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Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 15

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da in- Three Wilkie Brothers Serve; One Killed Operetta Draws Capacity Houses at N. Battleford Battleford United Church 1945 Budget Increased BATTLEFORD. An Increased $200, and following adjustments I i NORTH BATTLEFORD So successful was the production of the operetta Cinderella by the junior choir of St Pauls Church that the talented cast under the direction of Miss Wesson was overwhelmed with requests to extend the number of performances Three capacity audiences in the parish hall Thursday, Friday and Marjorie Pratt, who has identi fled herself for many years with the work of the junior choir of St Pauls Church, was the recipient of several gifts and a special tribute from Mis Wesson, producer and Rev Canon Willis, rector, for her assistance as accompanist Miss Wesson, who as junior choir leader has earned the gratitude not only of parents, but Saturday followed with delight the'f community at large, waa fairy story that never fails in its appeal to people of every age Under the skilled direction of Miss Wesson, the music, stage setting CPL. C. D.

MacGILLIVHA and the pace of the perfoimance operetta were the instrumental were excellent The actors, many numbers presented before, and be-of them very youthful, entered into I tween ftcts bv an orchestra, the spirit of the production with (Erected bv G. Ireland, all of a zest that was oblivious to thewhu' were waimly applauded by handicaps of the smalt stage Re-ife audiences fleeting the co-operation of many parents and friends W'ere the lovely costumes that were a foture of, every scene I Sheila Kelly as Cindoella was outstanding for her poitrayal of! the main diamatic role, as was QlIIii LAKE The Quill Lake ONR. R. J. MaeC.ILLIYRYY Legionaries Entertained MAIDSTONE Monday evening April 9, the Women', Auxiliaiy to the Canadian Legion entertained the member, of the men', branch in the Legion hut to commemorate the anniversary of the captuie of Vimy Ridge in the Fliat Gieat Three sons of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman MacGillivray of Wilkie are serving their country in the armed forces, and one son has paid the su-pieme sacrifice. Cpl, Charles D. MacGillivray, the eldest, is stationed at Calgary with the C.A F. Gnr.

D. MacGillivray has been overseas four years, and is now serving with the R.C.A. in Germany. Cpl. Jack MacGillivray has also been overseas with the Canadian army four years.

He served duting the fighting in France, and is now an instructor in England. Pte. Allan MacGillivray, the youngest of the four brothers, was killed in action in March while serving in Germany He had previously been wounded twice. All the sons were brought up and educated In Wilkie, A sister, Florence, works in the Saskatoon City Hospital; and another sister, Norma, Is working in a Fott William munitions plant. A younger brother, Raymond, and a sister.

Aline, reside at home. a met on Inru's in the tote of the distiict lncieasod Red Ctosa auh-Prlnce Both of actots Isei iptions to $728 in the tecert the allocations were set as follows Battleford, St. Andrews Prongua, $375; Eagle Hilland Red Pheasant, $375. H. W.

Kellington was appointed temporary secre tary, succeeding H. C. Burhngham now of Saskatoon. A resolution of appreciation was passed thanking Mr. Burlingham for his many yeais of service in this capacity.

It was announced that the honor roll had been un-veiled at Prongua and Mrs. Joseph Southgate and Mrs. Mary South gate were appointed in charge of the Eagle Hills roll, and Mis D. Sutherland and Mrs D. M.

Har rison in care of the Battleford roll It was decided to observe Rurai Life Sunday, June 10 Rev. T. Cur rant was appointed treasuier of the missionary and maintenance fund The proposal submitted by Presbytery that finances be centralized, was accepted, and Mr. Kellington was named to act for the entire pastoral charge. The pastor made reference to those who had made the supreme sacrifice during the year, and also to members and adherents whose earthly labors had come to an end and after a brief period of silence piayer was offered for the bereaved and for all who were anxi ous about servicemen who were on the missing list.

