MacGregor Curling Club to Add Third Ice Sheet
At a Monday meeting the MacGregor Curling Club discussed plans for a third sheet of ice next winter. The Ladies Curling Club offered 500 dollars toward the project. A committee was appointed to study feasibility and trusteeship transfer to the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk was considered. Officers elected included President J A Emerson and Vice Presidents Laurie Smith and Mrs A Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
MacGregor
Ladies’ Curling Club
J. L. Lamb
Airs. K. Ms. Lye
North Norfolk
J. A. Emerson
Laurie Smith
Ladies Club
A. Booth
Treas
H. A. Lye
Merlin Lamb
S. R. Lamb
R. E. Lye
R. H. Harvey
A. M. Shaw
Auction Sales By F. C. BORTON
Auction notice for Friday April 12 by F C Borton instructed by John Popko. Public sale on his farm S W 6 10 10 half mile south of Ladysmith Siding and 12 miles south of MacGregor includes horses cattle implements and miscellanea on 100 acres cultivated land with buildings, reserved bid sale also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Popko
S.W
Ladysmith Siding
MacGreggor
Auction Sale Promises Machinery and More at Bagot Site
Posters announce an auction by RH Harvey, five miles south of No 1 highway at Bagot, one mile west, featuring power machinery and assorted equipment. Another sale for E J Manns lists cattle, implements, and furniture to be held northeast of Edrans, nine miles north of Sidney, with details on dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH Harvey
No. 1
Bagot
E. J. Manns
Edrans
Sidney
North Norfolk Council Ends Short Session in Austin
North Norfolk Municipal Council met in Austin Friday April Sth chaired by Reeve J. L. Lamb. It approved a 350 funding to North Norfolk Agricultural Society for 1946 and authorized ward committees to discuss boundary water disposition with Portage la Prairie. Wards 2 3 and 5 may buy a patrol from Motor Coach Industries for 1595 with two 1946 1947 payments. H R Hotel’s Weed Inspector application for 1946 was accepted. James N Hodgins offer of 300 cash for NE 18-10-11 was accepted. A by law to take title to part of Blk E Plan 0 MacGregor and cancel taxes passed. Finance Committee accounts approved. Council adjourned to meet in MacGregor May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Municipal Council
Austin
J. L. Lamb
Emerson—Thompson
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Jeffrey—McIntyre
Portage la Prairie
Thompson—McIntyre
Motor Coach Industries
Alton—Emerson
H. R. Hotel
McIntyre
Alton
James N. Hodgins
N.E
MacGregor
Finance Committee
Welcome to Portage la Prairie Mr and Mrs Montgomery
Mr and Mrs Herbert Montgomery longtime Portage la Prairie residents have moved into the large brick house opposite the lumber yard. Our town welcomes the Montgomerys as new neighbors and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Montgomery
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Montgomery
Church Services Schedule Includes Holy Communion
At St Pauls Church MacGregor a Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. and Holy Communion at 7 p.m. On Sunday April 14 services in United Churches at Bagot 1 30 p.m. Beaver 3 p.m. MacGregor 7 p.m. Holy Communion at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
MacGregor
United Churches
Bagot
Beaver
Legion Meet Postponed to Westbourne With Dances Set
The postponed Legion Meet will be held in Westbourne tonight. Dances in Stratton's Barn are planned for Saturday April 13 and Wednesday April 17 with Telford's orchestra performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Westbourne
Stratton
Telford
Mrs W B Graham Returns Home Improving
Mrs W B Graham came home from the hospital on Sunday and friends report she is improving. Mrs H L Turner attends from Britannia Chapter at the provincial CCC convention held in Winnipeg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Graham
H.L. Turner
Britannia
Winnipeg
Local residents travel to Winnipeg and visit kin
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kitz and son Donnie, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hodge, motored to Winnipeg Tuesday and spent a short time with Mrs. J. A. Shaw. Petty Officer and Mrs. Geo. Little of Victoria, B.C., are visiting the community at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kitz
Donnie
Wm. Hodge
Winnipeg
J. A. Shaw
Geo. Little
Victoria, B.C
M. R. Little
Citizens urged to donate clean rags and toys to relief
The 1.C.C.E. asks residents to drop off clean rags and toys at the Municipal Office for shipment to devastated areas of Europe. Prompt action is requested to aid relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1.C.C.E
Europe
Visitor group from multiple towns spends weekend with Mrs John Taylor
Mr and Mrs Wm Henders on and Harry from Edrans John from Calgary George from Winnipeg and Eadie from Portage la Prairie visited over the weekend with Mrs John Taylor in a regional social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henderson
Harry
Edrans
John
Calgary
George
Winnipeg
Eadie
Portage la Prairie
John Taylor
Canadiens Take Stanley Cup With 6 3 Win Over Bruins
