Maples items and local lore stir memories of Portage la Prairie
A fragment from Maples recounts letters from Ben Richardson of Portage la Prairie noting dates tied to local history. It recalls a fire at the mill and elevator in 1902, a prior mill boat burn in 1889, a derelict jail, spring carpenters building Critchlow Garage, and odd anecdotes about a hen with an eye eight inches long.
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Ben. Richardson
Portage la Prairie
Ccina
Harry Rodgers
Critchlow Garage
Railway Street
Village Council Approves New Incinerator and Refuse Collection
Village council moves to establish regular refuse pickup every ten days for ashes tins and other non house refuse with ash piles thawed for handling and an incinerator to be built near the business district a tag day for the Institute of the Blind is approved and the Court of Revision for the tax and electors rolls set for May 3rd 1950.
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Limi
McEwan
MacGregor
Institute of the Blind
MaGregor
Manitoba Asessment Commission
Katri me News Social Items From Brandon Area
Mises Blanche and Dorothy Payne of Brandon spent a few days at their home here. Mrs Telford and her tiny daughter have returned after an extended visit with the former parents Mr and Mrs W R. Mrs Nelson and daughter Judy of Neepawa spent the week end with Mr Brugger. Mrs Flake, taking over local duties while Mrs Birkett was indisposed, is holidaying in Winnipeg with her sister. A $500 donation to Kat Finie Cemetery Fund came from Mr Bob Hodgins of Portage. Recent Portage visitors included Mrs Riley, Mrs McLachlan and Grace, Mr and Mrs Forbister and family, Mex Blancherd and Mrs Alton and Margaret.
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Mises Blanche
Dorothy Payne
Brandon
T. Telford
Flake
Board of Trade Meeting Scheduled for April 12
A regular Board of Trade meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall Lesson Room on Tuesday April 12 at 8 pm. All members and interested parties are urged to attend due to important and urgent business on the agenda.
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Board of Trade
Memorial Hall
Austin Pioneer John R Leppington Dies at 85
John R Leppington a longtime Austin Manitoba pioneer died in his sleep on Sunday March 1 1949 after a Winnipeg business visit He was born April 29 1863 in Yorkshire England and came to Canada in 1875 settling in Toronto with his parents He later moved to Manitoba residing in Douglas Ioba Pine Creek then Austin where he served as Ward Councillor He survived by a sister and brother in Toronto five daughters fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral services were held March 30 at Austin United Church conducted by Rev J Shaver with many friends in attendance Floral tributes surrounded the casket and pallbearers included D Campbell J Graham E Rutledge and others Cemetery rites followed
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Wrasn
Austin
John Ro Leppington
Winnipeg
Mary
Robert Leppington
Yorkshire
England
Canada
Toronto
Mary Darroch
Manitoba
Douglas
Ioba
Pine
Pine Creek
C. Nelson
MacGregor
W. Foxall
Coaldale
Alberta
W. Morns
Flint Flon
W. Reid
Chin
John R. Leppington
Austin United Church
J. Shaver
Mr. Off
D. Campbell
J. Graham
E. Rutledge
E. Critchlow
Red Cemetery
McKillops Pington
Card of Thanks From Prince Family
The family thanks those who sent flowers and words of sympathy during their time of bereavement. They appreciate the support and acknowledge the kindness shown by friends and neighbors.
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John R
Tah Gu
Neste
Meeting at Mac Grego on Monday for officers and rink expansion
The Mac Grego club announces a next Monday 8 pm meeting to elect officers and discuss funding for a third sheet of ice at the present rink. The project has been in the club's mind for years and will be fully discussed.
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Curling Club
Mac Grego
Hotel License Granted After Election in MacGregor
Government Liquor Control Commission granted the hotel and beer selling authorities for a MacGregor establishment on the 25th after a long election process. The letter to H A Lye K C notes the Licensing Board approved Mr G A Wilson funding and permits, with final erection plans to follow as arrangements are completed.
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MacGregor
Government Liquor Control Commission
H. A. Lye
K.C
Licensing Board
G. A. Wilson
Color Film Night Delights Farm Audience At Tivol Theatre
A March 1 program at the Tivol Theatre in MacGregor drew farmers and families to view two color films. Sponsored by Stan Giles of Minneapolis Moline, Heritage of Ours and Reasons for the Seasons showcased America’s growth and seasonal farming, with prizes including a $500 grocery hamper won by Andrew Little.
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Neany
Tivol Theatre
MacGregor
Stan Giles
Minneapolis
Moline Farm
America
Oregon
Geld Uught
Seeasons
Giles
Andrew Little
Mise Ida Taylor
Frank Taylor
Katrime
Mr. Little
Cecil Zi
Stan
High School Chatter What Pinged at MacGregor News
Hope O en reports on a lively week at MacGregor High with seniors grading Easter exams and juniors planning events. Five students head to Brand Fair, while Calf Club members Georgina Margaret Isabel Ronald Kal prepare for show duties. Una McKelvy returns from flu as the Junior Red Cross hosts a tea on April 13 from 6 to 7.
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O'en
Georgina
Margaret Hard
Isabel
Ronald Kal
Meobert
Bagot Calf Club
Glen
MacGrego Calf Club
MacGregor High
Betty We
A Lewin
Seretary
Una McKelvy
Una
Red Cross
Miss Poyser
MacGregor School
Jas. Lamont Buried With Military Honors
James Lamont died after a collision near New Westminster on March 17. A former RCAF mechanic born in 1900 in Priewville Ontario, he served in World War II and settled in British Columbia. He is survived by his widow Jean Sibbard and six children. His funeral at Patterson Funeral Home included full military honors in the New Westminster soldiers' cemetery. The pallbearers were ex-RCAF members and friends.
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New Westminster
Beaver
Bagot Creek
Lamont
MacSwerney
MacSweeney
MacSwee
Jim Lamont
Westerinster Hospital
Sim
Priewville
Ont
Sage Creek
Inage Creek
Sehiot
RCAF
West Coast
Jean Sibbard
Winniyet
Win
Bruce
Wiss AR. Farncombe
Hugh Bluth
Man Ness
Charles MacGregor
Hester
Beavers
Chums
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Chas
Plymouth Rock
Ital Office
Katrime News
F. Lake
Hell Gregor
John R. Leppingien
MacGregor High S
Patrick Qui
Mix. W. Olito
Orangeville
Weros
Crses
Pat Quinn
W. Olito
Wheat Board
Bof M
Bank of Montreal
First Bank
Heal Offe
San
Cae
Jas. Lamont
Junior Red Cross
Mec-Gregor
Oslock
Bels Comet
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