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Choiceland Area Teachers Sponsoring School Fair a meeting the school here on Saturday, December 2, the Choiceland teachers' local decided to organize a school fair to be held in the spring. It was decided that each school would be able to enter three events, and each grade will be able to enter five different, displays. further meeting subject will held on Saturday, December 9. when final arrangements will be made. Mrs.

Fred Leyh, S. Aickens and Mrs. Percy McKay, principals the Choiceland Village, Blue Fox and Garrick Schools, respectively, attended a teachers' institute on Friday, December 1, held in the Nipawin High School, the first of its kind in the Nipawin Superintendency. The teachers observed methods of teaching in the high school, followed by a round table conference. T.

Hawryluk, school inspector, Mr. Carruthers and Mr. Wells were in charge of the program, with Mr. Wells as chairman for the conference. Mr.

Hawryluk has decided that each teachers' local throughout Principal Bates Addresses Club address on the topic, "'The Problems of Education." by Principal Bates, featured the meeting of the Kerrobert Home and School Club held on Thursday, December 7, with Mrs. Francis presiding. Mrs. King also gave a paper outlining the purpose c. a home and school, club.

Principal address dealt with the topic under three headings: (1) Philosophy of education, (2) needs of the curriculum, (3) The psychology of the individual. Mr. Bates drew a comparison between education in a democracy, and education a Fascist state, stressing the fact that our educational system must grow out of the needs of our society. Through a lively discussion following Mr. Bates' address, an attempt was made to find satisfacanswers to the following questions: 1, Is democracy the easiest form of government in which live under? 2, Of value is education to leisure? Should sex what, education be given a place in our schools? When sledding down a rough icy hill in Kerrobert on Thursday night, December 7, Mervin, 13-yearold son of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Norris, broke a leg at the ankle. He was taken immediately to the Kerrobert Hospital and had the bone set. Mervin came home Saturday, December 9, with his leg in a cast. It will be some time before he will attend school and his paper route, as Mervin is the Star-Phoenix delivery boy in Kerrobert.

A successful dance was held in the Kerrobert Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, December 6, by the girls' war work club. A large crowd attended. Music was supplied by the Broadacres Rhythm Orchestra. Soothing, Cooling Mentholatum on HEADACHES Also bead tubes brings temples chapping. for 30c.

colda, quick and Jars cuta neuralgia, relief. brow and and 19X MENTHOLATUM 1 Grandfather says: PAZO for Simple PILES Relieves pain and soreness For relief from the torture of simple Piles, PAZO ointment has been did for more than thirty years. Here's why: First, PAZO ointment soothes inflamed areas, relieves pain and itching. Second, PAZO ointment bricates hardened, dried partsprevent cracking a and soreness. Third, PAZO ointment tends to reduce swelling and check bleeding.

Fourth, It's easy to use. PAZO ointment's perforated Pile Pipe makes tion simple, thorough. Get PA7O Today' At Drugstores' the Nipawin Superintendency sponsor an "Observation Day" in their respective locals. The pupils of the Choiceland Village School will present, their annual Christmas Saturday, December 16, and are being prepared by their teachers, Mesdames Leyh and Whiddon Steeves, for the event. The weather improved during the weekend, and sunshine was accompanied by temperatures ranging from a low of 12 to 28 degrees.

wood and hauling the Many tarmers, are back "tor their next season. Died for His Country P.O. R. H. LARSON youngest son of Mr.

and Mrs. Aksel Larson of Dinemore, previously reported missing, is now for official purposes presumed dead. P.O. "Dick" Larson was born at Dinsmore, and was educated at Gopher Hill Pontiac Schools, south of the town. He enlisted in the spring of 1942, and trained at Brandon, Moose Jaw, Pauleon, Saskatoon, Edmonton, receiving his wings at Macleod, Alberta, in October of the same year.