The minister urged the need for pressing the desirabil ity of accepting church membership and expressed the hope that the church would make use of the present opportunity to increase its ministry and usefulness. Man have voiced appreciation of the work of the church and constant acknowledgments are being made of its service to the community Hutton Speers Invited the board to meet at his home toward the end of June. Prongua was represented by Mrs L. Stewart, Mrs. F.

Marsh, Raymond Marsh and Mrs. E. Nelson, Eagle Hills by Mr. and Mrs. Southgate, Mr.

and Mrs. Lavcoek and Speers. Battleford officials present were Robert Risdale, W. Kellington, W. R.

Pearn, R. Speers, Hall Clink, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs M. Harrison, Mrs I. Price and Mrs.

W. D. War. Court whist was played, thelhghta, too, weie the peiformanres Richard Honors Woman For Community Service winners being. Mrs Flandeis and Henry Beisel, 2, Mis, A.

Schmale and J. Bennett. A varied program was piesented as follows Vocal solos, Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. R.

Cozens, Rev R. Cozens being accompanist, contest, honors going to Alfred New-sted and Mrs. L. Greeneword, quiz contest between the women and men, J. E.

Bennett winning, Impromptu speeches, Mrs. Bennett and Alfied Newsted winning Mrs, WilliRm Mitchell waa chairman. R. B. Evans, piesident of the Legion, gave an interesting address on After community singing the women served a banquet.

The program committee was Mis. A Schmale, Mis. Wil ct-muth and Mis Donald Maidstone. My fe A 5- PTE. A.

MacGILLIVRAY Friends Honor Newlyweds REWARD. A large crowd gathered at the Scotstown School Friday evening, April 6, in honor of Mr. and Mia. Robeit McCubbmg, newlyweds. Dancing and cards were enjoyed.

On behalf of the gathering John Hoisman piesent-ed the guests of honor with a purse of money, and expressed the good wishes of the district people. Monday, April 2, a large crowd gathered for dancing at the Eai Lake School, and $46 was raised to provide parcels for servicemen overseas. The moisture condition in the district is satisfactory, the best that even the oldtimers remember At present the giound is covered with snow and every slough is frozen over One wonders wheie the wild ducks that weie on every slough have gone duung this cold snap. Mr. and Mis Mai tin Boscr and family formeily of the Mulbenj district, have moved to their new home in the Provost, Alta, area Friends and neighbois gathered at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Tony Boser Sunday, Apul 1, to honor them prior to their departure for their new home north of Adanac. ARRIVFSIN ENGLAND Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bitn, Sr, have received word that their daughter, Mrs.

Frederick Hall, has arrived safely In England where she will make her home Jim Day returned from Regina, having received his discharge from the army Spr Frank Ganzer of Regina is visiting at the home of his parents Pte. Harold Danbrook was the guest of honor Saturday evening Mf rch 31, when a large crowd gathered at the home of his parents. The evening was spent In plAying pool 6nd whist High scores in whist were made by Mrs Harvey Robertson and Pte. Harold Pan-biook and consolation prizes were won bv Irene Warnock and Bruce May. Community stnging was enjoyed, with Mrs.

Harvey Robertson at the piano Private Danbrook left April 1 for Regina. FORWARD MAIDSTONE. The Maidstone Red Cross Society met at the home of Mrs Nisbet April 6, and decided to foiwnrd $1,200 from the campaign funds, to headquarters of the uglv stepslsteis The assistance of the make-up committee enhanced the peifmmance of Joan Allen and Jian Griggs, a British war guest, In these roles These playei, showed consldeiable Initiative in putting over their patts. "Cupid has sprained his ankle" warned the fairies in an improvised line of their opening chorus. Warren Wilfoid, the baby of the taste, skipped his wuy in and out of the vaiious scenes, making light of Injuries received two dajs before the opening night.

