Decoration Day Observed In MacGregor Beaver Areas
Decoration Day was observed with a large turnout in MacGregor and Beaver communities. Veterans marched to monuments, Rev. Fotheringham spoke on why the memorials exist, and floral tributes were placed. Services continued at cemeteries with choirs, anthems, Last Post, and wreaths honoring the dead and living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Beaver
Fair Grounds
MacGregor Monument
R. H. Fother
Agham
United Church
United Choir
G.wv.a. Lode
O.as.c
Portage
Army and Navy Veterans
Women's Statute
Beaver Cemetery
Fotheringham
Armstrong
Beaver United Church Choir
Geo. Pears
Portage la Prairie
Katrimne
North Norfolk Fair Draws Crowd and Notable Parade
The 44th annual Fair of the North Norfolk Agricultural Society at MacGregor drew a near record crowd under ideal weather. Exhibits in horses cattle and sheep were strong while Pioneer residents opened the event with a Manitoba Diamond Jubilee parade. The Manitou Band led by Foss Giffin provided music as a baseball tournament saw MacGregor win 10 5 over Portage la Prairie and Oakville 9 3 over Carberry in the early rounds with a tense final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
MacGregor
Manitoba
Manitou Band
Foss Giffin
Portage la Prairie
Carberry
Gladstone
Oakville
Oakville Boys
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Regal Brand
Clark
Malkins
E. Turner
Dominion
Gaspe
Merrick’s Corner Store
Fred North
the Herald
North Norfolk Council
Austin
Herald
Frank Cross
Grosse Isle
Man
Rex Berry
Coronation, Alta
Ross Walker
Marwayne, Alta
Ted Walker
Gresbach, Alta
Orangeville
T. A. Crerar
Robt. Milne
Masonic Hall
Vivian Course
F. T. Course
R.D. Muir
A. Hay
J. Moore
L. J. Kay
Senac, Sask
Mrs. A. Stinson
Newdale
D. Jeffrey
Esther Margaret
Wm. Cairns
Regina
Edmonton
Winnipeg
C. O. Heming
Dauphin
George Rogers
Britannia
C.D.E
Walter Goodman
Norman Thompson
Brandon
Leslie H. Lyres
Jean
Joyce
Chilliwack
3.C
W. G. Hay
MacGregor Loeges
Onyet
Rurenasea
Certo
S. R. Lamb