Cabinet Changes Announced By Premier Campbell
Premier Campbell announces a sweeping cabinet reshuffle designating new ministers for Public Utilities and Municipal and Public Utility Board duties. Key moves include Mortona to Public Utilities, Dryden to Provincial Treasurer, Smith to Education, Greenlay to Labor, and Marcoux to Municipal Commissioner. The Tivoli Theatre schedules one show Saturday nights at 8 30 p.m.
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D. L. Campbell
Publi Utilities & New
Manitoba Power Commission Act
Municipal and Public Utility Board Act
Manitoba Telephone Act
Manitobs
J.C. Dryden
CR. Smith
Labor
C. E Greenlay
S Marcoux
F.C. Bell
W. C. Miller
E. F. Willis
J. McDiarmid
Mines and Natural Resources
Department of Industry and Commerce
Ivan Schultz
J. ©. McLenaghen
Tivoli Theatre
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Amy Doris McCaskill and George Bertram
A quiet ceremony took place Saturday December 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Colin McCaskill as their daughter Amy Doris wed George Bertram son of Mrs. Green and the late Mr M Green of Roselle Rev C D Rupp officiated The bride wore sky blue moire taffeta with angel sleeves and a rayonnet veil The corsage was American Beauty roses A nine guest luncheon followed Out of town guests included Mrs M Green and Mr and Mrs Garwood of Roselle Mr and Mrs McCaskill and Mr and Mrs Russell of Winnipes attended
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Colin McCaskill
Amy Doris
George Bertram
Green
M. Green
Roselle
C.D. Rupp
M. Garwood
D. McCackill
C. A Russell
Winnipes
Death Notice John Ormiston 85
Mr. John Ormiston died suddenly early Sunday morning after illnesses and an operation several months ago. He was 85, celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary last month, and had been able to go out daily recently. Funeral services were held at MacGregor United Church with burial in MacGregor cemetery.
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John Ormiston
Ormiston
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor Cemetery
Novelty Bonspiel Entries Open in MacGregor
Ready for Novelty Monday December 27th nears as curling begins in MacGregor Entries for the Novelty Bonspiel open with two ladies and two gents per rink and a 400 dollar entry fee per rink. Participants urged to join and enter before the cutoff.
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MacGregor
Local hunter shoots unusually large eagle near MacGregor
Citizen John Lloyd shot a massive eagle south of MacGregor last Friday. The wingspan exceeded seven feet and talons measured over an inch, larger than a previously noted six foot bird in Reston District. Lloyd reports such birds of prey are scarce in the southwest hills and recalls one other bald eagle seen, smaller than this golden eagle.
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Reston
MacGregor
John Lloyd
John
Portne visitor pricing and Winnipeg visits noted
KATRIME NEWS reports west Portne visitors including Mrs Francis McLachlan with her daughter in Winnipeg, Mr and Mrs A E Walker visiting Winnipeg, and Mr and Mrs R Clark planning a winter stay. Garnet Groves family returned from Gladstone Hospital while George Bull family visited Thomas Groves. Despite heavy snow, some cars reached Portage for the Auto Bonspiel.
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Francis McLachlan
Winnipeg
Rehill
A. E. Walker
R. Clark
Garnet Groves
Gladstone Hospital
George Bull
Springbrook
Thomas Groves
Portage Auto
Doris McCaskill Calf Club Members Honored At Shower
Doris McCaskill hosted a shower where friends presented gifts to her and her mother received thanks. About 100 Manitoba youths from Calf Clubs toured Winnipeg for a week with the Manitoba Extension Service and T. Eaton Co Limited, staying at the Marlborough and St. Regis Hotels. Miss Joan Steen of MacGregor noted 59 girls and 41 boys participated, visiting University of Manitoba Eaton establishments and CBW studios, with banquets and a final St. Regis Hotel dance addressed by Premier Campbell.
