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Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 14

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PAGE FOIBTEE SASKATOON THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1912 'If Strictly Business By McFeatters From SsBskmiohewmn Towns Leask 'the family will follow in a few days. At tha March showing of the pictures sponsored by the National1 Filin Board on St. Patrick's Day I the Town Hall was filled for both' performances. In the afternoon! the school children fioin the coun-l There try schools of Quill Valley and Westsldo were present as welt as1 the Leslie School children. A dance followed In the evening and H.

Krlewaldt's Orchestra eup-1 plied the muslcL As is the custom a all these dnnces the net proceeds were returned to the patrons as warip, savings certificates, and three were given away. Tho winners of $5 certificates were Victor Murrav. Mavis Halldorson and Mrs. and Mrs. R.

C. Panser and family Moore Now LcadSj Theodore Foam Lake Co-op. tjBiggar Trade Board the Peter Yeman Chapter of 'Increases Busine THEODORE, The meeting of the Peter Yeman Chapter of the I.O.D.E. held Closer Co-operation Between Urban and Rural Areas; To Help Fanners I-EASK, The Leask High School iLiteiary Society held ita meeting In the school on Friday, Februaty 20 During the business pait of the meeting a spoit committee was elected, consisting of Betty Park, Norma Dlcua, Herb Knoll and Roland Choquette, It was suggested that an art gallery be foir.ied to have a tepresen picture of each youth from Iask high school, who has Joined the coloi A short program followed the meeting, consisting of readings by Frank Bond and Roland Choquette, lecltations by Norma Dlcua, selection by the high school orchestra duct by Alice loffan and Ruth Robinson. Co-editor Phyllis McKay read the high school papei and the critics' report wa given by Muriol Thompson.

Mr, manager claims Employment Yorkton, The community and BIGGAR. The 1942 general an mini meeting of the Blggar Board of Trade was held In the Council Chambers recently with M. A Searle presiding. The treasurer's re- DoeTurDv c. Port hwed a credit balance of P.OSTHERN.

K. St Hodson, mayor of Rosthern, recent- U27 28, with all accounts paid. Dora Ola'xon, received woid o' the promotion lnK he buelncee discussion the sec- Pnnser has been appointed1 of the employment and office under the Insurance Commission at Saak. evening was spent In singing, games, contests dancing. Mrs.

Lucille Crouse was at, the home of Emma Larson. A donation was sent to the Australian bomber fund, and parcels will be sent to the men overseas who are from the Theodore district. The chapter has sent 200 pounds of old woollen rags to the woollen mills for blankets, and another attempt will be made, to eol lect. old clothing for the Polish refugees, A concert and a play will be piesented during April to raise money for the war fund. Mrs.

A. Swallow gave a reading on 8t. Patrick Day, The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. A. A.

Brown. Dr. O. A. Turner.

Mrs. Turner and family have moved to Melville, where the former has taken the position of municipal doctor for the Fenwood Municipality, Doctor Turner had carried on his profession at Theodora for the past 21 years and will be missed In the locality. Previous to their departure the.Turner family were the guests at many farewell parties given In their honor. of his eon. Major E.

M. Hodson, rotary was Instructed to approach ur'Kai f' llha P'oper authorities relativa to Major Hodson, who was a gradu- ate of the Rosthern Public and he necessary permit to High Schools, entered the Royal hospital. Military College at Kingston ini lccted wre: prel In 1930. After graduation In 1935ld- Moore; vice-presidnt, mid Cairns Barber supplied the music for the singing and dancing E. L.

Fowler had charge of the contests and games, and as alt took an active part In the proceedings, a merry party was staged. Prior to midnight James Garland took charge, and In a splendid address, summarized alt the community activities of the family. He mentioned that Mrs. Panser was an active member of the Women's Curling Club, president of the United Church Ladles' Aid, and a willing worker In all community affairs. He stressed the various activities of Mr.

