Rural Council Opens 1945 Session in North Norfolk
In MacGregor on January 7, 1945, the North Norfolk Municipality held its inaugural council meeting with full board, electing Reeve Charles R. Wallace. Officers appointed included Treasurer G. I. Lewin at 2100 yearly, and fire guardians, constables, and ward keepers in six wards. Committee assignments, financial authority, bylaw readings, and road improvement plans were established, with adjournment to Austin planned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregoruary
Charles R. Wallace
J. P. Mack
G. I Lewin
W W. Ernest
J. Love
Harry Beswitherick
Ted
Amos Lane
Harry Shaw
Steve Thompson
H. Ritchie Jas. Roberts
H. Richardson
Ted Critchlow
Fred Tarr
C. Holliday
Andrew Gourley
L. Perkins
W. J. Love
H. Legg
Gordonane
Dave Moffatt
Geo. Corrigal
T. Poyser
Doucette
George Bull
J. Watson
G. H. Houghson
J. Raynor
F. Hartnoll
J. H. Robinson
H. Willis
G. R. Hay
McLachlan
W. C. Charlton
A.north
R. J Shaw
W. C. McLachlan
C. Hotel
C. R Wallace
R. J. Shaw
W.C. McLachlan
Geo. Thompson
A.L. North
W.c.mclachlan
G.L. Thompson
Thompson—North
MacKinnon & MacKinnon
Bank of Montreal
Austin
Frederick Sparrow
Arthur Dunton
Charlton—North
Angus Morrison Hay
Sec
Treas
Thompson—Shaw
A. Beauchamp
E. C. Duncan
Wm. Isles
John Houston
Mrs. Baker and Son
Clara Forrest
Former Forrestville Farmer Succumbs
Archibald Houston, 71, longtime Forrestville resident, died December 23, 1947, in Winnipes after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1873 in Greenock Scotland, he emigrated to Canada at age 10 and settled in Forrestville. He married Jean Moffat of Firdale. they farmed near Forrestville then MacGregor before retiring to Carberry. He is survived by his widow, a son, and three sisters and two brothers. Graveside rites were held December 28 at Carberry Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrestville
Archibald Houston
Winnipes
Mr Houston
Winniper
Greenoch
Scotland
Canada
Jane Mary
Jean Moffat
Firdale
MacGregor
Carberry
Knights of Maccabe
No 19
Austin
MasVicar Wenslon
Vic Corla
B.C
Jock
Roberts
le Stevens
P. Clarke
Jean Houston
Carbers
Carbersy
J. A. McLeod
J.B. Bigelow
Orr Chas
Manns
G. Byran
F- Gamble
Naismith
A. Edwards
Katrime News Highlights Weekend in Winnipeg and Local Events
Residents report visitors in Katrime from Winnipeg and Calgary. Word of the Good Neighbors meeting set for January 21 in Katrime Hall. Local hockey match saw Katrime defeat MacGregor with postgame lunch. A Novelty Dance on January 9 drew strong turnout and prizes awarded for the Old Time Waltz. A London call from William Birkett and his wife delighted Mrs. Birkett, as they relay greetings from Croydon Airport where he works as a Radar mechanic. Wolves remain a concern as a roundup effort gathered 27 wolves and 1? additional animal in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime Hall
Shaw
Elwood Stewart
F. Barton
David
M. Lindsay
Winnipeg
Clarke Home
Katrime
MacGregor
Wm. Blanchard
Marion Carter
R. Birkett
Montreal
William Birkett
London
Local curling and hockey action heats up at Gladstone rink
The report highlights SP ONN ae O has a lead with Jack D Norman Thompson scoring, while Harry owns four of five and Jim Shaw racks up three wins. Norman Smith and Len Lamb shine in curling as high school committee schedules Saturday games. MacGregor and Gladstone exchange goals in a tense intercity hockey evening, with Vic Palmer needing stitches after a cut and Iolo Jones leading scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Norman Thompson
Harry
Jim Shaw
Norman Smith
Len. Lamb
Garth Nelson
Emerson
Gladstone
MacGregor
Alex McIntosh
Turner
Palmer
Alan McGregor
George Livtie
Lamb
Iolo Jones
Hanna
Vic Palmer
Macgregor- Beauchamp
