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PAGE 28 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011(Continued from page 3)From Mayerthorpe Times - June 1933:Weekend specials at Mayerthorpe Trading Co.:Tomatoes, 8 cans .95Jelly Powders, each .05Pumpkin, 2 large cans .25Rinso Soap, 3 boxes .25June, 1933:Mr. Jenvey has purchased a 1933 Dodge car.October, 1933:A new snow plow, built by Christiansen and Edlund,was given a trial run this morning. The plow, which isthe property of the Village, will be used for clearing villagestreets. On its initial trip the plow was manned byMayor, John E. Grigg.November, 1933:August Geinger has agreed to run a steam saw millthis winter at Bunker Hill on Fred Andersen's place.February, 1934:Dr. Elliott Dunn of Edmonton was in town this weeklooking for a location for his medical practice.December, 1934: The editor of the MayerthorpeTimes is now Mr. J.D. Skinner.March, 1935: Mayerthorpe makes further progress.John Fundak, an experienced harness and shoe maker,has opened here for business. His shop is just west ofthe new Community Hall. This is another indication ofimproving conditions here.The Mayerthorpe Merchant - Ed Van Den Linden,editor: - June, 1939. This is the first issue of the MayerthorpeMerchant and marks the beginning of a newfree service for the citizens of Mayerthorpe and district.It is sponsored by the Mayerthorpe Chamber of Commerce.The Mayerthorpe business men realize the needfor some medium to keep their customers familiar withthe changes in stock and current events in the town anddistrict. Hence we have the Mayerthorpe Merchant,which will be published the second and fourth week ofeach month. At least 800 copies will be distributed.June, 1939: A meeting was held on June 14th by theLocal of the U.F.A. to discuss the establishment of a Co-Operative Store in their town. The required number ofsignatures was secured and it is believed that an applicationfor a charter will be made shortly.June, 1939: The return bus fare to Edmonton is$2.70 - leaves at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 9:00 p.m.July, 1939: The long awaited hospital vote is overat last and fair minded residents of the community arerejoicing that at last steps have been taken to free thisdistrict from the ever present fear of sickness and accident.The Chamber of Commerce has undertaken toensure a first class surgeon and are already working onthat important selection.July, 1939: Now that the hospital vote is over wehope that the Chamber of Commerce will be able tospend more time on the subject of telephones. Mr. E.R.Keeley, who is the chairman of the Committee of Communicationsand Transport for the Chamber, has conductedmeetings at Balm, Deer Lodge, Belfast, ConnorCreek, and Hathersage and reports warm enthusiasm. Ifformed, all companies will be Mutual Telephone Companiesowned by the subscribers. They will be connectedthrough central with lines of Alberta Government Telephoneswhich will enable you to make a long distancecall from your own home.September, 1939: For some still obscure reason, thepower plant did not get started quite on time Mondaymorning. However, the ladies who came to investigatesoon found the trouble and corrected it.September, 1939: Alterations are being made to thepump house in Mayerthorpe. A large door is being cutinto the west end of the building. Mr. Jewers is doingthe job.April, 1941: Weekend Specials at MayerthorpeTrading Store.(Continued on page 29)• Copying • Printing • Faxing • Résumés• Invoices • Brochures • Business Cards• Invitations • Laminating • Graphic Design• Web Design • Computer Service COLOR COPIES• Computer Rentals and MoreLetter-1+2999780-778-3949 - 4907 52 Ave..39
NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 29(Continued from page 28)Mens Work Boots $2.95Rubber Knee Boots $1.69Mens Work Shirts $ .99Mens Running Shoes $ .95Ladies Dress Shoes $1.89Mens Overalls $1.59Ladies House Dresses $ .69Childrens Oxfords $1.79April, 1941: Members and prospective members ofthe Mayerthorpe Brass Band are asked to attend a reorganizationmeeting April 7th. The band will be conductedby Mr. E. Kother.May 2, 1941: This is the final issue of the MayerthorpeMerchant under the present management. Theeditor will leave Mayerthorpe to commence training preparatoryto enlistment with the R.C.A.F. Whether or notthe Merchant will be continued depends entirely uponthe attitude of the Mayerthorpe Chamber of Commerceand the people of this district. The Merchant has been anexample of what can be done by community effort andwe wish to thank the businessmen of Mayerthorpe forthe splendid financial support they have afforded us. Letus hope that the citizens will continue to pull togetherfor the benefit of the community and WILL DO THEIRUTMOST TO help bring about a successful terminationof the present war which is calling more and more localyoung men to the colors.From Balm News - November, 1939: Great excitementat Pioneer Motors last week when "Acephelia", acar belonging to Goerge Tulloch, was started while ingear and smashed cleanly through the timbers of thedoor of the establishment. Luckily the run away wascaught before it could cause further havoc. Except for afew scratches the car was not marred, but the door willnever be the same.November, 1939: Electric lights were installed at theMayerthorpe C.N.R. depot last week. Mayerthorpeanscan now boast that the local depot is as modern as anyon this line. This marks a definite improvement to theappearance of our village.Three highly placed village officials were seen thisweek busily engaged in poking underneath the sidewalkin search of a 25 ¢ piece which had dropped through thecracks - and they found it.November, 1939: It is reported that Mr. Albert Nelsonwill soon be filling the shoes of MacKeeley as theI.H.C. agent here.March, 1940: Andrew Jackson says the only way afellow can get a lift on the baseline these days is by wayof somebody's boot.March, 1940: What promised to be a pleasant afternoon,Sunday, March 3rd was marred by a tragic andnear fatal accident. A pilot brought his Curtiss plane outto give the locals a chance to take a ride in the blue. Thepilot landed the plane on a field south of town on thefarm of Mr. L.O. Crockett. Earl Christiansen and Wm.Abraham were the first to take wing. Others followedand eight successful flights were made. It was in landingafter the ninth flight that fate decided to take a hand in thegame. The plane was gliding smoothly towards the earthjust as Mr. Lew Taylor of Greencourt, in the companyof Mrs. Taylor and Miss Mary Livingston (West PaddleSchool teacher) were approaching the field. The planecollided with the auto. The onlookers stood stunned fora few seconds but soon everyone was engaged in helpingthe injured from the wreckage. A passenger, Miss HelenMcMartin, had blood flowing from a cut on her nose.The other passenger, Charlie Climie, and the pilot wereunhurt. It was a decidely different matter with those inthe car. Mrs. Taylor escaped with severe shock and a fewscratches. Mr. Taylor suffered severe cuts about his faceand scalp and was bleeding badly. Miss Livingstone wasthe most severely injured. She had been jammed tightlyagainst the back of the front seat and was unconscious.The three from the auto were rushed uptown where Dr.(Continued on page 30)YourACTIONHighlightsCome on down tothe game and findout the details for“Date Night witha Wolverine” aswell as the “Be aWolverine for aWeek” contest.Persons interestedcan fill out a ballotat any home gameand the winnerwill be drawn ofNovember 25 th .“Our Town,Our Team,Our Gold”OctoberHome GameScheduleNov. 4- Wolverines v/sPeace River - 8:00pmNov. 5 - Wolverines v/sDawson Creek - 8:00pmNov . 18 - Wolverines v/sSexsmith - 8:00pmNov. 19 - Wolverines v/sDawson Creek - 8:00pmNov. 25 - Wolverines v/sGrande Prairie - 8:00pmGame Tickets: $8:Adult,$5:Student/Senior/Child,5 & Under FREE!Tickets Available At ArenaOn Game Day
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