Merl Stirling and Arthur Scott Wed at United Church MacGregor
Merl Stirling second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stirling and William Arthur Scott son of Mr and Mrs K Scott exchanged vows at 2 30 pm Tuesday November 16 at the United Church MacGregor. Rev C D Rupp officiated with Una McKelvy at the organ. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home for about seventy guests with a three tier cake.
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United Church
MacGregor
Merl Nancy
John Stirling
William Arthur
K. Scott
C.D. Rupp
Una McKelvy
George Rikers
Kay Radford
Velma Stirling
Robert Stirling
Clifford Scott
Frank Horton
Stirling
Scott
Nancy Cameron
Women Institute elect 1949 officers at annual meeting
At the annual meeting held Thursday November 18 the Women’s Institute elected officers for 1949 President Mrs J A McCarl Ist Vice Mrs F Venn 2nd Vice Mrs A Little Secretary Mrs G W Peterson Treasurer Mrs W Anderson Press Mrs W Anderson.
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The
Women's Institute
J. A. McCarlist
F. Vennnd
A Little
G. W. Peterson
W. Anderson
Mrs. B Crealock Celebrates 72nd Birthday at Family Gathering
Mrs B Crealock marked her 72nd birthday with a family gathering at the Charlton home. About twenty guests, including eight of her eleven children Stan Stats Lawrence and others from Bagot Portage Langruth, attended a buffet supper centered by a three layer cake. Mrs Crealock, in good health, manages the farm home and remains active in church and community affairs. Absent were E Brown Percy Winnipeg and Ruby Calgary.
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Stats
Stan
Lawrence
Erogue
C. Charlton
Bagot
AE. Threadkill
Will
Portage
M. Hall M Langruth
E. Brown
Percy
Winnipeg
Ruby
Calgary
Death on Rail Crossing Ends Life of Pathead Farmer
James Alexander Martin a Pathead farmer born February 12 1917 died November 25 when his truck was struck by a westbound passenger train at Deer crossing near MacGregor. He served in the Canadian Army then the RCAF before returning to farming. Survived by wife Ada Fisher two children his mother and siblings. A large service led by Rev C D Rupp and burial in Beaver cemetery followed.
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James Alexander Martin
CNR
Deer Crossing
MacGregor
Jim
James Martin
Pitead
Pathead School
MacGregor High School
RCAF
Manning
Brandon
Deer Lodge Hospital
Orangeville
Ada Fisher
Johanna Martin
Pathead
George Lewis
Violet
Springbrook
Clarence
Wallace
Wm. Martin
United Church and Annex
C. D. Rupp
Anne McKelvy
Robert Lamb
Robert Sims
John Olson
James Lambert
Wm. Fox
Robert
Flooding Progressing at Alan Weather Rink
Weather progress on the Alan Weather rink leads caretakers Harvey Jones and Norman Smith to prepare curling and skating facilities. Ice is forming on both sheets with opening day possible this weekend if milder conditions hold, though curling may take longer to finish.
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Alan Weather
Harvey Jones
Norman Smith
Bank of Montreal annual statement outlines billion dollar story
The Bank of Montreal unveils its 11th annual report A Special Message to Customers detailing deposits near 1.75 billion dollars, rising commercial loans and bond holdings, with total resources at almost 2 billion. Net profits reach 5.459 million, after costs, taxes, and allocations to reserves. The report highlights a graphic earnings statement showing distribution: 10.17 cents of each dollar earned, 3.59 to taxes, 4.34 to shareholders, 2.24 to surplus.
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Bank of Monreal
B of M
Bette
Canada
Sension Fund
Bank of Montreal
High School Chatter features small crowd at school dance
Hope Olson notes a quiet Saturday school dance with 8 pm starting time, lunch at 1130, and a cake drawn for Herman Weber. Bonspiel prep, four events, banquet for finalists, free tickets, and prizes for youngest rink and farthest travel are planned. Exams by Mr. Struthers occur before Christmas holiday.
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Vivian Dankesreiter
Herman Weber
MacGregor
Mr. Hardy
Mr. Struthers
Winter snow blankets district after weekend storm
A heavy snow blanket covered the district over the weekend with over three inches of light snow by Monday morning. Temperature stayed mild and there was no wind yet. Some highways and side roads were blocked in parts of the province.
