Here are a series of “Local Interest” articles taken from the October 1941, Moose Jaw Times Herald.
“The third graduating class at the No. 15 Service Flying Training School of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Clarsholm, Alberta will be presented with their wings Sunday. The Duke of Windsor is scheduled to present the wings to the lads, in which there is one Moose Jaw youth, G. Sproule."
“The presence of the Duke and Duchess depends upon the weather, which must be clear enough to allow them to motor over slippery roads from their EP Ranch.”
(There are no records of G. Sproule in the CVDM – assumes he survived the War – Editor)
Geese Go South
“Flying as it is done by the birdies was demonstrated on Saturday morning as sportsmen viewed with envious eyes two flights of Canada geese which passed across Moose Jaw from north to south. Both flights were showing the familiar “V” for victory formation.”
Vehicles Damaged
“Coming together at the intersection of Stadacona Street West and First Avenue on Friday, a truck driven by John Heddle of Ernfold, and a car driven by W. A. Bingham of Moose Jaw, suffered damage to the extent of $55, of which $50 was done to the car and $50 damage to the truck.”
Cars Damaged – Dangerous Intersection
“Damage placed at $105 was done to two cars which came together on Saturday morning at the intersection of Athabasca Street West and First Avenue.
“One car was driven by H. J. Shirkie of Battrum and this was damaged to the extent of $75, while the second car was driven by George Trafford of Caron, which suffered damage placed at $30.
“Mrs. Theresa Trafford received an injured right arm and shock by the impact.”
Complete 8 Mile Section No. 2 (South of Moose Jaw)
“An eight mile stretch of highway (No. 2) running south from Crestwynd was completed at the end of last week. This section of No. 2 Highway cuts straight through the hills and does not follow the course of the old road which was full of twists and turns.
“The new portion of the highway starts one half mile south of Crestwynd, and with that work finished, the construction gang will commence on the remaining 12 mile stretch into Ardil.
“The highway is being built 28 feet wide at the top of the road and when passing through coulees it is often built up 8 feet or more high. It is hoped the highway will be completed right into Ardill before winter sets in.”
(Does not seem to have changed much over the next 80 years – Editor)
Woman Fined Assault Charge
“Charged with assault to which she pleaded not guilty, Mrs. Martha A. was found guilty in city police court on Tuesday, by Magistrate G. R. Trethewey and was fined $10 or 14 days in jail.
A counter-charge of assault laid against the complainant in the other case, Mrs. Anna S., was withdrawn.
“The cases arose out of an altercation in a High Street apartment building, on September 18, 1941 and as a result Mrs. Anna S spent a week in hospital. She claimed that her nerves suffered after having been beaten about the head and her hair pulled out by Mrs. Anderson.
“D. Morrison represented the defence in the first case and the complainant in the charge which was withdrawn.”
(Names were removed to protect identity – Editor)
Eight Divorce Actions Before the K.B. Court
“Eight divorce actions have been set down for hearing at the non-jury sittings of the Court of King’s Bench, which open Tuesday, October 14, 1941.”
