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Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 13

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a a SASKATOON STAR-PHOENIX. THURSDAY. MAY 24, 1943 DO YOUR SHOPPING AT ADILMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE Adilman's Fashion Row is showing everything that is fashion-right for miladi. On the main floor new men's and boys' wear and shoes for spring. Values galore in the basement bargainteria, Mail orders promptly filled by our Personal Shopper to your complete satisfaction.

Shop where you can save, at Adilman's, corner Avenue and 20th Street. West, Saskatoon. xt! JUST ARRIVED LIGHTING FIXTURES WESTERN LIGHTING AGENCIES 148 Second Avenue, N. 5-26-c RETAIL STORES (Misc.) 75 (Continued) HONEY Buckwheat Honey, 4-lb. tins.

85e; 8-lb tins, $1.65. Clover Honey, 2-ib. tins, 44c. Plus Education Tax. Ration coupons required.

Prices 1.0.b. Saskatoon. J. H. Speers Saskatoon.

Sask. att Business and Professional Directory ACCOUNTANTS (CHARTERED) RONALD, GRIGGS C.A.'8 104 Grain Building. Phone 4352 w. T. SCOTT, C.A., Saskatoon Principa.

MASECAR, DeROCHE AND McMILLAN 301 Avenue Bldg. Telephone 2002. C. P. DeRoche S.

0. McMillan att G. G. PATRICK CO. Saskatoon and Yorkton 103 Bank of Montreal Chambers.

Ph. 2728 AMBULANCE SERVICE AMBULANCE SERVICE, SASKATOON. Phone 3322. and efficient service by experienced attendants. Day 01 night service.

xt BAGGAGE TRANSFER UNION BAGGAGE TRANSFER CO. Authorized C.N.R. and C.P.R. Baggage Transfers. Baggage transferred to any part of the city.

Phone 6363 tt BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TECHNICAL BOOKS FOR ALL SUBjects, trades and hobbies. Write for our price list or come in and browse around. Educational Book Supply, 338 2nd Ave. 8. BUILDING AND REPAIRS STAINLESS STEEL COUNTER EDGING and mouldings.

Hy-Grade Millwork Ltd. Phone 6094. CHIMNEY SWEEP GEORGE, LICENSED CHIMNEY SWEEP. Furnaces repaired and overhauled. Call 713 Broadway.

Phone 91638 xtt CHIROPODISTS (LICENSED) CHARLES F. RHODEN, D.S.C., OFFICE Royal Shoe Store. Ph. 4901-98176. xti EARLE R.

WILLIAMS. L.S.A.C., IRWIN'S Shoe Store Phone 4611-5977 xt1 COLLECTION AGENCY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE BUREAU LTD. Collections handled anywhere, specializing in locating people, Agents in principal cities of Canada and U.S.A. Phone 5005 405 Birks Building. x9-5-45 DENTISTS DR.

N. F. GROPPER 56 York Building, opp. King George Hotel Phone 4656. xtf DRY CLEANING TUCKER BATE DRY CLEANING Furriers.

One-day service. Suits dry cleaned, storage on all furs cleaned by us. Express or mail with full instructions to the oldest and best. 242 20th Street, west. Phone 2575.

BANITONE CLEANING AS ADVERTISED in Saturday Evening Post and MacLean'8 magazine. Approved process, gets per fect results. Low in price. Dial 6108. Arthur Rose Saskatoon xti DYEING WE DYE EVERY DAY- -SEND YOUR garments to be dry cleaned and dyed at the Parisian Dye Works.

Phone 4474. xti DYEING DONE DAILY -SEND YOUR cleaning, dyeing to Saskatoon Dry Cleaners and Dyers, 920 20th W. Ph. 4588. ELECTRICAL SANDIN ELECTRIC Wiring, Fixtures and Supplies.

