Pioneer Railroader And Farmer Passes
Mgr Martin Andersen a pioneer railroader and later a farmer in this district was laid to rest in MacGregor cemetery on Wednesday March 26 after funeral services at MacGregor United Church officiated by Rev C A J King. He died in Portage General Hospital after an illness in his MacGregor home aged 71 years 16 days. Born in Malmo Sweden he worked in Wisconsin and MacGregor era retiring south of MacGregor in 1907. He established a fine farm and a comfortable retirement town home. Surviving are six daughters and three sons with nineteen grandchildren. one grandson Otto Nelson was killed in World War II. Funeral Friday March 28 at MacGregor United Church interment MacGregor cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Arthur Bob Anderson Otto Nelson and Walter Emerson. flower bearers W J Moore Henry Towle Artie Anderson Sam Emerson Jr. McKillop's were in charge.
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Mgr. Martin Andersen
MacGregor Cemetery
MacGregor United Church
C. A. J. King
Mr. Anderson
Portage General Hospital
Malmo
Sweden
Wis
MacGregor
Anderson
Maiderson
Anni
Annie
R. A. Whittake
Moose Jaw
W. Toome
Dauphin
Arthur
Ross
A. H. Saper
Montreal
Earl
L. F. Gunston
Flin Flon
Walter Emerson
Otto Nelson
Deere
Axel Nelson
Winnipeg
Bob Anderson
W. J. Moore
Henry Towle
Artie Anderson
Sam Emerson Jr
McKillop
Card of Thanks from the Anderson Family
The Anderson family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during bereavement and for floral tributes loans of cars and all who helped in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
In Memoriam Couier of Rebecca Margaret Cooper
In loving memory of Rebecca Margaret Cooper wife of Fred Cooper who died in April 1943. We cherish memories and feel lonely today remembering our beloved wife and mother. Your memory lingers tenderly in our hearts every day, shared by Fred and the family.
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Saa
Curling Clubs Wind-up Season With Social Events
The Gregor Ladies and Mens Curling Clubs closed a long season with several social gatherings. Farewell parties for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Dennison were held as they move to Melita to farm. A Rotary hand fuel pump was gifted to Bill Dennison at a rink smoker hosted by the club. The final wind-up occurred at the Masonic Hall with a whist drive and dance, followed by lunch and dancing, signaling the end of a successful season.
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Elamp
Gasoline Dyrom MacGregor
Mien
L. J. Lamb
Bill" Dennison
Js Leonard
Bill
Masonic Hall
Giffen Recognized by Confederation Life Club Honor
R Gordon Giffen of la Prairie earned high recognition from the Confederation Life Association as a member of the Macdonald Club, alongside other noted producers in 1946. The company paid $15,106,260 to policy owners and beneficiaries in 1946 while in force business stood at $70,503,205.
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R. Gordon Giffen
Che Confederation
Gordon Giffen
la Prairie
Giffen
Macdonald Club
IMA
Barley King Crowned at Manitoba Winter Fair
George G. Elias a 32 year old farmer from Haskett Manitoba won Canada’s Making Barley King at the Mani la Winter Fair on April 1 His carload entry which won the National championship was sold through UMNRA and departed Winkler February 22 bound for Albania The $25000 National Barney Contest was sponsored by the Brewing and Malting Industries of Canada
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George G. Elias
Haskett
Manitoba
Canada
Manila
Elias
UMNRA
Winkler
Albania
Brewing and Malting Industries of Canada
Bagot News Highlights Local Social and Travel
Local notices report residents visiting Winnipeg Brandon and Portage la Prairie with several returning from the west coast and medical care. Community events include Machan's Orchestra music at a Community Club Dance and a list of April activities such as a nursery clinic and W M S meetings.
Wedding gift thank you from the Longs at Bagotana district
Mr and Mrs Everett Longs thank all the thenas at Bagotana district for a beautiful dinette suite gifted as a wedding rift. The note expresses sincere appreciation from the couple.
