North Norfolk Fair Opens With New Features and Bigger Attendance
The 61st Annual Exhibition and Sports of the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society begins tomorrow July 2. The Exhibition Hall is renovated for women’s work with new counters, a Fat Calf Competition features clubs MacGregor and Bagot with eleven and ten calves entered respectively. A large new bleacher seating for eight hundred enhances comfort around the show ring and grounds man J L Lamb is praised for the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Ed. Chant
John Steen
MacGregor
Bagot
J. L. Lamb
Early Katrime Lady Laid To Rest
A fragmented obituary notes the funeral for Katrime Lady, laid to rest in the family plot at White Lake Ontario. It mentions relatives including Norman, Harold, and Charlie. survivors across Canada and the United States. and that many friends gathered at the graveside to pay respects to a pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dural
Tebecca McLachlan
White Lake
Ont
Manitoba
Dawson Roue
Norma
Harold
John
Emma
Katrime
Hisummecatace
Nateral
Fiers
Wellt
Manson Wells
Hemmerstone
Howard and Norman
Vancouver
Boc
Roberts Wellwends
A. Murray
Wellwood
Olive
Aire
G. Kalthnes
Ruby
Beaver U.G.G Elevator Closed for Staff Holidays
The Beaver U.G.G Elevator will be closed from July 3 to July 17 for staff holidays per advisory notice. Public access and service will pause during the period with operations resuming on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Beaver U.G.G
In Memoriam J R Watson
In loving memory of our dear father J R Watson who passed away July 1 1946 You left us with a beautiful sorrow too great to be told Your memory will never grow old Ever remembered by the family.
Austin MacGregor Thriller Ends In Tied Game
A 4-4 nine inning tie features Lloyd Jones delivering a two run double to save Austin as Glenn Lye and Ralph Hotel duel on the mound. MacGregor pitchers Shaw and Hotel exchange hard hits with nine strikeouts apiece and two teams each with two wins in four games.
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Lloyd
MacGregor
Jones
Grist
Austin
Shaw
Duncan
Hotel
Schroeder
Snaith
Beresford
Palmer
Ted Hay
Ted
Sidney
Carberry Club
Bagot news notes visits, improvements and school close
Several residents visit Winnipeg and Portage while others host guests from MacGregor and Brandon. Ethel Mae and George Shea visit Baskier family in Winnipeg. Local homes gain renovations as T Hounsome and H J Smith begin builds. Bagot school closes for summer with a mothers and pupils picnic and July events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Cochrane
Portage Hospital
Ethel, Mae
George Shea
Fort William
J.M. Baskier
Bagot
T. Hounsome
H. J. Smith
S. Coulthard
J. M. Baskier
Bagot Sehfool
WMS
W.A
Meeting in Bagot to Discuss Rural Wiring Problems
A meeting for Bagot rural residents will be held July 6 at 8 pm in the Community Hall. Manitoba Power Commission reps will address wiring issues and provide solutions, with motion pictures shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Power Commission
Barley Entries Close July 15 for 1948 Contest
The National Barley contest of 1948, sponsored by brewing and malting interests, requires entries in two divisions seed and malting barley. Entries must be sent to the provincial chairmen in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta by July 15. Different forms apply to each division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Manitoba
N.C. MacKay
Extension Service
Department of Agrculture
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
W. H. Horner
Regina
Alberta
A.M. Wilson
Commissione
Edmonton
Popular Bride-Elect Honored At Evening Shower
Miss Lorna Hay a bride elect of early July was feted at an evening party June 22 at Mrs Roberts home. Guests included Mrs Roberts Mesdames Douglas Hay G Roth R E Lye and Miss Mildred Rowlatt. Gifts a car a Lady Hamilton pattern dish and a recipe book were presented. A small concert by local musicians followed with lunch served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Hay
Mrs . Roberts
Mesdames
R. Douglas
S.hay
G. Roth
R. E. Lye
Mildred Rowlatt
Lorna
Trustee Act Notice in MacGregor Estate Case
Under The Trustee Act in the matter of Annie Florence Amelia Deceased of MacGregor Manitoba all claims against the estate must be sent to the signatories at their Hampton Street office MacGregor before July 19 1948. Dated at MacGregor Manitoba June 12 1948 MacKinnon MacKinnon Solicitors for Andrew Tait and A Tait Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Florence Amelia
MacGregor
Manitoba
Andrew Tait
Hampton Street
No Canadien Combines Needed On American Farms This Year
The National Film Board film notes Canadian weekly editors bind communities with information and opinion. Manitoba Agriculture and US officials say harvests reduce need for Canadian combines as rains aid crops. No cross-border permits issued until requests arrive, with only two possible harvesting windows in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Digby
Nova Scoti
Ladysmith
Vancoliver Island
National Film Board
Horse Town
Vernon
Frank Haris
Harris
Canad
Ian
HR Richardson
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Don Larin
United States Employment Service
Mr. Richardson
Manitoba
Oklahoma
Richardson
Larin
Card of Thanks to Hospital Helpers and Donors
We express gratitude for the kindness shown to patients in Hospital at Beaver Chapter Portage la Prairie and extend thanks to WAAS Britannia LODE for gifts. Carl and Gladie Bergquist acknowledge their support and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Portage la, Pi
WAAS
Britannia
Lo.d.e
Carl and
Gladie Bergquist
Community Power Boost Marks Local Progress
Residents in Morton Municipality celebrate the switch on of farm power, described as a significant progress event. The report notes fanfare for the milestone at local farms and the broader push for improved regional infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boissevain Recorder
Morton
Recorder
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Memoriam
Glenn Lye
Gilbert
Frank Hay
Bagot News
Elmer Baskier
Hodge
J. Dankesreiter
Aft. Fast
Calgary
Alta
Mrs. J.D. Anderson
Aren Carroll
Portage
Georgina Vallance
Fred Smith
Mary Boyer
Brandon
Vivian Dankesreiter
Mary Lynne Boyer
St. Michael's Academy
Beaver Wms
Bagot, MacGregor
DRO
R.C.M.P
Portage la Prairie
Wester
MacKinnon & MacKinnon
A. A. Tait
Robert’s Orchestra
Carvery News- Express
Chamber of Commerce
Minnedosa
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