Patriotic dance draws crowd. proceeds exceed 1800 dollars
A second patriotic dance in the bell last Friday night was well patronized. Proceeds totaled over 1800 dollars. The whistling club held its weekly meeting at Mrs M A Rodgers's home on Saturday night. First prize went to Mrs G Cryderman and A B Graham, second to Mrs C Rodgers and R Lamont. Meetings will occur on Wednesdays rather than Saturdays. Charles Smith died at Weyburn hospital after recently sustaining severe burns. He leaves a sister in Saskatchewan and brothers Harry and Arthur in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistliup
M.A. Rodgers
G. Cryderman
A. B. Graham
C. Rodgers
R. Lamont
Charles Smith
Weyburn Hospital
H. M. Smith
Weyburn
Mr. Smith
Batchelor
Saskatchewan
Harry and
Arthur
KATRIME Born at Portage Hospital
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. Sharpe at Portage hospital. A whist drive and dance are planned for March 7 in the hall. A quilting bee for the Red Cross is set for Wednesday March 3 at 2 pm. Mrs. Kidds and daughter left for Winnipeg to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Hospital
Red Cross
Walter Laie
Bobby Leadon
A. Stapleton
Winnipeg women host gifts as Dorothy Dickson visits
Miss Dorothy Dickson of Winnipeg was home for the weekend. Dr George A Dickson returned Monday from a two week preaching mission in Muskogee Oklahoma USA. Frank Thompson is reported for four months of military training next month as the only district draft participant. Mrs Douglas McDonald formerly June Carroll received many gifts at a miscellaneous shower in Community Hall on Tuesday February 25. The Elmshth ladies Red Cross group met at Mrs Howard Roberts home Wednesday afternoon inviting district ladies to help with the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dickson
Winnipeg
Geo. A. Dickson
Muskogee
Oklahoma
U.S.A
S. H. McLachlan
Frank Thompson
Frank
Douglas McDonald
June Carroll
Elsmith Ladies Red Cross
Howard Roberts
In Memoriam Lye Loving Memory of C. W. Lye
In loving memory of C. W. Lye, a tribute to a husband father and friend. The notice recalls his kindness and steadfast character, and honors his memory with heartfelt affection from family and survivors.
Portage Mutual Company Reports Strong 1940 Financials
The Portage Mutual Company held its 57th annual meeting reporting assets up by 50008.68 and liabilities by 13327.53 due to a reserve for investment fluctuations leaving a surplus of 36581.15. Assets now equal 3.33 times liabilities with in force insurance at 84,548,670. A H Thorpe noted a higher 1940 loss ratio but a substantial surplus gain, while M G Tidsbury stressed war implications and democratic company roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
A. H. Thorpe
Tte
M.G. Tidsbury
McDonald Carroll Wedding in Bagot Ontario
Mabel June Carroll wed Gov. D. H. McDonald of Petawawa in Bagot on February 18. The ceremony at First Baptist Portage la Prairie was by Rev W Silverthorne. Bride wore a blue jacket with white lace. couple departed for Winnipeg after a buffet lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Carroll
Bagot
Mabel June
D. H. McDonald
Charlotte Fotheringham
Winnipeg
Weed Inspectors Applications North Norfolk Municipality
Weed Inspectors positions for the North Norfolk Municipality for 1941. Applications received by noon March 6, 1941. Salary set at 75 dollars for each inspector per half of the municipality. Dated MacGregor February 18, 1941. Lewin, Sec.-Treas. North Norfolk Municipal officials.
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MacGregor
In loving memory of Alfred Peter Tarr
In loving memory of a dear husband and father Alfred Peter Tarr who died March 2 1938 The evening stars shine o er the grave Of one we loved and could not save The call was sudden the shock severe To put with one we loved so dear Our loss is great well not complain But hope to meet in heaven again Ever remembered by his loving wife and family
War Savings Stamps and Certificates Promotion
Public notice urges citizens to purchase War Savings Stamps and Certificates to support Canada’s war effort. Stamps may be obtained at banks and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Repairing Farm Tools Before Spring Work
Advertisement excerpt urges farmers to repair drill shoes harrows and similar equipment now. Georg Croucher the Village Smith offers service to prepare gear for upcoming spring field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg Croucher
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Beaver
Katrime
W.R Shaw
W. Gilbert
Moores
Blanchard
H Edgeworth
R. Barber
Evelyn McLachlan
Jack Clark
Norman Birkett
Harold McLachlan
A. Edgeworth
Memoriam
Pure Food Store
Clark
Robin Hood & Ogilvie Oats
McCormick & Co
Portage Mutual Company
McDonald - Carroll
Ural
Norfolk
Lewin
North
Norio
Erle R. George
Mayfair
Portage LA Prairie
Manitoba
Brandon
Manitote
Skatchewan
Saskatooa
Joe Vestniboia
Wampole
Gray
Wawanesa Mutual
Mutual Life OF Canada
Mutuals
Wackinnon & Mackinnon
Austin and
Macgrego
J. Birkett
Man
Grebb
Martin Valentine
Adams Bros
McKillap
LA Pra UE
Peete
Mackinno
J. Percival MacKinnon
Malcolm E. MacKinnon
B.A
Austin
H. A. Lye, Ll.b
P.O. Box
Acgregor, Man
J. R. Horton
North Western University Chicago
J.H. Merrell
Bailey Bik
Geo, Croucher
Geo
Croucher
Ana Electric
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