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Bagotana
Mrs
Everett Longs
Funeral Service Held For Mrs Jessie Ireland
Mrs Jessie Ireland died March 26 1947 at Portage General Hospital after a long illness. Born April 2 1895 in MacGregor she married Liam Ireland March 26 1919 and lived in MacGregor most of her life. Survived by two sons Colin and Frank three sisters and four brothers. Funeral at United Church MacGregor conducted by Rev C A J King with large attendance and various local groups sending tributes.
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Jessie Ireland
Portage General Hospital
Jessie Orchard
MacGregor
MacGregor School
Tolliam Ireland
Cari Sask
C. Deere
Ceca Eland Finst
Howard
Famihe United School Andalth
Shbols
Colin
Frank
E. J. Harkness
Carrot River
Sask
Hazel Orchard
Neepawa
F. Tarr
Oliver MacGregor
William
Harold
Roy
George
Sudbury
Ont
United Church
C.A.J. King
Card of Thanks for Neighbors and Friends
A family says thanks to neighbors and friends for their sympathy during a recent sorrow and for the comforts given after the mother’s passing. The note expresses gratitude for the support and holds the memory of their mother as precious.
Appreciation Note to Neighbours in MacGregor
A hospital gratitude message thanks neugavers and neighbors in MacGregor for flowers fruit and parcels received and for visits. The writer extends appreciation to all who offered kindness during illness and recovery.
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MacGregor
Are Your Children Safeguarded About Vaccination Diphtheria and Whooping Cough
A local notice stresses that three doses of diphtheria and pertussis vaccines are necessary for strong protection. One or two doses offer limited security. three doses shield for several years and boosters keep protection. The piece cites a retired Ontario railway official and Carlton Place mayor who died March 22.
Sudden Death of George A Norquay at Farm Home
George Alexander Norquay died suddenly on March 3 1947 while attending chores at the farm home of Mrs. Harry Shaw southwest of town. The 25 year old, living with the Shaws, was found dead by Lindsay Shaw after he failed to return to the house at noon. Dr A V Jubb declared the death. The funeral will be at Mc Killop's Funeral Home Portage la Prairie with interment Hillside cemetery. Family details note his mother and sisters in Winnipeg and Toronto, with brothers in eastern Canada and Mentmore Man.
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Mrane Suk Ap Kalberg
Winn
Howard Roberts
West Coast
R. Farncombe
Winnipeg
J.D. Anderson
Hugh Lawrie
Portage la Prairie
Bagot
Geo. Kite
Rapid City
George Alexander Norquay
Harry Shaw
Non
Lindsay Shaw
A. V. Jubb
the Shaw
James Paton
George
View
Storin
Toronto
Charles
Aubrey
Canada
Leslie
Mentmore
Man
C. A.J. King
McKillop
Hillside Cemetery
Curling Club To Hold Annual Meeting April 9
The MacGregor Curling Club will hold its annual meeting at the rink on Wednesday April 9 at 8 p m sharp to elect officers for the ensuing year and address any other business. Full attendance of all members and officers is requested.
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MacGregor Curling Club
Curling Club
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Pioneer
Memoriam
Bagot News
Jimmie Walden
Portage Hospital
Perry
Gunton
Ed. Nichol
G. W. Croucher
Macaregor
Alex Vallance
B. Pilkington
Betty Lynne
Portage
Stan
Lawrence Crealock
Bill Bradshaw
John Graham
J. M. Baskier
Graham McLachlan
Gordon Nichol
I Ug Richardson
Brandon
Machan
McColl-Frontenac
W.M.S
W.A
MacGregor Athletic Club
Clamates of
Women’s Institute
Canadian Legion Branch No. $5
Southend and Macaulay
J. M. McPhee
S. R
J. L. Lamb
Fotheringham
Robert Harvey
Aylmer Duncan
A. E.chant
R.J. Shaw
Robert Stratton
Art. Chant
Canadian Pacific Railway
Carlton Place
D. C. Coleman
CPR
George A. Norquay
Unemployment Insurance Commission
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