He went overseas in November, 1942, and was a bomber pilot. He was reported missing in November, 1943. Surviving as well as his parents, are one sister, Vivian, at home, and two brothers, William of Victoria, and Elmer at home. Netherhill Girls Present Comedy NETHERHILL -The comedy, "Pigtails," directed by Rev. A.

Armstrong, and sponsored by the Netherhill Senior C.G.I.T. group, was presented in Brock Hall Friday evening, December 8. Half the proceeds of the evening were donated to the Netherhill Red Cross. A bazaar and tea, sponsored by the junior C.G.I.T. group under the direction of their leader, Mrs.

T. Dale was held, in the Netherhill School Saturday afternoon, December 9, and proceeds were $28.79. The annual meeting of the guild of St. Agnes Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs. E.

Whyte Saturday afternoon, December 9, and the following officers were elected: president, Mrs. P. Hughes; vice-president, Mrs. J. Reid; secretary, Mrs.

L. Crapser; treasurer, Mrs. W. J. McKeen.

JUNIORS HAVE BAZAAR The Junior Red Cross bazaar held at the school on Saturday afternoon, December 9, under the direction of Anne Smith, teacher, was a success, and $23.17 were realized. The junior room was decorated with Christmas streamers. Some very fine handicraft and needlework was displayed and sold. A tea was also well attended. BLITZ" THAT COLD! TWO-WAY TREATMENT! VITAVAX Speed Relief Within Speeds Recovery and THE HOURI I BUILDS IMMUNITY! 1 Take an Allergi-tab, as required, 2 Vitavax speeds recovery pro to "blitz" that "drip" bring motes vigor and vitality, Take Immediate relief from the congestion Vitavax regularly to build Immunity and discomfort of head colds.

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Ask Your Druggist, or write: Roberts Biological Laboratory, Toronte BIOLOGICAL: Here's a Program of Interest To All Northern Saskatchewan the Star-Phoenix" A presentation of the news highlights contained in the Provincial News Page of the Star-Phoenix each day. Hear about the events of Interest in central and northern Saskatchewan communities as reported by Star-Phoenix correspondents. EVERY DAY ON YOUR RADIO 2.30 to 2.45 CKBI DIAL 900 p.m. PRINCE ALBERT Nokomis Scholars Promote Bazaar The grades 7 and 8 pupils of Nokomis 'School held a successful bazaar on Saturday, December 9, in the Masonic Hall, and net proceeds were $63. This is to be sent in to the Junior Red Crosa.

is Mrs. A. Bridgewater, many of the articles teacher, sold were made by the pupils. The boys had made wood 1 toys, cars, rocking horses, pull toys of every description, and the girls had made dolls, animal toys, aprons, and various embroidered articles, tea cloths, towels, etc. A total of $138 have been realized for the Junior Red Cross by Nokomis School this term.

Nokomis School closes for the Christmas holidays on December 21 and opens on January 3, 1945. The Nokomis Hockey Club met on Tuesday evening, December 5, to elect officers for the coming vear as follows: Captain, William Betty Ramshaw: ticket Ramshaw: secretary treasures, Oran Fenton and Oliver Rowand. A committee, Fred Rodgers, W. Ranshaw, and Jim Kirk, was chosen to see the Town Council about getting the ice for practice. Stranraer Moves To Fight Sawfly STRANRAER.

A sawfly control meeting was held Monday evening, December 4, in the Community Hall under local Wheat Pool committee auspices, with V. Bradley presiding over a good representation of district farmers. Following a comprehensive address by Dr. K. M.

King, entomologist of the University, of literature Saskatchewan, distributed valuwas and a local committee to promote the control of wheat stem sawfly was formed as follows, A. R. Wright, H. E. Coulter, Harvey Laughren, Renee Frechette, H.

Waddington and Charles Charters. The annual meeting of the W.M. S. was held Thursday afternoon, December 7, at the home of Mrs. C.

R. Hollingsworth when Mrs. G. Walker, president and charter member, was honored with a life membership, Mrs. W.

Sherk making the presentation. Mrs. C. M. Jardine, Plenty, wife of the pastor, presided at the election of officers which resulted as follows: President.

