Tragic fire claims mother and two children
A fatal blaze killed a mother and her two children in Bardell or Fleming home areas known to locals as old landmarks. Town residents rally to aid fire victims, with donations directed to the municipal office and telephone office. The community notes a Christmas syndicate in Aberdeen and mentions Jack Smale's health-related absence from the local pool hall.
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Aberdeen
Jack Smale
Fry
Jack
Daily Sports Review
Hospital Aid Plans For Christmas Carol Singing At Hospital
A Hospital Aid meeting held November 25 with 22 members present approved spending six cups and saucers six dessert spoons and plastic bowl covers for the Mixmaster. Mrs Dankesreiter and Mrs Barber reported on the Manitoba Hospital Association Convention. A three member Hospital Visiting Committee was appointed. Carol singing will occur December 19 at 7 pm at the Hospital. The next meeting will be held at the Hospital after the singing.
Collegiate Chatter Brightens With Exams And Awards
The school reports exams from Tuesday to Friday and notes a film viewing of The Admirable Crichton with Rossendale, Sidney, and Austin visitors. Britannia and Bert Sitson awards go to Shirley Hay and Jennifer Mito. A Christmas dance and raffle raise funds for hospital presents. Football finishes with a 4 2 1 record against seven games. Sympathy is offered to the Sheppard family after a Tuesday tragedy.
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Crichton
Rossendale
Sidney
Austin
E. Hay
J. L. Lamb
Diehl
Brow
Shirley Hay
Stratton
Bert Sitson
Jennifer Mito
Gladstone
Neepawa
Souris
Portage
Winnipeg
Irish Playwright Congreve Died in 1729 Once a Law Student
Irish playwright William Congreve who died in 1729 was trained as a law student before turning to literature.
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William Congreve
Fire destroys MacGregor home with five children saved
Jr Parsons first spotted the fire at dawn and carried three children to safety before returning for the remaining two and his sister. By 7 20 am the house burned uncontrollably, Parsons sustaining burns and lacerations while trying to reach occupants through a back window. The blaze, suspected from an oil heater explosion, gutted the building as firefighters arrived too late to save it. Edith Pearl and Baby Linda were placed with relatives, donations poured in, and the Parsons family was cared for at the Hotel MacGregor. Investigators from the Carberry RCMP Detachment and Dr J Jenkins deemed no inquest necessary as funeral arrangements began for the affected family.
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R Kilfoyle
Toronto
Crow Bar
H. Staffen and
D. Naylor
Jr. Parsons
Carberry
W M S Seeks Officer Nominations From Members
The WMS of the United Church invites members to submit nomination forms to Mrs. H. Collins, Mrs. N. Smith, or Mrs A M Shaw by this Saturday. Offices open include President Assistant vice Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Press Secretary Supply Secretary Literature Secretary Christian Stewardship Secretary.
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WMS
The
United Church
H. Collins
N. Smith
A.M. Shaw
Trust Fund Established for MacGregor Fire Victims
The Sheppard Trust Fund opens to aid MacGregor fire victims after the morning blaze. Mayor Wenham will collect cash donations at City Hall for about two weeks, with over $100 already contributed by press time.
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Thesdaye
MacGregor
Sheppard Trust Fund
Wenham
May
the Herald
Ice in a Week If Coaching, Minor Hockey Around
Ice construction progresses with workers Barber and Martin optimistic about rink readiness within a week aided by cold weather. Possible MacGregor Intermediates coach George Dorman, previously with Russell Internationals, seems likely to take the helm. Minor hockey plans for season include a juvenile club meeting led by Hank Lawson with telegram fundraiser to Winnipeg Blue Bombers generating funds. Gratitude expressed for community help during Mrs Smale illness and WIL support with cards and fruit.
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Donnie Barber
Wallace Martin
George Dorman
Russell
Winnipeg
Dorman
MacGregor
Hank Lawson
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Lady Curlers Prepare For Coming Activities
The MacGregor Ladies' Curling Club held its semiannual meeting on November 26 at Mrs. Lois Fo theringham's home with 26 members present. Members voted that any four ladies may form a rink and the ship is asked to enter her rink with a draw committee member, Miss Ruth Muirhead or Mrs. Mary Stratton. Curling will start as soon as the ice is ready.
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MacGregor Ladies’ Curling Club
Lois Fotheringham
Ruth Muirhead
Mary Stratton
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Kenora
Stirling
Burg
Wheat City Rooting Co
S.J. Booth
Edith
Pearl
Clancy
Linda
J. Lewis
George Ardagh
Mr. Parsons
Hugh Clancy
George Currie
Tivoli Theatre
W.M.S
Christian Stewardship Sec
Civil Defence Commission
Portage la Prairie
Portage City
Harold Braden
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