Portage Brown block destroyed by early morning fire
A historic three story brick block in Portage la Prairie known as the Brown block burned in the early hours of Friday, with damage pegged near 150000 dollars. The Ralph Departmental Store and Regent Owing Alleys on the second floor along with a dance hall on the third floor were housed there. City Cafe nearby suffered roof damage from falling debris. Built 39 years ago by Dr Cowan and later Browns Limited, it had been recently sold to Metropolitan Stores Limited of Toronto which planned remodeling and rebuild soon.
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Portage la Prairie
Ralph Departmental
Regent Owing
City Cafe
Portage
Cowan
Adam Brown
Browns’ Limited
Metropolitan Stores Limited
Toronto
Christina Stewart to enter Brandon General hospital nursing school
Miss Christina Maude Stewart received notice that her application to enter Brandon General hospital was accepted. She will depart in spring to join the training school for nurses as friends extend best wishes for her success. Mrs. R. E. Walden remains a Misericordia hospital patient with signs of improvement reported by Mr. Walden. A death near Bagot marked the passing of Annie McCann at 87, who had lived with her brother-in-law, the late Walter Smith. Interment was at Burnside cemetery with Rev. J. W. Meek officiating. pallbearers listed as Alex Paul, B. McLean, T. Roberts, H. Byles, J. Kerr, H. McKay.
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Christina Maude Stewart
Brandon General Hospital
Maude
R. E. Walden
Misericordia Hospital
Walden
Bagot
Annie McCann
Walter Smith
Burnside Cemetery
J. W. Meek
Alex. Paul
B. McLean
T. Roberts
H. Byles
J. Kerr
H. McKay
Wells Couple Travel to Winnipeg on Leave
Mr and Mrs George Wells left on Tuesday to spend a few days in Winnipeg. Private Ronald Greening spent Monday on leave visiting in the district.
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George Wells
Winnipeg
Ronald Greening
New Ford Tractor Displayed Here in Canada
Canadian farmers may view the new Ford tractor with Ferguson wheelless implements in dealers showrooms. RE Lye promotes the unit as a major advance, noting light weight and strength, two 14 inch ploughs capability, power take-off operations, and a tested fuel use of about one gallon per hour during heavy work. Public demonstrations will follow when weather allows.
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Canada
RE. Lye
Ford
Jrmers
Lye
Beaver hosts twenty five for Smiths anniversary
Mrs W B Graham entertained about twenty five friends Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith. The Beaver United Church annual meeting last Wednesday night was well attended with encouraging reports and a balance on hand. Board members were re elected and Rev SR McLeod asked to remain another year. A Meaver Local Federation of Agriculture meeting is set for next Tuesday January 30 at 30 pm featuring a debate on socialized medicine with G Cryerman and M E Harkness. Music readings and contests will conclude the meeting.
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W. B. Graham
Maurice Smith
Beaver United Church
SR McLeod
Federation of Agriculture
G. Cryerman
M. E. Harkness
Firddale Residents Entertained in Winnipeg Visit
F. A Foster of 667 Lipton St hosted a Firddale gathering for visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas Manns from Firdale. The entertained group danced and sang, with lunch served afterward. Music by Mrs. E MartIn, Mrs. M Milburn, Ernie Campbell Brown, and assistants Grace Ball, Mrs. Geo Michael, Mrs. Alex Ball, Miss M. Davis. Miss Evelyn Borton listed with Box Phone 10 MacGregor.
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F. A Foster
Lipton St
Wins
Chas. Manns
Firdale
Winnipeg
Grace
Mr. C. Manns
In Memoriam James Green 1956 Memorial Note
In loving memory of James Green who passed away January 22, 1956. Lime takes away the cage of grief but memory turns back every leaf. While he lies in peaceful sleep his memory we will always keep. Inserted by his four sisters.
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James Green
Low travel bargains to Eastern Canada offered by CPR
RL Patterson announces late winter early spring fares to Eastern Canada sold daily from February 17 to March 2 with a 45 day return limit. Tickets in Coach Tourist or Standard include sleeping car options with berth charges. CPR trains offer air conditioned coaches, sleeping cars, dining and observation with tray service. Mr BL Patterson provides full details and information.
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Canada
RL Patterson
Clnadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific
BL. Patterson
Machinery Repair and Welding Services Promotion
An ad offering repair services for machinery and electric work including welds showcases readiness for the busy season. It highlights general repair, electric work, and acetylene welding capabilities.
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Accetelyne
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Pure Food Store
Manitoba
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California
Chase & Sanborn
McCormick & Co
Macgregor
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The
Western Sales Book Co., Ltd
Macgregor Herald
the Community Newspaper
Beaver
Evelyn Borton
Memoriam
Herald
McKillup
G. W. West
Watkins Dealer
Fish and Poultry
Geo
Croucher
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