Town notes split by snow and stray tales in rural Canada
Local column records hunting difficulties due to heavy snow with deer concentrated near Carmberry and lighter grounds in the west north area. It notes a return of the old livery barn, fire hall history from 1931 82, a CN R freight crash near Rat Creek injuring Frank Enguisn, and ongoing post office work. Also mentions donors to a softball team and civic odds and ends from Strath Booth and Lavenham.
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Carberry
Strath Booth
Frank Enguisn
Lavenham
Cn.r
Portage
Rat Creek
Frank
Transcona
MacGregor
Con. Brugger
Katrime
Respected Horseman and Curler Laid To Rest
Allan Miller a Beaver district resident and prominent horseman and curler died at 45 while working at his brother Ivan’s home. Born in Somerset Manitoba on April 23 1810 he moved through Holland and Rossendale Lavenham to Beaver in 1929. As a farm manager he showed horses and led Allan Miller rink to top standings. Survived by parents two brothers Melvin and Ivan and sister Mrs George Gibbs with funeral rites conducted by Temple Lodge AF AM at Hillside Cemetery Portage la Prairie.
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The
Herald
Beaver
Allan Miller
Ivan
Allan
Allan Cleveland Miller
Somerset
Manitoba
Holland
Man
Rossendale
Lavenham
G. R. Lamont
George Lamont
Riegardless
Melvin
John
MacGregor
Iwan
Fone
George Gibbs
Elva
Bagot
Roy
See “Ena Cach
Fargey
Temple Lodge
AF. & AM
Hillside Cemetery
Portage la Prairie
RE. Lye
J. L. Lamb
Robi Harvey
Russell Tarr
Walter Critchlow
Aylmer Duncan
Masonic Order
Walter Allan
G. C. Fotheringham
Wm. Moore
Duncan Lamb
McMatser Funeral Home
Doctors Failed to End Life The 1910 Dropsy Trial
Mrs. Demitra Gekas recalled on her 101st birthday that in 1910 doctors gave her 24 hours to live after she suffered dropsy. She said she feels a touch guilty for proving them wrong as she marked her long life in Chicago.
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Chicago
Demitra Gekas
Gekas
Skating Opens Early as Curling Readies Next Week
Local rink kicks off winter season with skating already underway last Saturday. Curling lines up for next week as caretakers enjoy good ice. no entries yet but curlers urged to register with Harold Orchard. Rural participants face impassable roads but optimism remains for plowed routes and continued winter activity.
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Don Barber
Wallace Martin
Roarin
Harold Orchard
Curling Cub
Joseph K Rolls 64 Dies Suddenly in Carberry
Joseph Kellaway Rolls died suddenly at his Carberry home on Tuesday morning November 22. He was 64, born in Sidney Manitoba and married Doris Law in 1923. The family includes wife Doris, son William of Portage, daughter Doreen at home, sister Mrs Ernest Green and brother Albert of Winnipeg. Funeral was November 24 at Carberry United Church, Rev F C Hubbard officiating, burial at Carberry Cemetery.
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Carberry
Joseph Kellaway Rolls
Rolls
Sidney
Manitoba
Doris Law
MacGregor
Lyleton
William
Portage
Doreen
Ernest Green
Albert
Winnipeg
Carberry United Church
F.C. Hubbard
Carberry Cemetery
Old Band Picture Recalls Earl Days In MacGregor
A Winnipeg reader replies to a MacGregor Herald photo feature recalling the MacGregor Brass Band of 1905. Bob Vance from Ottawa writes of moving from MacGregor in 1906, cherishing old friendships and town spirit, and thanks George Lewin for sending the November 10 issue.
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Earl
MacGregor
MacGregor Brass Band
Bob Vance
George Lewin
Vance
Winnipeg
the Herald
George E. Lewin
George
Herald
Bob, Vance
Visit to Edrans Home Turns Storm Bound Overnight
Mrs Ella Smith recounts a short visit to Margaret Memorial Home at Edrans that stretched into an overnight due to early winter weather and heavy snow. Mr Harmon wired the home while she styled guests, with many familiar faces noting holiday cheer despite worsening conditions and a roadside slide. The group included Mrs Riley and several others from Pine Creek Winnipeg Brookdale Arden Harte Neepawa St Boniface Carberry Portage la Prairie. The tale ends as they are pulled from the ditch by a farmer, with the narrative continuing on page six.
