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Mystery at the Museum: Who stole Wop May's propeller?
by Natalie Rau years' theme, Wilfred Reid “Wop” This was the first use of an aircraft Galloway Station Museum will be
May was a member of the Royal for a police pursuit in Canada, hosting an escape room featuring
On February 16, at the Galloway Flying Corps in World War 1. He according to a old news article. Wop May during the month of May,
th
Station Museum, 46 people found was recruited by Edmonton Police “As it is the 100 anniversary of which we thought was fitting”, said
out just who it was. The Town of Chief George Hill to fly Detective the First Arial Police Chase in McDowell and added, “We couldn't ROYAL
Edson and the Edson and District James Campbell to Edson on Canadian history, the Edson and do things like this without our
Historical Society put on another September 2, 1919 to apprehend District Historical Society has some wonderful volunteers and EHDS
Mystery at the Museum for the John Gundard Larsen for the great events planned to celebrate the Board, dedicated staff and help from
annual Family Day Unplugged shooting death of Edmonton truly Canadian heroes who took part Diana from the Town of Edson.
weekend. Constable William Nixon. With a in that chase. There will be great We're going to change it up a bit
Shari McDowell, Galloway population of only 800 at the time, public events being planned for the next year, so stay tuned!” LePAGE
Station Museum Manager, said, the town did not have an airport. September long weekend and the
“The event is to promote family fun, Being an old hand at barnstorming,
working together as a team and if Wop managed to land on a small
we can throw a little history in the grassy area between the telegraph E HOMES
mix, that's what we like to do. The wires close to the train station, FREE AD
puzzles were tougher this year and thought to be 1st. Avenue. When
there were a few hiccups, but the May was departing from Edson's
families were very patient, all in all Main Street, a wing clipped the
we think everyone had a good town water pump, after checking to
time!” make sure the plane was alright,
For those not familiar with this May lifted off again for Edmonton.
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During the annual Family Day Unplugged weekend on February 16, families
gathered at the Galloway Station Museum for the Edson and District
Historical Society's Mystery at the Museum event. This year, families were
tasked with solving the mystery of who stole Wop May's propeller in light of
th
the 100 anniversary of the first aerial police chase in Canadian history.
photo Natalie Rau
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2019 PAGE 19
Mystery at the Museum: Who stole Wop May's propeller?
by Natalie Rau years' theme, Wilfred Reid “Wop” This was the first use of an aircraft Galloway Station Museum will be
May was a member of the Royal for a police pursuit in Canada, hosting an escape room featuring
On February 16, at the Galloway Flying Corps in World War 1. He according to a old news article. Wop May during the month of May,
th
Station Museum, 46 people found was recruited by Edmonton Police “As it is the 100 anniversary of which we thought was fitting”, said
out just who it was. The Town of Chief George Hill to fly Detective the First Arial Police Chase in McDowell and added, “We couldn't ROYAL
Edson and the Edson and District James Campbell to Edson on Canadian history, the Edson and do things like this without our
Historical Society put on another September 2, 1919 to apprehend District Historical Society has some wonderful volunteers and EHDS
Mystery at the Museum for the John Gundard Larsen for the great events planned to celebrate the Board, dedicated staff and help from
annual Family Day Unplugged shooting death of Edmonton truly Canadian heroes who took part Diana from the Town of Edson.
weekend. Constable William Nixon. With a in that chase. There will be great We're going to change it up a bit
Shari McDowell, Galloway population of only 800 at the time, public events being planned for the next year, so stay tuned!” LePAGE
Station Museum Manager, said, the town did not have an airport. September long weekend and the
“The event is to promote family fun, Being an old hand at barnstorming,
working together as a team and if Wop managed to land on a small
we can throw a little history in the grassy area between the telegraph E HOMES
mix, that's what we like to do. The wires close to the train station, FREE AD
puzzles were tougher this year and thought to be 1st. Avenue. When
there were a few hiccups, but the May was departing from Edson's
families were very patient, all in all Main Street, a wing clipped the
we think everyone had a good town water pump, after checking to
time!” make sure the plane was alright,
For those not familiar with this May lifted off again for Edmonton.
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Professional Digital Passport System photos RIVER RIDGE ESTATES
ready in minutes while you wait...
NEWLY PAVED!
During the annual Family Day Unplugged weekend on February 16, families
gathered at the Galloway Station Museum for the Edson and District
Historical Society's Mystery at the Museum event. This year, families were
tasked with solving the mystery of who stole Wop May's propeller in light of
th
the 100 anniversary of the first aerial police chase in Canadian history.
photo Natalie Rau
DON’T MISS
DON’T MISS
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D
THIS HOME!!!
You choose from 3 1 BRAND NEW
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson THIS HOME!!! You choose from 3 1 BRAND NEW
2 Bedroom mobile at
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 2 Bedroom mobile at
$98,850
Beautifully
T Beautifully $98,850
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
Decorated Previously loved 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile
Decorated
Previously loved 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath ready and waiting for you to move in.
ready and waiting for you to move in.
YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!
mobile in Creekside.
mobile in Creekside. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED! MLS 44832 LOT 18 3.0 +/- Acres $155,000 NEW PRICE
$98,900
MLS 44833 LOT 22
4.1 +/- Acres $159,000 NEW PRICE
$98,900
4.1 +/- Acres $149,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44836 LOT 23
Beautifully decorated with appliances. MLS 44835 LOT 24 2.9 +/- Acres $149,000 NEW PRICE
Beautifully decorated with appliances.
MLS 44840 LOT 43
3.9 +/- Acres $ 89,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44837 LOT 48 3.5 +/- Acres $179,000 NEW PRICE
$99,800
2.5 +/- Acres $144,900 NEW PRICE
MLS 44839 LOT 49
Just $99,800 You choose your down payment, MLS 44838 LOT 50 2.9 +/- Acres $144,900 NEW PRICE
Just
You choose your down payment,
either $3,000 or $5,000.
either $3,000 or $5,000. LISTED BY CHERYL DREBIT, REALTOR® - CENTURY 21 TWIN REALTY
Cell: (780) 725-2101 Office: 780-723-3100 Email: jcd@century21.ca
*some conditions apply
*some conditions apply
Fenced yard,
Fenced yard, Call me to view, you will be glad you did!
Call me to view, you will be glad you did!
Quiet Location.
Quiet Location. Lexie at 780-723-3110
Lexie at 780-723-3110
FOR RENT
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Lot in Sunset. Quiet Location
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Suitable for 16x76 Mobile.
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780-723-3110 Call Le
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