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Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 25

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THE SASKATOON STAR-PHCENIX. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1932. LIVE NEWS FROM THE PRAIRIES Medalist 50 REBEKAHS AT Wedded Fifty Years SCORES HIGH IN REBEKAH CONTEST athletic opponent a guests nl treat them as such; 2, accept all decisions of officials without protest; 3, never hiss or boo a player or official; 4, never utter abusive or irritating remarks from the sidelines; 5, applaud opponents for good plays and good sportsmanship; 6, never rattle an opposing player; 7, seek to win by fair means only; 8, love sport for the games sake and not for what victory may bring; 9, apply the Golden Rule; 10, win without boasting and lose without excuses. The code was faithfully followed at the field day held at Saskatchewan Beach last year and it attributes this to much of Its success. RADISSON.

The softball league opened here Tuesday when the Bricklayers took the Can Openers Into camp by a 24 to 15 score. Radisson Midgets traveled to Borden Tuesday and took the short end of a close score. Munroe $83 Realized At Radisson Comedy RADISSON. A large appreciative audience witnessed the pla, "Mrs. Plimptons Husband," given by the Radisson Dramatlo Society under the auspices of the Zion United Sunday school.

J. Whitehurst a'H Mrs. Whltehurt took the leading roles and were well supported by Miss Ina Cousins, Rev. R. P.

D. Hicks. and Mrs. W. H.

Hicks directed the play. Proceeds were $83.85. The performance Is to be repeated at Langham Ir. the near future. During intermission the pupils of Miss Wallace gave the Highland Fling.

A dance by the Radisson orchestra followed the play. ADOPT SPORTSMAN CODE FOR SCHOOLS Expected to Promote Better Feeling at Second Field Day for Silton KELL1HER FORMED FOR WORLDS FAIR H. H. Lyle Chosen Chairman of Local Committee to Interest Farmers KELLIHER. Mr.

Pattering, organiser on behalf of the world's frain exhibition and conference to a held at Regina, with Mr. McKay and M. C. Dunp, representing the Melville Board of Trade, met with local business men and farmers and assisted in appointing a committee to interest farmers of the district in a better grade of grains, and for the purpose of preparing exhibits for this exhibition. H.

HT Lyle was appointed chairman, ana M. Kaminsky, secretary. The executive and committee appointed immediately got in touch with other local farmers, who are much interested in this worthy venture, and many have given their promise to seed small acreages of xegtstered grains for this purpose. Rev. Mr.

Brown, recently appointed minister of the Anglican Church here, is keenly interested In the Boy Scout movement, and has revived this organization, which has been dormant for the past two years. Several meetings have been held in connection therewith and the scouts' and cubs organizations are again in first-class working order. Sister Davidson Wins Competition During Gathering Held at Ruddell RUDDELL. The Margaret Nlchol Rebekah district No. 12 held their annual meeting Tuesday in the Ruddell lodge room with a good attendance.

Many members were present from Crystal lodge. Radtsson and Emerald lodge, North Battleford. Sister E. Wober, assembly president, also attended. Sister Med a Arnold was chairlady and Sister Ida Turnbull secretary.

Sister E. Robinson gave the address of welcome which was responded to by Sister Maxwell of Radisson and Sister Glass of North Battleford. Encouraging reports were read for all three lodges. An open competition was held for the vice grand's charge with Sister Davidson of Ruddell, securing 99 and a half pounts out of a possible 100. Judges were Sisters Weber.

Whyte and Rev. John Turner. Sister Weber then gave an Interesting and helpful Bchool of instruction. Supper was served In the hotel dining room. Ritualistic work was exemplified by Crystal and Emerald lodges at the evening session.

Mayfield lodge exemplified the conferring of degree 7 past noble grands. An interesting address on the home fund was given by the assembly president, and short talks by Brothers Dulmage and Cadeline of North Battleford. Refreshments were served and Sister Ivy Turnbull D.D.P., of Mayfield lodge, presented sister Weber with a beautiful oil painting executed by Sister E. Turnbull, on behalf of the district as a memento of her visit heie. The second annual joint field day will be held on Monday, May 23, at Silton Park grounds.

Four schools are participating in the sports, Strathhallan, Silton, Jr. end Sr. rooms, Longlaketon and Thorn-cliffe. Schools will also gather in groups by their banners and give their songs and yells, also displaying their respective colors. Provisions of last year will be had, Including booths, basket-lunches and donations of dimes.

It is expected (hat many former records will be broken, and that the success of last year will be repeated. A sportsmanship code has been originated by the competing schools who are members of the Parent-Teachers' Association. This movement of adopting a code is to promote a better feeling between each one in all sports. The code follows; 1, consider all GR'ANDiMA RUTLEDGE, 91, OF AVONDALE, MOURNED BY MANY Three Lodges Represented at District 19 Meet; Wise-ton Next Venue Fifty members of Wlseton and Rosetown attended the second district meeting of the Sterling No. 116, Fertile Valley.