Stoves and Appliances repaired. 361 2nd So. Phone 2836 x6-17-c FURRIERS FRIGID, CONDITIONED AIR FUR STORage- Guaranteed against all risks. tully insured. Furs repaired.

restyled, relined. Low summer rates. Belgian Dry Cleaners, Dyers and Furriers, 123 20th Street, W. FUR STORAGE Send your Furs now for summer protection from Fire, Theft, Moths or Damage.Marvina Ltd. Phone 7988.

GLASS GLASS OF ALL KINDS HY-GRADE Millwork Limited. Phone 6094. ti CAR GLASS INSTALLED, WINDOW glass, comb. doors, glass doors, windows and sash, fancy mirrors. For good service see Saskatoon Glass Co.

Ph. 3989. xti GRINDERS Razors, Rolls, Shears, Al Clippers, Saws, knives, meat grinders, tools sharpened. Hub City Grinders, 334 2nd S. xtt LAUNDRY MODERN LAUNDRY where all good housewives send their laundry.

The laundry which gives you 8 noliday a week. Phone 7979. ROSE'S MENSLINEN LAUNDRY It you appreciate the feeling of a perfect laundered shirt, shaped to fit, use our double specialized Menslinen Laundry Service. Get the wear from your shirts, 2 Dial 6108. Arthur Rose Sanitone Cleaners, Furriers, Launderers.

xtf CHRISTIE LAUNDRY Our Quality Work Always Pleases. Phone 2093. LEGAL GILCHRIST. HOGARTH LAMARSH Barristers, Solicitors, Office, 405 Canada Building, Phone 4868. LOCKSMITH DOOR LOCKS REPAIRED, KEYS CUT.

scissors, clippers, sharpened. mons Key Shop, 136 1st Avenue, south, near Post Office. Phone 6032. xtf MATTRESSES MATTRESSES FUMIGATED, RENEWED -Rebuilt into a new comfortable mattress for the price of a new one. Send your old mattress or 60 lbs.

of clean rags, state size. Spring-filled mattresses rebuilt. Renew Mattress Shop, 215 22nd Street. west. Saskatoon.

xti MAGNETO REPAIRS MAGNETO REPAIRS AND PARTS FOR all Electric magnetos. Prompt service. Davies 222 3rd Saskatoon. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VIOLIN REPAIRS Artistic all string instruments and bow repairing. Work guaranteed.

20 years' experience. We buy musical instruments, any condition. Highest prices paid. Music and Book Store (West Side Post Office Sub. 2), 229 20th W.

Ph. 6072. xti OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS THOMAS J. SMITH 310 Canada Building Phone: Office 2850, res. 4620.

H. C. ARNOLD HAROLD C. ARNOLD. Offices, 210 Birks Bldg.

Ph. 7464, res. 91340 EVAN JONES. OPTOMETRIST Balcony. Phone 6121 tf HARRY S.

HAY AND ASSOCIATES Next door to Senator Hotel. Phone 2632 Also North Battleford. xtf G. E. ANDREW, OPTOMETRIST EATON'S 2nd Floor.

Phone 642 NEWTON C. MacGREGOR Optometrist. 311 Canada Bldg. Ph. 2942 PAINTING -DECORATING PAINTING AND DECORATING.

FURNIture repaired, upholstered as new. Estimates given. Phone 5791. 212 20th E. att PAINTS AND VARNISHES MARSHAL PAINT Expert Servicing ELECTRONIC SALES SERVICE 210 Street, east.

Phone 7624 6-5-c PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. M.D WILBURN L.M.C.C., P.M (Dublin) Physician and Surgeon 300 McMillan Building Office Phone 2168, Residence Phone 91449 DR. LOUIS GOLUBOFF Physician and Surgeon 417 Birks Bldg. Phone 5919. x6-20-cl PHOTOGRAPHERS Personality CHARMBURY'S STUDIO Back in their old tocation D.C.

