Under Maples and Rural Anecdotes from a Local Page
A collage of small town life notes and humor. Mentions a Jersey cow calving twins at Image Creek, ideas about naming farm gates to satisfy locals and tourists, a field mouse capture near Currie Wheat Belt, a 1912 MacGregor Public School photo with names, a peculiar Carrion family plant seen by Mr Struthers, a Lac du Bonnet beach outing with Lyall Stone, and a joke about insurance tickets for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Public
Herald Office
Len Lamb
J. Merrick
Marty Turner
Bus Turner
Lizzie Lamb
Jessie Lamb
Selma Peterson
Janet Cairns
Glover
Mr. Struthers
Allans
Lac du Bonnet
Pioneer Lady Mrs Walter Scott Laid To Rest
Mrs Walter Scott a MacGregor pioneer died August 5 1954 in Winnipeg General Hospital at 69. She arrived with parents Ruth Cook and Thos Cook in 1884 and lived across Manitoba then Portage la Prairie. Survived by son Thomas and brother W T Gill Cook. funeral held Monday with thanks to helpers and organist G E Lewin.
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Winnipeg General Hospital
Walter Scott
England
Canada
Brandon
Mrs. Scott
MacGregor
E. K Cox
Ruth Adela Cook
Thomas Walter Scott
Southend
New Westminster BC
Rossendale
Lavenham
Portage la Prairie
Thomas
W. T. Gill Cook
Estevan
Sask
Ruby
Funeral Service at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor
Afternoon service conducted at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor in the absence of Rev C Lamb on holidays. Interment followed in MacGregor cemetery family plot with pallbearers G E Lewin R D Muir Charles Pennell William Pennell and A E Chant. McMasters Funeral Home managed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pennell
A. E
Art Chant
McMasters Funeral Home
Former Bank Manager Returns for Brief Visit
Citizens of MacGregor welcomed E Gordon Elliott a former Bank of Montreal manager who led the local branch for six years in the 1990s He travels by motor to Vancouver and spends a four month holiday in Florida He now lives in Auto Trailer Camp and serves as president of the Tampa Tourist Social Club The visit was brief but welcomed and locals hope he returns soon.
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MacGregor
Bank of Montreal
E. Gordon Elliott
Elliott
Florida
Vancouver
B.C
Tampa
Manitoba
Gordon
Liquor Inquirers Hear 103 Briefs Across Manitoba Tour
The Manitoba liquor inquiry commission heard 103 briefs as it toured nine cities and towns, weighing liberalized versus stricter laws. Led by former premier John Bracken, the five member panel plans further meetings in Winnipeg next fall and visits to rural points in October, with potential cross-border observations in other provinces and the US.
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Manitoba Liquor Inquiry Commission
John Bracken
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Pas
Rural Council Debates Roads Ditches and Hospital Audit
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk met at MacGregor on August 5 1954 with full attendance. Delegations sought road and drainage work including a market road for the 14 23 area in Tp 12 9. The CPR water issue led to a request for a 24 inch culvert under the railway. An audit of the North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital showed a 1953 deficit of 4316 82 apportioned to North Norfolk and MacGregor Village, requiring a one mill levy. The meeting adjourned to reconvene next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Reeve Shaw
McCulloch
Alvin Robinson
L. J. Fox
Wm. Pears
Clarence Smith
Pogue Bros
Murray Burch
J. Tabolotney
Harry Street
CPR
C.P.R
Gladstone
Westbourne
Norfolk
Portage Council
North Norfolk-MacGregor Hospital
Village of MacGregor
Lone Mill
RM. of
XI and XII Exam Results Announced By Department
Official examination results for Grades XI and XII have been released by the High School Examination Board. Grade XII shows Bob Wright and Margaret Wedel fully successful, Garry Lewis and Alex Paul pass four of six. Lloyd Street all but one, Viola McDougall two to pass. Grade XI notes rough treatment by the board, with Physics singled out. Shirley Taylor and Lauraine Smith contested for top average, Lauraine writing a supplement, Shirley two. Audrey Alderson nearly full success. Maureen Cooper, Shirley Derksen, Heather Fotheringham and Lawrence Heselwood listed as more severely wounded casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Bob Wright
Margaret Wedel
Garry Lewis
Alex Paul
Lloyd Street
Viola McDougall
Shirley Taylor
Lauraine Smith
Lauraine
Shirley
Audrey Alderson
Maureen Cooper
Shirley Derksen
Heather Fotheringham
Lawrence Heselwood
Lavenham News Joins Our Reader Columns
Lavenham News joins the Herald as a weekly reader column reported by Mr. R. B. Florence. Florence will gather district items for current issues with a Friday or Saturday deadline, aiming to publish weekly updates on community happenings. A 1952 Vancouver Island Douglas fir was found to be 1,092 years old.