Montreal defeats Boston 6 3 to win the seven game series four games to one marking hockey world supremacy. Weekend visitors include Mrs N R Mackinnon and son Ran of Portage la Prairie and Mr Mrs J P Mackinnon Winnipeg. Good Friday service planned at United Church with Miss Sylvia Price Winnipeg soprano. Letters to editor must be signed for publication. William Campbell of Windsor Vermont linked to atom bomb project news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Boston Bruins
N. R. MacKinnon
Ran
Portage la Prairie
Land
W. B. MacKinnon
Brian
Winnipeg
J. P. MacKinnon
United Church
Sylvia Price
K. G. Gair
The
Herald
Vermont
U.S.A
William Campbell
Windsor
Erwin Campbell
Gladys Briggs
MacGregor
Pacific
Local Visitors and community notices around MacGregor and Neepawa
Jim Byers of Roland and Miss Tilley Nudge of Morden visiting in town. Stacey J Taylor attended the Jones-Rutledge wedding at Neepawa. Slender Tablets offered at Montgomery's Drug Store MacGregor. Good Friday services at St Pauls MacGregor 8 pm and Christ Church Austin 11 am. Battle Whist Drive at Masonic Hall April 12 under Women’s Institute. Mr. and Mrs. J R Gair and Archie Cook depart for The Past Man to reside. Kenny stays till school term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilley Nudge
Morden
Wes. Stacey
St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
Christ Church, Austin
Masonic Hall
The
Women’s Institute
J. R. Gair
Archie Cook
Kenny
Popular Family Move To Rosser
Mr and Mrs Sherman McIntosh and son Gordon leave MacGregor after three years for Rosser Manitoba where Mr McIntosh becomes section foreman on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Neighbors praise their civic service and extend best wishes. Mrs McIntosh receives a gift of sherbet glasses from the United Church Ladies Aid as a token of esteem. Joyce stays until school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Sherman McIntosh
Gordon
Rosser, Man
McIntosh
Canadian Pacific Railway
United Church
Ladies’ Aid
Joyce
Community News And Social Updates In Macaulay District
Southend and Macaulay Towle business transfer to Winnipeg this week. C Scott takes lumber-yard post at Birtle. Mrs R O McKelvy of MacGregor visits sister Mrs A E Chant. Miss C Campbell of Winnipeg vacationing with sister Mrs G A Scott. Beef Ring meets Macaulay School Monday April 15 at 8 p.m. Mr and Mrs Bodie and family of Rignold visit P Templar. WMS meeting set for Thursday April 18 at Mrs Templar's after postponement from April week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Campbell
Winnipeg
G. A Scott
Macaulay School
Memorial Hall discussed by MacGregor trade group
At a regular Board of Trade meeting it was decided to call a town and district representatives meeting to discuss erecting a Memorial Hall in MacGregor. Invitations have been sent to organizations and community workers, hoping for a strong turnout. The meeting set for Monday April 15 at 8 30 p.m. in the Stinson Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
MacGregor
Stinson Hotel
Dave's Lunch to Open in MacGregor Next Week
MacGregor will welcome a new cafe and lunch room named Dave's Lunch. It will be managed by Mr and Mrs David Brow with Mrs Brow known in town from years past. The couple plan hot sandwiches fish and chips French fries and other quick snacks, with an updated Metropol itan Cafe interior to please the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Dave
David Brow
Metropolitan
Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary at Surprise Party
On Friday evening about thirty five friends dropped in to honor Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Chant on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A whist game followed a lunch with a three tier wedding cake. Gifts included silver half dollars and a case of silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Chant
J. P. MacKinnon
Chas
Pennell
Lunn Dies in Portage After Long Business Career
William Fraser Lunn, a Portage la Prairie resident for much of his life and former western manager for an eastern firm, died at home in Portage on April 2 at age 55. He had lived in MacGregor and other towns, leaving a wake of confectionery and boarding-house ventures. Survived by a wife in Portage and several children, funeral services were held at McKillop's Chapel with burial at Hillside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fraser Lunn
MacGregor
Portage la Prairie
Galt
Ont
Mr. Lunn
Portage
Neepawa
Gladstone
Austin
Macregor
Portsage
Ontario
Fraser
James
Nan
Jack Lunn
Winnipeg
Edgar Shak
Stewart Cur‘ple
Edmonton
Alta
McKillop
Hillside Cemetery
Manitoba Eyes Tourism Boost From Educational Week
Manitoba Minister J B McDiarmid champions Canada-Wide Tourist Service Educational Week April 15 to 20. He says tourism benefits the province and urges citizens to greet visitors kindly, improve tourist facilities, and promote better sleeping, sanitation, and overall hospitality to ensure visitors have a happy stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
J. 8. McDiarmid
For Sale 20 Run Double Disk Cockshutt Drill
Farm equipment notice offers a 20 run Cockshutt drill for 40 dollars or trade for a yearling, contact H S Borto by phone 76 5 in MacEgor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Borto
Macegor
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. C. Borton
Enid's Dress Shoppe
Jim Byers
Roland
J. Taylor
Jones-Rutledge
Montgomery
Rosser
Southend & Macaulay
Towle
C Scott
Birtle
W.M.S
Mrs. Templars
Wm. F. Lunn
Canada
Lamb's
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