Local Collector Jack Peterson Brings Oddities and Plans
Jack Peterson visits the office where his hobby collection grows including an Edinburgh made watch from Egypt with real diamonds. Talk shifts to new benches donated by Roy Yuen, a possible night game, a diving board from Hugh Clancy, and a future bowling alley proposal. The distrik crops face floods while a 1949 tax total reaches 28,061,931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Peterson
Smn
Jack Inkie
Edinburgh
Scotland
Jack
Egypt
Roy Yuen
The
Royal Cafe
Hugh Clancy
MacGregor Hotel
Appreciation for James Eddie’s Funeral Support
Mrs. John Young of Balances Loan Johnshaven Kincardineshire Scotland with her brother and sisters thank all friends of their late brother James Eddie for services gifts of flowers and attendance at the funeral both at the church and graveyard Also thanks to those who showed hospitality during his 48 years in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Balances Loan
Johnshaven
Kincardineshire
Scotland
James Eddie
High School Examination Results Announced by Deaf of Education
The Deaf of Education released MacGregor High School results submitted by Mr. A J Struthers and approved by Principal V C Hardy. Honors include Marjorie Chant and Marjorie Giles with multiple subjects. Pass and Accelerated students listed with names and marks across Maths Geog History Lit and Science disciplines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf. of Education
MacGregor High School
A. J. Struthers
VC. Hardy
Manly Resigns Flin Flon Health Post
Dr. Chas. Manly, former Health Officer for the district, resigns his position citing lack of accreditation, transport, and government failure to provide higher living standards in the north. He plans to accept a similar post elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Manly
Manly
Mentals Edge MacGregor In Extra Innings CMA Baseball
In a tight CMA Southern Division clash, Brandon Mentals outlasted MacGregor 12th inning to clinch the win after a go ahead three run rally in the sixth. Gerald Cobbe pitched a full game for MacGregor, fanning ten and allowing one walk while giving up nine hits. Glen Hote led Mentals with three safeties including a double, as Colin Shaw, Marcy Collins and Vic Palmer contributed key plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Mentals
MacGregor
Mentals
CMA
Gerald Cobbe
Treasx
Cobbe
Soffie
Hay
Barber
Allan Hope
Brandon Gerald Cobbe
Glen Hote
Colin Shaw
Marcy Collins
Vic Palmer
MacGregor Cubs
Austin
Garry Cobbe
Rodgers
Jamet Critchlow
Howard Be
Citchlow
Nei
Olson
McGregor
Orval Chant
Morris
Cubs
Winnipeg
Earl Grey
Queen’s Fiftieth Birthday Observed in August
A report notes the Queen marked her fiftieth birthday this August with recent events at the palace.
MacGregor’s Oldest Man Buried Friday
James Little MacGregor’s oldest resident died at 90 after a long life in Manitoba and MacGregor. He lived with his wife, raised three sons and two daughters, and was remembered for his labor on farms, simple home life, and devotion to family. Funeral services were held at the United Church with many neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Little MacGregor
MacGregor
James Littlewatorn
Owen Sound
Ont
Manitoba
Carberry
Mr Little
Wellington
Katrime
Jim Little
Jim’ Little
Lizzie
W. Saunders
Andrew
James
Walter
Winnipeg
Forth
Gor United Church
C. D.pp
Ie Dickinson
Harvey Gloveratt
Little
Ivor Olson
J. Lamb
J. Jeffries
S. Henry
Card of Thanks for James Little family
The family of the late James Little expresses deep gratitude for all expressions of sympathy during his illness and at his loss. They remember fruit and boxes sent by the W A and Mr. and Mrs. F Venny and acknowledge kindness from friends including Mrs B W Cook Miss Stella Glover and Mrs Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Little
W.A
F. Venny
B. W. Cook
Stella Glover
Moore
Austin Rural Council Meeting Notes and Cemetery Grants
The Austin Rural Council convened at the McCulloch Hotel with all members and Reeve R. J. Shaw present. Grants of 25 dollars to Austin, Ver, Sidney, MacGregor, 15 dollars to Rosehill and Rossendale were approved for cemeteries, with additional grants to International Peace Gardens Incorporated Hotel North and an Old Folks Home admission inquiry. The meeting covered bylaw readings for cemetery location, road and turbine sprayer rates, water flooding concerns near Pine Creek, and notices for Court of Revision on September 26. The next session will be in MacGregor on September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