No. 16 and Leona No. 18, Rebekah lodges of district No. 19 in Rosetown on Monday evening. Sister Scott, P.N.G.

of Leona Lodge, Rosetown, presided with Sister G. McGee, F.S. of Leona Lodge, as secretary. An interesting program included an address of welcome by Sister Mar- faret Shaw, Rosetown, response, ister Turner, WiBeton; roll call of delegates with Sister Brown for Wiseton and Sister Margaret Em-pey, Rosetown, responding; reports of Sterling lodge, Wiseton, given by Sister Brown, Leona Lodge by Sister Empey. The Rebekah degree was conferred upon Mrs.

Gladys Arneil, Rosetown, by the degree staff of the Sterling Lodge. An invitation to hold the next district meeting at Wiseton was accepted. Sister Lawrence, Wiseton, was elected chairlady for this meeting, and Sister Park, secretary. A school of instruction was conducted by Sister Stewart, vice-president of the Rebekah assembly after which she gave a helpful address. Members of Leona Lodge demonstrated balloting.

Miss Sim, Rosetown, gave a solo. A presentation was made to Sister Stewart by Leona Lodge. Brother Mason, of Wiseton, and Bro. W. J.

Scott. Rosetown, gave short addresses. Leona Lodge was invited to exemplify the degree at the Wiseton meeting. Refreshments were served by members of Leona Lodge. Over 100 Attend U.C.

Presbyterial KINDERSLEY. A dozen members of the United Church W.M.S. attended the Presbyterial meetings Tuesday at Kerrobert. They report a large and Interesting convention with over 100 delegates from all points in the Presbytery of Kin-dersley. Kindersley had a considerable place on the program.

Mrs. H. G. Cairns gave a reading at the afternoon session and an address in the evening on Peace and Disarmament. Mrs.

Standen conducted the installation of new officers, the ladies trio, Miss Jean Gordon, Miss Margaret Smith and Mrs. R. S. Rose with Mrs. P.

J. Dixson accompanist, gave three selections. Mr. Cairns brought greetings from the Presbytery and Mrs. R.

L. Morgan gave the report of the resolutions committee. MARSDEN The Canadian Bank of Commerce branch which has been established in Marsden for the past eight years, is closing business at the end of the present month, according to advices received. It is understood that the National Elevator Company is to erect an elevator at this point at once which will make five elevators on the ground. Tennis is receiving considerable attention and the new court is being used to the full.

Many beginners are getting the necessary practice and everyone connected with the game are playing regularly. The baseball club met Tuesday to decide on the program for the season. Baseball will be to the fore as is usual each summer. Weather conditions are favorable to the crop although the wave of cold winds has not yet fully played its part in the season. Plentiful moisture has ensured a rapid ger- mination and most crops are well above ground with those recently seeded away to a flying start.

MR. AND MRS. J. F. GAMBLE five children, Gordon D'-mw Feudal, and Mrs.

R. G. Hamilton of Bents, also Johnson and Miss Mayme who passed some years ago and Wyatt who was a victim of the World War, came west from Ontario in 1905 and homsteaded near what it now Feudal. Mr. Gamble served on the council of what is now known as the local improvement district lor several years.

He has been secre-tary-treasurer of the Perdue Municipality for the past 24 years. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble have always proved thmselves kind friends and good neighbors and both are splendid community workers. In the early days Mr.

Gamble, having the only driving team in the district, carried the mail from Saskatoon, later to New Hillsdale and then Normanton, those being the post offices, and brought it to his home where it was distributed among 27 of their neighbor families. This was done through kindness and saved many a long wait as well as long drives to those who met with them on their golder wedding day to show to some small extent their love and appreciation. Mrs. Gamble was president of the Leney Womens Union Auxiliary since its inception. Gordon Gamble read a touching and appreciative address on behalf of the family.

Master Wyatt Gamble and little Miss Marion Hamilton, being the youngest grand children and dressed as bride and groom presented Mrs Gamble with a beautiful bouquet of carnations and fern. All sat down to a bountiful supper, the tables having been laid on the spacious verandah and centred with a beautiful three-tier cake. W. G. Howard read an address of appreciation from the friends gathered and F.

W. Cox presented Mr. Gamble with a copy. T. P.

Clayton acted as toastmaster, J. D. Miller, proposing the toast to the bride and groom recalled many incidents of old times and as reeve of the Municipality of Perdue, congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Gamble on behalf of his fellow workers in the council.