He got a special hand from the audiences. Othcis who took pait in the performances were Elsie Isbeig, Tom Howaid, Peggie Cole, Joyce Munro, Bcrl Webb, Joce Webb, Joyce Proas er, Jean Mackhng, Mickey Gallagher, Billy Alexander, Allan Willis, Reg Wilford, Ian Garrloch, Viola Gavin, Sheila Pratt, Ixirralne McDonald, Alice Evans, Vivienne Mai tin, Erna Matjan, Ruth Mack-ling, Margaret Petty, Joan Hewitt, Joan Gallagher, Elinor Morgan Doreen Stephens, Evie Campbell, Kathenne Bovd, Pali Ida McDonald, Patricia Montgomery, Hughene Hood, Norecn Rands, Nancy Mr Loiimer was born inn Kowena Laker, Marjorie Obituary CHARLES LOItlMEIt KERROBERT. W. C. Lorimer, ploner and former community at Kerrcbeit, died in recently, and was burled in Masonic Cemeteiy theie The CTL.

JACK MacGII.I.IY KAY they sang Alice Blue Gown When the organ pealed out the the strains of Lohengrins Bridal Chorus Eugenie Cousins stepped into the spotlight ss the radiant, smiling bride, and then to the sweet singing of Biahm's Lullaby Mrs Johnston and her small son depicted Motherhood Then quietly the sweet old woman closed her beautiful album and softly sang Memories PRESENTATION Mrs II. Wright graphically filled in the mining scenes of the pageant, and then asked Mrs Langley to present Mis. Rowland with a beautiful monogiammed wrist watch as a constant reminder of the friends she was leaving behind. Mrs. Rowland was visibly affected by this expression of goodwill, and had difficulty in finding words of thanks.

Mrs A. Florence convened the tra which followed Presiding at the tea table which was centred with lovely cut flowers and ivory candles, were Mrs Langley and Mrs W. Matheson, while other members of the club aetpd as servers To complete a memorable afternoon the assembled guests sang "God pave the King, and then joined hands and sang Auld Lang Syne, while little Douglas Sunderland presented Mrs Rowland with a beautiful bouquet of carnations and daffodils, and a guest book suitablv autographed by all those present Mre Rowland will spend some time with relatives at Jasper before going to Vancouver to visit her son Meantime she is staying for a few days with Mr. and Mrs Matheson. Golden Wedding RICHARD.

During the past week Richard and district people have been tiying to show Mis. Rowland some tangible appreciation of her 26 yeais of scivice as local telephone opetator, and of her active participation in the United Church, Homemakers Club, Red Cross, and in fact every woithwhile local activity. She was the guest at several farewell parties during the week. Mis Rowland, with her small son, Jim, came here in 1910 to make her home with her brother, W. Matheson, soon after the untimely death of her husband at Lake Winnipeg, Man.

Then, in March, 1919 when Miss Gibb, Richards fust telephone operator went back to Scotland, Mrs. Rowland was given the position which she held until last Monday. During all that time she has been much more than a telephone operator. She was a Doc Riadv, Dorothy Dix, Mrs. Beaton all rolled into one but a never falling friend through pood times and bad.

Her aunt who was 96 when she died last June, had made her home with Mis Rowland for many years, and during her last long Illness Mrs Rowland spent every spare minute in attending her. STERLING QUALITIES Mention was made of these and many other sterling quahtlrs when Mis Rowland was guest of honor at a United Church gathering Tuesday evening, April 3 Rev Waugh presented Mrs Rowland budget for $2,400 was accepted by the official board at a meeting held In the United Church Thursday afternoon, April 5, with Rev. T. Currant presiding. The scheme Included a larger objective for the missionary and maintenance fund, and also the new levy imposed by general council in connection with the pension fund.

The pastor's salary was raised New Committee For Leask Board LEASK 1 The Leaak and District Board of Trade met Monday, April 9, in the Windsor Hotel, R. C. Marks presiding, and a citizens' committee was formed to assist in the rehabilitation of returning servicemen and servicewomen. The committee, with power to add, includes Messrs. Robinson, Wodling-er.

Larson, Aspin, and Elder. District organizations will be asked to name representatives to the committee, to make it fully representative. This committee will call a public meeting in the Iask Legion Hall under the auspices of the trade board, when an invited speaker will explain all phases of rehabilitation work. A motion was passed that representatives of the Shellbrook Board of Trade be invited to be the guests of this organization at its June meeting. Several new members from the community surrounding Leask were welcomed at this meeting, and their assistance will be valuable in forthcoming tasks undertaken by the board of trade.

Farewell Gifts For Musgroves ASQUITH Mr. and Mra. Elmer Musgrove and their aon, George were honored guests at a farewell party in Polar Crescent School Fri day night, April 6, when their many ft lends gathered to say goodbye be fore their departure for Saskatoon Harry Catted, master of cere-monies, spoke of the loss to the community in the departure of the Musgrove family. Mr. and Mrs Musgrove had given liberally of their time and talents in the promotion of social life in this community.

They took an active part in the Funmakers Club, a group of young people who have prepared and presented a play each winter. Mis. Musgrove was a valued member of the Homemakers Club. On behalf of these organizations the guests were presented with a card table, a set of plaques and a puise of money from the commu nity. Mr.

Muegiove thanked their fnends for the gifts and good wishes The pupils and the teachei of Polar Crescent School gave George a zipper school case as a rememhianc gift. A shoit progiam of musical numbers and a dance concluded the proceedings. Saturday afternoon, April 7, the Soldiers Comforts Club held a rummage sale, a sale of home cooking and served lunch in the waiting room of the rink. Proceeds of $42 will be used to send parcels to the men oveiseas. 4 0ITII HAD BlkR BOOK NORTH BATTLEBORD.

An youth of the Radisson distiict appealed befoie A. Scott, P. at Radisson Monday, April 9, chaiped with unlawfully obtaining a Saskatchewan beet coupon hook, contraiy to regulation 13 of the Liquor Art. Pleading guilty, ha waa fined $25 and costa Tisdale Subscribes To Queens Fund TISDALE Members of thp Hospital Aid have completed a canvass of th town in aid of the Queens Canadian Fund, a work which they have undertaken for the duration of the war, and received $226 50. They plan to collect twice a year, apnng and fall, in-atead of monthly as has been the custom ainee this work was started in 1943.

"The Jolly Eight," the Tisdale Girl Guides, and Gordon Bread-tier of Armley assisted In the collection. A meeting of Tisdale War Finance Committee was held in the Tisdale Hole) Tuesday, April 10, to discuss the allocation of quotas for the forthcoming loan, and to select salesmen. The meeting decided that office in the Stothrra Building should be opened, and that a full-time secretary, selected by the aub-unit chairman, should be engaged. Following are the salesmen for the districts Peesane, J. G.

April; Crooked River and Eldera-ley, L. Quant; west half of 45-15-W2, E. Ford; New Osgood. J. J.

Franklin; Steen, Martin Sawchuck; Tisdale Township, south. J. Hartman; Lraeross, H. C. Sims; Ridge-dale, G.

C. Thompson and W. F. Stnckert; Tisdale, J. Alcorn; Miata-tim, M.

Agopewlrz and R. Kimble Commemorate Vimy Anniversary CANORA The Canora branch of the Canadian Legion, L. com-memoiated the anniveisary of the day the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in the First Great War with a meeting and smoker in the hall April 9 C. C. Coster presided.

Thtee inrhea of enow fell in the Canora district Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8, and the additional moisture was welcomed for the dry land hete. Sgt C. Oibney has received his air-gunners wing at Calgary, and has been prated to Regina. A farewell party was held for Miss C. Orde Monday, April 9, at the home of her sister, Mrs R.

Vickers. Mis Orde is planning to join her parents at Toronto. The National Film Board presented a show in the Rainbow Hall Tuesday, Apul 10 Mr Sharpe presented tho films first to the Canora School and rural school pupils, and then later in the evening to the older people of the community. bi ought a distinction and dignity to their performances that eet them apait. The lovely soptano voice and the poise of Jessie Burhanan weie well suited to the pait of the Fany Godmother.

High- Hornsby, and Jacqueline Beaulne Charles Tubb was in chtuge of stage and lighting, assisted by H. Leonard, Douglas Hoskins, David Tatchell, Cliff and Don Banders Mrs. A. J. Tatchell directed advertising and publicity, and Mrs E.

Alexander, Mrs W. Kelly, Mrs H. Gallagher and Tegwen Davies the make-up Mrs Gallagher supervised the costuming David Tatchell was in charge of tickets physi-r I I Ra ha? a Hnbbt Kvel Jonr Shir iWv McGowan Msigaiet Roe! Unno. and Ronn Mu. hall Hutr her wa gnmt The preacher Rhodes I I 72, a leader Vancouver the Perth County, Ont and after coming West at 17 yeais of ape, farmed and has in business at Virden, H.imiota, and Grandail in Manitoba before coming to Manor, Saak, 1902 He married Fiances Warren of Palmerston, Man.

in 1902, and they cam to Kerroheit in 1911. Mr Lorimer earned on several business ventures in Kenobeit, and during that tim his community service included 21 yeats as chairman of the hool hoard, 15 years on the United Chunh hoard, and seveial years as secretary of the Sunday school. He also seived as president of the Kerrobert Liberal Association, and went to Ottawa with the wheat delegation In 1940. Mr Lorimer was an accomplished musician. He sold his business in March, 1944, and after consulting a specialist in Winnipeg, went to reside in Vancouver.

Sutviving are his widow of Vancouver two daughters, Wren Kdvthe of HMCiS Cornwallis NS, Phvllis, formerly a corporal in the IlCAF. now of Vancouver (Kelly) Sc of St Catharines Ont A sons, 'V Jr Calhatinrs nt tapt. Joseph of T.nn, da Linn Winnipeg, Man; thro Arrangements were made for a a gift of money from the con-blood clinic April 19 at the home gregation, and Mis. C. P.

Nelson also the recipient of gifts of appreciation from the choir, and tributes voiced by the rector Contributing to the success of diivp for funds Mis Oscar Gnmm hHs forwaid-cd $127 75 to CHAB Moose Jaw, collected In this distiict to combat tuberculosis NEARS WISETON With all the diutncl territoiy not canvassed thoroughly yet. collections In tha Red Cross Drive for funds reached $950 last weekend. Tors $4,000 TISDALE The latest report on the 1945 Red Cross campaigq in this distiict shows collections of $4,000, with a few salesmen still to hear from. Mr. Leifer, treasuier.

Is closing his books on the 1945 drive. In a few days, and requests that outstanding contributions be repotted as soon as possible. Mis. M. E.

Mackay, convener of the program committee, reports the donation of $50 from the Silver-tones Orchestia, Mrs, A Leifer, Margaret Gltlln, Allvln Learn, and William MacConachle. Mrs Mackay served lunch at the Easter Monday dance In the Legion hall netting a profit of $11 for the Red Cross. SERVE LUNCH BALJENNIE. The senior branch of the Red Cross sold lunch at the auction sale of Mr. and Mrs.

John Parkinson April 2. and about $20 was earned. The junior Red Cross branch held a bingo party, sale of work and dance in the Baljennie Hall Fiiday, April with a large crowd in attendance. The receipts were $(0. Red Pheasant Orchestra supplied tha music.

DRIVE REMIT PAYNTON In th recent Red Crohs duve, Pavnton and district rnntithuted $60305. The women of th local organization canvassed th town and district. A rummnge sal resulted in $80 75 being raised for the Red Cross A large amoupnt of woik was sent in to headquarters, including knitted goods fop men, chlldten, and babies. I VRGFST COLLFCTIOY RICHARD The largest amount, $454 75, was collected in Richard during the drive for funds jut completed, and forwarded to headquarters i)Lni uni! loiiiiiiiH' If roj riralPnM hnthra hv rns nniMs dii to hurdfiiM r'lfitpr1 KtnimHi) trv th Aurn MpUioH test thm irmnv ornhlfd them to hr tl a hr tauter sder mskme this sun money bark at sum tndav VT Ali good drug el ore because you suffer from SIMPLE Girl Women! If yon suffer from simple anemia thai you fed we ik, dr-uured out this m.iy he due lo laik of iron in th Nnod yir Lydia PtnDiam (. omjoimd Tahi trs dried iron one beV home way to ielo build un rid blood mKhcavr Pinkhttn I ahlr are one of lh most eucctive uon Ionics you can buy Lydia E.

