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Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 22

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Star-Phoenixi
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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22
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SASKATOON SIAR-PHOEXIX, IHIBSDAT, JILT Plans Progressing Favorably For York Ion's Hist-O-Ranm and recitations, and displayed workbooks and handicraft completed during the last two weeks. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING CODETTE. Construction on a new 75,000 bushel annex at the local United Grain Growers Elevator was progressing well and it was expected it would be ready for use by middle of August, it will be a 15 bin structure, completely modern with a top and bottom automatic auger. Estimat ed cost will run about $30,000. It GUESTS OF ROTARY (ton hotel.

Guest speaker was A. YORKTON Five Icelandic M- Loptson MLA, Mr. Loptson said Iceland was the smallest student who are taking, replaces another bin that had been moved just north on the U.G.G. premises and which is now filled. Harber Const.

Co. of jtraining, here were guests of the)aml was credited with having es-Winnipeg are in charge. Orville Rotary Club Monday at tablished the first truly demoo Barr is local agent. 'the weekly luncheon in the York- ratic parliament in the world. HGE TWEXTY-TWO but much more was needed.

It YORKTON. Plans for York. largest gas engine that ever came into Saskatchewan, a 60-30 six cylinder Twin City and the could be placed on loan or dona ton's Hist-O-Rama, Aug. 14, 15, and 16, were shaping up well with over a dozen committees at work smallest a 5-10 Avery. The story of threshing would be demon to assure the celebra'Jon of York ton's 75th birthday will be a sue A V.

strated by flail, tread mill, power sweep, combination steam and ted to the museum following the celebration. A tentative program was for an official opening 1.30 p.m. Aug. 14 by Mayor W. Fichtner.

In turn there would be a panorama of history, horse driving demonstrations, a demonstration of the cess, Joe Phelps, chairman of the 14- separator, gas and separator Western Development Museums combine, grain loading and grain grinding. Other projects were a reported. The museum is a co-sponsor of the three-day celebra- tion. chuck wagon race, plowing, pony While several projects were brake, baker fan, hot air engine still in the planning stage, Mr. straw baling and a setting up MI Sheep Club Formed at P.A.

PRINCE ALBERT A Prince Albert 4-H Sheep Club was or Phelps said it had been suggested there be a reproduction of the treks from Whitewood to Yorkton contest. There would be a midway, carnival, horse shoe tournament and a full day of baseball 7 1 4 in covered wagons, teams of oxen playoffs by the members of the iv and homesteader's effects. Mo i ganized here over the weekend 1 TT Pony, Babe Ruth, juveniles and Little Leaguers. While most of these would be duplicated on the second and third days, a 1,000 rouple square with 30 members attending. The club is sponsored by the Sheep Breeders' Association who will help finance the purchase of a breeding herd by the young sters who will pay back the money after two years.

The object of the club is to try to enlarge the industry in this province. bile replicas of the original town site and stockade were also planned. Committees were also looking into the suggestion of staging humorous incidents portraying the incorporation of the town and city, of pioneer doctors, the first band, and the fire department. These were the type of things, said Mr. Phelps which lent the right atmosphere to a 75th anniversary but it should not only be a time of celebration but one of commemorating Yorkton's history.

It had been suggested the mayors of Yorkton and Melville stage a shooting duel but the idea has not yet been followed up. Residents were being asked to bring forward old relics for the This club project was different from most 4-H clubs in that in dance on Smith would be the highlight of the second day. A grandstand program includes band music, singing, square dancing and numerous comedy acts. The Golden Gate Stables of North Battleford was to stage a full rodeo program complete with pony chuck wagon races and pony chariot races. Cy Udell, Foam Lake, who captured the pony chuck wagon race at the Pion-Era day in Saskatoon was bringing his outfit here.

Mr. Phelps said the museum has had a crew of five or six per stead of the smaller project such as two acres of grain or two hogs or two calves, the youngsters were being encouraged to purchase from five to ten ewes each. Temporary executive until the annual meeting is Viggo Jenson, club leader; Ivan Baird, assistant club leader; Ron Arndt. Ju- sons working continuously since early in May and there was now domestic display in the exhibit's building. Mr.

