J. Wiliams
Canada
Gamada
Citizens' Educational League Plans April Meeting and Ballot Test
The Citizens' Educational League will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday April 3. Dr Patrick will oversee a trial election to test the single Alternative Ballot system with several prominent speakers possible before season’s end. All are welcome.
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Citizens’ Educational League
Wed
Patrick
Giant battle rages on the western front
The report describes a massive, world shattering battle on the western front. It claims German forces have captured towns and taken 45 000 prisoners while suffering heavy losses themselves.
Violet Day Sale By Major Livingstone Chapter 10 Db
On Saturday March 30 the girls of Major Livingstone Chapter 10 Db will sell handmade lilts to aid two causes the residential club for Canadian nurses in London and the Red Cross. The effort supports nurse housing and Red Cross relief as nurses serve alongside soldiers and seek leave at London hospitals. Purchase to help provide a home for nurses and show support for the Red Cross.
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Livingstone
London
Red Cross
Ji C. D. B
Yorkton Letter Condemns German War Tactics and Local Misconduct
A Yorkton letter writer condemns militaristic Germany for sinking ships and harming civilians while contrasting British fairness. The piece also criticizes town authorities for hiring outside detectives to coerce a soldier into liquor theft and for tolerating immoral hotel activity, arguing such protection mirrors barbarity elsewhere.
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Germany
Yorkton
Teachers' Convention set for Saskatoon next week
The Teachers' Convention will be held in Saskatoon next week and is expected to attract a record attendance. Yorkton and district will be well represented.
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Saskatoon
Yorkton
Prince of Wales Visits South Wales Mines and Steel Works
During a Royal tour the Prince of Wales entered a coal mine in tight conditions, cut a piece of steam coal as a memento, and spoke with miner George Carpenter who had 33 years underground. He then visited Port Talbot Steel Works where Welsh Shell girls gave a warm welcome.
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London
Prince of Wales
South Wales
George Carpenter
Port Talbot
Toronto to Host Open People's Forum Next Sunday
The city may host a complete development of democracy with an open public discussion forum. Mrs M Harry Banvick will speak on why domestic art should be taught in schools and its global benefits. Other speakers include L C Wirtz of Sask Coop Creamery and Brace Mac Coar from the University of Alberta Edmonton.
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Harry Banvick
L. C. Wirtz
Sask
Coop. Creamery Co
de. Brace ‘Mac Coar
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Red Cross Acknowledges Yorkton Shipment for Soldiers
The Yorkton and District Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society acknowledges a March 2 1918 shipment from Yorkton District B C valued at 2000 including 10 dressing gowns 23 day shirts 3 bed socks 12 towels and other personal items. The Provincial Executive extends gratitude to workers for the generous garments and supplies aiding sick and soldiers.
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Regina
Sask
R.C
Yorkton
Yorkton and District
Canadian Red Cross Society
Rock Dell School
Alfred L Ashdown
Yorktonami
B.C
Organised for Food Production by Local Youthes
A meeting of youths from Yoriteastl district and surrounding areas discussed forming an organization to promote education and food production during wartime. Key districts represented include Haraswan Vieuteatly Moke by Phone Bill Petite Lake Mitee St Magnus Stanibeek with A Mercer as manager and Deane as president arranging committees and funding via Bank of Commerce for training and livestock support.
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Ben
Tewshalt
Bhiys
Yoriteastl
Brewtenine
Haraswan
Vieuteatly
Mokeby
Phone Bill
Petite Lake
Mitee St Magnus
Stanibeek
Lhether Allleers Deane
W. VW
Ten
W. J
Umrasumre
Ur Andersen
Bank of Comeernee Ie
Bays
Aris
Thas
Mercer
Letter from Jack Gunn to Pickering on war hardships
A fragmented World War II era letter expresses distress about prisoners and enemy conditions. The writer critiques slavery and cites personal experiences as a survivor amid harsh wartime duties.
Army and Navy Veterans Assistance Efforts Noted
Readable portions note local branch involvement with discharged service members and Army contact. Mentions veterans seeking farming aid and heavy applications from returning soldiers tied to wood business and operations this year.
Morning Glory Aloo Special Easter Music On War Immortality
Fragmentary notes describe a 1940 broadcast program titled Morning Glory with Easter music and discussions for children. Mentions Whiteland and a Jet reference. Sender thanks Mr Traranan and hopes for future input.
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Seruday, Let
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Mecasiom
Los
N.G. McCallum
BIG Bank
Holy Trinity Church
Joux
W. T. Dunkep
Navy
Violet Day
Vieteta
Yorkton, Lank
Caldwell
People’s Forum
Toronto
Open Forum
Ottawa Citizen
Red
Jack Gunn
Fries
Pickering
Enue
Bate
Ole
Jack Meeper
Army and Navy
ST. Aworew's
Tivee
Whiteland
Aire
Mr. Traranan
Fope
Newt
Yan
Citizens’ Service
G B
McLennan
J. Toole
W. B Parrott J M. Telford
E. Parsons
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