In July of 1919, the YORKTON AUTO CLUB held an old time dance and bon fire party at York Lake as their annual big celebration. A supper was served followed by dancing in the War Veterans Pavilion. Then all went around the mammoth bonfire to partake in activities there. At the time, the club was busy installing sign posts between Yorkton and York Lake to prevent people taking the wrong roads to destination. There was also work going on to build a passable road around the lake front. Chairman Purvis of the road committee was concentrating on any rough section of the roads to see about improvements. Membership in the Auto Club was very high and they were looking to a further increase. This auto club appears to have been a very enthusiastic organization. We also have a photo of their parked cars lined up on Broadway Street. In 1919, owning a car would have given men a special status.
Contact Terri Lefebvre Prince,
Heritage Researcher,
City of Yorkton Archives,
Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North
Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2W3
306-786-1722
[email protected]