Block. Phone 4367 Upstairs PLUMBING AND HEATING Estimates Free -Any Job, City or Country M. McNEIL 806 3rd S. Phone 1272. RADIO AND WASHER SERVICE Radio and Washer Service Meadwell's Radio-tricians.

110 3rd s. att RADIO SERVICE For guaranteed radio and washing machine repair service. Phone 7262. 240 3rd S. MOORE-SMITH LTD.

att THE HOME OF NEW WRINGERS We repair any kind of washing machine wringer and carry complete stock of rubber wringers. Phone 7262. MOORE-SMITH LTD. xtt BEATTY WASHERS Agents for Beatty Washers and Repairs. Send your Briggs Stratton engine to us for overhauling and repairs.

Moore-Smith Saskatoon. xtf RADIO PARTS, BATTERIES AND SERV. ices, washer rolls, belts, pulleys and over. haul. Phone Ashman Chorehorse Electric.

parts, service depot. 7465. xti Radio and Washer Repairs For all makes of machines, ship your radio with loud speaker Or your washer with wringer to 20th JAMES RADIO ELECTRIC 523 Street, W. Phone 2578 ROOFING ROOF LEAKING? For any type of roofing or root repaira see A. L.

CHARLEBOIS LTD. 220 Avenue south. Phone 3737 x-10-18-C SCHOOL SUPPLIES SCHOOL BOOKS USED AND NEW Everything you need for school. Write for our price list. Educational Book Supply, 338 2nd Avenue.

south. Saskatoon xt! SEWING 'MACHINES SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED. FREE checking. B. north.

Phone 5662. tf WE BUY SEWING MACHINES Phone 2020. Singer Sewing Machine Saskatoon. SEWING MACHINES Rent a Portable Electric $4.00 PER MONTH SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 5-25-C SKATES AND BICYCLES BICYCLES, TRICYCLES AND SKATES sold, traded, repaired, rented.

Hamps Cycle 344 2nd south. STOVE and FURNACE REPAIRS Specialized Parts for All Makes of STOVES AND FURNACES See Dealer or Order Direct JOHN EAST FOUNDRY SASKATOON AND PRINCE ALBERT TRUCKING LONG DISTANCE HAULING Petroleum, Products, Machinery and other heavy freight. Phone 3477-3920. Livestock and household goods. xtf TYPEWRITERS UNDERWOOD, ELLIOT, FISHER, York Bldg.

Phone 2167. Underwood Typewriters. Sunstrand adders. rentals, repairs. REMINGTON RAND LIMITED Typewriters, supplies, rentals.

repairs, Third Avenue. S. Phone 4947 TENDERS TENDERS Tenders wanted by Kelliher School trict to install electric lights. Specifications can be obtained from secretary's office. ERIC H.

STEVENS, Sec. -Treas. 5-28-c Flier Who Trained In Sask. Was P.O.W. HUDSON BAY JUNCTION.Mrs.

A. Ogden has just received a cable from Pilot Officer Townley of the R.A.F., to state he had just arrived in England and is well after being a prisoner in Germany five months. Pilot Officer Townley was reported missing five months ago, after the bombing of Chemnitz. The many friends he made Canada while training at Moose Jaw and North Battleford, will be pleased to know well. Mary Ann Sawasy, Grades 5 and 6 teacher at the public school has sent in her resignation because of the poor health of her father.

Sergeant Herbert Herrod has recently returned from overseas after being severely wounded. He is now enjoying a well-earned furlough at home. SERIOUSLY INJURED CUT Carrol, a farmer of the Cut Knife district was seriously injured Wednesday evening, 16, when he was crushed beneath the power farm equipment he was opertaing. Apparently he had serviced the equipment, and when the clutch was put in, the tractor started with a jerk, and he fell to the ground and was run over by the one way and packer, He suffered broken arm, ribs and other injuries. After receiving attention at the local hospital he was taken to North Battleford for treatment.

