Glenboro curlers win top honors in Winnipeg bonspiel
Ab Gowanlock and his Glenboro rink claimed Manitoba’s Dominion curling berth in Toronto after sweeping the 50th annual Winnipeg bonspiel. They also won the British Consul trip, the Grand Aggregate, the Birk’s trophy, and multiple prizes, finishing 29-3 in 32 games to cap years of top finishes.
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Ab. Gowanlock
Glenboro
Manitoba
Toronto
Gowanlock
Birk’s
Winnipeg
Tink
MacGregor wedding blends lace and daffodils in early February
Hazel Jane Course wed Robert Geddes at MacGregor United Church on February 17. The ceremony featured ivory candlelight, music by organist Mrs. J Woodin, and a peach gown with sprays of silk marguerites. The couple departed for Vancouver after a farewell at the depot, with family and friends offering good wishes.
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MacGregor United Church
Thursay
Hazel Jane
F. T Course
MacGregor
Robert Geddes
Stewart
Vancouver
B.C
Jack Fraser
Gerald Marsh
Mendlesshon
F. T. Course
Geo West, Jr
Whist Drive and Dance to Honor Local News
Ed Nichol bought the Davis farm four miles north of Bagot. Mrs E Nichol will travel to Forrest Ontario this week. Frank Forrest departed by bus for London and other state points. Burnside beats Bagot hockey 3 to 1 last Saturday. Mrs J J Walden returns from Fort Francis and Emo. Mrs A R Farncombe returns from Winnipeg medical treatment. Whist drive and dance last Friday attracted crowds. Mrs W Kalberg won ladies first prize and Nichol won gents prize with James Turver placing second.
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Ed. Nichol
Davis Farm
Bagot
E. Nichol
Forrest
Lambton County
Ontario
Frank Forrest
London
J. J. Walden
Fort Francis
Emo
Ont
A. R. Farncombe
Winnipeg
W Kalberg
Pearl Pratt Nichol
James Turver
Beaver B Revisitor in Winnipes Weekly Notes
Beaver B informs of a Sunday church service at Beaver at 2:20 PM led by Mr and Mrs A Barth now residing at the George Gregor farm. Local deaths include Miss Annison and Mrs Sims with attendance noted from J Edwards of Winnipeg. social events include a whist drive and dance with prize winners Irene Manson Mrs Barth, Allen Miller, and H. Lamont.
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A Barth
George Gregor
Irene Manson
Barth Gents
Allen Miller
H. Lamont
Passing of Martha Annison of Beaver
Martha Jane Annison died at age 76 at her brother Thos Annison's home on February 19 after long illness. Born April 24, 1861 near Owen Sound Ontario, she moved to Manitoba decades ago, living with brothers in Beaver for twenty years. Survived by brother Thos of Beaver and sister Mrs Evans of Saskatoon. Funeral held at Thos Ansis residence with Rev. S R McLeod, interment Beaver cemetery. Floral tributes listed from relatives and Beaver Ladies Aid and WM.S.
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Martha Jane Annison
Thos. Annison
Miss Annison
Owen Sound
Ont
Manitoba
High Bluff
Robert
Beaver
Thos
Evans
Saskatoon
J. J. Mumm
Thos. Ansis
S. R McLeod
Beaver Cemetery
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
Clarence
Mary Richardson
Jud
Anne
George
Jean
Mra
W. B. Graham
Smith and
Isabella Jefferson Sid The Death In Beaver District
Isabella Jefferson Sid died Sunday afternoon at her home in Beaver at age 17 years 3 months. Born in Guyshaw NSS she lived in Ontario before 1880 marrying Ed Jefferson who died in Chicago in 1894. She later married Wm A Sims and lived in Swan River and Vancouver before settling at Beaver. Funeral was at Beaver United Church then Portage la Prairie for interment in Hillside cemetery. Floral tributes from Norman Isabel and Family. Beaver Ladies Aid and WMS attended.
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Isabella Jefferson Himsy
N.S. Irwin
Guyshaw
Nss
Isabella Davidson
Ontario
Ed, Jefferson
Manitoba
Katrime
Stanley
Portage la Prairie
Chicago
Hillside Cemetery
Norman
Isabel
Beaver Ladies Aid
WMS
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Sims Illness and Bereavement
N S Irwin and family express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during Mrs. Sims illness and for sympathy at bereavement. Appreciation also to Beaver Ladies Aid and WMS for beautiful floral tributes.
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Mrang
N.S. Irwin
Armstons Thank Friends for Kindness After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Thomas Armston and family express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement and for beautiful floral tributes.
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Thomas Armston
Famiy
Katrime Birth Notice and Local Visits
Katrime welcomes a daughter born February 20 to Mr and Mrs Herb Borton. R O McKelvy of Mactregor visits in the district. Mr and Mrs Freeborn and family spend a week visiting Wellwood. Miss Eva Cooper visits Portage la Prairie with sister Mrs George Hanna.
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Katrime
Herb Borton
R.O McKelvy
Mactregor
Freeborn
Wellwood
Eva Cooper
Portage la Prairie
George Hanna
Fine Programme At Katrime For Education Week
Katrime school marked Education Week with a late Tuesday event featuring a six pupil debate on drink versus war. Clarence Lake Harvey Ilbert and Willie Groves supported the affirmative, Doris O'Brien Rowena Birkett and Dorothy Groves the negative. Judges sided with the negative. A second debate on farm tools followed, with girls winning again. A camp fire scene, song by Katrime Cowboys, a reading by Jimmy Payne, and a history of the school by Miss Fox, read by Mrs. Barber, capped the evening. Former pupils attended, including Jas McLachlan and A E Walker. Resident chairman 11 years old led the closing lunch and dancing.
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Katrime
Clarence Lake
Harvey Tlbert
Willie Groves
Doris O'Brien
Rowena Birkett
Dorothy Groves
Jimmy Payne
Katrime Bridge Club
Stray notice seeks lost bay pony near Beaver
A bay pony strayed from the undersigned Roy Stone in Beaver about a month ago. Any information will be gratefully received, and a reward will be given.
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Undersi.ner
Bay Lly Co
Roy Stone
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Glenboro Curlers
Burnside
Winnipes
Dace
Annison
J Edwards
Mrs. Sims
Pure Food Store
Sunny Boy Breakfast
Robin Hood & Ogilvie Oats
China
McIntosh
California
York
Rome
McCormick & Co
Macgregor, Man
Herald
Erle R. George
RO. McKelvy
Phone 8
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Canada
Mackinnon & Mackinnon
Austin EU
Macgregor, Manitoba
Gray
Man
Martha Jane
Isabella Jefferson Sid
Fish and Poultry
J. M. McPhee
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