Community Honors WWI Fallen Across Three Districts
Last Sunday in MacGregor Beaver and Katrime districts citizens paid tribute to World War I dead with a procession by the Canadian Legion M V A Boy Scouts Cadets Cy Girl Guides and Brownies. At the cenotaph service led by Rev L J Adams and Rev C A J King wreaths were laid by the Legion ICC E and relatives. Graves in MacGregor Beaver and Katrime cemeteries were decorated after ceremonies drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Beaver
Katrimne
Canadian Legion
M.V.A
Boy Scouts
Cadets
Cy Girl Guides
Brownies
Fair Grounds
L. J. Adams
C. A. J. King
Katrime
Induction Service at United Churches Welcomes Rev Cecil A J King
Last Thursday night July 2 Rev Cecil A J King was inducted as pastor of Mac Gregor Beaver and Bagot United Churches. Rev W T Marchant led the service with assists from Rev Abernethy and Rev Evan Richards, who gave the induction address. Lunch followed and a social time. King, previously at McCreary United Church for four years, comes highly recommended and resides with Mrs King, Joyce, and Don at the Manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. J. King
MacGregor, Beaver
Bagot United
W. T. Marchant
Macdonald
Abernethy
Portage la Prairie
Evan Richards
Oakland
Mr. King
McCreary United Church
Local Monument Site Noted For Thoughtful Care Sunday
Peonies and flowers at the monument site looked splendid this Sunday and Mrs Williamson was praised for their fine appearance. A bouquet was placed at United Church in memory of Miss Mabel Lowes who died two years ago Monday.
Local North Norfolk Fair Draws Big Crowd and Prizes
A large crowd attended the North Norfolk and District Fair at Mac Gregor last Friday July 3. Ideal weather boosted turnout and the Agricultural Society reported a successful event despite fewer horse entries. Exhibits ranged from vegetables to baking and ladies work with judge satisfaction high. Portage Terriers and Katrinne teams won softball games, Tivoli Theatre drew patrons, and a 280-strong dance crowd capped the night. Prize winners include numerous horses and cattle from W R Shaw G Wells A Borozny and A E Chant among others with results listed on the supplement page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Clarke
Portage Terriers
Carberry
Katrinne
Orangeville
MacGregor
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Herald
Aera
Caras Natict
Prices and Trade Board
United Church
Prats
Werlime Salvage Limited
Era Iron
Ser
Alberta
Manitoba
Peet Rewaters Ltd
United Grain Gro
Department of Munitions & Supply
L Prairie Fron
National War Services
Canada
MacGregor School
G. E. Lewin
3Ec
Treas, MacGregor Scho
M. Kirshner
General Merchant
California
Kelloggs
W.R. Shaw
J. Mitchell
W. R. Shaw
A. Ackerman
G. Well
G. Wells
A. Borozny
L. Fox
General Purpose
R. D. Lyttle
C. Zimmerman
E. J. Strain
R. Shaw
W. J
A. E
Heifer
Herd
A. E. Chant
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