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Santa
Doris
Oth
Mesdames A. Roberts
S. R. Lamb
S. L. Turner
A. Duncan
A. Perkins
H. I. Collins
J. Thompson
Miss Snaith
Mesdames L. Palmer
W. Corrigal
W. Jeffrey N. Thompson
R. Hotel
C. McCaskill
A. Green
Ural Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
T. Eaton Co Limited
Marlborough Hotel
St. Regis Hotel
Joan Steen
MacGregor
Steen
University of Manitoba
Eaton’s
Eaton
Eaton's
Legislative Building
Canada Pack
Christie Biscuit Co
Power Shortage On MacGregor Board Meeting Agenda
A Tuesday MacGregor Board of Trade session chaired by President Stan Firth addressed a town power shortage. Voltage dips around 5 pm affected large users, with 95-97 volts near one site, while other areas had increased power. the group urged Manitoba Power Commission to investigate and fix the issue. Snow removal and the annual meeting date of January 11 were also discussed.
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Board of Trade
Manitoba Power Commissio
Hydro
MacGregor
Y L Kener Departing Member
The Yuo held its last 1948 meeting at Mrs. L B Patterson's home with good attendance. Miss A Tupper, longtime secretary, received a sterling silver coffee spoon as a farewell gift, presented by Miss Elaine Marsh who spoke briefly. Mrs Patterson and helpers served lunch as members shared a social time and expressed regret at her departure. Canada lies in the path of the shortest air routes linking five continents.
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The
Yuo
L. B. Patterson
A. Tupper
Eilene Marsh
Tupper
Canada
Continents
White Gift Service at United Church Sunday School
The annual Christmas White Gift Service will be held Sunday December 19 at 11 am. Donations of cash are requested to support the Overseas Relief Fund. An open session and programme will follow.
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United Church Sunday School
Overseas Relief Fund
No Herald December 30th keeps weeklies silent
The MacGregor Herald will not publish on Thursday December 30th as the usual custom of the weeklies. The first issue of 1949 will appear on January 6th and advertisers and correspondents are asked to note the change.
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MacGregor Herald
Mr and Mrs A Smallpiece Celebrate 50th Wedding Day
Portage la Prairie celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs A Smallpiece on a family dinner. They received two easy chairs and flowers from Vancouver with telegrams from Ontario and BC. The couple’s history includes early MacGregor ties in 1698 and 1890 post hole digging for Portage Hydro, with nine grandchildren and several relatives named from Portage and Dauphin.
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A Smallpiece
Portage la Prairie
Vancouver
Ontario
Smallpiece
MacGregor
Alex. Lamont
Warden
Portage Hydro
High School Chatter on Christmas Prep and Games
A school bulletin notes students skating at the rink and holiday spirit in rooms One and Two. Plans include Christmas trees parties and a Christmas concert with exams postponed until after the holidays. Juvenile hockey chatter hints at a tournament trip to Gladstone.
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Gladstone
Miss Tupper
Innis Harvey
Rural and Village Council Final Meetings Set
The Rural and Village Councils announce final meetings. Rural council will meet Monday, December 29 at MacGregor. The village council meets tonight December 18 in Vilage.
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Vilage
MacGregor
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Man Stopa
Campbell
DL. Campbell
Dominion Provincal Relations
Agriculture and Immigration
Manitoba Power Commission
Wm Mortona
Beals Reston Eagle
Katrime News
West Portne
Choral Service
Una McKelvy
Alan Willows
H. I Collins
C. D. Rupp
Hymin
Nightingale
Madonna's
Gustav Holst
German
Anderson
Sussex
Zion
Doris McCaskill
Shower
Tate
Legis
Oll
Renee Giawrens
Bente
Coen
Weber
Stan Firth
Power Commission
Y.L. Kener
White Gift Service
Herald
Mr. and
Mrs. A. Smallpiece
W. L. Bell
J. M. Riach
Post Office
Frank Hi
By Hope Olson
Council
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