Phelps said Mrs. R. nior president; Elgin Laird. Ju- a staff of 18 persons employed full time to make preparations Moyes and her committee had nior vice-president; and Bryce gathered a good deal of material I Belt, junior secretary. for the event.

I '-V 1 I iv 1 A I 'ill fX XT' 'v I 5 i y'' New $200,000 Jubilee Home Operating at Lloydminster LLOYDMINSTER With land- After a few days they settle down Ellwood, laundress; Mr. and Mrs. scaping the last project to be to find pleasing and enjoyable E. Harrison, cook and janitor: group living, as well as a pleas three domestics and one kitchen 7 -'v f1 1 CWVJ rf VX Xv 1 i finished, Lloydminster's $200,000 senior citizens' lodge, known as ant social atmospnere and in many cases, an improvement in assistant. It is particularly neces.

sary that the staff be sympathe health. "Jubilee Home," is now operar Ing to provide pleasant, comfor table living for elder citizens. tic and work well among Guests must be able to walk, guests, said Mrs. Hill. The company's board of direc.

First conceived in 1954 under as there are no nurses or nurses aides on the staff. However, tenr the council of the Town of Lloyd tors is made up of Mayor V. U. minster, the home eventually took shape under the direction of Miner, president; J. P.

Carmody reeve of the RM of Britannia porary sick-bed care can be provided as necessary, and the matron speaks highly of her staff an incorporated company, known vice-president; and directors E. as the Lloydminster and District of eight. These include Mrs. E. G.

Hudson and F. G. Turvey, of the City Council; Mr. Carmody Parlee, the housekeeper, Mrs. Senior Citizens Lodge, and was finished in 1957, with the first guests moving in on March 29th ana t.

l. Jioiman of the RM of Britannia, and F. Wilson and Barnsley of the RM of Wilton of this year. Built on the east end of the James Murray, Lloydminster, is Work Under Way On Health Centre SEMANS Construction of the hospital block, between 46th and secretary-treasurer. 47th Streets, the lodge's main en Cost of the building is placed trance faces east on to 47th Av new medical health centre has started and it was expected the work would be completed this fall.

at $165,000, with $35,000 for equipment. The project was financed by the raising of $65,000 debentures by the Town (now City) of Lloydminster; $43,000 bv the RM enue and the east end park. Between the lodge and the hospital a new $225,000 nurses' home is in the process of completion, The building will house and further landscaping when fin doctor's residence, offices, and waiting rooms and will have a pressure water system. Ihredded Wheat flavor and freshness of Wilton, and $22,000 by the RM of Britannia. The province also supplied 20 per cent of the cost of building and fixtures, and also Contractor is Ed Weisner, No- komis.

makes a grant of $10 per guest NOW! sealed per annum. Capitalization of the company is $170,000. Kerrobcrt Couple As well as those from Lloyd irtr breaMast! minster, guests at present are Married 50 Years from Marsden, Lashburn. Dew KERROBERT Mr. and Mrs.

berry, Streamstown, Marwayne and Edmonton. ished will add to the beauty of the setting of both buildings. The lodge, with accommodation for 48 guests, has all the amenities for unhurried, comfortable group living. There are 21 single rooms on each of the two wings, and there are three double guest rooms, all on the ground floor. The kitchen, dining room and lounge, matron's office and sitting room complete the ground-floor plan, while a fully equipped laundry is in the basement.

Guests' rooms are finished In varied and pleasing color schemes and many a new hotel would be glad to boast of such inviting accommodation. Furnishings have been provided by Lloydminster service organizations and private citizens, and these are indicated by plaques on the doors. Included among these are Fred Norris, pioneer district farmers, observed their 50th wed The name, "Jubilee Lodae" was submitted by Francis Barnsley, nivercourse, ana chosen as the name for the lodge, in a contest ding anniversary recently with a family dinner followed by a reception at their farm home. sponsored by Mayor V. U.

