60th Exhibition And Sports A Success
The North Norfolk district shows a successful 60th annual fair with clear skies and a large crowd. Livestock, garden products, and a prominent display of farm machinery by Critchlow Brothers and others highlight the event alongside spirited baseball and softball tournaments and a long list of prize winners to be published next week. Local dignitaries and visitors from Winnipeg, Portage, and across Canada toured the grounds.
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Critchlow Brothers
John Deere
R. H. Harvey
International Harvester
Stan
Firth
Massey-Harris
Edwin
Carberry
Darknes
MacGregor
Pathead
Hartford
Rosehill
Lavenham
Austin
Sidney
Sid
Passing of Mrs W J Burrows Mourned in MacGregor
Mrs Charlotte Wilhelmina Panser Peterson Burrows died after years of illness. Born in Sweden in 1660 she married John August Peterson in 1886 at Winnipeg. Survived by husband two sons Ben and Jack two daughters Ethel and Selma with funeral July 2 at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor. Burial followed at MacGregor Cemetery with flowers from St Pauls W A Mrs Burrows active in community work and church circles.
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W Burrows
Portage
MacGregor
Grandview House
Peterson
W J. Burrows
Burrows
Rosehill
Ben
Woodside
Jack
Peg Ethel
Winnipeg
Selma
C. Patterson
Fairligh Sask
Frank
St. Paul's Anglican Church
SS Morgan
Flor
St Paul's W.A
W.L
Manitoba Cartaze Co
Ben Peterson
J. M. McPhee
A Weber
L. B. Patterson
N. Anderson
B. L. Patterson
G.E. Lewin
Jack Peterson
E.L. Irwin
H. A. Lye
R. Lye
Emeter
In Memoriam Rowland Thomas 1946
Memorial verse notes Rowland Thomas died July 12 1946 and speaks of enduring memory. The message expresses fond memories and lasting presence through remembrance. It is signed by his wife family and grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Thomas
Card of Thanks for sympathy and tributes
We are grateful to neighbors for help during illness of our wife and mother and for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes at our loss. Wm Burrows and Peterson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Burrows
Peterson
Thousands Enter Barley Contest Across Two Provinces
Figures from Alberta and Manitoba show nearly 1,000 entries in the 25,000 National Barley Contest. By June 18 Alberta had 462 entries vs 391 in 1946. Manitoba had 447 by June 30. Western division final date is July 15 with Alberta expected to rise. Saskatchewan totals not yet received.
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Alberta
Manioba
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Sackatche Wan
Local Bagot News Highlights Social Visits and Fair Notes
Jas Foster is building a new home. Mrs John Wallace visited last week. Maude Pogue of Winnipeg visits relatives. Cars from the district attend Brandon Fair. Lougheed family heads to Calgary Stampede. Locals assisted Cecil Nichol rebuilding after a recent fire. Adams couple holidaying in eastern Canada. Tarr Grant Bodie families enjoy Kenora trip. Baskier and Rogers with Winnipeg guests weekend at Baskier home. Stampede trips by Kalberg Smale party and Winnipeg visitors to Baskier. Nichol Bodie Lamont Preston attend Clear Lake weekend. Dave Coulthard wins top steer and showmanship at MacGregor Fair. Church service July 13 at 2 pm with site vote. WMS and WA members attend Hartford meeting.
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H. M. Lougheed
Calgary
Alta
Cecil Nichol
Jack Adams
Canada
R. Tarr
A. Grant
J. Bodie
Kenora
Elmer Baskier
C. Rogers
Winnipeg
J. M. Baskier
Dave Coulthard
MacGregor Fair
Thankful message for hospital kindness and flowers
A brief note expresses sincere thanks to the Womens Institute and the Ladies Aid along with others for flowers fruit cards and acts of kindness during the writer’s hospital stay.
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Womens Institute
Beaver News Roundup of Visits and Local Notes
Mrs M Annison of Winnipeg visited last week with Glenda Rusk and Barry Marr of Carrievale Saskatchewan. J C McKay of Ajax Ontario visited relatives in the district. Ben Richardson Sunway visited B Young and Billy of Peterborough. Jim Irwin spent days in Winnipeg. nephews Keith and Donnie Jarvis returned home for holidays. Oversized pipe replaces bridge at Shaw Brothers Corner. WMS meeting at Mrs M Smith home drew good attendance. Baby Band members attended with mothers. Bernice Cooper delivered a reading.
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Bernice Cooper
Death notices Marion Elizabeth Radford 17
Marion Elizabeth Radford died at Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg on Friday July 4 at age 17. She was born September 25 192% in MacGregor and lived in Southend. survived by five brothers and five sisters. Funeral held at United Church Monday July 7 conducted by Rev C D Rupp with many mourners and floral tributes. Rae's Funeral Home arranged services.
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Marion Elizabeth Radford
Misericordia Hospital
Winnipeg
Kon
Marian Radford
MacGregor
Southend
Marion
United Church
C. D. Rupp
Meville Burton
Roy Pennell
Ronald Tarr
Glen Pennell
Pete Hoeppner
Orville Chant
Rae
Libeidage
Bride Given In Marriage By Brother At Sidney
Enid Isabel Spence Smith daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of Pine Creek was married to Allan son of Mr and Mrs in Bagot in Sidney United Church with Rev Bruce Johnson officiating. The bride wore sapphire blue with a blue veil and pearls given by the groom. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Violet Hughson. best man Colin Smith. A reception followed at the Manns home, lunch served, and a three tier cake featured. The couple planned a honeymoon in Winnipeg and will reside on the groom's Currie district farm.
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Enid
Isabel Spence Smith
Dan Ter
Charles Smith
Pine Creek
Allan
Mss. In
Bagot
Stanley Smith
Violet Hughson
Hughson
Colin Smith
Last MacGregor Soldier Returns Home After War Service
Horace MacGregor returns to Canada after serving in England and in the army of occupation. He completed his service as a sergeant on August 27 1916 and was discharged in December. He married in England. his wife has lived in London since discharge. MacGregor plans to stay three months before deciding to return to England or bring his wife to Canada. He thanks the community for parcels and letters from LODE churches and friends.
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St Downed
England
Erseas
Dee
Gland
Tuan
Army of Occupation
Horan
London
Effectrial
Heat Wave Grips Manitobans With Temperatures Near Ninety Two
Manitobans sweltered through 80s and 90s with a Herald thermometer reading 92 at one point. Forecasters warn the hot spell may continue despite an overcast sky and possible showers.
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North Norfolk
Dist
Ney
Roy Bell
Jack Emerson
John Green
St. James
Arthur Smallpiece
H. Giffin
W. A Niblock
Alex MacDonald
Alex Halliday
J. P. Lawrie
Brookdale
J. C. McKay
Ajax
Ont
Lorne West
Vancouver
B.C
AB. Graham
Quill Lake
Sask
W. J. Burrows
Memoriam
Bagot News
Jas. Foster
John Wallace
Brandon Fair
W.M.S
W.A
J. Lamont
Beaver News
Ajax Ont
Ben Richardent
Ine
Sidney United Church
Bruce Johnson
Systea
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