PioneerRowland Thomas Dies In Katrime Manitoba
Katrime district mourns the passing of Rowland Thomas age 72 in Portage la Prairie General Hospital after a short illness. Born in Manchester October 1 1873 he came to Canada at sixteen and settled on a Katrime farm. He married Elizabeth McKelvy in December 1900 and is survived by his wife three daughters ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev L J Adams from the Community Hall to Katrime Cemetery attended by many. Pallbearers Henry Taylor Albert Walker George Reshaur Robert Clark Jim McLachlan Francis McLachlan and floral bearers Grove grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
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Katrime
Manitoba
Rowland Thomas
Portage la Prairie General Hospital
Manchester
England
Canada
Elizabeth McKelvy
Arthur Grove
James Lorimer
Winnipeg
George Bull
Springbrook
L. J Adams
Garnet
Rowland
Dorothy
Elsie
Douglas
Hughie Grove
Henry Taylor
Albert Walker
George Reshaur
Robert Clark
Jim
Francis McLachlan
Card of Thanks from Mrs Thomas and Family
Mrs Thomas and the girls express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and floral offerings and to those who lent their cars on the day of the funeral.
Sunday Services and Prayers in MacGregor Parish
The Churches list Sunday morning prayer at St. Paul's Church MacGregor at 11.00 a.m. United Church MacGregor holds a regular Sunday service at 7 p.m. with Sunday School at 11 a.m. Bagot keeps its usual time with a Communion Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
United Church
Bagot
Local notes and birthdays from the district
Locals report travel to Calgary Ottawa and Winnipeg visits. A severe electric storm struck a chicken house near town, destroying the building and burning over 200 pullets. George West marked his 7th birthday with chatter about new potatoes and a 31 year old picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Core
George West
George
Local DANCE at Stratton's Barn with Mac han's Orchestra
Community notes celebrate Mrs. Jas Duncan of Douglas Manitoba turning 83, plus many travels and visits. Entries cover church membership, institute meetings, hospital convalescence, family reunions, and a busy roster of visitors from Port Arthur Moose Jaw Natal and Winnipeg areas. The MacGregor Fresh Air Camp fundraiser and local scholarship winners are noted along with a long travelogue detailing trips to Vancouver and a 800 mile motor excursion with crop observations.
MacGregor School District Holds Sparse Annual Meeting
The MacGregor School District met in the local school on Monday evening with only 10 attendees, including five trustees. Chair Rev C A J King and secretary G E Lewin were elected, three trustees were reelected, and Lewin presented the annual report showing receipts of 12 918.06 and expenses of 12 852.94, leaving 85.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
C. A. J. King
G. E Lewin
Messrs
H. I. Collins
H. A. Lye
R. W. Cobbe
BR. W. Cobbe
Winnipeg
Lewin
MacGregor Co op Elevator Announces July August Closures
Notice states the MacGregor Co op Elevator will close July 22 to 27 and August 1 to 7, remaining open the last three days in July for last minute deliveries. The Canadian Wheat Board demands all 1943 wheat certificates and warns of barley fee cuts after August 1, 1946. Farmers with barley urged to deliver in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Co-op
Canadian Wheat Board
Orank
Montreal
Rink Hosts Summer Dances and Schedule Updates
The rink planned Lat dances on July 27 with Telford's, August 2 with Andy Des Jarlais and his CK.R.C. Orchestra, and August 16 with Glen Frain and his Buckaroos. Last night’s rink dance means no further events this week.
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Telford's
Andy Des Jarlais
Ck.r.c
Glen
Frain
Buckaroos
Field Judging Entries Closed in National Barley Contest
Application for field judging in the National Barley Contest has closed and the number of entries is undercounted. Three provincial committees compile the field list and allocate judges while barley crops are being prepared. Judges come from Dominion and Provincial Agriculture departments with outside helpers in high-entry districts. A 25 point scale rewards general neatness and uniform seeding, encouraging contestants to maintain clean, well presented fields for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
CP. Fenwick, C.B, Cbe
M.C
E.D
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mrs. W. Bazuk
Calgary
Alta
T. L. Jolliffe
Ottawa
Mrs. J. Woodin
Stratton
Machan
Jas. Duncan
Douglas, Man
Mrs. A. Roberts
Mrs. A. Lundy
Palatine, Ill
Wm. Moore
Morris
Wm. Cairns
H. J. