Meeting on telephones in Austin at Forrester’s Hall
A special meeting in Forrester’s Hall Austin gathered ratepayers and Council members to hear Mr J Lowry Commissioner of Telephones and Mr H Coddington Commercial Superintendent. Councillor Goulding outlined residents’ concern that signing apps would forfeit free tolls. Ratepayers warned loss of service could push people to drop phones. Lowry said telephones are public and must be served at cost. free service across the province would be expected. Council to consider the matter further.
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Forrester’s Hall
Austin
J Lowry
H. Coddington
Cea MacGregor
Goulding
Lowry
Education Week opens at MacGregor School Manitoba
In Education Week events parents and ratepayers are invited to MacGregor School Thursday afternoon February 27 from 1 30 to 4 pm to observe classes. An open meeting follows Friday February 28 at 8 pm with addresses by ministers and School Board chairman. The week aims to inform parents and taxpayers about conditions, teaching, housing, and equipment and to foster cooperation in training children for good citizenship.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
Death of Samuel F Gilbert in Katrime at 79
Samuel F Gilbert died at Katrime on Sunday February 16, age 79 years five months. Born in England in 1856 he married Sophia Cooper in 1881 and moved to Canada in 1912 to join son Walter at Katrime. He leaves a widow three sons George and Joseph in Toledo Ohio Walter in Katrime and a daughter, plus two sisters and two brothers. Funeral from the family home to Katrime cemetery was led by Rev GL Armstrong with pallbearers listed.
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Katrime
Samuel F. Gilbert
Wootin
Bedfordshire
England
Gilbert
Sophia Cooper
Canada
Walter
George and
Joseph Gilbert
Toledo
Ohio
McAskie
GL. Armstrong
G. Reshear
R. Troms
H. Taylor
A. Stapleton
F. McLachlan
A. Heselwood
Walter Gilbert
Dad Cooper
A. Walker
Albert
Bert
Mrs. Staple
Katrime Community Club
Card of Thanks from Mrs Gilbert and Family
Mrs. Gilbert and family express sincere thanks to friends for kindness during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.
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Gilbert
Central Manitoba Children's Aid Society Meeting Notes
The Executive Council of the Central Manitoba Children's Aid Society met in Portege la Prairie Court House on Monday afternoon February 10. President J H Metcalfe led two hours of discussion. the secretary reported on distressing and joyful cases and urged interested friends to inquire at the office. The Young People's Group of United Church aids a two year old boy, Justus Girls assist a ward, and local groups respond promptly to needs. The district shows real service with 254 families, 768 children under care, and 36 wards fully cared for. The office address is The Court House Portege la Prairie Man and telephone 825.
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Central Manitoba Children's Aid Society
Court House
Portege la Prairie
J. H. Metcalfe
The
United Church
Justus
Man
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