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Ella Smith
Edrans
W. Harmon
Margaret Memorial Home
Popular Beth Neale Honored At November Showers
Miss Beth Neale popular December bride elect was guest of honor at a November 2 shower in the United Church Annex. Santa and Christmas decor created a festive mood as corsages were exchanged, Beth thanked friends with Mrs. Weber for her future wedding to Herman. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Karl Anderson and others. Lunch followed a candlelit gathering.
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Beth Neale
United Church
Beth
Rudolph
Santa
A. Weber
L. Davis
Jessie Braden
W. Roberts
G. C. Fotheringham
J. L. Lamb
H. A. Lye
C. McKelvy
Soaith
R. Longstreet
Ron. Borton
Allan McGregor
Don Wright
Howard
Cobbe
Il. Ten Marsh
Wilma Blackmore
Gaynor Lewis
Lorna Henry
Janice Fotheringham
Donna Lye
Hope Olson
MacGregor
C. H. Braden
1St St
N.W
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Braden
Sharon Stait
Mary Straus
Automobile Insurance Rates to Fall in 1956 Manitoba
The Western Canada Insurance Underwriters Association says improved highway safety and strict police enforcement have cut claim frequency, enabling substantial rate reductions for Manitoba car owners. Effective January 1, 1956, private passenger rates drop about 9.7 percent and commercial vehicles 6 percent, with additional motorist benefits to be announced.
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Western Canada Insurance Underwriters’ Association
Manitoba
Sadie Hawkins Dance at Memorial Hall Students Enjoy Evening
Snow slowed traffic but high schoolers jammed the Memorial Hall for the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Wednesday November 16. Corsage judging named Danny Rintoul and Linda Hay best with the most stuff and Barry Barber with Clarene Smith for the longest. Exams end Friday and curling begins soon with sixteen rinks on the schedule. Christmas party set for December 22 with a combined concert and dance to Walter Machan's Orchestra.
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Memorial Hall
Sadie Hawkin
Walter Machan
A. Shaw
W. Shellenberg
Danny Rintoul
Linda Hay
Barry Barber
Clarene Smith
You Have a Date MacGregor 4H Seed Club Meeting Change
Dates and times updated for community club events. MacGregor 4H Seed Club now meets Thursday December 8 at 8 30 pm. St Pauls W A gathers November 7 at 8 pm at Mrs H A Lye home. Carol Singing at MacGregor Hospital December 21 at 7 30 pm. Pathhead Garden Club reorganization December 9 at Pathhead School 8 pm. Britannia Chapter LODE meets December 5 at 8 pm at Mrs Dave Brow’s home.
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MacGregor
Carol
MacGregor Hospital
Britannia
Lode
Dave Brow
Legion Meeting North Norfolk District Branch
A regular meeting of the North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will be held at the Memorial Hall MacGregor on Tuesday December 6 at 3 o'clock.
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North Norfolk & District
The
Canadian Legion
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Pathhead Garden Club Joins Film Council
Pathhead Weed Pullers Garden Club reported a successful November 14 meeting and agreed to join the Film Board. A reorganization meeting for the coming season was set for December 9 at Pathhead School at 8 o'clock, with lunch served. invitation extended to parents new members and interested locals.
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Pathhead Weed Pullers Garden Club
Film Board
Pathhead School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ater
Virden
Frank Hay
W. Saunders
Hlt
Chant
Doucette
Austin
Teinsman
Canada
Russia
Curler
Joseph K. Rolls
Carperry Newsexpress
Prairie Country
Ottawa
National Research Council
Moncay
Crusade Christ
Gail Nicholls
St. Paul's
W.A
Pathhead Garden Club
Legion Meeting
Film Council
John Wahi
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