Local notes recount cold Winnipeg freeze and town chatter
The column reports Winnipeg at 36 below and 37 on the Herald Office thermometer, plus cold weather effects. It mentions hockey, curling, Neepawa game, lamplighters, a CKY radio read of MacGregor Herald, and local curiosities about snow, wood hauling, and a mink catch near Austin.
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BL. Patterson
H. Colins
West
Collins
Winnipeg
Herald Office
Neepawa
MacGregor Herald
CKY
Gregg Wins British Consols District Curling Games Here
Gregg won Group 11 in District 5 curling, defeating Bagot and Sidney to reach the final. Austin, Pine Creek, Carberry, Wellwood, MacGregor, and Firdale competed in round robins with Gregg ultimately prevailing to advance to the Winnipeg tonspiel British Consols event.
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Carberry
Austin
Gregg
Bagot
Sidney
Pine Creek
Wellwood
Firdale
MacGregor
Manitone
Winnipeg
Auen Distrik Cetra Sherawa Ps
Neepawa
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Caberry
St MacGregor
Hiso
Vanced
Carverry
Motor vehicle registration and licensing deadline notice
RCM police announce that all motor vehicles must be registered and operators licenses obtained by January 31 1950. Prosecution will be entered for any infractions after that date.
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RCM
India prone to crop failure due to scarce rainfall
The report notes India’s high vulnerability to crop failure because of heavy dependence on non monsoon rains. It highlights the irrigation and weather risks facing Indian agriculture and the potential economic impact on farmers.
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India
Annual Church Meetings Held At St Pauls And Mac Gregory
The St Pauls Anglican Church holds its annual meeting at H A Lye home on Friday January 20 at 8 pm with reports from all groups requested and all members invited. The Mac Gregory annual meeting is set for January 25 at 8 o clock with Board and Session elections and group reports due.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church
H. A. Lye
The
MacGregory
Massey Harris President Honored By 14000 Employees
Massey Harris President James S Duncan was honored by about 14 000 employees during a January 5 ceremony. Vice President C N Appleton presented a painting by Cleeve Horne and an illuminated address with signatures from workers in Canada US England Europe South America Africa India Zealand China Mexico Australia and other lands. Duncan recalled starting as an office clerk at the Berlin branch in 1910 and thanked colleagues for the company’s long service.
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Massey-Harris Company, Limited
James S. Duncan
C.M.G
Duncan
C.N. Appleton
Amself
Cleeve Horne
RCA
Us.a
John Martin
Canada
England
Europe
South America
Africa
India
The
Zealand
China
Mexico
Australia
Berlin
Germany
Henpie
Neepawa Hands MacGregor Intermediates Second Win
MacGregor Intermediates and Juveniles beat Neepawa 5-3 as Frank Hay scored three goals and led a strong defensive effort. Neepawa had a 2-1 lead after two periods but MacGregor rallied in the final period to take the game.
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Trom
Neepawa
Hay
Elmo Ritchie
Rite Palmer
Strong
Palmer
Ritchie
Clement
McIntosh
Lamb
Cecil Hellows
Techie
End Palmer
MacGregor
Frank Hay
Frank
Tine
Leeson Holloway
Oas
Robert H. Small 83 Dies at Dauphin
Robert H. Small aged 83 died Sunday at Dauphin where he had spent the winter with his son M. cord. He had been in declining health but the passing came as a shock. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Be ited Church with burial in Seaver Creek cemetery. A brief obituary will follow.
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Robert H. Small
Seaver Creek Cemetery
Bethel Chapel Sunday Service Canceled Pending Weather
Bethel Chapel announces Sunday service canceled due to cold, wintry conditions and bad weather with plans to resume after safety conditions improve.
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Bethel Chapel
Family Travels for Fifties Golden Wedding Reunion
The Barton family gathered for Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Barton's fiftieth anniversary, traveling from Winnipeg Snow Lake Fort William and other towns. A turkey dinner for 24 and two toasts marked the celebration on January 14 with many relatives and friends attending despite severe weather.
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F.C. Barton
Evelyn
Donna Vint
Jim
Bop Vintons
Sv Inlaw
B. Jennings
Nellie
Borton
Heb Borton
Ronnie
Elaine
MacGregor
RG. Vint
Phyllis
Donna
Winnipeg
Fred Borton
A. Stockwell
Grace
Massey Harris Leader Earns Global Posts and Toronto Presidency
A Brantford and Toronto executive rose from Ontario sales to lead European and South American branches before returning to Toronto in 1935. He held roles from General Sales Manager to President, reflecting rapid WWI service and later corporate ascent. The article notes a Toronto portrait and a book of 4,000 Massey-Harris signatures.
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Brantford
Toronto
Ans
Ontario
Europe
Return of two familiar faces lights Grade XI Room
The Grade XI Room welcomes Cairns back after recovering from an accident and Georgina Vallance after chicken pox. Pete McGregor misses hockey due to illness while Miss Fuget resumes teaching in Grade I after a tonsillectomy. A junior meet, frost influenced classroom shifts, and a Jason skating party drew activity and profit.
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Cairns
Georgina Vallance
Pete McGregor
Hlurry
L.vey
Keeul Cobbe
Moward Cobbe
Weanis Wason
Dennis Lamb
Garnet Crises Yiow
Malph
Lmarie Mulvenny
Mr. Dy
Lloyd McGowan
Mr. Struthers
Jack Frost
Jason
Minnedosa Tribune Sold to Gordon Couple
The Minnedosa Tribune, one of Manitoba's oldest weekly newspapers, is sold to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gordon. The change takes effect January 28. Gordon comes from the Regina Leader-Post.
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Minnedosa Tribune
Manitoba
R. J. Sanderson
A. E. Gordon
Gordon
Regina Leader-P
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Mr. Lucas
Memorial Hall
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Hamilton
St. Catherines
Niagara Falls
Buf-falo
ST. Paul's
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Massey-Harris
Sy Glenner
Skinner” Bell
Dor
Yapwell
Portuee
Arnold Elliott
Gary Diz McDonald
Garnet Critchlow
Garry Cobbe
McGilvray
Olson
Jennis Kitson
Ralph Critchlow
Elliott
McGregor
Melnwsh
Whirlaways
West End Orioles
West Winnipeg
Hass Nicholson
Montreal Canadien
Winnipeg Canadien
Morden
Shilo
Dauphin
Mr. Duncan
Cleve Horne
Mr. Duzc Mz
By Vivian Telford
Minnedosa
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