Panser In the Leslie Village Council, the church. Board of Tiade, and In all sports Here, lets get another order of radishes and Ill go into more detail! he wa commissioned to the Royal Horse Artillery. In 1938 Lieutenant Hodson was transferred to an antiaircraft unit, and received captains rank on December 1, 1939. He was transferred to Halifax on the outbreak of the war, where he was In charge of a coastal defence unit. Captain Hodson wag transferred for overseas service in December.

1940, and received the rank of major in May. 1041, at the age of Honor for Allan Parish Priest OBITUARY baseball, hockey and curling. At 128. Before being transferred to thg time of hie leaving he wa vil-lbrigade staff. Major Hodson was lags secretary and also secretary of the officer commanding an anti- Pupils Stage Game Carnival ARELEE.

A social evening and gams carnival waa held on March 14, In the Golden Valley School. A short program, consisting of a flag drill, club swinging, violin duet, and vocal solo, was followed by a quiz contest, "Dutch auction," and refreshments, Proceeds of 20 for the Milk for Britain" fund, were forwarded to the Blggar Kinsmen Club. On Saturday, the Junior Red Cross Societies or Arelee and Golden Valley Schools, under the direction of Miss H. Pippin and Miss D. Watson, sponsored an "amateur hour in the Arelee Hall, Prizes of war savings stamps were awarded to Emma and Lydia Muchtaler, and Wilkins, for club swinging; to a trio, Shirley and Ellen Currie and Marguerite Reid, and third to Walter Sparks for a vocal selection.

The program was well attended, and proceeds of 21 were realized for the Junior Red Cross Societies. aircraft battery. Sales Jump Every Year Since 1938 Organization; Elected President 13 F. A. Virgin FOAM LAKE.

The Foam Ixike Co-operative Association Limited held the annual shareholdeis meeting at the office of tho R.M. of Foam lake No. 306, and it was attended by 40 members. J. A.

Black presided. The business transacted by the Foam Lake Co-operative Associa tlon has shown an Increase each year since the unit was oiganized In 1938. In five months of that year the association had sales totalling 6,950. In 1939 they increased to 18.560, and In 1940 sales reached 19,975. For 1941 sales reached 20,154, and on this turnover, net savings of 1,675 were effected.

The secretary-manager, A. H. Newcombe, reported that 20 new members had been admitted to the association during the year and there are now 115 shareholders. In preparing the financial statement, the secretary pointed out that the Foam Lake Co-operative, In less than four years, did a business amounting to 63,664, with a net saving of 6,479. The savings effected amount to approximately an average of 10 per cent for the period.

T. H. Evans, field representative, addressed the meeting, outlining the co-operative achievements up to the present date. The president reported A. H.

Newcombe had resigned as director on being appointed manager of the association, and It would be necessary to elect a director to replace him for the remainder of the term. Other retiring directors were H. J. Helgason, A. Black and R.

J. Craig. A vote of thanks was taken and the following were elected: J. Helgason and J. A.

Black (reelected for three years), A. Sigurds-son, elected for three years, and W. T. Rokochy for two years. The board of directors met Immediately following the annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year.

Complying with a previous resolution of the board that the president should hold office for one year only, and that the vice-president should succeed the president, F. A. Virgin was declared elected president; R. Gilchrist, vice-president, and A. H.

Newcombe secretary-manager. G. K. Erlandson was reappointed trucker. The fire siren aroused citizens of Foam Lake early Monday when a blaze broke out In the basement of Dr.

J. C. Portnuffs residence. Some damage was done to the basement but the fire was extinguished by local fire brigade before it could reach the main part of the building. Chimney fires also broke out at the telephone exchange, and the home of H.

Regehr, shortly after the fire at the Portnuff home but these were quickly brought under control without damage. Surviving are his widow and two adopted daughter, Eileen at home, and Mrs. J. Larsen of Kerrobert; two brothers of Moose Jaw. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Masonic Hall with the Rev.

J. M. Alexander In charge. Members of Elrose Chap-ter, O.E.S., conducted the service, in the hall, and member of Tuberose Lodge, A.F. and A.M., of which Mr.