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Lavenham
R. B. Florence
Florence
Herald
Vancouver Island
Overseas Trip Delights From Koziol Family in Scotland
Dr and Mrs Koziol with two sons, Mrs Laycock, and Nurse Marion Cros describe a June journey from MacGregor to Montreal aboard the Empress of Scotland. They tour Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Perth, Arbroath, and Black Barony, noting castles, scenery, shopping, and family adventures including the Royal Mile visit, Holyrood Palace, and zoo exhibits.
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M. E. Koziol
E. Laycock
Marion Crosland
MacGregor
England
Scotland
H. M
Canada
Atlantic
Clyde
Canadian Rockies
Liverpool
Highlands
Perthshire
Perth
Arbroath
Benedetine Abbey
Scone
Firth of Forth
Queensferry
Forth Bridge
Princes Street
Holyrood Palace
Midlothian
Peebles
Korol’s
The Herald Announces Holidays and Schedule
The Herald informs readers and advertisers that August 19 will be the last issue before a two week holiday. The paper will resume on September 6, with the staff taking a break to rest and prepare for the new year.
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Herald
Engagement notice for Lois Arlene Kolke and Archibald Lyon
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kolke announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Lois Arlene to Archibald Kenneth Claire Lyon son of Mr and Mrs A L Lyon of Portage la Prairie The wedding is set for Saturday September 4 at 2 30 pm in the United Church Portage la Prairie
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Arthur Kolke
Lois Arlene
Archibald Kenneth Claire Lyon
A. L. Lyon
Portage la Prairie
United Church
The Long Long Trailer and The Diamond Queen in August showings
Theatre listings announce The Long Long Trailer starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz August 13 and 14 with Keenan Wynn and Marjorie Main in the cast. The Diamond Queen with Fernando Lamas Arlene Dahl Gilbert Roland plays August 17 and 18 featuring India bound quests for a diamond and action filled outdoor sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Keenan Wynn
Marjorie M
Fernando Lamas
Arlene Dahl
Gilbert Roland
India
Public Notice for North Norfolk Rural Municipality 1954
The assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk for 1954 is open for inspection for fifteen days from the notice date. Complaints must be filed in writing at least ten days before the Court of Revision sitting on September 10 1954 at 1 30 PM in the Community Hall Austin. Dated MacGregor August 6 1954. ALM. HAY Lee-Treas R M North Norfolk 32-2np
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PUBLC
North Norfolk
Court of Revision
Austin
MacGregor
Hay, Lee-Treas
R. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
EG. Ritchie
Image Creek
Bob Barber
Charles Rodgers
Cort
A. Coreseseee Ee
Holy Trinity
South Shields
Land Sakes
Tve
G. E. Lewin
Thos. Scott
Rural Council
By Ne. Wright
Lavenham News
Mrs. Koziol
Manchester
Gretna Green
Gretna
Pecbleshire
Roxburghshire
Edinburgh
Theatre News
Currie’s Bargain Store
Robt. Louulas
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