COWS GOING DRY is steadily getting scarcer in the Choiceland district, some farmers having used all the straw available for this purpose, and consequently some cowe are going dry. Farmers using horses are having difficulty keeping the animals in condition for land work. The first rain of the season, one fifth an inch, fell Friday, May 18, and it is hoped pastures will start to grow. Some power, but and other coarse farmers grain has have been not been able to start yet, Church Fund Increases was reported that the Stranraer United Church Restoration Fund was steadily increasing, when the annual congregational meeting was held Sunday afternoon, May 20, following the regular service. Rev.

C. M. Jardine presided. Mrs. C.

W. Nelson gave the report of the board of stewards; Mrs. K. Reed the women's association; Mrs. C.

R. Hollingsworth the W.M.S.; W. K. Reed the Sunday school. These reports were all encouraging.

The report of the restoration fund which was also read by Mrs. Nelson showed that $1,227 had been contributed in 1944 to this fund. The two outstanding donations were $239 from the Eagle Hills Grain Growers' Society, and $100 from the Stranraer W.A. Approximately $1,200 had been spent on pews, pulpit, minister's chair, choir seats and a Communion table. The personnel of the church board which was re-elected by acclamation was as follows: Charles Charters, chairman; J.

B. Stephenson, H. E. Coulter, C. R.

Hollingsworth, J. McGill, Britton Walker, E. C. Vincent, Mrs. C.

W. Nelson, secretary-treasurer; J. C. Bridges, C. C.

E. C. Vincent was McLaren. added to the thrustee board. Voting for two elders was necessary because of the removal of two former elders from district, and the recent death of the third, William Sherk of whose death Mr.

Jardine expressed regret. The new elders are E. C. Vincent and C. R.

Hollingsworth. PRESENT PLAYS May 19, the Laird Community Hall was crowded to capacity when the Laird Recreation Club presented two plays, "Polishing Henry," and "Too Much of a Good Thing." The cast of "Too Much of a Good Thing" was Elsie Tarala, Stella Kleist, Betty Robbins, Shaper, Nikkle, Elaine Rebig, Betty Robert Gossen, Robert Abrams, John Friesen. The cast of "Polishing Henry" was Joyce Klaassen, Harold Tarala, Tim Friesen, Frieda Friesen. Between scenes Gilbert Epp presented a monologue, and Harold Tarala, John Friesen, George DeMan, and Robert Gossen sang a song. Mrs.

G. W. Klassen and W. H. Hinz directed the plays.

Died for His Country F.0. G. F. FERGUSON of Plenty, previously reported missing on active service overseas, is now for official purposes presumed dead. Surviving are his widow, Mrs.

Helen Ferguson of Plenty, one daughter, Geraldine; his mother, Mrs. E. Morgan, and two sisters in Winnipeg and district. Flying Officer Ferguson was Plenty agent for a grain company before the war, coming here from Kelvington, and won a wide circle of friends in this district. He was employed at Sudbury prior to enlisting there in August, 1940, trained as a mechanic at St.

Thomas, and was stationed at Brandon for for a year. He then re-mustered for aircrew, training at Regina, Virden, and Yorkton, where he won his wings and a commission. He was three months at Charlottetown, P.E.I, before receiving an overseas posting in June, 1943. His aircraft, which is known to have crashed into the sea, was based at Aden at the time of its disappearance in June, 1944. SIDE -By Galbraith ZE 5-24 "Well, colonel, I'll tell all my customers you're still my delivery boy.

only your errands are over Japan now!" OBITUARY MRS. R. WARD rites for the late Mrs. Ward, Funeral who died at her home early Satur-1918, day morning, were held at the United Church Sunday afternoon with the Pentecostal paetor, the Rev. Mr.

Cameron, officiating. Mrs. Ward, who had lived in this locality nearly all her life, had been in poor health for some months. She leaves her widower, three sons and three daughters, Wilbert at home from the R.C.A.F., Louise of Saskatoon, Perry overseas with the Canadian army, and Robert, Dorothy and Helen all at home. Mrs.