White was a past master, were in charge of the service at the graveside. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which Mr. White was held. Pallbearers were, Ben Boerjan, Elrose; J. Elliott, Wartime; L.

Harper, Bath, C. Darrow, and A. B. Stewart, all of Tuberose. A cortge of 50 cars followed the hearse to the Elrose cemetery where burial was made.

the Leslie Curling Club. Mr. Garland then asked Mr. and Mra. Panser to accept a beautiful mantel clock and a lovely trUlte lamp, the gifts of their many friends as a memento of happy days spent In Leslie and with sincere wishes for their future success.

Mr Garland said "Leslies loss will be Yorktons gain." "Bob" Panser replied as be accepted the gifts, thanking one and all for the tukpna of remembrance, assuring the folks that he would not forget Leslie. Mr. Panser left Sunday for Yorkton to assume his new duties and 0 MILES, FIGHT HOI IIS LINTLAW. By March 23 local roads were In poor condition. There Is considerable snow remaining yet, hardened now by the recent cold snap and sleighing Is not too difficult.

Cars can approach Llntlaw from the east via Preeceville and the Okla bush road. West of town a car has broken trail to Kclving-ton via Nut Mountain hut travelling 20 miles took eight ljours. Kelvington west and south, are quite passable for cars. roads M. A.

Sarle; secretary-treasurer, W. Lyons; executive committee, R. Hassard, F. Hopkina, L. L.

Watters, G. Kelsey, M. Hock, W. Wright, G. Davidson, H.

McLaren, H. Specter, L. N. Jones, I A. Cors-cadden.

At a later meeting the program for the coming year was discussed It was the unanimous opinion that the board should this year devote most of Its activities to encouraging the change over from wheat to diversified farming, and the raising of high grade stock and grain In the farming community. A committee including M. I. Searle, W. D.

Moore, H. McLaren, W. J. Wright and Rutherford, waa appointed to Investigate this enterprise. W.

Wright. F. L. Watters and M. A Searle were appointed to complete arrangements, for a banquet to which a representation of the formats of the district would be invited and a guest speaker from the University of Saskatchewan be secured The matter of a landing field or airport wa discussed and the presl-Fromten appointed W.

J. Wright and th secretary to Inquire into the 'possibilities of pbtalning such facilities for Blggar. W. D. Moores election as president of the Blggar Board of Trade le timely in view of the fact that the board proposes establishing a close relationship between the town and rural districts.

Mr. Moore for many years has been keenly Interested In the promotion of fruit orchards in the West. Besides practically every named variety of flowers and berries, he grows In his garden here Trail apples, llolgo crahapples, plums, cherries and elderberries. He has a fine spruce hedge and fine lilacs and peonies. This is the second time he has been chosen to head the board of trade here, MRS.

SUSAN FLEMING ASQUITH Death removed one of the pioneers of the Asquith community, Mrs. Susan Fleming, a respected resident. The late Mrs. Fleming was born at Woolwich, England, in 1863. In 1883 she was married, and with her late husband, John Fleming, Journeyed to New Zealand, In a sailing vessel, the voyage taking three months.

From there they went to Tasmania, where they lived several years, finally returning to Dover, England. In 1906, she Joined her late husband In Canada. where he had preceded her by three years with the Barr Colonists. The late Mrs. Fleming has resided In this district for more than 36 years, and Blnce the death of her husband had made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Smithers. The funeral service, conducted by the Rev. R.

W. Reid, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Baxter, was held In the United Church.

Mr. and Mra. Baxter sang a favorite hymn. The Old Rugged Cross." Burial was made In the Asquith Cemetery, beside her late husband who died In 1933. She leaves three daughters, Mrs.

Smithers, Mrs. G. B. Glennie of Shskatoon, and Mrs. A.

C. Knapp of Wilson Lake; also 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The pallbearers were J. B. King, John Elerness, W.

J. Buchanan, T. C. Burwell, David Suter and O. A.

Forsyth. Airman and Bride Are Complimented Arc You a Sufferer From Rheumatic Pains? ALLAN. On Sunday, March 22, the Rev. Fr. Schulte, O.M.I, was honored by his parishioners with a tea In the afternoon, and a program In the evening In the C.C.