Mrs. George Walker; vicepresidents, Mrs. E. Newton and Mrs. V.

W. Bradley; secretarytreasurer, Mrs. C. R. associate helpers a and Christian stewardship secretary, W.

Sherk; supply secretary, E. Mrs. Galbraith; community friendship secretary, Mrs. J. Wright; temperance secretary, Mrs.

Don McGill. Following the W.M.S. meeting the W.A. met with Mrs. V.

W. Bradley presiding. Mrs. Reed, secretary-treasurer, reported the proceeds of the recent tea and bazaar were $112. Following the W.A.

meeting lunch was served with Mrs. Don McGill as assistant hostess. Padre Unveils Honor Rolls NOKOMIS. Lt. Rev.

D. Gowdy, padre at Rivers, was a visitor at the two charges of Arlington Beach Presbyterian Mission Sunday, December 3. In the morning Padre Gowdy spoke at the Strasbourg Church and unveiled the honor roll there and in the afternoon he was at Cymric Church to also unveil the honor roll. At both services after the openling devotional exercises, the congregation standing, the names on the roll were read, in the morning by Doctor McIntosh of Lumsden and in the afternoon by Rev. A.

A. Downey. Following this Mr. Gowdy led in prayer, commending these men and women in the forces to God in love and faith and askling that He would follow with His searching eye and failing power. The sermon was preached by the padre.

Special interest was taken in Padre Gowdy's visit, as he had been a student on this field in 1929. and his many friends were glad to welcome him back. While in the district he was the guest of Rev. A. A.

Downey and Mrs. Downey of Nokomis. He left on Sunday's evening train to visit his wife and two sons in Saskatoon before his return to Rivers. Obituary CLAUDE C. DARROW Claude C.

Darrow, one of the earliest pioneers in the White Bear and Tuberose districts, died at Tuberose on November 23. Mr. Darrow was born in Brown ing, Missouri, in 1878, and married Lulu Moore in 1905. The followting year Mr. and Mrs.

Darrow came to Canada with his parents to settle on a in the White Bear district. years later homestead, the Darrows came to Tuberose, and Mr. Darrow for 12 years assisted C. W. Akister in one of the first stores in the area.

Mr. Darrow took a great interest in community work. He was secretary of the United Church and ag sisted in the formation of the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges. He held almost every Masonic office through the years, including that of W.M. The funeral was from the White Bear Cemetery, Rev.

J. Tuberose United Church, to the Sinclair of Lacadena and Rev. W. J. Glazer of Tuberose officiating.

The Tuberose Chapter of the Eastern Star provided the choir for the service, and Mrs. G. Proud of Lacadena sang a solo. Masonic rites were performed at the graveside. Pallbearers were J.

Pittman, Orley Johnson, E. Upson, K. Lytle, Chester Clark and W. Lindsay. Surviving are his widow: his mother.

Mrs. L. Darrow, who is 90 years of age; his daughter, Mrs Fred Rowley of Tyner; his brother, Lark Darrow of White Bear; and his sister, Mrs. Wayne McKay of White Bear. SASKATOON STAR-PHOENIX.

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 13. 1911 Provincial Four Generations This picture of the four generations of the Thompson family was takrecent reunion held in Perdue. Pictured above is the 80-yearold Flora Thompson of Asquith, her daughter, Mrs. J.

O. Court'Mrs, ney of Perdue, the latter's son, John Courtney of Tessier, and fouryear- Gayline Courtney. Eatonia Flier's Airplane Punctured Over Duisburg The following cutting from the R.A.F. Bulletin printed in England outlines a thrilling experience Fit. Sgt.

T. D. Wray of Eatonia had in a "shaky do" over Duisburg: "With the R.A.F. 'Hally' ron, Flt. Sgt.

T. D. Wray, Eatonia, Canada, recently ran into considerable flak trouble on a daylight do over Duisburg. His instruments were rendered useless, and when he landed at an emergency airfield he and his crew discovered their aircraft looked rather like a sieve. The first dose of flak came before the bomber reached the target and didn't do much damage, but put a few holes in the tailpiece.

