Local Notes From Portage Area Dotted With Visits and Events
Daughters Joyce and Beverly born to Mr Delta and Mrs Jos Gibbs at Portage la Prairie on July 17. Mrs John Taylor holidaying at Carberry and with her daughter at Edrans. Mrs G F Byers of Roland visiting town. Mrs G S Booth and Miss Madill away to Altamont to visit a brother. Marion Struthers from Sprague renewing acquaints in town. J R Gair and Kenny joined by D Gair on a motor trip to Russell. Knigh tred Band of Harlem to play at MacGregor dance Aug 1. Corporal James J Parker RAF home on leave. Hugh Brisco operated for appendicitis at Portage. Families visiting Hudson Ont and Carberry Fair attendance noted. Local development includes new B A Oil service station and Imperial Oil garage. Britannia Chapter seeking wool donations for Red Cross.
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J. P. Mack
Joyce
Beverly
Portage la Prairie
Delta
Jos. Gibbs
MacGregor
J. H. McDonald
B. A. Oil
Four Corners
G. Goodwin
Imperial Oil
Hughie Bi
H. B. Hay
Demna McPherson to Run Permanents Run to Portage
Mrs Demna McPherson will be at the MacGregor House at 10 a m Monday uly 22 to convey any customers to Portage la Prairie who wish Permanents priced from 3 00 to 60.00 dollars. Customers will be returned to MacGregor after service.
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Demna McPherson
MacGregor House
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
Tree Planting Car To Visit Local Towns Here
The Canadian Forestry Association's tree planting car will visit Austin on Tuesday July 30 and MacGregor and Bagot on August 1. The programme starts in the car at 8 o'clock each evening with moving pictures and other attractions. Admission is free.
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Canadian Forestry Assocition
Austin
MacGregor
Bagot
Monthly Women's Institute Meeting at Mrs Ormiston's Home
The Women's Institute holds its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs John Ormiston on Thursday July 25 at 3 pm. Mrs J Boyce returns to Harrowsmith Out after ten months visiting her daughter Mrs B L Patterson. Congratulations to pioneer Mr John Little on his 16th birthday on the 12th.
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The
Women’s Institute
John Ormiston
John Little
John
Engagement announced for Marion Donalda McDo
Mr and Mrs D G McDo announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marion Donalda to John Wesley Vail eldest son of Mrs L C Vail of MacGregor. Wedding planned for the first week with the ceremony to be held at an unspecified location.
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D. G. McDowish
Marion Donalda
John Wesley Vail
L. C. Vail
MacGregor
Prayer Sessions at St. Paul’s Church for Victory
A terse notice invites all to gather at St. Paul’s Church every evening at 8 pm for 15 minutes of prayer to seek divine aid in the war effort. The message frames national struggle against selfish powers and urges participation.
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St. Paul's Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goodrich Gieutoons
Pew
Putsburs
TSA
Goodrich Silvertown
R. E. Lye, MacGregor
Chevrolet
McLachlan’s
Chrysler Motors Sales and Service
John Taylor
Carberry
Edrans
G. F. Byers
Roland
R.D. Muir
Marion Struthers
Sprague, Man
G. A. Hay
J. R. Gair
Kenny
D. Gair
Russell
Harlem
Col
Ing Ollie Wagner
James J., Parker
Royal Air Force
Camp Borden
Ont
H.G. Parker
Hugh Brisco
Portage la Prairie Hospital
Hughie
Wilson Lamb
Margaret
Annie Clarke
Allan Borton
Hudson, Ont
Douglas Borton
Fred Borton
G. E. Lewin
Frank and
Gwen
Delta Beach
Gina
Sask
Town
Mrs. H. J
J. E. Sims
Joan, Grant and
Keith
Winnipeg
Frank Sims
MacWilliam’s
Alberta Cowgirls
Britannia
1.C.D.E
Red Cross
McNeely
Pend
V W. J. Pote
Libby
Kirk
Castile
Club House
Ss. R. Lamb MacGregor
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