Norman Krischke of this locality is a sister and a brother is now living in Ontario. Her father eurvives and lives in Sonningdale. The church was filled to capacity for the service. Pallbearers were T. Dallow, R.

Johnston, R. Barr, C. Sheed, R. Rogers and Ira Price, HENRY MOHR HENRY MOHR funeral service for the late Henry Mohr was held at his farm home nine miles south of Asquith, Sunday, May 20, and the many attendants and beautiful floral tributes showed the high esteem by which he was held in his community. Born at Hartenholm, Germany, in 1860, he came to the United States in 1886, then to Asquith in 1902.

His wife died eight years ago. The surviving family are Ted, Bertha and Carl.at home, Claus and Ralph of Asquith, Henry of Makwa, Mrs. J. F. Lentfer of Homedale, Idaho; and a sister, Mrs.

J. G. Schmaltz of Brandon. Rev. A.

Cross of Asquith officiated at the funeral and pallbearers were Dr. H. A. Matheson, Sid Peat, A. Alstrom, H.

Gesy, T. Hamre, J. Smith. Burial was in Avonlea Cemetery. McKague's Funeral Home were in charge.

DR. F. B. ELDER Frank Bascom Elder, 71, a former dentist from Pittsburgh, who turned pioneer farmer in the Fiske district, died at his farm home bordering the village of Fiske, Saturday, May 12. He was widely known and highly esteemed throughout the whole district where he had farmed since coming from Pittsburgh in 1911.

Doctor Elder had farmed on A large scale with up-to-date methHe ods and a high degree of efficiency. was fond of trees and and flowers, and made his home surroundings beautiful with these. He was chairman of the Fiske School Board for many years, and did much to beautify the school grounds with trees. Surviving are his widow; one son, Harlan of Fiske; one daughter, (Jean) Mrs. Douglas Sauer of Mountain Lake, N.J.; a brother and a sister in U.S.

The funeral service was held May 16 in Fiske United Church, with Rev. G. Huff assisted by Rev. J. T.

P. Nichols of Rosetown, officiating. Pallbearers were L. L. Brown, Nels Bartlett, J.

A. Cross, O. Key, B. Brown. Burial was in the family plot in Fiske Cemetery, MRS.

MARTHA FRY SALVADOR- death occurred Monday, May 14, of Mrs. Martha Fry of the 'Donegal district, north Three Pirie Families Leaving Senlac District and Mrs. J. Pirie, Mr. and Mrs.

Murray Pirie, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Pirie were honored guests at a large community gathering, estimated at 250 persons which was held in the Senlac Cooperative Hall Friday night, prior to their leaving Senlac after a. residence of 29 years.

Expressions of appreciation and gratitude were voiced for long and faithful service in Senlac and district. The first part of the evening cards were enjoyed, followed by an enjoyable dance program in which more than 75 couples of the younger set took part. The honored guests were recipients of parting gifts, Charles Gould who made the presentations and read the address, informed the large gathering the Piries' arrived in Senlac in 1917. and had played their full part in the development of the community. Their departure from Senlac was regretted by their many friends throughout the entire district.

For many years Jim Pirie was the prime mover in the athletic life Senlac and an ardent supporter of all sporting events, having sponsored some strong baseball teams. All the Piries' had been active in curling, with Dad Pirie being honored with a life membership of ithe Seniac Curling Club, and was Mrs. A. Cochrane Leaving Nokomis Stuart Wallace was hostess to about 24 guests at tea Friday afternoon, May 18, in honor of Mrs. A.

Cochrane who is leaving Nokomis in the near future to home in Regina. Mrs. "Simpson aseisted the hostess. The afternoon was spent in doing various forms of hand Mrs. O.

Simpson read an address to the guest of honor expressing the regrets of the guests at losing a good citizen and friend, and Mrs. Wallace presented Mrs. Cochrane with a puree of money to be used in buying something for her new home. Mrs. Cochrane thanked her friends.

