Bride Honored At Shower In MacGregor Village
A bridal shower for Miss Bessie Pilkington was held at Mrs. L. Patterson's home on Monday March 29 with hosts Mrs. H. Brisco, Mrs. R. Tarr and Miss Gertie McKelvy. She received many gifts and thanked friends. Council approves H A Lye’s $107.10 fee for solicitor services in incorporation steps. Mayor reports plans for cement sidewalks from Mentosh’s barber shop to MacKinnon and MacKinnon pending weather and Courtt survey. A March 12 council meeting appointed Percy Templer as village Constable as part of a tax rate increase to 65 mills.
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L. Patterson
Bessie Pilkington
H. Brisco
R. Tarr
Gertie McKelvy
Percy Templer
MacGregor
Mrs. Milton Ward Died At Brandon
The passing of Mrs Milton Ward of Brandon was reported by MacGregor friends she died on Thursday March 25 at age 75 funeral held March 29 at Knox United Church Brandon born Hespler Ontario moved west in 1896 married Milton Ward later moved to MacGregor in 1904 then Brandon in 1918 survived by husband two daughters Mrs Albert Bousfield Star City Sask and Mrs E D Froome Spirit River Alta and son Frank Calgary remembered for church and community work as a gracious staunch friend
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MacGregor
Milton Ward
Brandon
Knox United Church
Olive Ward
Hespeter
Ont
Beaver
Ward
Albert Bousfield
Star City
Sask
E. D. Froome
Spirit River
Alta
Frank
Calgary
Card of Thanks From Mrs F C Borton
Mrs F C Borton offers thanks to the Women's Institute St Pauls W A L O B A and Masonic Lodges and Good Neighbors Club of Katrime for fruit gifts and to St Pauls Church for Easter flowers. She also thanks neighbors friends and telephone operators for kindness during her husband illness.
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Women’s Institute
St. Paul's W.A
L.O.B.A
Good Neighbors Club
Katrime
St. Paul’s Church
F.C. Borton
Memorial Hall Committee buys H hut for MacGregor project
MacGregor district memorial hall group reports purchasing an H hut at Portage la Prairie D V A centre with lighting and plumbing. The unit will be moved to MacGregor for erection of the memorial hall and preparations to begin building soon. Rest Room operation discussed. secretary position vacant after Lisle Patterson’s resignation. financial report promised next issue.
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Ava
MacGregor and District Memorial Hall
Portage la Prairie D.V.A
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Lisle Patterson
Patterson
Life of Archie Shaw Remembered in Portage Area
Archibald Shaw died March 22 1948 after a long illness and heart attacks. A Portage la Prairie hotelier, he lived in Portage and MacGregor, survived by sons Hector and Alex and a half sister. Funeral held March 25 at MacGregor United Church with burial at Beaver cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Shaw
Portage la Prairie Hospital
Arenie Shaw
Shaws and Mcweods
A.W. Stone
Beaver
Man
Joyful Easter Messages Echo Through Local Churches
Large congregations attended both Anglican and United Churches for Easter. In the Anglican service at 11 am Rev. C L Morgan delivered a fitting message as the choir performed anthyms by Mrs H A Lye and Mrs D G McLachlan. The United Church service at 7 30 pm, led by Rev D Rupp, featured music from an Old Dutch Carol to Handel’s Messiah Hallelujah Chorus, with choir and organist praised for their work. The readings highlighted themes of hope and things unseen, echoing Easter’s timeless message amid material concerns.
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Anglican
United Churches
C.L. Morgan
H. A .Lye
D. G. McLachlan
E.V. Hall
Wesley
Elizabeth
Liquor Board Delays MacGregor Hotel License Decision
The Manitoba Government Liquor Control Commission delayed ruling on the MacGregor hotel license. The hearing noted petitions and deferred action until after filings in 1945, with further deferral if local option voting occurs in October 1945. The decision centers on whether a license will be granted pending municipal election outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutaway
Delegatio
MacGregor
Manitoba Government Liquor Control Commission
Winnipeg
He Comon
Liquor Commission
Licensing Board
Dave's Lunch Host Dinner Honors Winter Curling Winners
Dave's Lurch MacGregor hosted a banquet for the winners of the Ladies and Men's winter curling schedule. Present were Laurie Smith Ada Booth draw committees Miss Gertie McKelvy Dorothy Westman Mel McRae Vern McKelvy and four winning skips Mrs L Lamb Mrs W McKelvy H B Gilroy Norman Smith who thanked the host for an enjoyable season and urged another victory next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
MacGregor
Laurie Smith
Ada Booth
Gertie McKelvy
Dorothy Westman
Mel. McRae
Vern. McKelvy
L. Lamb
W. McKelvy
H. B. Gilroy
Norman Smith
Board of Trade to Discuss Village Bylaws in MacGregor
MacGregor business people and citizens are invited to the next Board of Trade meeting on Tuesday April 13. With incorporation complete the group will address bylaws on holidays and early closing in the village. Dr Manley of Portage Health Unit will speak on the Spring Cleans Up campaign and attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Board of Trade
Manley
Portage Health Unit
Wins Awards At Kennel Club Show In Saskatoon
Mrs. Jila Smith returned home Monday from Saskatoon where she attended the kennel club shows. Her purebred Boston Terriers Jim Dandy and Christmas Carol, not yet a year old, won four first and four second prizes across the two shows held March 26 and 27. Mrs. Smith enjoyed the trip and plans to raise a real champion Boston Terrier while presenting the Toy Breeds group trophy to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jila Smith
Saskatoo
Wanted Hostess for Ladies Test in MacGregor
A job notice seeking a hostess for a ladies test with room provided in MacGregor. Applicants are asked to apply at The Herald Office, Box 101, MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Herald Office
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H. A. Lye
Local
Memorial Hall Committee
Portage
Archie Shaw
Hartley
Eldon
Ontario
Manitoba
Seral
Angus
John McLeod
Albion
Isabella McLean
Rosshire
Scotland
Portage Hotel
Merchants Hotel
Merchants
Iuan Uinlly
Hector
Alex
R. Lamb
J. M. McPhee
E. L. Irwin
Nm. Montgomery
F. T. Course
James Ramsay
R. J. Shaw
A.r.lamb
R. Harvey
G. C. Fotheringham
Beaver Cemetery
McKillop
Liquor Board
Dave's
Kennel Club
Saskatoon
Issetsuion
Nyaro
Hydro
Manitoba Power Commission
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