Miner. At the reception, Cart Ham- Goal for the home, savs Mrs. wood, on behalf of the guests pre Hill, is to have it well and effi sented them with a Durse of You get all the flavor Nature put in all the nutrition, too, with the new Tripak inner wrap. And all the fresh, delicious toastiness just as if Nabisco Shredded Wheat came straight from the ovens to you It's fresher far longer! The four convenient Tripak envelopes each contain three delicious biscuits. Just unseal each envelope as you need it the rest of the biscuits stay flavor-fresh ciently operated, so as to provide money.

They were also presented numerous gifts by friends and rel atives. Mr. and Mrs. Norris were mar Quota Club of Lloydminster, Old Age Pensioners' Association, ried at Westover, Ontario, and Grace United Church Cana- fame west in 1912, making their physical care, companionship and a home in the true sense of the word, for its aged guests. CLOSING EXERCISES vacation Bible school, a two-weeks' non-denominational course sponsored by the Alliance Mission, held its closing program in the public hall here recently.

Students, ranging in age from three to 12, presented songs first home on what is known as dian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary the Crickmore farm. Later they moved to the farm where they are at present resid ing. Mr. and Mrs. Norris have seven children: Cecil, residing in Order of the Eastern Star, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Independent Order of Foresters, Mr.

and Mrs. E. G. Hudson, Walter Street, and Collison Real Estate; and Barnsley Brothers, River-course. At present there are 20 guests, mis aisirict, tan at home, Eva, Mrs.

L. Smith, Broadacres; Lela, Mrs. G. Cooper. Davsland.

Alta with room for more than twice Ida, Mrs. C. Boomhower, Edger- that number still available. In an ton' Alta: Grace, Mrs. E.

Boom- hower Chauvin, and Flor I ISiif "31 sisviMOws tors' ence, Mrs. E. Summach, Saska interview with Mrs. G. E.

Hill, the matron, it was learned that no one is barred for financial rea ISSCS TlepeQfSok! toon. sons, providing they are recipi ents of the old age pension, as any difference between the amount required and their old age pension plus the fringe ben Council Debalcs Land Purchase PRINCE ALBERT An offer from the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert to sell the city 155 acres adjacent to the city on the uast side for $20,000 received Home discussion by city council. City commissioner J. W. Ol efits, can usually be made up.

The home serves residents of this City and the Rural Municipalities of Wilton and Britannia. Residents from Lloydminster and the two rural areas are required to pay $55 per month, while guests from anywhere else in Canada iver termed the price "exorbit ant but thought the citv should acquire the property if possible CPStSSBca I tM 1 I Jlvf-VM1 If I i I Kmm1ZvmA At If I 1 i i .1 I pay $,5. Once the home is filled, guests from the city and local municipalities will, of course, have preference. Some senior citizens come to the home somewhat upset or confused from a variety of causes. io protect tne east boundary from fringe development as well as provide future industrial sites.

From a community planning point of view, this land would be the answer to the critics who wanted the city to provide large acreage against a possible future industrial need, he said. Saladsjjnjredfent! The matter was referred to community planning for report. 6B3BIHE 2 Hoys Drowned At Lvnn Lake rUN LON. Man. (CP p.mr reported Iuesdav that two 0mf I small boys had drowned Monday in Lynn Lake, 160 miles north I -msmmmm.

rlt nere. Police have recoved I bodies of five-year-old Kenneth Montgomery and Birgen Schmidt, on opposite shores of the nar-Itdw lake in northwestern Manitoba, near the mining community of Lynn Lake. I It I I I SIMMONS LIMITED BEAUTYREST MM fMDOEB i. LI I 1 I Police said the boys, sons of and Mrs. R.

Montgomery and' Mr. and Mrs. Henning Schmidt of Lynn Lake, apparently had been playing in a beached canoe and had jumped out when It drifted awav from I Shown b.v.; Unilrm JittyJom TuH.n. J7 Atm. ThtSmirlli T.liirt(ISmoot.

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