Local notes from Portage area residents and visitors
Community news lists visits and greetings among residents of Bagot and District. Items include relatives visiting, holidays in Winnipeg and Salmon Arm, harvest remarks, hospital stays, and social meetings. Notables: Mrs Vo Tufford and infant qu ahter arrival, Ruth Humeston from Gress, J Barrett convalescing, J L Pogue hosts, WA and WMS meetings on August 9, and Portage General birth announced for August 10.
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WMS
Murray Burch
Armason
W. A
Portage
W. Burch
Burch
G. Nichol
W. McVety
E. Pogue
3. M. Baskier
Respected Bagot Mother Passes in Winnipeg
Mrs T A Wright died at Winnipeg General Hospital on August 10 after a lengthy illness. Born in Thornby in 1860 she lived in the Bagot district for years. Her husband died earlier and a son Alex served and died in World War I.
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Winnipeg
T. A Wright
Thornby
Wright
Bagot
Alex
Notice to Creditors under the Trustee Act
Notice to creditors of the estate of Frank Peterson and of Francis Robert, deceased, both in Manitoba. Claims must reach MacKinnon & MacKinnon on Hampton Street, MacGregor or Major, by August 1, 1950. Executors listed include Violet Rosa Smith and Elsie Lillian Griffiths Smith.
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Frank Peterson
Frank Alfred Peterson
Austin
Manitoba
Hampton Street
MacGregor
Francis Robert
Katrime
Major
Mackinnon & Mackinnon Solicitors
Violet Rosa Smith
Elsie Lillian Griffiths Smith
Francis Eustace Griffiths Smith
Unscrambled fragment hints at a social event for Mrs Wright
An unclear report mentions a home life scene with names such as McKay and Lougheed, a Hillside location, and a gathering conducted by Rev High Bluff. Attendees included many friends with flowers showing esteem for the late Mrs Wright and her party.
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Conbreugh
H McKay
J. Ata Ho McKay
Lougheed
Hillside
Rev High Bluff
Wright
Canadian Beave Theft Figures Mentioned
A fragment notes that more than 123,000 beaver were taken by Canadian authorities or interests, suggesting a large fur or wildlife control action during a historical period. The text is incomplete but indicates a major harvest or confiscation figure.
Red Cross Manual Offers Practical Home Nursing Help
The Red Cross releases a nursing manual with practical instructions for home care. It covers patient handling, nursing routines, equipment tips, and guidance for nursing helpers to assist in basic medical tasks.
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Red Cross
Cross officials seek nursing class reforms in Manitoba division
Officials in Manitoba discuss restructuring a substantial number of home nursing classes and divisions. The effort aims to standardize training and improve patient care across the nursing division.
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Cross Officials
Peg
Manitoba & Nursing Division
Card of Thanks from a Hospital Patient in Manito
The writer expresses sincere thanks to those who sent cards fruit and gifts during their hospital stay. They also extend gratitude to the GA and the Southend WMS for their help and support.
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Ty Expres
Southend Wms
Canadian rail workers face final offer with pay or hours choice
A third and final offer to Canadian railroaders and the public proposes an average wage rise of 82 cents per hour or a reduction of the basic work week from 48 to 44 hours with a 9.1 percent wage boost to preserve take home pay. Labor leaders refuse concessions seeking a 40 hour week with maintained pay and small hourly increases.
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Unricsl
Feses
Also Mentioned on This Page
JM. Beamior
Anteset
Sherley Burch
Vo Tufford
Quahter
Mo Lamont
J. Barrett
Portage Hospital
Ruth Humeston
Gress
J. Lamont
Salmon Army
Donalda English
Treirene
J. L. Pogue
T. Hounsome
Bill Coulthard
Winnipeg Beach
Mrs. S. Marshall
Mrs. G. Restall
Mr. Restall
Don Graham
Reston
J. Graham
JM. Baskier
Mrs. Watkinson
Kenora, Ont
Hee Lamont
J R. Stephenson
Rubness
Chicago
USA
C. Brooks
Brenda
Brian
Gladstone
Mr. J. Wedel
All Hi Friends
Ph W
Calgary
Smith
and Edgar Ritchie
Portage General
Vern
Lengthy
Neess
Mackinnon
Mackinnos Eas
Aaa
Botecept
Beasdfont, & N. Og
Manito
Osborn
Winnpes
Ottawa
Ace
Ineo
Elgin Camers
Mainepring
Garland & Wilson Jewellers
Prairie
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railways
Setenent
Giusese
Iployees
Canadian National Railways
Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ontario Northland Railway
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