Hall. It waa one of the largest social events of the year to mark hit namesday," which was March 19. The Ursullne nuna together with the pupils of the Allan Public School, and the different families which had no children gotng to school, served a tea, at which approximately 20 waa realized. In the evening the Rev. Father Schulte was surprised as he entered the C.C.

Hall to find it packed to capacity. The Rev. Fr. Ash of Meacham was visiting here for the occasion. The program opened with a welcome chorus sung by the pupils of the school.

M. Boechler gave a welcome speech. Some of the more Important items staged were: Chorus by the choir of the St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church; chorus by Mike Steckler, Frank Bullinger, Frank Boechler, George Klotz and Christ Senger; song by Katherine Moldenhauer and Leona Wald; play, "Fun In the Chinese Laundry," by the pupils of the public school: a Dutch dance by Helen and Elsie Loehndorf; dance by Helen and Lillian Boechler; a Holy Childhood" play, by the pupils of the public school; a play, "Mann Musst Helle Seln," staged by Mr. Steckler, Roy Moldenhauer, Frank Bullinger, John Moldenhauer, Andrew Klotz, Joseph Weis-back and John Loehndorf.

The Midnight Frolicers supplied the musio between Items. After the program the Rev. Fr. Schulte gave a speech of thanksgiving. Approximately 60 was realized aa proceeds of the evening, and 80 was presented to Fr.

Schulte. This money will be used to help pay for the two bells bought for the Roman Catholic Church. On March 17. girls at this district sold green ribbons to aid the orphanage at Prince Albert. Many of the pupils of the Allan district are missing school due to illness.

In many caaes It Is tonsll-itls. In other mumps or a bad cold, These pains come Train an inflammation in the muscles ami are generally caused by a deposit of poison in the blood called urio acid which produces the irritating and painful effect that causes many dsye and nights heavy with pain. During the past 00 years Canadian people have found that by purifying the blood stream, Burdock Blood Bitters aids them to enjoy freer laxly movement with less rheumatic pain, as B. B. B.

helps to tone up the system and clear up the urio acid in the blood, and probably help fortify the system against future attacks. Brice 1,00 a bottle at all drug counters. The T. Milbura Limited, Toronto, Out. ww 7' yc-revv.

i J. F. GIBSON BLADWORTH J. F. Gibaun, 72, died suddenly on Sunday morning, March 15.

Mr. Gibson waa boin on June 9, 187Q, iu Carieton County, N.B., but spent much of hla eatly Ufa in the city of Fredericton. In early manhood he worked for a time in Chicago, and then about the beginning of the century, came West, residing for a time at Hanley, Sask. In 1904 he came to Bladworth, where he maintained a well-equipped blacksmith shop until his death. During his many yeais In this locality, he became well known to the entire community.

Mr. Gibson was a faithful supporter of the Bladworth United Church, being for many years euperlntendent of the Sunday School and a i honored member of the Session. He leaves hla widow; one Bon, Ronald, now attending Saskatchewan University; and two daughteis, Kathleen of Regina, and Mrs. J. C.

Cronin, wife of the Rev. J. C. Cronin of Wadena; a brother, Milton Gibson of New Brunswick; and a sister, Mrs. McCauley of Miami, Florida.

The funeral service was held In the Bladworth United Church on Tuesday, March 17, being conducted by the Rev, W. McWhlnney. A duet was sung by Mrs. I Alix and Mrs. F.

Farnam. The pallbearers were J. E. and Hugh Miller, R. J.

and S. McCreary, Alex Watt, and W. Conlin. The crowded church and the many floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held by all. LANIGAN.

In honor of L.A.C L. Warner and Mrs. Warner, whose marriage took place in Winnipeg on March 14, a social -evening was spent at the Valleyfleld School, five miles north of Lanigan, on Monday evening, March 23, by- the residents of the district. On behalf of the people of the district, the guests of honor were presented with a chest of silverware. The 1st Lanigan Wolf Club pack held two important Investiture ceremonies lately.