Mr. Cochrane, formerly regimental sergeant-major of the 10th Field Ambulance, expects to be able to leave the hospital shortly, and take up his old job of prewar days, after four and a half years overseas. The May meeting of the Last Mountain Chapter, I.O.D.E... was held at the home of the regent, Mrs. R.

W. Downey, when the edticational secretary gave a paper on the meaning of the British Commonwealth of Nations, and what is meant by British Empire. The chapter provided ten cakee for the May overseas parcels for local servicemen and women. A letter was read from the Red Cross thanking the chapter having taken the responsibility for Nokomis in their recent drive, when $1,601 was collected. The secretary, Mrs.

Raich having resigned, Mrs. J. H. Marvin was appointed with Mre, W. Bridgewater as assistant.

The chapter voted as being in favor of the chapters in the Province giving a post-graduate scholarship replace the present bursary to a third year student. SCALP TORN SALVADOR. -Lorna Somerville, young girl who is visiting the home of her uncle, Nelson Fry, with her mother from Welland, had her scalp badly torn, necessitating several stitches, when her hair caught in the moving cogs of a cream separator. She is now in Kerrobert Hospital. Died for His Country PTE.

C. LALOND youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lalond of Speers was killed in action in Germany April 26, his parents have been informed. The corporal from his platooon, who was with him at the time of his death, wrote to state that he died instantly from a sniper's bullet.

The corporal also expressed condolence to Mr. and Mrs. Lalond in their loss, from the officers and men of the unit who had come highly regard Clayton Lalond for his sterling qualities. PAGE THIRTEEN Barr Colonists Celebrate Anniversary of Arrival a afternoon, May 20, St. John's Church at Lloydminster was filled with many of the original settlers of the district and oldtimers at the annual service commemorating the arrival of the Barr Colonists from the Old Country 40 years ago.

The massed choirs of the Presbyterian, Grace United, and St. John's Anglican Churches led the singing, with Mrs. Hilda R. Fleming at the organ, and also sang the Hallelujah Chorus. The congregation joined in the singing of the fine old hymns that were sung in the first log church here.

The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hussey, who stated that he could not enter into the full spirit of the occasion, being only a substitute until a new rector took charge of the parish, but he did want to express his appreciation for the kindly co-operative spirit that was apparent between Protestant Churches of the town. ADDRESS Mr. Hussey went on to deliver one of the finest addresses heard an occasion, basing his remarks en "What is the meaning of these stones." He likened the pilgrimage of the Barr Colony from the Old Land to the new as the journey of the Israelites on their trek to the promised land.

He referred to St. John's and the numerup the the stones of ous "Lloyd" Churches, that sprang Biblical significance, as evidence of the desire of the pioneers of this great Western land to offer thanks to their God deliverance during their journeys. He stressed the need of oldtimers remainling to instill into the minds and hearts of their children the "meaning of these stones," teaching them of the love and kindness of their Maker. Mr. and Mrs.

E. C. Hawkins, of Meadowview, have received a cablegram from their son, P.O. Netherhill Bride Receives Gifts NETHERHILL. A miscellaneous gift shower was held at the home of Mrs.

T. H. Elviss Wednesday, May 9, in honor of Mary Kowitch, a May bride-elect. After a short program Sharon Elvis and Elwood Lyons drew in a "hayrack" loaded with gifts and presented them to Miss Kowitch. After the bride's book was signed by the guests present lunch was by the hostess, assisted by served, Hannon and Mrs.

H. Lyons. Netherhill town and district went over the top again in the Eighth Victory Loan campaign, and 121 per cent of the quota was subscribed. The committee in charge consisted of H. A.

Skinner, salesman; F. S. Clarke and W. Dale, Sr. Cleeman M.