"But just after bombing, and about two minutes from the target, the Halifax was caught in some predicted flak. To add further to the danger, visibility was good and it was broad daylight. A major burst of flak peppered the aircraft from the noee to the bomb bay and knocked out the port inner engine. The fuel lines apparently were shot away and the gas tank punctured. "Wray feathered the hit propeller and then found his instruments and wireless equipment were not working.

A quick check of the crew revealed all were OK, and five Spitfires turned up to escort the bomber nearly all the way home. With Wray on this job was another Canuck, Flt. Sgt. H. C.

Layton, Medicine Hat, Alta. Flt. Sgt. T. D.

"Don" Wray, is a eon of Charles Wray, C.N.R. section foreman at Eatonia. His wife and young daughter also reside in Catonia. Charles Wray has two more sons in the armed forces. Bradwell Erects New Curling Rink BRADWELL.

Bradwell's new curling rink has been completed, as well as a fine new waiting room for the skating rink. Electric lights have been installed. Bert Dawson has been engaged as caretaker, and the flooding has been started, water being procured from the C.N.R. A tea wae held at the home of H. L.

Voice on Tuesday, December 5, in aid of the first aid service in Bradwell. This tea is now held annually as a memorial to the late "Granny" Voice who started it a number of years ago on her birthday anniversary. Proceeds are used to procure materials for the first aid service carried on by Mrs. Cripps. The Ladies' Aid held a succeseful cafeteria supper, bazaar and home cooking sale in the church basement on Friday evening, December 5.

The "fish pond" in charge of Flora Robertson, the home cooking sale presided over by Mrs. Elliott, the bazaar by Mrs. A. Dawson, and the supper was in charge of Mrs. Robertson, Mrs.

Itoll, Mrs. A. ton and Mrs. McIntoeh. Robert E.

Wray with the Dentall Corps at Calgary, and Cpl. G. W. "Buster" Wray, with the R.C.A.F. at Weyburn, Sask.

Died for His Country L.A.C. LEO R. THIBAUDEAU son of Mr. and Mrs. R.

T. Thibaudeau of Macklin, died in a Toronto military hospital on November 27. After being rejected by the army and navy he managed to enlist in the air force and served overseas. He was returned to Canada, and discharged from the service on medical grounds. Five brothers and two sisters survive him.

Theodore tried to enlist, but was not accepted, his twin brothers, John and Joe, are both petty officers, and another brother, Frank, is an able seaman in the Canadian Navy. His youngest brother, Anthony, served for time in the P.P.C.L.I, The sisters are Irene, wife of Dr. F. M. Smith of Camrose, Alberta, and Helen, wife of Pte.

N. Murgatroyd of Edmonton. A public memorial service was held in the Macklin Memorial Hall on Saturday, December 2, presided over by Mayor Walter Henderson and addressed by Rev. Father Schnerch. The choir of St.

Mary's Church, under the leadership of Mrs. Eid, contributed musical numbers, Dr. F. L. Eid being accompanist, The hall was filled to capacity, The funeral service was held in St.

Mary's Church on Tuesday, December the Rev. Father Schnerch officiating, Burial took place in Macklin Cemetery, the pallbearers being A. J. Doucette, Dr. F.

L. Eid, W. E. Thompson, Jack Block, Kenneth Scott, and Blair Scott. SGMN.

E. LATURNUS P.O. A. LATURNUS sons of Mr. and Mrs.

Lambert Laturnus of Revenue, who recently gave their lives in the service of their country. Both died in Belgium. in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals for three years and had Signalman Laturnue died as the result accident. He had been been overseas more than a year. He was accidentally shot in the right leg below the knee on October 18, receiving, a compound fracture.

He died in a military hospital in eight days later and is buried there. P.O, Andrew Laturnus is also well known at Prelate where he worked for the Atlas Lumber Company before joining the R.C.A.F. two years ago. He went overseas last year and was killed over Belgium. They are survived by seven sisters and four brothers.

