Beloved Mother mapsly Rest in MacGregor area
Obituary and community notes recall the passing of Mrs. R. B. Wimsett of MacGregor at 76 after illness. The piece details her English origins, marriages to William Bennett and R. B. Wimsett, migration to Canada, farming life, and burial at Beaver Creek with mourners including family in MacGregor and England. It also notes tributes from neighbors, a card of thanks, and a broader reminiscence on Yukon mining history shifting from gold to silver and base metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Wimsett
Mac- Gregor
Winnipeg General Hospital
Daisy Martha Hazell
Hartley Wintley
England
Wm. Bennett
Royal Navy
William Bennett
MacGregor
Carl Bergquist
Wimsett
Toronto
Relge
Gladys
Gertie Bowater
Rose Kelly
Ivan Miller
Edwin Hodge
G. S. Thompson
R. J. Kilfoyle
A. Nicholls
W. C. MacWilliam
Gladys Bergquist
Island holiday on Hecla Island Manitoba’s newest resort
Touring Manitoba presents Hecla Island as a tranquil resort. Access via Lake Winnipeg ferry, Gulf Harbor lighthouse and Hecla village offer leisure and scenic beauty. Visitors enjoy beaches, fresh sea breezes, bird sanctuary, and motor boat trips to nearby isles.
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Hecla
Lake Winnipes
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Hecla Island
Gulf Harbor
Visi
Highway Worker Killed After Rain Delays Harvest
Web Sylvester of Sidney, a highway crew member, was killed on No. 10 Highway 13 miles north of Brandon when a nine ton steel truck struck a tractor grader. Injured were Mel Lambert and David Marnock of Carberry. The accident disrupted harvest operations amid wet conditions and heavy dew. Community barbs express sympathy to Sylvester’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sylvester.
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Web Sylvester
Sidney
Department of Highways
Highway
Brandon
Mel Lambert
David Marnock
Carberry
Toad
Sylvester
Lambert
Marnock
Haseal
MacGregor
Ed Sylvester
Portage Grounds Best in Manitoba
Portage la Prairie resident Dr. G. M. Black at 560 Crescent Road West won the Shaughnessy Trophy for the best looking home grounds in Manitoba. He competed with entries from Greater Winnipeg Portage Brandon and Dauphin before defeating J. W. Johansson of Pine Falls in the final urban-area contest. Judges Grant Churchill T. E. Howard F. C. W. Rice and N. C. MacKay traveled the province assessing lots before final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vr. G. M. Black
Crescent Road West
Portage la Prairie
Shaughnessy
Manitoba
Department of Industry and Commerce
Dr. Black
Greater Winnipeg
Portage
Brandon
Dauphin
J. W. Johansson
Pine Falls
Grant Chursher
T. E. Howard
F.C. W. Rice
N. C. MacKay
Tragedy at Eckhart gravel pit claims Woodlands youth
Charles Henry Blowers 18 of Woodlands Manitoba died in hospital Friday night from injuries after being caught in the auger of a gravel loader at Eckhart gravel pit near Stonewall.
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Winmreus
Charles Henry Blowers
Woodlands
Man
Eckhart
Stonewall
Wedding In Souris For Don na Walker And Arthur McCorrister
A double ring ceremony took place at St Pauls United Church Souris on Saturday August 10 at 4 p.m. Don na Marlene Walker and Arthur Calvin McCorrister were married. The reception followed and guests mingled at LOOF hall before a motor departure to Detroit Lakes. Oakville Clinches Civil-Air League Title With 80 Victory Over MacGregor Cubs In Oakville Dwight Moxam starred and Bill Woods held the Cubs to three hits in a 80 win
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's United Church
Souris
Donna Marlene Walker
Harry Walker
Arthur Calvin McCorrister
A. McCorrister
Mr. McCorrister
Portage la Prairie
Alden Diehl
Michael Boshwick
Dian
Gail Nicholls
June Wood
Venard Conn
Motor
Detroit Lakes
U.S.A
Oakville
MacGregor Cubs
Cubs
Bill Woods
Gerald Cobbe
Donnie Barber
Ralph Critchlow
Cub
MacGregor
Dwight Moxam
MacGregor United Church Sale Fund Drive Planned
The MacGregor United Church building fund rummage sale is announced for the latter part of September. Call Glen Hotel at 983 or Mrs. Marion Frank at 139 to arrange donations or information.
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Imm
Macgregor United Church Building Fund
Glen Hotel
Marion Frank
Council meetings set for MacGregor and North Norfolk
Regular meetings of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and the Incorporated Village of MacGregor will be held in September. The Village of MacGregor meeting is Tuesday September 3 morning, and North Norfolk at Austin meets Friday September 6.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
Tuesay
Austin
North America
Canada
Ford
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Jackson's Lake
Glenn Lye
Ed. Faugere
Webster's Dictionary
Starkle Starnie
Yukon
Portage Grounds
Wncordr
Walker
Council
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