Hawkins, formerly A prisoner of war in Germany, statling that he had arrived safely in England, and would see his parents soon. Pilot Officer Hawkins was born in Lloydminster November 20, 1915, and received his education at the Jumbo Hill School, north of Lloydminster. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F, in Vegreville, June 16, 1942. and trained at Edmonton, Saskatoon, Dafoe, Mossbank, and received his wings at Winnipeg June 25, 1943, as a bombadier. Blaine Lake Champions xt jot Salvador, in her 84th year.

She was in Toronto, and came to make her home in born, where her husband, the late William Fry, had homesteaded in 1912. Mr Fry in 1928. Surviving three children, died, Mrs. R. Somerville of Welland, and Edith and Nelson at home.

The funeral was held from the Church at Salvador Wednesday, May 16, and a large of friends and neighbors attended. Rev. H. Marshall of Luseland conducted the service. Pallbearers were: W.

W. Warnock, S. Cooper, T. Yule, H. Teasdale, M.

Latty, and R. Higginson. CAPT. W. F.

KIERSTEAD -Captain William Frances Kierstead, an oldtimer of the Netherhill district, died at the home of his daughter in Vancouver, Friday, May 11. Captain Kierstead wag born at Kiersteadville, New Brunswick, in 1856. He spent many years at sea and in 1906 came to Netherhill taking up a homestead north of town. In 1916 he disposed of his farming interests and moved in to town where he and Mrs. Kierstead had since resided.

Last fall left to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. D. McKinnon in Vancouver. Captain Kierstead and Mrs. Kierstead celebrated their diamond wedding in May, 1942.

Mrs. Kierstead was the former Gray of New Brunswick, survives Celia, him with one daughter, Mrs. D. McKinnon. Burial was in Vancouver.

JOHN HENRY GODFREY MEOTA. Saturday afternoon, May 19, the funeral of the late J. Henry Godfrey of LangmeadeVawn took place from Saint'e Church, Langmeade, with the Rev. G. E.

Major conducting the service. Godfrey who was affectionately known as the "Skipper" died on Thursday evening at his home. He was anticipating a short holiday with his wife in Meota, prior to leaving for the West Coast in the near future. To that end during the previous week he had disposed of all his stock and grain, making the trip with his sons to the elevator on some occasione. The service in the church where his widow had been organist for 40 years, folowed one at the farm home.

Mrs. E. A. Chase was organist for the service and Mr. Chase represented the congregation of St.

Mary's Church. Pallbearers were Harry Head, Charlie Head, Sid Jones, J. P. Jones, Miles Foulds and William Higgens. John Henry Godfrey wae born December 2, 1871, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire, England, He was apprenticed as a sailor at an early age, serving for 18 years on a sailing ship for years as first mate.

He could relate colorful tales of every country in the world, having at some time or other visited them. On October 2, 1899, he married Emily Booth of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and in 1907 came out to Canada, settling with his wife and four children, Arthur, Jack, Tom and Edith in what is now known as the Langmeade district. All survive him and all reside in the Langmeade district but Jack who is at Prince Albert. The late Mr. Godfrey served on the church vestry, as school trustee and school secretary-treasurer.

Departing Woman Honored at Meota MEOTA. Wednesday evening, May 18, Mrs. W. Gordon assisted by Mrs. H.

Willey, entertained at a bridge party in honor of Mrs. John Hole who is leaving for the West Coast soon. Prize winners for the evening were Mrs. J. Gregory and Mrs.

J. Hole, Mrs. Willey presented the honored guest with a leather writing case, with the good wishes of all present. Mrs. Hole, in expressing her thanks, hoped for renewing acquaintance both in Meota and Victoria as the years go by.

The final subscription tabulation for the Eighth Victory Loan in the Meota sub-unit was $132,000. The objective was $105,000, All canvassers were thanked for the achievement. Mrs. O. Hume of Cochin covered a great portion of her territory with horse and buggy, spending three full days, and to those she couldn't reach in that way she spent two days on horseback, -though she had not been in the saddle for 16 years.