The sisters are Monica, a graduate nurse who is in the navy, stationed in Victoria, B.C.; Catherine, training as a nurse in the Edmonton General Hospital; Mary, teaching in Ear Lake School, 20 miles west of her home; Irene, taking her grade 12 and expecting to take a course on X-ray; Juliana, Elizabeth Ann and Carol Ann, at home. The brothers are Wendlyn, living in Richmound; Frank, Joseph and Leo at home, Hanley Ladies' Aid Elects Officers Hanley United Church Ladies' Aid annual meeting was heid at the home of the Rev. Mr. Reid and Mrs. Reid Thureday, 7, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs.

H. Berquist for the first six months, Mrs. Dave Crawford for the second six months; secretary, Mrs. H. B.

Verney; treasurer, Mrs. C. Presnell; devotional convener, Mrs. R. Reid; social convener, Miss Leonard; advertising, Mrs.

Reid. Three committees were left until the January meeting. The treasurer reported $347 in the bank, and that $123 had been at the recent bazaar. Mrs. H.

Berquist was appointed to bring prices for aisle runners, and blinds for the newly decorated church. The Aid voted $10 to the Missionary and Maintenance Fund, $100 to the church board and $50 to buy Victory Bond for the basement fund. Aged Farmer Found Dead BIGGAR. -Jim Cull, 71-year-old bachelor the Lizard Lake district, 20 miles north of Biggar, was found dead on December 9 about half a mile from his home. He was last seen on Thursday evening by a neighbor, Claude Blanchard, who groceries for him beside the road.

On Friday morning the teacher from Asgard School saw the groceries were still on the roadside and also an overcoat and mitts. Upon investigating it was found Mr. Cull had not been home for some time and the police were immediately notified. The old man had apparently fallen asleep and died from exposure. and Mr.

Cull was born in Ireland, came to Canada in 1904 after serving with the army India. He homesteaded in the Lizard Lake district until 1911, when he moved to Saskatoon. He enlisted in the First Great War and served overseas with the artillery. Returning from overseas he again farmed in the same district, but moved to Vancouver Island in 1938. He returned in 1943 1 to farm.

Allan Club Receives Acknowledgments -The Allan War Auxiliary Club held the monthly meeting on Thursday, December 7, in the clubroom, Mre, P. Paulson presiding, and many letters and cards were read from servicemen and women overseas, acknowledging parcels and cigarettes was decided, to send $20 to the Navy League and $20 to the Red Cross. The following donations were received by the club: United Church Ladies' Aid, Chris. Singer, and Mrs. Larson, $1.

Three more parcels are to be sent to sailors who are now at sea, Hostesses for the lunch were Merkel, Mrs. P. Paulson, and Mrs. P. Shannon.

The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Schnurr. Prepare Tutors' Honor Roll a meeting local at Minor Lake on Thursday, teachers' December 7, it was announced that an honor roll is being prepared of teachers from the Rosetown Superintendency serving in the forces. and names of those, from this local are being compiled to include on it.

W. H. Ingham spoke to the meeting on the purpose, place and type of tests and measurements to be used in the school program. Mesdames Clark and Heron served lunch. A miscellaneous gift shower was held at the home of Mrs.

I. McKay on Friday afternoon, December 8, in honor of Mrs. W. Innocent, formerly Margaret Brooks, of Brock. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs.

I. McKay, Mrs. T. Kenyon, and Mrs. W.

Seigel. Mr. and Mrs. Innocent will make their home in Wembly, Alberta. The Brock Cemetery Club held the annual tea and miscellaneous booth in the Brock Hall on Saturday afternoon, December 9, and proceeds were $94.

During afternoon a draw was made by the Roman Catholic Women's Auxiliary on a quilt, won by L. Kyllo, Brock's "Miss Canada" girls for Saturday afternoon, December 9, were Neva Wallace and Berneice Kyllo, and they sold $14 worth of War Savings Stamps. Special Ceremony For W.M.S. Meeting candle-lighting ceremony conducted by Mrs. G.

