Postmaster Hay Completes 50 Years Service at MacGregor
Postmaster Geo A Hay marks half a century in MacGregor as he reflects on early mail delivery starting in 1882, the evolution to rural routes and air mail, and his role in training six postal clerks in his family. The piece notes his lifelong service, association with the Postmasters' Association, and Christmas wishes as rink plans and curling club annual meeting loom.
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Geo . A. Hay
MacGregor Pos
William Hay
Lewin
George Hay
MacGregor Town
Wm. Hay
Image Creek
Beaver
Steve Thompson
Hay
MacGregor
T.R. Vardon
R.B. Wimsett
Vardon
Britain
Bank of Montreal
Vancouver
First Postmasters’ Association
Canada
Loyal Orange Lodge Elect Officers For 1947 48
Loyal Orange Lodge No 2811 elects and installs officers for the 1947 48 season at the Masonic Hall MacGregor with WM L Anderson DM P Templer Ree N D Pogue Fin F Moores Treas F Orchard Chaplain F Venn D of C 1st Com O R Hodge 2nd Com J Irwin Tyler G W Croucher Regular meetings held monthly inviting all former Orangemen.
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Loyal Orange Lodge
Masonic Hall
Macaregor
Bro
L. Anderson
P. Templer
Manitoba High School Bonspiel Opens December 29
The Manitoba High School Bonspiel committee plans the eighth renewal of the world’s largest school boys spiel. Last year 158 rinks participated as greater Winnipeg curling clubs cooperate eagerly for a bigger entry. The event starts December 29 at 8 30 a.m.
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Manitoba High School
Winnipeg
Austin Driver Injured When Truck Hits Car at Highway Crossing
Austin resident George A Lowe suffered a severe scalp laceration and right side injuries after his 1930 Chevrolet coach was struck on the right side by a 1945 Dodge truck driven by Howard McGregor of Pratt. Both vehicles locked together, wrecked the car severely while the truck sustained little damage. McGregor uninjured. Corporal L Smyth and Constable B Mitschke investigated before Lowe was allowed to continue home north of Austin.
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Austin
George A Lowe
Lowe
No. 1
Howard McGregor
Pratt
E Ward
McGreg
Ben. Collier
A. ¥. Jubb
MacGregor
L. Smyth
B. Mitschke
R.C
Fulfills Vow To Her Husband In Africa War Trail
Mrs. Florence Mathias, deaf mute of Vancouver, travels alone to visit South African war battlefields memorializing her late husband. The Montreal-born widow left MacGregor decades ago, journeying across Canada by train to Trans Atlantic air passage to Prestwick, England, and New York aboard the Constantia to reach her Ontario home. She reports the sentimental journey aims to honor her husband’s service half a century past.
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Vancouver “Sun
MacGregor
Mathias
Robin Stinson
B.W. Cook
Vancouver
Florence Mathias
Kitchener Street
Atlantic
Prestwick
Scotland
England
Union
New York
Constantia
Canada
MacGregor to Boost Juvenile Hockey This Winter
MacGregor Hockey Club held a meeting to plan the season and boost juvenile hockey. George Little was reappointed secretary, Glenn Lye named treasurer and manager of seventeen year olds with Palmer as coach. A new four man executive was chosen and a juveniles meeting drew many eligible players for spots. Merlin Lamb elected President with Gary Cobbe secretary and Tom Muirhead treasurer.
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MacGregor
Lamb
George Little
Rotary
Glenn Lye
Iolo Jones
Walter Allan
Allan Green
Vic. Palmer
Agai Austin
Katrinne
Palmer
Gair
Kitson
Ireland
Weber
G. McGregor
Stone
The
Corrigals
Emerson
Olson
Cobbes
McDonald
Elliott
Turner
Merlin Lamb
Gary Cobbe
Tom Muirhead
In Memoriam Ronald Sweny Ded and Audrey Remembered
In memory of Ronald Sweny who passed away December 7 1940 a son and brother. today recalls sad memories of our dear son gone to rest. Always remembered by Mother Ded and Audrey for those who loved him best.
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Shar Sweny
Ronald
Ded
Audrey
Bride Of Tomorrow Honored At Elm Creek Manitoba
Thursday evening a Wingham choir and church social honored Miss Roberta Frost who is to wed Mr Oliver Hodge on December 5. Mrs Geo Hopkins read an address and L Peart gave a table lamp in appreciation of her years as organist and choir leader at Wingham United Church.
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Wingham
Roberta Frost
Oliver Hodge
Geo. Hopkins
L. Peart
Wingham United Church
Berta
Carman “Dufferin
McIntosh In loving memory of Mary J McIntosh
In loving memory of our beloved mother Mrs Mary J McIntosh who passed away December 1983 Four years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away Gus took her home In our hearts she liveth still Inserted by Cecil Alex Annie and Elsie
Greater Profits From Dairying Meeting Report
A meeting at MacGregor addressed by Mr J Kerr Ass Dairy Commissioner explored profits from dairying with films on cleanliness and proper cattle care. Dr Patterson illustrated milk production in the udder with technicolor and emphasized feeding and handling, including ample water about 15 gallons per cow. Sponsored by local creameries, the session aimed to boost producer benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Kerr
Ode
MacGregor
Joe
Patterson
Calf Club Organizing Meeting Set for Dec 8
Boys and girls aged 10 to 20 are invited to join a Calf Club meeting in the Rest Room on December 8 at 7.30. Mr. Goode, Agricultural Representative, will discuss club organization and assistance for interested youths and adults. Let's put MacGregor on the map.
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Goode
MacGregor
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Geo. A. Hay
Smith
Jones
G. A. Hay
Hartford
BAGOT
Ratiume
Macaulay
Manitoba
Austin Farmer
ST. Paul's
Memoriam
Elm Creek
Man
Santaclaus
SIVEE
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