Pinkham'a Compound 7A WITH AODEO IRON r. CDOR-FREE Imperial Holds First Blood Clinic IMPERIAL The Saskatoon mobile Red Cross donor clinic had a successful day at Imperial Friday April 6, when 73 donations were received In the United Church parlor Mrs H. Davies and Edna Deirdon in charge of the unit, expressed satisfaction with the clinic, espect ally since it was the first held in the Imperial district Df the73 attending there were who had given blood befoie At r)lhPr rPnlIf Saskatoon, Regina RorhtP Farewell Party for Two Hum bold I Church Pioneers of Mis Bennett ed. consisting of a piano solo by Doreen Ogilvie, a vocal duet by Joan Glnecklcr and Hannah Milhr, vocal solos by Mrs I Batten and Ruth Giilings. The accompanist was Mrs, W.

Mitchell Lunch was served by the Ladies Aid At a business meeting held the same evening it was unanimously decided to ask Rev. W. Thomar of Ridgedale to take over the duties of minister of the church aftei July 1, 1945. Eighth Loan Preparation on behalf of the Ladies Aid gave her an underarm handbag The evening was spent in the singing of old familiar melodies with Mrs. Douglas of Saskatoon at the organ; in contests arranged Mrs J.

Soutar and the Misses Murray and Ramwiv; and in games led by Mrs. R. E. Johnston. Mrs Rowland thanked both the members of the aid and the congiega-tion for their thoughtful gifts.

Mis Nelson was assisted bv Mrs Mr-Murchy and Mrs. Cyr, in serving lunch to the guests Rev. G. R. Inglis, a former minister, and now staff chaplain with the RCNVR, was alao a special guest of the evening Mr Inglis was able to spend a short leave here and at Speeis, coming from Saskatoon where he wras taking part with Bishop Wells on an inspection tour of western naval training centres.

HOMEMAKERS Friday afternoon. April 6. the Homemakers were hostesses to 60 local women, a number of teen-age CUT KNIFE To commemorate the golden anmvpraary of their wedding, gv relatives and fnends gathered at the home of Mi and Mrs W. Shields, April 3 and piraented the honored couple with a case of silver flatware, and extended wishes for their future health and happiness The members of the family also presented their parents with many fine gifts Mrs Shif Ids expressed thanks for the appropriate gifts and the good wishes accompanying them A th Elstow Cemetery The PROCK. Many attended the three-tier wedding cake, decorated funeral service was held in FKtow Easter Day service in St.

Pauls by Mrs. W. Beaudry, was the cen- United Church with Rev Me- Anglican Church, Brock, when tre table decoration. The afternoon Murtry officiating The pallbearers special music sung by the junior was spent In a sing song, the bride WOr Kenney Consav A choir included God Be in My of yesteryears contributing a solo, fruikshank, Brown Trimble Head 1 Fairr-d Iud Jesus and Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet. Hnfj Dwormk Nunc JumitMv Hunnett Mi.

and Mis Shield were mar-j The late Mr Munson imp to Thne takirg part wiie Joc rled April 3 185, in Iowa, A Sawkatr hewan ii his par enis ami Jones Neva VValhoe, Dons Jones Mrs A vei, and two biothcis, Georg of Vancouver, and Thomas of Aspen Beach, Alta K. G. Ml NsOY BLUCHER Earl Gordon Munson, an oldtimer of the Blucher district, and a veteran of the First Great War, died last week after a long illness, and burial was made the Elstow Cemetery The funeral service was held in FNtow United Church with Rev Me Murtry officiating The pallbearers were Kenney Consav A Cruikshanks, Brown Trimble from grandf hihlron, throe Kietrro, Lf hf dm, a have A Ken, Ml. T. Lothian.

rnlrd lflr Sutheiland, all of Vancou-1 The executive of Ihe local Red Society, the fonmuttee the end of June Doctor Lee Holdfast was the attending tian. coming to Adanac in 1912, where Mr Shields farms They have thiep dJRhtpra, Mr. North Battleford, Mr, Rea, Chmuvin, HUMBOLDT A special enngre Rational meeting was held in Westminster United Church Sunday night, April 8, to hid farewell to two oldtimers of the distiict, Yeorger who came heie in 1904, and J. Crow who came in 1919. S.