J. Hindley and the election of officers featured the annual meeting of the W.M.S. held prior to a meeting of the Ladies' Aid at the home of Mrs. H. O.

Carberry on Thursday, December 7. W.M.S. reporte indicated suecessful year in the various departments. The financial allocation of had been met, also a special contribution of $10 had been made for W.C.T.U. work.

Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. G. R. Hart; vicepresident, Mrs. G.

J. Hindley; secretary, Mrs. 0. Carberry; treasurer, Mrs. H.

G. Riddell. Mre. Fisher was pianist for the singing of Christmas carols at the close. DISCUSS TOPICS DEWAR The meeting of the Dewar Lake Homemakers' Club Thursday, December 7, at the home of Mrs.

S. Bowler, was featured by discussions on larger unite of school administration, storing of vegetables, and Mrs. Allen paper on "The Pattern for Postwar Tentative plans were made for a bazaar in February. Lunch was served by Mesdames I Meacham and Bowler. PAGE ELEVEN Change to Power Farming Causes Influx to Village is that about three-quarters of the population of the village of Choiceland is comprised of those who have moved in from the district following a change-over to power farming carrying on work from there, either as operators farms or laborers.

But the number of village farmers is growing now that local business men are buying farms. J. H. Smith, local station agent, has purchased a farm miles west of Choiceland, and Victor Died for His Country PTE. L.

N. THOMPSON son of Mr. and Mra. Milo G. Thompson of Mullingar, wad killed in action recently while serving with a Canadian Scottish regiment in Italy, The late Private Thompson was born at Riverhurst, in 1923, and his parents moved to Mullingar in 1934.

He received much of his education at Misterton School. He enlisted at Vancouver in 1942, and proceeded overseas in September of the same year. After further training England he proceeded to the "hr Mediterranean theatre with his unit, and was twice wounded in Italy before his death. Surviving are hie parents; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Ricketts of Melita, and Mrs.

Fred Hansford of Mullingar. Dodsland Groups Reorganize DODSLAND. The annual meeting of the Dodsland Patriotic Sowas held on Wednesday, December 6, and officers elected were 8.9 follows: President, Mrs. Schurman; vice-presidents, J. H.

Campbell, Mrs. G. Wallis and Mrs. M. Mrs.

D. R. MacLeod; Gibson. secretary treasurer, to send boxes to overseas service, men every month, and 31 are on the preeent mailing list. The meeting of the Women's Aux iliary to Canadian Legion, Dodsland branch, was on Monday, December 4, in the Legion hall, when it was reported that during the six months since the auxiliary had been organized $150 had been donated to the local, $25 paid for a cot in a a a a a Canadian hospital in London, and a a a layette bought for a Canadian bride in the hospital.

Christmas cheer was arranged for. The officers elected for the year are as follows: President, Mrs. J. A. Card: vice-presidents, Mrs.

A. Blanchard and Mrs. J. MacKay: secretary, Mrs. B.

Wheatley; standard bearer, Mrs. E. E. Campbell, and pianist, Mrs. A.

Campbell. The annual meeting of the Dodsland W.A. was held on Thursday, December 7, at the home of Mrs. J. H.

Campbell, when reports of the various committees were given, lowed by the election of officers. The result oz the election was ne follows: President, Mrs. Watson; vice-presidents, Mrs. J. H.

Campbell and Mrs. N. McLeod: treasurer, Mrs. Garner; visiting committee, Mrs. Cherry, Mrs.