Mr. Clayton proposed the toast to the family" and Gordon Gamble responded. Mrs. Gordon Gamble proposed the guests, responded to by Mrs. Fred W.

Cox. Later a few friends came in from Perdue to offer congratulations to the honored couple and presented Mrs. Gamble with a beautiful sheaf of gladiolas and roses. Mrs. Gamble was the recipient of several other beautiful bouquets.

Old time dancing was enjoyed. over Many old friends and pioneers of Feudal, near Perdue, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gamble to celebrate the olden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.

F. Gamble, father and mother of Gordon Gamble. For the occasion the house was beautifully decorated with gold streamers, potted plants and cut flowers. Mr. Gamble, with his wife and The district was fully represented, with people from other parts of the province there to honor the memory of the deceased, a large gathering testifying to her place in their hearts.

The pall bearers were: Walter Kirrnan, H. Gesy, A. Currie, MRS. J. I.

RUTLEDGE A. Junop, F. Summack, A. Sun Grandma Rutledge leaves a brother, Thomas Welsh, of Fargo, N.D., four sisters, Miss Frances Welsh, of Edmonton, Mrs. A.

L. Weir and Mrs. N. Lindsay, Irma, Alberta; Mrs. P.

W. Currie, Goderich, two sons, George of Avondale and Edgar of Los Angeles and five grandchildren. A son, Herbert, minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, U. S. predeceased her some years ago, also a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Murdock, of Zealandia, relatives of the deceased, were present at the service. Floral tributes were sent by the United Church Ladles' Aid, Avondale; the Baptist Church Ladies Aid Avondale, the Woodlawn Homemakers; George, Eliza and Aunt Frances, the Grandchildren, the Crawford families, the Colborn family, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Doeg, Mr.

and Mrs. A. C. Grubb, Mr. and Mrs.

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KHIls CaC SPEED CROD1 This remarkable element makes Hotpoint electric cookery as fast and economical as it is clean and convenient. It is an exclusive feature of General Electric Hot-point Ranges. OTTO LEONARD HOLZ Two gold medals were awarded to Mr. Holz of Rosthern, one of this years outstanding graduates from the University of Alberta. Mr.

Holz graduated with the degree of bachelor of commerce after a distinguished university career. He entered the University of Alberta in 1929 and led his class throughout. Last year he won the T. Eaton Company prize for general proficiency in third year commerce, and this year he won the Duncan Alexander McGibbon gold medal in political economy, which award was given to the studpnt attaining the highest standing in four political economy courses, and the T. Eaton Company gold medal for general proficiency in fourth year commerce.

He received his high school education in Rosthern, and also took a business course here. Mr. Holz well known in Saskatoon, having been in the employ of the Quaker Oats Company during 1927-28. CHILDRENS DAY, MAY 24 HARRIS Arrangements have been made to hold the Elks annual children's day on May 24, at Crystal Beach. There will be all kinds of children's sports, as well as tennis, golf, swimming, baseball, quoits and dancing.

Milden's and Harris baseball teams will play. A jitney dance will be held and for the evening dance music will be supplied by the Quaker Oats Orchestra. A part of the proceeds of this dance will be given to the Elks. Tennis is going over strong, the club having no difficulty in getting members due to the low membership fee. Many of the younger children have been playing, and have been allowed the courts on a.I week days front 4 till 6 for a fee of 25c.

The tennis courts at Crystal Beach are being fixed up and will be in fine condition for the Elks' big day on May 24th. SIMPSON SOFTBALL SIMPSON. A meeting of the men of the Simpson district was held in the municipal office on May 17 to organize softball for the season at which 14 were present. The following officers were elected: President, C. P.

Sissons; secretary-treasurer, J. R. Bendeler; captains, W. Vickers, W. Leibovitch and C.

Horning. The captains will act in conjunction with the president and secretary-treasurer as an executive. Three captains were elected as it was the general opinion that there were sufficient men to form three teams for a local league. It was decided to assess all players a fee of 25 cents for the purchase of equipment for the season. Practices are to be held two or three times a week.

SEMAN.TsOFTBALL SEMANS. After a long winter lovers of out-door sports are enjoying the beautiful warm' evenings and' participating in softball. Eight teams have been formed of veterans and younger players captained by experienced players and a schedule has been drawn up to cover play every evening. Large crowds of spectators gather at every game. The league promises to be a great success and to provide healthy sport for the citizens.

Most games develop into an orgy of scoring. Dr. R. W. Clements is president of the league while W.

A. Andrews is secretary-treasurer. MAYMONT. The Maymont junior baseball team played the Fielding team on Tuesday afternoon on Maymont grounds, winning with a score of 12-0. This was the third victory this year, the boys having previously defeated the Fielding team at Fielding and the Denholm team.