M. Sutherland presided over the program during which R. Stebbings made a presentation of a purse of money to each of the men He spoke in praise of the fine work they and their wives had done in the church and community. Mr. Yeorger was a member of the committee of stewards of the church and had held many civic offices, Including that of mayor and councillor.

Mr. Crow was chairman of the committee of stewards and secretary-treasurer of the church He had been deputy clerk of the court ever since coming here. Mrs Yeorger was a charter member oi the Ladies Aid and a member of th Women's Missionary Society Mrs. Crow was also active in womens organizations. In thanking the congregation for the gifts, both recipients recalled early days.

Mr. Yeorger spoke of the building of the first church and its replacement by the present structure. Mr. Crow remembered the adjustments he had to make when first coming to Canada from England. Mrs.

Crow and Mrs. Yeorger also thanked their friends for their gifts. A musical program was present PLENTE There was a representation from all four districts comprising sub-unit 11 at the Eighth Victory Loan salesmens conference held in the Plenty Town Hall Friday afternoon, April 6, and01 presented consisting of and a few ounger children grpatm-a to Mrs Rowland A pro Alex Rutley, Ed- rams to live in Saskatoon He wm Rev. A and two sons, Clar-1 4firy three vears oveieaa with Cut Knife, also 15 th(l Battalion in the Firt Great War Surviving are his widow, two sisters, Mr Creg of Vancouver, Mrs McGavin of Edmonton; two brothers, R. W.

of Blucher end I of Saskatoon. Not 11.. i II. ft community singing, a reading by Miss I Murray, a relay race featuring mostly the older women, a quiz contest, and a musical memories grandchildren. pAgeAnt arranged and conducted by Mr.

J. H. Soutar. Taking part In the pageant was Mrs. W.

J. Langley as the elderly woman In her black lac shawl, who, while gently rocking away a dreamy afternoon, reviewed the bygone davs by means of a treasured family album. First came nursery davs when a girls chorus nang a medley of nursery rhymes and little LaVernc Cyr held the stage spotlight; then grhooldaye with Norma P.oukill gaily skipping Alta, and Mrs. monton, Alta, enc and Roy, Statistics True ELROSE Folly of of Measurements, Struthere of talk to their friends thtw part of unit 14 appears to he well organized for the successful launching of the new loan. O.

C. Olson, local and sub-unit chairman of th war finance committee, welcomed those present and turned the meeting over to T. Clements Rnnetow'n, unit chairman, who introduced the mam speaker, A. M. Duncan of Saskatoon.

regional organizer for the provincial committee. Mr. Duncan dealt with facts and figures concerning the loan and led a discussion on various aspects of the campaign due to open April 23. After lunch th organizer for unit 14, B. R.

Arneil of Roaetown, nd he filed on a jj miles noith of Rlu I ii'iinrni' nq i iro" ri-ii i rh.r thrr. until la.t when because of poor health MRS V. M. RARRFR BATTLEFORD Mr William Barker, a well known oldtimer of th Tiavnor district, was buried Monday afternoon, April 9, at the Rosemount Cemetery near Naehv Neighbor and old friend gathered i at th little Memorial Chapel andj th ervire was conducted bv Rev fhirrant Battleford United Church Th pallbearers were A Ham. John nd John Allan, and lohn Grav Mr Barker, who had reached her vear at th Notr Dam Hospital Norh Battleford Saturday morning She had lived with her son Iiurene Relhutte for 11 vear and had been an in valid for 23 years She will he remem hered prle of the Travnor romunitv a on who befriended evervon.

