Town and fair notices from Portage area July events
Local notices announce Peg Stampede open at River Park, Portage la Prairie Fair July 56 7 and Carberry Fair July 15 16. North Norfolk Council meets July 7, and Provincial Fair of Manitoba opens in Brandon with large daily crowds. Filming slated at Allies Theatre Friday Saturday. Residents relocate to Star City and Portage. Kenneth Gair takes over business. Police court dismisses case for lack of evidence. Temple Lodge AF AM attends United Church service. Purple Star SOL 2811 set July 12 celebration at Treherne with Portage and other Lodges. Anglican Sunday School picnic July 5 near MacGregor. Memorial to 44th Battalion dedication in Winnipeg. Community visits, meetings, and fundraisers noted for WMS and L.O.L. 2811 with upcoming teas and Fresh Air Gilm. Donations urged for the WMS to support children’s camp health care.
Decoration Day Observed July Fourth at Local Monuments
Decoration Day was postponed due to weather and will be observed Sunday July 4. MacGregor monument ceremonies begin at 1 pm with veterans gathering at 12:30 at the MacGregor grounds, Beaver monument at 3 pm, Army and Navy Veterans from Portage la Prairie with Bugle Band and Flag Bearers expected, Major F G Taylor DSO to deliver principal addresses at both sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Monument
Beaver Monument
MacGregor Exhibition Grounds
Army and Navy
Portage la Prairie
F.G. Taylor
Masonic Picnic Held by Austin and MacGregor Lodges
The Masonic lodges of Austin and MacGregor plan a July picnic at Portage la Prairie Park with families and friends. Cars depart Austin at 12 30 and MacGregor half an hour later. Assiniboine Lodge and Eastern Star join the event. A sports program includes baseball games among the three lodges and attendees are urged to bring baskets.
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Austin
MacGregor
Portage la Prairie Park
Portage la Prairie
Assiniboine Lodge
Orders of the
Eastern Star
Miss Kathleen Street Hosts Tea and Shower Honors
Miss Kathleen Street was guest of honor at a tea by Miss Dorothy Young on Saturday June 25. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs A Mackie, hosted by Mrs W A Niblock and Mrs GAL Hay, followed at Hay’s home last Thursday. Little Lorna Hay, dressed as “Love,” brought Mrs Mackie to her seat and presented gifts. Mrs Mackie expressed thanks briefly. Miss D Young won the evening’s contest. A dainty lunch concluded the gathering with warm wishes for the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Street
Dorothy Young
Sue
W.A. Niblock
Gal Hay
A Mackie
Nellie Green
Lorna Hay
Love
Mackie
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House of Hobberlin
E. E. Turner
Maccrecor
Merrick’s Corner Store
Peg
River Park
North Norfolk Council
Manitoba
Brandon
Ational Picture
Allies Theatre
Eignite
D.S. Naylor
Allies
Albert Bousfield
Star City
Sask
Kenneth Gair
Mr. Bousfield
Carberry
Temple Lodge AF. & AM
United Church
Bro. M. McGregor
Annie Turner
S.O.L
Treherne
Portage
C. W. Lye
G. Lewin
Bert Spearing
L. J. Kay
Winnipeg
44Th Battalion
Pimple
Vimy Ridge
Triangle
LaCoulette
France
St. James Park
Bert Mansell
G. Carter
Eric
Iris
Justice
Mrs. Wyton
Mrs. Krishner
H.C MacDonalds House
S. Wyton
Mrs. G. Carter
Vancouver
W.ms
Mth
Brethren of L.O.L
St. Paul's Church
F.C. Borton
Salvation Army
Nellie Borton
Grace Hospital
Bowie
Tupper
WMS
H. AL Lye
S. R. Lamb
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