Committees Named An Opening Session Of 1947 Council Of North Norfolk
The Rural council of North Norfolk met in MacGregor on January 7 1947 to appoint standing committees for the year. Reeve J L Lamb presided as new members Briton Graham and North took oath with Wm Alton beginning a second term. Committees formed include Weeds and Cemetery Patrol and Construction Bridges and Drainage Finance and Protection of Persons and Property. A bylaw named residents to act in various capacities, and banking duties assigned to Reeve and Sec Treas. The council plans道路 improvements with provincial aid and allows snow plow use at 3.00 per hour. The session adjourned to Austin for Feb 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Reeve J. L. Lamb
L. J. Adams
Gance
Sec.Treas
G E. Lewin
W.c. Briton
Geo Graham
A. L. North
Wm. Alton
Reeve Lamb
Coucillors
G. Thompson
J. A. Emerson
Geo. Graham
G. S. Thompson
Wm Alton
W. C. Charlton
G. Graham
J. P. MacKinnon
G. E. Lewin
Ben Richardson
W. J. Love
E Beswitheriek
R. D. M Thos. Bush
B. Richardson
Steve Thompson
H. Ritchie
Jas. Roberts
H. Richardson
Ted, Critchlow
W. Jason
C. Holliday
Andrew Urley
L. Perkins
H. Legg
Gordon Kane
Dave Moff
Geo. Corrigal
Iyser
Chas
Hotel
J. Gila Stewart
J. Watson
G Son
J. Raynor
East
Charlton
Austin
Hugh Hartnoll
Boxing Day Curling Bonspiel Nets Memorial Fund Support
Boxing Day saw 32 rinks in two men two women teams contesting a novelty bonspiel. Bruce Stinson’s team won the first event, Cyril Palmer’s crew took the second, proceeds benefiting Memorial Hall Fund. Several local youths competed in Winnipeg’s Manitoba High School Bonspiel, with strong showings and four consecutive wins before falling to Morden in the Calhoun event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Stinson
Cyril Palmer
Bruce
B. McCarl
Clyde McDougall
George McDougall
Cyril
George Copple
Memorial Hall Fund
Mel. McRae
Don
Glen
Lye
Cecil McIntosh
Brian Pepper
Howard Turner
Manitoba High School
Bonspiel
Winnipeg
Deden
Hartney
Elm Creek
Norwood
Baldur
Altamont
Calhoun
Morden
Mrs R H Harvey Heads Y L S In 1917 At United Church
The annual meeting of the Young Ladies Society of the United Church was held in the annex on Monday January 13 at 630 PM. Mrs R H Harvey was elected president for 1917 with a full slate of officers. The secretaries report noted large undertakings such as a Fair Day booth and a Christmas bazaar. Donations to Memorial Hall Fund were listed, and thanks were extended to all helpers and guests including Rev C A J King and Mr and Mrs Relard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Society of the United Church
C. A.J. King
Uoke
King
Me. Lamp
United Cth Board of Managers
Stricers
V. McKelvy
Pleasure
Memorial Hall Fund
R. H. Harvey
L. B. Patterson
W. McKelvy
G. Copple
W. Critcston
A. Tupper
A.M. Shaw
S. J. Booth
Gertie McKely
Hay
G. Cingham
W. Montgomery
U.S.S
Portage Hosts Various Visitors and Hockey Dance
Kaitime News Gib reports Mason visited Portage returning Monday after a short stay in Mr Bert Forbister spent several days with Mr and Mrs Jobt Hodgins Mrs F Lake spent a week in Winnipeg with sister Mrs D McIntosh and Mr and Mrs Guy Bolton Lowe Farm duo enjoyed the holidays with Frank Smith despite 20 below weather a fair crowd attended the Hockey Boys Dance on December 30 Mrs Payne and Dorothy visited Portage for the weekend while Dorothy received eye treatment Mr Douglas Davidson and Hugh Davidson from Swan River holidayed here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Forbister
Mrs. Jobt
Hodgins
F. Lake
Winnipeg
D. McIntosh
Mrs.Payne
Dorothy
Portage
Douglas Davidson
Hugh Davidson
Swan River
Whist Drive and Dance at Masonic Hall
A Whist Drive and Dance will be held in the Masonic Hall Mac Gregor on Friday January 24 commencing at pm under the auspices of the Memorial Hall Committee with Machan's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Memorial Hall Committee
Machan
Prairie blizzard shuts prairie transit and buries roads
A severe mid winter blizzard across Manitoba and the prairie provinces halted transport as snow piled into deep drifts. The storm, blamed on a Pacific coast system, collapsed highway, rail, and air travel, delaying funeral arrangements for D.R. Davis of Portage Hospital who died January 12 at 45. Funeral postponed to this afternoon at United Church MacGregor with Beaver Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Pacific Coast
Prairies
D.R. Davis
Portage Hospital
United Church
MacGregor
Beaver Cemetery
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to friends
A note expresses sincere appreciation for parcels and cards received at Christmas from residents of the Pathead and MacGregor districts including W.I. and 1.C.C.E. members and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
1.C.C.E
Pathead
MacGregor
Beaver News Visitor notes and family travels
Mrs N Johnson and family are visiting in Winnipeg. J J Irwin of Virden was a recent visitor with Mr and Mrs N Ir. Miss Vivian Rusk of Carnevale Sask is visiting with Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith. Mrs Clarence Smith and Mrs O Forrest were visitors to Winnipeg. We are sorry to report Mrs Storr is under the doctor’s care. Mr and Mrs W McWilliam are visiting with Mrs Stone and Wallace.
Bagot Curling Rink Opens with Local Contest
Bagot Curling Rink officially opened on Thursday January 9 with Don Lamont firing the first rock for Buster Pilkis rink. Pilkington's team defeated Wally Gray in the roarin game at 7 30, while G Nichol's rink beat R Farncombe at 9 30. A large crowd praised the community effort that funded the rink and the season of sport ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lamont
Buster Pilkis
Engac Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Il J McFee
ENGAC Mr and Mrs Ivan M West of Jinnedo a announce the birth of their daughter Il J McFee on February 1st at Chi Shureh Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan M. West
Jinnedo=a
Il J. McFee
Mr McFee
Winni
Chi Shureh
Winnipeg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council of North
Orfolk Branch
Anadian Legion
Monster Carnival
Macgrete
the Herald
Carling
Y.L.S
Kaitime News
Gib
Mason
Guy Bolton
Lowe Farm
Mrs
Frank Smith
Prairie
Beaver News
Bagot Curling Rink
ENGAC
Canada
China
UNRRA
F. A.E.H
Man
A.D. Duncan
Imperial Bank of Canada
Law Courts
Kennedy Street
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