Local Notices and Community Gossip From Manitoban Columns
A jumble of notes covers long past building sites and local mischief. Frank Southworth recalls a demolished bowling alley site once near Tivoli Theatre, tied to a grain plant now at Crowther’s shop. Apple raids, street scenes, and a seniors win in a close town game color a busy, social slice. Census numbers from 1946 North Norfolk list population by gender and marital status, while local anecdotes, weather, a door knob joke, and Merrick family remembrance fill the page with small-town life.
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Frank Southworth
GW. Crowthers Shop
Harvest Vacation Bible School in MacGregor Marks Success
People in MacGregor attended Bethel Gospel Chapel for a Vacation Bible School tied to harvest season. The event featured Miss Oltey and Miss Muller, a processional, choir numbers, memory work, and a student band with drums and bells. Attendance, crafts, and scripture lessons highlighted a community effort to teach and praise.
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Cartan
L Yckinton
Bethel Gospel Chapel
Dickinson
MacGregor
Patsy Paterson
Thompson
Jesus
Miss Olfrey
Irene Heppner
Doreen Zimmerman
Awn
Moving and Disruptions Spark Uncertain Herald Delivery
Fragmentary note reports mail service issues and possible changes as the Herald delivery faces disruption this week. Vague references to moving, delays, and expectations that readers bear with ongoing inconveniences.
Tivoli Theatre Quiz Draws Free Passes Weekly
Tivoli Theatre launches a weekly Theatre Quiz game. Random phone-number calls reveal the feature currently playing. First caller with the correct answer wins two free passes to the next show. For September, two pictures are booked: Battle Ground on Sept 5 and 6 with Ven Johnson and John Hodiak, and Sunset Boulevard on Sept 8 and 9 with Gloria Swanson and William Holden.
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Tiv
the Herald
Tivoli
Ven Johnson
John Hodiak
France
Gloria Swanson
William Hollen
Seniors Tie Cubs In Five All Battle For Crown
Seniors and Cubs played a dramatic five all game at the end of the ninth, a finale that may define the season. The weekend clash pitted the two teams to decide who would claim the title, with two brothers among those competing before the story continued on page four.
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Cubs
School Opens Next Tuesday at MacGregorpubli and Collegiate
A brief school notice outlines the opening next Tuesday for MacGregor Public and Collegiate departments. It mentions new classes and teachers, with last year’s students moving toward university and other occupations. The text lists required high school textbooks across English, history, mathematics, health, social studies, and French for grades XI and XII, noting the return of early learners and kindergarten activity in holidays.
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MacGregor Publi
Universit Normal School
Struthers
Saunders Farm Break-In Reported At Beaver County Home
A second break-in at the Saunders farm in Beaver County involved forced entry using an axe at an outside shed door. The owner notified authorities after his brother Bill alerted him, with officials pursuing suspects in what is described as wanton, senseless destruction to the property.
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Saunders
Bill
Two Winnipeg and Alberta Weddings Reported In One Evening
The Grace United Church Manse in Winnipeg hosted Anne Neufeld and Harold Denver Collins in a quiet wedding officiated by Rev. Spence. The couple will live at 516 Aberdeen Road, Winnipeg. A second Abbotsford ceremony saw Norma Angeline Unger wed Abraham Schroeder as Rev. A. Ellin tied the knot, with Miss Anne Schroeder maid of honor and Edwin Duncan as groom’s attendant, reception in the annex and plans to reside at RR Aberdeen Road, Aldergrove BC.
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Grace United Church Manse
Winipeg
Anne Neufeld
Harold Denver Collins
MacGregor
Thoung
St. Winnipeg
Abbottsford United Church
A. Ellin
Norma Angeline Unger
Albert Blaine
Austin
Absram Schroeder
Hoh. Schroeder
Abbottford BC
Anne Schroeder
Bo Me
Edwin Duncan
Faigh
Aberdeen Road
Aldergrove BC
Southend and Mackaulay area notes and school openings
Southend and Macaulay community happenings list visits by residents to Pratt Portage Winnipeg and Ar ting with local families. School reopenings at Southend and Macaulay feature new teachers and first-time pupils Beverley Glover Lyn Snaith and Wesley Turner. The next WMS meeting is planned at Mrs R A Collies in Sept 6 with fall bazaar work to be submitted there.
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Bill Orchard
Lon
Bowes
Portage
D. J. MacGregord
Pratt
A. E. Chant
Wm. Hampden
Arived
Pennell
Margaret
Awa
Ro J. Shaw
Dennis
Lyn Snaith
J. M Hell
Castle Point
L. R. Pennell
Linda
Chase Pennell
Hazel
Winnipeg
J. Howat
Charles
Judy
Clearwater
Has. Pennell
N.C. Argue
Janice
Mrs. Forrest
Manitou
Gladys Edinger
Stieben
R.A. Collies
Southend School
Rands
Orangeville
Southend
Macaulay School
Colier
Beverley Glover
Betty Hulme
Wesley ‘Turner
Tea and Produce Table at Mr E Graham Home
The WMS will hold a tea and produce table at the home of Mr. E Graham on Thursday September 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. Donations will be gratefully received. The W A of the United Church will hold its regular meeting on August 30 at 7 30 p.m. in the church.
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WMS
E. Graham
W.A. of the United Church
Cards of Thanks From Portage Patient M. Giles
To all kind friends who sent cards and wishes and visited me while I was patient at Portage I extend my sincere thanks to the W.M.S. and the WA. of the United Church for their kindness and support during my stay.
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W.ms
The
United Church
Portage
M. Giles
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