whrse life he touched. Reference was msria In th. funeral i(t to her gentleness. her courteous and kindlv spirit bbe was an gardener in the eaty das She wa born in IC da in November i False Teeth Wearers How To Avoid Denture Breath Dont try to reach tiny crevice in your pve with a hru.h and ordinary cleanser brushing can sent your plate, can- f)od and! fi'm to mlUtt firr, cling tighter, causing offensive Demure Breath Measure Fpeaklng on Tne and th Madneaa Rev. George Eaton gave an Interesting VV member and at th Easter thank-offering service held in the United Church Fr day April 6 pointed out by a number of illustrations that dealing with humanity fig-j urea and measurements take no account of the degtreg, aspiration nd acts of Chriatian char ty thati a 3 true measure of mans are th greatness Mre R.

Bat, S. president took charge of the meeting, and Mrs. Daw read the prayers. Bar P1 witn soprano solo and a received. followed the TALK BY WATSON I howed pictures containing useful rope, and the girls singing suggestions for salesmen of the ne 'hool Davs, School Dave The Victory Bond ln 'arlv tcn-ftjr.

when Minimum objective for the van Marivnne MrMurchv held the ftiae ou district In thi sub-unit have an1 he g'l-l Pcrcv Neil heen tentatively sot as follows true CGIT. style, and then Dodsland. $42 000; Druid, $23 000, 'Charlmta Bouhlier as the deb when S'ranraer 40 000; Plenty, $47,000 This 1 $3000 increase for the) Jnur I Ua. two laejrer centres and $2,000 in iiYlCUQOW LwnC slaS crea for the others. Those present for the conference included also M.

Jove. Don Garner, Rev R. B. Gibson, and MEADOW LAKE. Under the Johnston, Dodsland; C.

Dowd, Mil- auspices of th. Meadow Leika Bo- lerdaie; H. M. Earle, A. Campbell tAry cub, 4f(f) Inrluifn of JuPvf -and W.

J. McConnell, Druid; V. Mf many of the our.ger set, witnessed A women ehoir sang. Membera of tha Miaslon was A social hour PLAY SAFE! Soak Dentures in Polident Sak your plate or bridge 15 minute, or overnight, in Iuliiknt rinse, and its ready to use. Millions have found a daily Folidcnt bath is the safe and rorjr way to keep dentures sparkling dean, odor-free.

Coat less than a penny a day. AU drug counter, 40and754. TO KEEP PIATFS AND BRIDGES films shown and heard a lecture by Capt Fheps dealing with en-ereal d.sesse. Captain Sheps eaid that people between th. age of Bradley and A.

Wright, Ftranraer; G. Sled. D. M. McIntosh.

N. Calvert, Emit Olson, W. J. Burton, C. Stewart, Rev.

C. M. Jardin. and G. D.

Steacy, Plenty. Snow that began to fall Friday. UNITY Mr. Wataon gave a talk to tha sease, and that young peo-on war finance to the Unity Home-April and continued Saturday pi. needed eduction in the home maker Club at a meeting April 9 husband and family six miles north and Sunday, brought a return of school and churrh, wholesome com- at th.

home of Mr McIntosh, 'of Travnor Her husband died In IS and 30 wera th. most vulnerable 1854 and came to the West tn 1908 takirg up residence with ber winter weather and welcome additional motsf ur to this farming community More flurri wr noticed miimty condition, and recreation Mar introduced Captain Phep and alao H. Howell. Monday, but rieing temperatures la fr Veadcw I who spke are causing th piled-up snow toegardrg the Saskatchewan Rec vanish geational Movement (when 20 membera and five visiors 1928 and she is survived hv three i weT present. Mra 8 Ticsnn was sons Edwn of England Fred appointed cluh representative forjveteran of tre First Geat Uarj the seihr of War Savings Stamp hn ret jrnr i Mrs Knps presented a paper dpai- and Iirence cf wh ing with th car of plan's, hom th lived.

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