R. J. Shaw
McCulloch
Sidney
Macregor
Rosehill
Rossendale
International Peace Gardens Inn
International Peace Gardens Incorporated
North
Elizabeth Edkins
Portage la Prairie
Wiz
1 Mennonite Church
Pine Creek
McLachlan
Finance Committee
MacGregor
The Churches Sunday Services and Vacation Bible School
The Churches announce services on Sunday August 13 with Pastor L Dickinson leading Sunday School at 2.30 and Worship at 3.30 with Mayfield Community Hall music at 3.00. Daily Vacation Bible School sessions run August 14 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Dickinson
Mayfeld Com
Family Entertains Father on His 80th Birthday
On Sunday July 30 Mr. Andrew Tait celebrated his 80th birthday at his son's home. Twenty-five relatives attended including his sons and daughters and their families. A turkey feast and warm wishes from out of town guests like A Favreau Kenora and Lorna Watts The Pas accompanied the gathering as well. Congratulations were sent for many more such anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Tait
A. Favreau
Kenora
Sam Thrower
Aria
Ont
Norton Tait
Rossendale
Allan Nohlgren
Gregg
Gordon Nohlgren
Morris
Lorna Watts
Pas
Howard Westman
Austin
Tait
Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested in Winnipeg
Warrants charging robbery with violence issued in Vancouver against three suspects arrested in Winnipeg this week. William Sirman 31 Peter Zarubin 24 and John Sorta 21 are held in connection with the July 21 Maillardville British Columbia Bank of Nova Scotia robbery worth 9800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Winnipeg
William Sirman
Peter Zarubin
John Sorta
Maillardville
B.C
Bank of Nova Scotia
Second Annual Vacation Bible School in MacGregor District
Bethel Gospel Chapel hosts Vacation Bible School August 14 to 18 with Miss B Miller of Altamont and Miss Olfrey of Cartwright leading sessions. Western College graduates bring youth training and teaching experience, plus daily morning processions at 10 and afternoon activities from 1. Climax Friday night at 8 with achievement program. parents urged to cooperate and keep date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
B. Miller
Altamont
Olfrey
Cartwright
Bethel Gospel Chapel
Western College
Winnnipeg
Churce
Rey
Jits L. Dickinson
Music Pupils Pass Honors at Royal Conservatory Exams
At the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto examinations Mrs J Woodin's pupils earned results including Roberta Allan Grade V Pass Isabelle Kalberg Grade V Pass Lauraine Smith Grade IV Hon Elvira Hamm Grade I Honors Shirley Taylor Grade ade II Pass Ellen Thorgilsson Grade II Hon Ronald Anderson Grade I Hon Linda Hay Grade I Honors We congratulate the successful pupils and their teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto
J. Woodin
Roberta Allan
Isabelle Kalberg
Lauraine Smith
Elvira Hamm
Shirley Taylor
Ellen Thorgilsson
Ronald Anderson
Linda Hay
Sealed Tenders Sought For Birmingham School Transport
Tenders due August 15 for transporting Birmingham School No 2086 children to and from school. About thirteen pupils expected. Lowest bid not guaranteed acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman Critchlow
Herald Office
Old Cy
Ind
Thomas Clarke
H.B. Gilroy
Marjorie Chant
Marorie Giles
Diana Lye
Donte Lye Pass
Earle Forrest
Lloyd Street
Bernice Cooper
Beverley Dickson
Viola McDougall
Garth Stone
Louise Brown
Ter Core
Janice Fotheringhan
Glenn Thompson
Ruby Wong
Howard Cobbe
Margaret Court
Ralph Crite
Margaret Denksreiter
Phylis Heselwood
Dennis Lamb
Gwen Lewin
Duane McDonald
Leona Steen
CRA
Grace XI
No Hamm
Dorothy Lege
Lloyd McGowan
Barry Pogue
Eva Tabolot- P
Vivian Telford
C.H. Manly
FLON
Recen Palace
Ort Am
Mr. Little
Dho
S. R. Lamb
A. MacDonald
Harry Saunders
W Prosser
J. Brise
A. Briscoe
Belmont
Meeres
Pearl Burnie
Walter Little
Harold Barber
Gladstone
Rural Council Minuter
Bethel Chapel
B.C. Bank
Burrows
CPR
MacKinnon & MacKinnon
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