F Mer
Green
Jones
Little
McIntosh
Turner Reland
Moserip
M.sherridan
W. Sherridan
McRae
Buchanan
Garton
Gilman
Lloy
McLachlan
McKawkill
Stan Firth Reelected President of MacGregor Board of Trade
Stan Firth was unanimously chosen to serve another year as president of the MacGregor Board of Trade at a large meeting. Officers elected included Vice President Fred Snaith and Secretary-Treasurer Robt Stratton with an executive group named. The board endorsed pursuing a liquor licence for MacGregor and prepared a resolution for the Manitoba Liquor Commission. Dr A C Arthur of Portage, invited speaker, died suddenly prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan
Firth
MacGregor Board of Trade
Province of
Manitoba
A.C. Arthur
Portage
Arthur
J. L. Lamb
Manitoba Liquor Commission
Winnipeg
B. of T
MacGregor
Lamb
H. A. Lye
L. B. Patterson
Westbourne Old Timer Angus Stewart Dies at 86
Angus Stewart a Westbourne district pioneer and longtime farmer died in St. Boniface Hospital Thursday at age 86. Born October 15, 1861 in Ailsa Craig Ontario he moved to Westbourne as a boy and spent years farming before retirement. He leaves eight brothers of which Duncan Stewart of Westbourne survives. Funeral service was held Monday in Westbourne with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus CA. Stewart
Westbourne
St. Boniface Hospital
Ailsa Craig
Angus Stewart
Duncan Stewart
Card of Thanks to Norfolk Agricultural Society Directors
A reader expresses sincere thanks to the Directors of the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society for a lovely chair given this week as appreciation for about twenty years as Secretary-Treasurer of Thos. Clarke.
Beaver News Briefs From WA Meeting and Local Health
Beaver News notes a meeting in Washington to be held January 22 at 2 30 in the church. Vivien Dankesrefter was confined to bed last week with flu. Mrs A Fraser was conveyed to Winnipeg for an operation. A daughter Bonnie Lynn born January 7 at Portage Hospital to Mr and Mrs RJ Kerr of Elsmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Carter
Winnipeg
R. Clarke
A. Grove
P. Smith
Beaver
J Grieves
St. Roze
Migs
Vivien Dankesrefter
A. Fraser
Portage Hospital
Onanuary
RJ Kerr
Elsmith
Bonnie Lynn
Former Inspector of Schools Died in Winnipeg
Allan B. Fallis former inspector of schools and well known in the community died in Winnipeg on Monday January 12 after a two year illness. He leaves a widow two sons William Fallis general manager of the Manitoba Power Commission Land Squad Ldr Harry Fallis R C A F Edmonton and a daughter Mrs Victor Dotten of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan B. Fallis
Winnipeg
William Fallis
Manitoba Power Commission
Land Squad
Ldr
Harry Fallis
R.C.A.F
Edmonton
Victor Dotten
In Memoriam Forrest Douglas Clayton
In loving title Forrest Douglas Clayton who away January 16 1944. Sweet little flower of Heavenly birth. He was too fall to bloom on Earth. Sadly missed by mother, father Earle and Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Douglas Clayton
Earle
Keith
McIntosh Family Mourns Loss of Mise Viola McIntosh
In loving memory of Mise Viola McIntosh who passed away January 19 1946. We remember her gentle strength as we watched her fade with peace from pain. Inserted by Cecil Alex Annie and Elsie in sorrow.
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Rural Council
Tabolotney Bros
Thompson—Charlton
Soiceitor
Cole
Gregor
Thompson
Finance Committee
Katrime News
Mrs. Geo. Kidds
Transcona
Jove
McPhee
Fred Borton
Lead Rocks
T of Manitoba
Ince
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada
Progres
Mle Telephone Syste
Beaver News
Memoriam
Bens
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