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Local column recaps town happenings as Christmas rush builds. Curling season opens with strong rink setup by John Emerson and a slate of games featuring Bill Pears, R J Shaw, and Beaver. Excitement grows amid exams, concerts, and community Christmas tree events through December 18 to 23.
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Mercury
John Emerson
Bill Pears
Beaver
R.J. Shaw
Southend
Fellows
Mel McRae
Santa
Claus
Advance Sale of 1947 Manitoba License Plates
Manitoba will issue black on silver license plates next year replacing blue on cream. Due to steel shortages only one plate will be used in 1947. General advance registration begins December 17, announced by Registrar R B Baillie last week.
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Manitoba
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
R. B. Baillie
Peace Garden talk at MacGregor Board of Trade
At a MacGregor Board of Trade meeting Mr T P Williams field representative for International Peace Gardens Incorporated outlined the project aims. He cited 2200 acres set aside by Canada and the United States south of Boissevain as a lasting friendship memorial. The board voted $10 toward the project and discussed installing electricity in the new livery barn. F C Barton and R E Lye reported on the Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade annual convention in Winnipeg, calling it a worthy organization to belong to.
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MacGregor Board of Trade
Tueday
T. P. Williams
International Peace Gardens Incorporated
Canada
United States
Boissevain
F.C. Barton
R. E. Lye
Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade
Winnipeg
Lye
Barton
MacGregor Board Hears Convention Report and Trade Inquiry
Lye and Barton reported back from the convention to the MacGregor Board, noting a wealth of information. A committee was formed before adjournment to study bringing in a paper hanger decorator a jeweler and several other tradesmen to the locality.
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Lye
Barton
MacGregor Board
War Time Prices Board Consolidates Portage Office
W P T B Portage la Prairie will be consolidated under the Winnipeg office effective December 31. Local ration boards will continue to operate as before. the change reflects a national economy policy by the Prices Board. John C. Ross notes the Manitoba western Ontario region remains served, and similar consolidations have been completed in other parts of Canada.
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Prices and Trade Board
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg
John C. Ross
Manitoba
Board
Prices Board
Dominion
Canada
Ross
Novelty Spiel Xmas Week Bonspiel Planned at Local Rink
All arrangements are completed to launch a Novelty Bonspiel starting Boxing Day at the local rink. Entry is $1 per player with proceeds to the Memorial Hall Fund. Participants are urged to join for fun and a worthy cause. Entries may be left with H. A. Lye and Mel. McRae.
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Memorial Hall
H. A. Lye
Mel. McRae
Bridgers from MacGregor Visit Austin Club for Bridge
Bridgers from MacGregor visited the Austin Club on Monday for a bridge match against eleven Austin couples. Austin won 1223 to 119 with top scores by N. and S. Austin and others. Lunch followed by the Austin Ladies, and a return match was planned in MacGregor mid January.
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MacGregor
Austin
C. Ranfall
C. R. Wallace
Doris Barger
W. Clarkson
G. Copple
K. Buckley
Vic. Palmer
Austin Ladies
Chas Hotel
Joyce Saunders Weds Harold Barber in December Wedding
Joyce Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Saunders married Harold Robert Barber son of Mr and Mrs C R Barber at a canal area church on Wednesday at 4 30 in the afternoon. Rev C A J King officiated and the couple left for a brief honeymoon in Winnipeg before settling in MacGregor.
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Wednember
Mildred Joyce
Wm. Saunders
Harold Robert
C. R. Barber
Katrime
C. A. J. King
Ivan Beauty
James Saunders
Donald Barber
James
Ronald McKelvy
J. Woodin
Muriel Collins
Sanders
R. O. McKelvy
Winnipeg
Barber
Judges Prepare To Make Awards In Barley Contest
Judges will award 18790 dollars in cash prizes to Western Section barley contest competitors. The panel has been announced and judging will use cleaned samples graded by the Inspection Branch of the Board of Grain Commissioners. Only grade No 2 CW six row barley or higher is eligible. Regional prizes vary by province with announcements after New Year.
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Board of Grain Commissioners
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Brandon
John D. Johnson Dies in Ontario at Petrolea Hospital
John D. Johnson of Wyoming Ontario died in Petrolea Hospital on December 4 after a short illness. Born April 19 1864 in Forrest Ontario he moved through Forestville near Austin and Portage la Prairie era. He homesteaded near Wolseley Sask and later bought his father’s homestead returning to Ontario two years ago. Survived by wife Annie two children Basil Detroit Michigan and Isla home and two grandchildren. Burial was at Wyoming Cemetery on December.
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John D. Johnson
Wyoming
Ontario
Petrolea
Mr. Johnson
Forrest
Forestville
Austin
Duncan Johnson
Portage la Prairie
Wolesley
Sask
Ontariowo
Annie
Basil
Detriot
Michigan
Isla
In Memoriam Mrs Archie Shaw Passes Away
In memory of a dearly loved wife and mother Mrs Archie Shaw who passed to her Eternal Rest on December 13 1944 Her memory is treasured with enduring love by her husband two sons and her sister Ina forever remembered by those who mourn her loss
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Archie Shaw
Ina
Remembering George Everett Goodwin, 1942 obituary
Sniving memory of a year. Husband and daddy George Everett Goodwin died December 12, 1942. We who loved so dearly mourn his parting tears and will cherish his memory always. Signed by Mildred Rae and at many.
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George Everett Goodwin
Mildred
Rae
Wm Aconley Dies After Long Kennel Career
Wm Aconley aged 58 and former resident of MacGregor died at 234 Whytewold Road St James on Saturday December 7. He owned Ainville Kennels and was famed as a dog breeder and trainer. Aconley helped found Winnipeg Gun Dog Club and served as an honorary member of Fort Garry and Greater Winnipeg Kennel Clubs. Survived by widow, one son, one daughter. Funeral in Winnipeg Tuesday with Mr H L Turner of MacGregor in attendance.
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Wm. Aconley
MacGregor
Whytewold Road
St. James
Mr. Aconley
Ainville Kennels
Wansford
England
Canada
Alex: Man
Aconley
Canadian Kennel Club
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
H. L. Turner
Card of Thanks to Portage Hospital well-wishers
A Portage Hospital patient expresses sincere thanks to friends who sent fruit cards and letters and visited Artie Anderson during hospitalization.
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Portage Hospital
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Peace Garden
Board of Trade
W.P.T.B
Portage Will
Bridgers
EDA
Cotton & Rayon
Enid's Dress Shoppe
Joyce Saunders
Harold Robert Barber
Ers
The
Macgregor Herald
Memoriam
Artie Anderson
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