At the first one R. J. Pratt and ths Rev. R. Smith were invested as leaders by Constable James Wake, R.C.M.P.

At the last meeting twoi sixers and seconds were invested by the Rev. R. R. Smith, at which most of the parents of the boys were present. Donald Elliott, Clifford Udlnk, Eugene Wilson and Donald Luter-bach were the boy who were accorded membership by the ceremony.

The remainder of the pack, a newly formed organization in Lanigan, will be Installed at the next meeting of the group, SECURES EQUIPMENT McGEE. The McGee Students Association, local school club that sponsors numerous extra- curricular activities. Is already planning softball games for the spring. A committee In charge has purchased a complete and splendid set of equipment from a commercial league team In southern ft D. A.

WHITE ELROSE, David Alexander White, 62, popular farmer of the Sanctuary district, died at his home In Elrose early Thursday evening. He had suffered a heart attack about a month ago, but had returned from hospital earlier in the week, and had been discussing plans for his spring work with friends shortly before his death. He was a pioneer In the truest sense of the word, having come to the district In 1010 when freight had to be hauled across the river from Swift Current, a distance of more than 60 miles, and many were the thrilling experiences he could recall of prairie life in those early days. He was a successful farmer and had travelled widely, both in Canada and the United States, spending several winters In the south with his wife and daughters. He was born In Clavering, Ont.

Prisoner of War Assists Loan "The only cleanser Id think of using where food is kepi! There are 3 Rood reasons why so many women clean their refrigerator only with Bon Ami: First, Bon Ami leaves no musty cleanser odor. Second, it is safe free from coarse, gritty ingredients that cause rough spots and scratches for dirt and germs to lodge in. And finally, Bon Ami is thorough. Cleans fast and polishes at the same time, leaves your refrigerator chining with cleanliness. Bon Ami BOMB SPOTTERS to Previous Puzzle Silver Wedding For Druid Couple DRUID.

About 25 friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tebbutt, called at their home to surprise them on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. a number of those present were among the first to welcome Mr.

and Mrs. Tebbutt when they returned to Druid after their marriage. On behalf of those present, H. M. Earle presented Mr, and Mrs.

Tebbutt with a gift of silverware. Mr. Earle did the honors 23 years ago, when he presented the couple with a chair given them by the Druid people. The evening was spent In games and reminiscing. Mesdames F.

Markham, E. J. McCartney and L. 17 Toward. 20 Diminish.

21 Peeled. 23 Concerning, 24 Antelope. 29 Open 30 Trees. 31 Short-napped fabric. mads in Canada ARMY TANK LM-Z tibliqt TSjS 'U QLVyRN safe, thorough; odorless HORIZONTAL 1,5 Depicted is insignia of U.

S. Civilian Defense 11 Put on. 12 Atmospheric. 14 Years between 12 and 20. 1G Cylindrical in transverse section.

18 Either. 19 Whirlwind 20 Spinning toy 22 Unusual. 25 Health resort. 40 Spread for 26 Symbol for tin drying. Answer 39 Print measure Red Cross Group Presents Comedy ADANAC A three-act comedy, 'The Bashful Mr.

Bobbs," sponsored by the Red Cross, was held In the town hall on Thursday and Friday nights. The hall was well filled on Thursday night and packed to capacity on Friday. The play was directed by J. Bug-las and those taking part were as follows: Mrs. Holmberg, Mrs.

D. Ferguson, L. Imrle, Mrs. H. Good-hew, Mrs.

W. Code. Mrs. Walker, Miss H. Taylor, Miss F.

Hoskin, G. Taylor, W. Imrle, W. Code. The prompter was Mrs.

P. Greenwood. A dance was held after the play on Friday night music being supplied by the Gillis orchestra. Net proceeds were 86. The Adanao Young Peoples Society met at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Taylor on Tuesday evening with 12 members present. An interesting program was presented by the convener of culture, Cralgdelene Phillips. The recreation period was conducted by Edna Dallas. Yt.lAB F-USlUiSrr fcjHjEjR I-' INVERMAY The final returns of the Victory Loan are now In, and the flagpole la decorated from top to bottom with pennants.