The ladies' softball teams of Rud-dell and Maymont played on Wednesday evening at Maymont. The home team won with a score of 42-21, They also defeated the Denholm team at Denholm last Friday. Obituary MRS. ELIZABETH FLEMING PROVOST, Alta. Stricken with a heart attack Sunday evening at her home here, Mrs.

Elizabeth Fleming, wife of Thomas Fleming, Well-known and highly respected resident of this district, passed away Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fleming was 77 years of age, being born at Ashton, Ont. She came west to this district where she has resided ever since in 1910 with her daughter and two adopted daughters, her husband having been out here with their two sons one year previous to that. In two more months Mr.

and Mrs. Fleming were to have celebrated their golden wedding, having been married for almost 50 years. Mrs. Fleming had been active in social work during her residence in the Provost district. Her death marks the passing of another of Provost's pioneer settlers and is a sad loss to the community.

The funeral service will be held at the Provost United Church Friday afternoon and Rev. C. Bishop will officiate. Interment will take place at the Provost cemetery. She leaves a widower, one daughter, Mrs.

R. M. Lee, of Provost, and two sons, Horace and Stewart, also of Provost. There were three adopted children aiso in the family. Stewart Cherry, ceased.

Miss Isobel Cherry, of gfna. sad Mrs. R. L. Chnstepher-soa.

cf Saskatoon. DELISLE. On Sunday Mrs. James I. Rutledge, of the Avondale district, passed away at the age of ninety-one, having been born at Plcton, Prince Edward County, Ont.

Retaining the full use of all her faculties throughout her long life Grandma Rutledge, as she was lovingly called, was in many ways a remarkable woman, and one of sterling Chrlsyan character; a woman who always exercised a profound influence over young and old of the district since coming here in 1907. Beginning when she was 70 years of age, a birthday party was held at her sons, George Rutledge, each year in her honor; the parties being unique in that the whole district, old and voung, were present, many taking 'part in the programs given, which were always of a distinctly religious character. The last celebration, on her 91st birthday, was memorable for the remarkable speech made by Grandma Rutledge, while standing, to the assembled guests; also for the birthday cake, lighted with its 91 candles. The funeral took place on Wed nesday, from the house of George Rutledge with whom she lived, to the Avondale cemetery. The service at the home was conducted by Rev.

L. E. Berry of Delisle, who dwelt glowingly upon the beautiful Chris tian character and influence of the deceased. Her favorite hymns were also sung, one of them as a duet by Mesdames H. G.

and W. G. Colborn, Mrs. J. Murdock of Zealandia, being the organist.

TISDALE SHIPPING CHURCHILL WHEAT Five Cars to Leave Pool Elevator and 8,000 Bushels Will Move This Week TISDALE Tisdale is shipping her first wheat to Churchill. A. E. Venn, manager of the Pool elevator here, has received orders to ship five cars immediately. One car was loaded Tuesday and about 8,000 bushels in all will leave here for the port this week.

This is an epoc-making event in the history of the Carrot River Valley, which in a short time will be greatly benefited by the new route. This is the nearest large agricultural area to Churchill and farmers and others, realizing their exceptional advantage, will not be slow in governing themselves accordingly. The weather is ideal for growing. All the wheat is in and about 80 per cent of the coarse grains have been The rain and snow which fell Sunday was a great help although there was plenty of moisture and the conditions for germination and growth ideal. 5 CARS FROM BEATTV BEATTY.

Word has been received by Roy Lobb, Saskatchewan Pool elevator operator, that he is to load cars of wheat, 2,000 bushels of No. 1 and 3,000 bushels of No. 2. These cars will be Included in the pool's shipment of grain by the Churchill route. This grain represents the first commercial shipment in the history of the Hudson Bay route, the only other shipment having been made last September and backed by the dominion government as a test shipment, the grain having been sup plied by the central selling agency.

CAMROSE TRACK MEET PROVOST, Alta. The town of Wrovost will be well- represented la junior ehletics at the Camrose meet, which has been scheduled to be held at that town on Tuesday, May 24. Everett Markle, George Holmes, Wrenford Johnston and A. Matuschewski and Roger Fleming are all probable members of the teams of boys who will represent Provost onniufti raiuigi YESTERDAYS By frank wing STAR CITY BASEBALL STAR CITY. At an organization meeting held in the council chambers, the baseball enthusiasts organized a club with the following officers: President, T.

F. Mitchell; vice-president. S. G. Edworthy; manager, L.

M. Larson; secretary, H. A. Hancock; executive committee, T. Lamb, F.

L. Ortloff, L. E. Tupper. A series of 5 games are to be played between single men ana the benedicts.

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