J. Campbell; assistant eecretary, Mrs. Gibson; devotional committee, Mra, R. Gibson and Mrs. E.

B. Campbell; committee, Mrs. H. Wallis manse, Colquhoun. Marsden Names Welcoming Group a meeting held in the hall on Wednesday, December 67 it was decided that the war finance sub-unit committee of Marsden comprise the.

group to welcome home those returning from active service. Collections are be made by the unit committee and presentations will be made when and where most suitable. It was decided to present those returning from active service in Canada with approximately 70 per cent of the value of the presentations made those returning from overseas service. The bulk toe of the funds necessary will be raised by a complete canvass of the district. The annual meeting of the Marsden Red Cross Society was held at the school on Wednesday evening, December 6, and officers elected were: President, H.

A. Munro: vice-president, Mrs. R. Reid; secretary, M. Swenarchuk; treasurer, Rev.

W. Hordern. garage proprietor, has purchased a quarter section in the Purity district, formerly owned by D. Davidson. Numerous farms have changed hands lately in all districts, among them being the quarter section two miles south and 10 miles west of Choiceland, belonging to Wesley Paisley of the Blue Fox district, which was purchased by Frank Bell also of After having disposed of all maBlue, chinery and most household furnishings by auction sale, Mr.

Paisley is waiting further instructions from the Selective Service Board in Albert. Mr. Paisley, who is being sent to Vancouver in his capacity as carpenter by the Selective Service, is being accompanied by his wife and four youngest children. Being among the earliest settlers of the district the Paisley family had taken keen interest in all community enterprises and will be greatly missed. In his capacity as carpenter, Mr.

Paisley had worked in all surrounding districts and was well known and liked. He spent past summer assisting with the erection of the union hospital in Nipawin, until early in the fall, when poor health forced him to take a rest. Flier Killed Off Scotland Alberta. 35 OPS Mr. and Mrs George Cook of Hillmond, northeast of Lloydminster, have received word from the R.C.A.F.

headquarters at Ottawa, that their son, Fit. Sgt. Howard John Cook. lost his life during air operations on November 25, when the aircraft of which was a member of the crew fell into the sea near Kingston, Morayshire, Scotland. The aircraft was returning from minelaying operations, The body was recovered and he WAS buried on December 1 at the Banff Cemetery, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.

Flight Sergeant Cook WAS born at Lloydminster on May 21, 1919, and received his education at the school at Hillmond close to his father's farm. He enlisted on June 27, 1941, and graduated as an air gunner at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward Island. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Jean, working in Edmonton, Fit. Sgt. Lorne Wright of Edmonton, recently spent a few days visiting with his sister, Mrs.

A. Franklin and family of Kitscoty, a few miles west of Lloydminster. Flight Sergeant Wright has just returned from England where he spent 15 months, completing 35 operational flights, and taking part in the D- Day invasion. Lorne has four brothers in the services, L.A.C. William Wright stationed at Kamloops, Lea and Bob with the army in England, and Trooper Mac Wright with the troops in Belgium.

They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wright of Edmonton, formerly of Kitscoty.

Man Breaks Back, Said Recovering H. Bielby of Kelfield who sustained a broken back in a truck accident recently, is A patient in Deer Lodge Hospital, Winnipeg, and said to be injured airman was with others in making favorable progress. The on a truck returning to camp from a blood donors' clinic, when it skidded off the road and overturned. The annual meeting of the Kelfield branch of the Wheat Pool was held recently Orange Hall, with P. R.

Carter presiding. J. Fox gave an account of his year's work, and H. Steele, Kerrobert, spoke on car distribution, a topic of vital importance to grain farmers. Absence of young farmers from this meeting was evident.

All in this district are serving in the forces. The committee was reelected for another year. ELECTS OFFICERS On Friday, December 8, the W.M.S, held the annual meeting at the home of Mrs. E. E.

Smiley, when Mrs. G. Willis was elected president; Mrs. J. Watt, president, and Mrs.

R. Ralph resecretary-treasurer. Six thousand pounde of turkey were purchased by one Smiley etorekeeper Friday, December 8. CUPS and I SAUCERS Royal Albert Bone China 95c AKITT'S HARDWARE 433 20th Phone 2255 PATIENCE A virtue? Sure! But It's hard to be patient when your throat just craves the relief of a Smith Bres. Cough Drop.

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