The quota for this district was 10,000 but nearly double that amount has been subscribed. Although the first week of the campaign was very cold and stormy, the canvassers were out on the job a good deal of the time. John Knight and Alfred Passe were the officials for this unit, and met with good support from the majority of the people. Varied subscription amounts were received, some from children of tender years, and one substantial sum from one service man now a prisoner of war In Germany. There was a number of women whose husbands are In the armed forces, who deserve special mention for their subscriptions.

A heavy snow fell here Wednesday night, followed by hot sun and warm southwest winds, which had water running in all directions Saturday. The weather turned cold early Monday morning and everything froze again. There will be considerably mors moisture this spring than for the last few years. Farmers are hoping for more snow so there will be ample water to fill the many dugouts In this locality. Stock has wintered well in spits of a shortage ef hay.

This is accounted for by the mild winter and plenty of coarse grains. Many farmers have kept an extra brood sow or two. The rural municipality has eight boars placed In the district besides those privately owned. Farmers are busy cleaning aeed grain and treating it. Many Bocial functiona were given last week for two local men who received their wings in the R.CA Stuart Cook, youngest son of Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Cook, Invermay, and Bill Burgess, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N.

Burgess, Winnipeg, formerly of Invermay. The former received his wings at Brandon and the latetr at Dafoe. 33 Sphere of action. 38 Waste matter. 38 Many times, 41 Fragrant 57 Kind of pastry oleoresin.

VERTICAL 2 Fish. 3 Musical composition. 4 Abstract being 43 Compass point 44 Finales. 45 Pen point, 46 Old Testament 43 Station 42 Half an em. 46 Hawaiian bird 47 Putting into a nest 50 Reiterates.

53 Watch. 55 They keep a sharp lookout 27 Type of ancient Jnsh fortification. 28 Established value. 29 Over 32 Greek letter. 33 Part of "be.

34 Make plain. 35 Make a slight bow, 37 Wand. 6 Provides food. 49 Indiana 7 Hasten. 8 Mistake.

51 Quick, explo 9 Cereal grain. sive sound, for incendiary 10 Halts. 52 Lincolns s. 13 Looks askance nickname. 15 Symbol for 54 Symbol for erbium.

Australian shrub. calcium. 70 ARTICLES 56 RABBIT LAKE. The sei vice committee of the Rabbit Lake Red Cross rtiet at the home of Mrs. J.

H. Mattiaon on Match 19 and packed 70 articles for shipment to headquarters at Regina. The Red Cross has extended thanks to Mrs. C. Penely for the quilt top which ehe made and donated, to Mrs.

Yoxall for the bed doll and cushion, and to the Park Royal W.A. for their donation of til. Fiery, Itching Skin Gets Quick Relief 75th Anniversary For Mrs. MacDonald ABERDEEN Mrs. M.

J. MacDonald of Aberdeen celebrated her 75th birthday anniversary recently. Many friends and neighbors gathered at her home to wish her many happy returns of the day and to present her with gifts. Mrs. MacDonald, who has five great-grandchildren, and waa a great-grandmother at tha age ef 68, Is hale and hearty.

She wae one of the early district pioneers, settling on a homestead, elx miles south of Aberdeen in 1906. The farm is still owned and operated by her eon, D. A. MacDonald. Hera Is a clean etalnieM penetrating amt eptlc now dispensed by chemists at trifling cost, that will bring you pedy relief from tha itching i'oea and Hot only doaa ths great healing antiseptic oil promote rapid and healthy healing pen eoru nd aoonds.

but boils and eimpie ulcers art quickly relieved and cleao.y healed. In skin dmens the itching ol Ccaao a is Instantly stopped, the eruption drv up and scat off iu a very few davs. rn same la true of Barber's Ittfa. Salt Rheum and other ekin eruption. You can obta-n Sloone'a me-ld Ot! ffull strength) at Finders Drug Store or any modem drug store..

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