Local notes mix weather, humor and small town doings
In a brisk weekly wrap, readers are told of rain barrells running low, grain shortages, and hail northeast of town. Jokes and anecdotes follow about a license plate loss, cement blocks by the Herald, and a fire bell support. A beam of small town life touches a bee-keeper’s new building, sand hills near Carberry, and a bank visit with a quip about aid money. The piece ends with Winnipeg Daily Times style blurbs and a Blue Ribbon Society meeting with speakers, music, and pledges.
Summer Holiday In Nine Countries From Portage Group
A six woman tour from Portage and MacGregor sails Montreal July 4 for a two month summer holiday visiting nine nations. Miss Esme White Mrs Hazel Lye Miss Agnes Souter Mrs Myrtle Brill Miss Edith MacDonald and Mrs Mary Wishart travel with Mrs Lye from MacGregor and others from Portage. They depart Portage July 2 board the Ivernia in Montreal July 4, then tour Belgium Italy Luxemburg Germany Austria France Switzerland England and Scotland with a Brussels World Trade Fair stop before returning in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Esme White
Hazel Lyle
MacGregor
Agnes Souter
Myrtle Brill
Montreal
Hazel Lye
Edith MacDonald
Mary Wishart
Lye
Porage
Europe
Belgium
Italy
Luxemburg
Germany
Austria
France
Switzerland
England
Scotland
Brussels
MacGregor Fair Decided Success
The North Norfolk Fair and Sports Day drew over 1,500 guests amid ideal weather. Competitions included purebred horses and cattle, sheep, pigs, vegetables, and fruit. Winners spanned many categories with Portage Airport Jets claiming fastball prize, and MacGregor, Westbourne, and Carberry securing softball titles.
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North Norfolk
Gladstone
High Bluff
MacGregor
Carberry
Portage Airport Jets
Sidney
Westbourne
W. R. Shaw
Harold Poole
W. J. Moore and Son
Sam Kennedy
Joyce Willis
Sid Coulthard
Lord Beaudin
Aberdeen Angus
Robert Kerr
Treffry Bros
S.T. Hay
J. E. Litton
Geo. Thompson
J. L. Pogue
Harold Orchard
Chas. Pennell
Gilbert Street
Manitoba British Columbia sign auto liability card pact
Manitoba and British Columbia signed an agreement to honor each other automobile liability insurance cards. The pact takes effect July 1 and allows BC motorists to avoid Manitoba pink slips to prevent impoundment after accidents. It's the second reciprocal deal Manitoba has announced this year amid hopes for further agreements with Alberta Saskatchewan and other provinces.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
British Columbia
R. B. Baillie
B.C
Alberta
Baillie
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
End of Argentina bus strike prompts rate review
Private busline owners representing 72,000 operators suspended a 24 hour nationwide strike in Buenos Aires after the government agreed to study their demands for higher fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Firdale Norfolk Swine Club Meets at Terry Smith Home
A regular meeting of the Firdale Norfolk Swine Club was held at Terry Smith's home on June 23. Members discussed club uniforms and preparations for a float for Carberry fair. The club moved a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Sam Williams Pine Creek for a generous $10 donation.
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Firdale - Norfolk Swine Club
Terry Smith
Sam Williams
Pine Creek
Mrs. Olive Madeline A. Scott Passes Away in St Boniface
Mrs Olive Madeline A Scott 38 of 421 Marion street died Sunday in St Boniface hospital Born in Florence Ontario she came to Manitoba 50 years ago lived in MacGregor and Winnipeg before settling in St Boniface Surviving husband Walter a daughter Madeline of Vancouver a son Watson of RCAF Ottawa a sister Mrs Ritter of MacGregor and six grandchildren A private funeral service will be held at 3 30 p m Wednesday in the AB Gardiner funeral home Rev John Bethel officiating Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Gardens
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Olive Madeline A. Scott
Marion Street
St. Boniface Hospital
Florence
Ontario
Manitoba
MacGregor
Man
Winnipeg
St Boniface
Walter
Madeline
Vancouver
Watson
RCAF
Ottawa
3. Ritter
Mrs. Mason Honored Before Departure to Winnipeg
A pleasant evening at Mrs. Goodridge's home honored Mrs. Mason who is moving to Winnipeg. The presentation was made by Mrs. Goodridge and Mrs. F Moores. Lunch followed, served by Mrs. Smale, Mrs. Goodridge and Mrs. Barber. Also noted, tourists in Newfoundland enjoy jigging grounds and giant cod catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Goodridge
Mason
Winnipeg
Newfoundland
MacGregor Public School Announces Promotions
MacGregor Public School lists student promotions across grades from I to II and through IX. The long roster names many students by surname and given name, along with one staff member cited as teacher and several on promotions between specific grade levels.
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MacGregor Public School
James Elston Funeral Services Held June 24th
The death of James Elston occurred Sunday June 22 1958 at his Austin residence in his 86th year. Born December 26 1872 in Wingham Ontario he taught at Light Hill school from 1898 to 1902 then moved west to Austin to run a hardware business until retirement three years ago. He was known for his sturdy character community sports love especially baseball and his support of the United Church. Survived by many nephews and nieces with a funeral at the church and a graveside service led by Rev W W Harland. Burial in Austin cemetery.
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James Elston
Austin
Wingham
Ontario
Winnipeg
Light Hill
Mr. Elston
Stirling
Elston
The
United Church
Elizabeth Anne Jones
John Edwin Owen
Devil's Lake
N.D
Ont
W. W. Harland
Chas. Wallace
T. Collier
J. Boyd
G. Hay
Geo. Graham
K. Duncan
Gordon Jones
Lloyd Jones
Harold Johnson
Chas. Pogue McKillop
Austin Cemetery
In Memoriam Borton Kathleen July 1953
In loving memory of Kathleen Borton who passed away July 4 1953. We know she is happy in our Saviours home above, growing fairer as she lingers in the sunshine of His love. Ever remembered by Fred, David and Joan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borton
Kathleen Borton
Fred
David
Joan
Remembering Kathleen Borton Farewell Note
Memorial verse recalling Kathleen Borton who died July 4, 1953. A loving message from her mother Mrs. Clark and family notes that memory lingers as the years pass, with a sentiment of enduring love.
Sparrow nests with cigarette start small Birmingham fire
In Birmingham England a sparrow delivered a lighted cigarette butt to a linen cupboard in Jack Sear's house. The nest ignited but firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, preventing serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Eng
Reuters
Jack Sear
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