Bagot News Roundup Of Visits And Local Events
Frank Foster was returned name from Stevens. Quill Lake guest Mr McDairmid visited the Stevensons. Mrs R Sanderson of Portage la Prairie stayed with the Smiths. Miss L Humiski of Elsmith spent a weekend with the Humiskis at High Bluff. Winnipeg guest Mr L Forrest visited the Arisss. Elmer Baskier and Mr J Baskier hosted Winnipeg visitors. Mr C Foster and H Lorimer with Dale and Brian visited the district. New car owners Stan and Lawrence Crealock bought a 1948 Chevrolet De Luxe sedan. Kay Towerzy of Winnipeg visited her parents. E Towerzy returns from Deer Lodge Hospital. Mac Gregor United Church Pastoral Charge Official Board meets Dec 7 at 8 pm in the Mac Gregor Annex. Waye and Onnollee Kelly and J Foster sick. speedy recoveries wished. Deer hunters report abundant does and fawns, scarce bucks. December events listed including WMS/WA meeting, Monster Curling Club Dance, Elsmith Xmas Concert. December 10 deadline to enter spare curlers. one lady curler per rink. send rink personnel to Murray Burch. Bagot Call Club members attend Agricultural Club Rally at Mayfair Hotel Portage. Toronto Royal trip highlighted.
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Frank Foster
Fom Stevens
Bnt
McDairmid
Quill Lake Sask
D. Stevenson
R. Sanderson
Portage la Prairie
H. J. Smith
L. Humiski
Elsmith
E. Ariss
Elmer Baskier
Winnipeg
J. M. Baskier
C. Foster
H. Lorimer
Dale
Brian
George Kelly
Stan
Lawrence Crealock
Kay Towerzy
E. Towerzy
Deer Lodge Hospital
MacGregor United Church
Mac Gregor Church
Waye
Onnollee Kelly
J. Foster
Caye
WMS
Machan’s
Murray Burch
Bagot Call Club
Agricultural Club
Mayfair
Portage
Toronto Royal
British Consols Curling Games Set for Dec 15 at MacGregor
District curling restructure leads to knockout event on December 15 at the MacGregor rink. Carberry faces Austin on December 11, eight rinks compete, winners advance to cross district playoffs with Portage la Prairie Neepawa and Minnedosa districts.
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Winnipeg
Iaste
Mt. Gregor
Carberry
Austin
Bagot
Wellwood
Fir Gregg
Pine Creek
Gregor
HA. Lye
MacGregor
Gregg
Sidney
Firdale
Portage la Prairie
Neepawa
Minnedosa
C Hardy Heads Local CCF Organization
Portage Neepawa Federal Constituency meeting held in MacGregor on Nov 18. Guests included E A Hansie provincial CCF leader and F Zapliing MP for Dauphin. Arthur of Gladstone reported on the National Convention. Officers elected included W C Hardy as Chairman Coulthard as Vice Chair Walter Allan as Secretary and H Dankesreiter as Treasurer.
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Portage-Neepawa
MacGregor
E. A. Hansie
Xmas Trees And Concerts MACGREGOR Schedule
Local listings outline Christmas trees and concert events for MACGREGOR LL.C. across several towns. Mon Dec 20 Beaver Tue Dec 21 Pathead Tue Dec 21 Southend Tue Dec 21 MacAulay Wed Dec 22 Orangeville Wed Dec 22 with dates and venues noted for each location.
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Macgregor Ll.c
Mon
Beaver
Pathead
Southend
Macaulay
Orangeville
Tilley Family Marks 35th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Tilley celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary at home with 22 guests. Mrs Sid Knox and Mrs Nley hosted a dinner, a three tier wedding cake, and a chest of silver as gifts from the family. Elmer Nelson attended as former best man. The event also observed the 8th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Norman Tilley with more gifts delivered by a wagon procession. A luncheon followed.
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Tilley
Sid. Knox
Mrs. Nley
Mrs
S. Knox
Pierce
Elsie Sealey
Arden
Card of Thanks from Mrs. F. C. Borton
Mrs. F. C. Borton expresses gratitude to St Pauls W A for flowers and to the Winnipeg General Hospital neighbors for kind acts during her stay. She also thanks the W for fruit gifts and letters received.
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St. Paul's W.A
Winnipeg General Hospital
F. C. Borton
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Merl Stirling
Arthur Scott
Women’s Institute
B. Crealock
By Hope Olson
Bagot News
C. Hardy
C.F
Parents’ & Son
Masonic Hall
Ission
Kni
Childrens
Little
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