Arthur Smallpiece Celebrates 100th Birthday
Arthur Smallpiece, aged 100, of Portage la Prairie, observed his birthday on August 7. Born in 1866 in Milford Surrey England, he came to Canada in 1890, farmed in Bagot district for 40 years, and retired in 1946. He and Eilen Davis raised seven daughters and two sons, with 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug. Campbell
Arthur Smallpiece
Mr. Smallpiece
England
Canada
Bagot
United Grain Growers
MacGregor Fair Board
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Smallpiece
Mr. Campbell
Pearson
H. L. Henderson
4Th St. N.W
Portage ‘2
Prairie
Mr. Smallspiece
Milford
Surrey
Bagot District
Eilen Davis
Smallpiece
Committee Appointed To Acquire Doctors In MacGregor Area
A well attended meeting with rural and village council members, hospital board, and Chamber of Commerce discussed securing a physician for the North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital area. A delegation interviewed a doctor in Dauphin, with future negotiations under way. Several doctors have been contacted in England and the United States. The committee to pursue the doctor recruitment includes Glen Hotel, Deane McMahon, Percy Ailerson, Dankesreiter, McDougald, and Clare Tarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk - MacGregor Hospital
Glen Hotel
MacGregor
Dauphin
England
United States
Deane ‘McMahon
Percy Ailerson
Dankesreiter
McDougald
Clare Tarr
Friends Honor Elaine Outhwaite
Many friends gathered in Mac Gregor United church hall on Tuesday August 16 to honor Elaine Outhwaite whose marriage to Ronald Emerson is planned for September. The hall featured summer flowers as The Wedding March played. Corsages were presented to the bride elect her mother Mrs Outhwaite the mother of the groom Mrs J Emerson and the bride's grandmother Mrs HH Lloyd. Elaine received gifts from nurses aids Misses Wilma Wright and Debbie Hodge and thanked all present inviting them to visit after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Elaine Outhwaite
Ronald Emerson
Don Wright
Elaine
Ron
School Openings Set For Austin
School children in Austin will start back to class next week with Austin Elementary opening Tuesday August 30 and Austin Collegiate opening Thursday September 2. The districts report staff changes and a complete enrolment list is expected next week.
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Austin
Austin Collegiate
MacGregor Schools Open Tuesday September 6th
MacGregor schools reopen on Tuesday September 6 at 9 a.m. With a new nine room elementary wing ready the two schools will again operate this term. MacGregor Collegiate staff includes Henry Schroeder principal plus four others with at least one more hire anticipated. Elementary staff runs fourteen teachers led by L. B. Patterson principal and includes a number of returning teachers and a new fire Beck from Austin district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Elementary School
MacGregor Collegiate
MacGregor
Aera
Len Lamb
Henry Schroeder
Helen Hampton
Frank Froese
Louise Collier
Margaret Collier
L. B. Patterson
Margaret Pennell
Gwen Clarke
Audrey Hay
Lillian Schnieder
Hazel Boaz
Hope Collier
Vivian McGregor
Olga Duncan
Jean Anderson
Carol Workman
Austin
Miss Lee
Linda Walker Honored At Shower for Bride Elect
A miscellaneous shower for Linda Walker bride elect of Sept 3 was held August 18 at 8 30 p m in United church hall. The hall featured white and blue decor and streamers. Linda was escorted by Bonnie Telford and others. Beav er hostesses staged a comic hospital scene with Margaret Rodgers as nurse and Jean Harkness as doctor. An original song for Linda and Glen was sung. Gifts were exchanged and Linda invited guests to visit them at their farm. About 90 guests attended with lunch served by hostesses from MacGregor Beaver and Macaulay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Walker
United Church Hall
Negues
Linda
Bonnie Telford
Mary Martinnizen
Dorothy Rodgers
Mabel Leckie
Florence Hay
H. Litster
Mae Harvey
Chris. Leckie
Helen Dankesreiter
Beaver
Margaret Rodgers
Jean Harkness
Glen
Town Happenings Reflect Mild Summer Soaks and Local Progress
Cool cloudy spell dominated the week with light rain in parts while farmers report better yields as grain swathing continues slowly. August turned cool and wet, July was warm, while doctors remain scarce. World Series talk centers on Orioles and Tigers with a tight NL race. Local streets near paving ready, Daylight Saving Time ends September 11. MacGregor Lions held a successful barbecue at Glen Harkness home despite weather.
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Neopawa
Gladstone
RCMP
MacGregor Lions
Glen Harkness
History Committee To Meet Aug 30
A Macureen and District History Committee meeting will be held at Mrs H A Lye’s home on Tuesday evening August 30 at 830 pm. A good turnout is hoped for as important matters will be discussed. Open to all interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macureen and District History Committee
H. A. Lye
Melilla
The
Agricultural Society
Thos. Collier
Emmeline
Friends Honor Kreitz Family On Sunday Event
A large crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Art Palmer’s lawn to honor Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kreitz and family who soon leave to reside in BC. Gifts included TV tables, a clothes hamper, a necklace, a wallet, and crystal jewelry. The 4H club received a crystal necklace and earrings from Allison Leckie. Judy and Kenny offered brief thanks as a dainty lunch concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Palmer
Louis Kreitz
Bob Chant
Agnes
Louis
Olive Palmer
Lil Glover
Judy
Lois McDougald
Kenny
Brian Hay
Allison Leckie
McDougald
Bruce Hay
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Bilton
John McIlwraith
Wm. Sims
Adam Ingleson
Wm. Shaw
D. Roberts
C. K. Bilton
J. Wm. Shaw
Bank
Frank Southworth
West End
Parliament
Ottawa
Nepean Point
Kreitz
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