Mrs. Hume realized almost 200 per cent of her original objective. Further good news, assuring the safety of her husband, Pte. Elmer Hall, who was a prisoner of war, has been received by Mrs. Hall.

Her husband states that he is now in and hopes to see her soon. BLAINE field day scheduled by, the Blaine Lake teachers' local, Friday, May 18, dawned cold with occasional showers, but six schools competed: Blaine Lake, Petrofka, Slavanka, Windsor Lake, Crown Hill, and Balmoral. A well organized program included a 40-yard dash; high hop step and jump; throw; shuttle relay; potato, threelegged, and wheelbarrow races, softball. Junior, intermediate and senior division events took place in their allotted field space, making a continuous scene of activity from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 2 to 5 p.m.

The softball A.S.B.C. cup was the Blaine Lake High School girls' team and the baseball prize, a bat, was won by the Blaine Lake boys' team. The Leask Publie School team won the Leask softball cup. For the highest aggregate score in points Blaine Lake received the championship cup. Slavanka was second, and Leask third.

War Savings Stamps were given to the highest individual scorers, who as follows: Junior division, girls 6-7, Laura Onishenko, Blaine Lake; boys, Taras Swystun, Blaine Lake. Girls, 8-9, Emma Lucier, Leask; boys, Roy Pollard, Blaine Lake. Intermediate division, girls, 10-11, Viola Bitner, Leask; boys, Samuel Mesdoly. Girls, 11-12, Freda Steinbart, Leask; boys, Kenneth Marlow. Senior division, girls, 14-15, Molly Dunn, Blaine Lake; boys, John Atamanenko, Blaine Lake.

Boys, 16 and over, Ralph Stuart, Blaine Lake. Seven candidates sat for the University of Saskatchewan music exams Saturday, May 19, held in the local school and supervised by Mrs. M. E. Strelioff of the school staff.

Those writing were: Grade 1, Jean Popoff and Agnes Reean; Grade 2, Rita Bourgeault; Grade 3, Lily Koval, Helen Dunn; Grade 5, theory and history, Molly Dunn; Grade 6, theory and hietory, Grace Johnston. All are pupils of Mrs. P. Davidson, L.T.C.L. WANTED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT TELETYPISTS, GRADE 2, MALE or FEMALE, $1380, plus bonus.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preferably high school graduation; ability to operate with accuracy, at high speed; two years' teletype experience. Age between 18 and 35. Applications accepted from candidates with two years' business experience and high typing speed. Candidates assigned with these qualifications will be paid on the following probationary salary plan: $90 per month for 3 months; $100 per month for next 3 months, and finally $115 per month when up to Teletypist, Grade 2 standard. Open to qualified residents of British Columbia.

Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Application forms, obtainable at post offices. or Civil Service Commission Offices at Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina or Winnipeg, should be filed with Civil Service Commission, 615 McCallum-Hill Regina, NOT LATER THAN JUNE 7, 1945. This advertisement is authorized by the Director of National Selective Service. also honored with the same by the Wilkie Curling Club where he has attended the annual bonspiel continually for 13 years.

A year and a half ago Mr. and Mrs. Pirie celebrated their golden wedding. E. Pirie most active in all community projects.

He was an earnest supporter and worker in anything that helped the community, He served on the town council for several years, and was also active continually on the church and boards. Murray Pirie remained somewhat in the background in civic affairs, but took an active part in all musical and social affairs. Mrs. E. Pirie who was a well known singer, made a rich contribution along musical lines, and shared in the work of the ladies' aid and other church, groups.

Mrs. Murray Pirie contributed to the social life of Seniac, and was a valued member the soldiers gift club since its inception. Another pleasling event of the evening was the presentation to E. Pirie of a purse of money as a parting gift from the members of the Senlac branch of the Canadian Legion, in recognition of his valued aid while In Senlac. Fitting replies were given by the guests of honor thanking the many friends for their kind reception and remembrance.

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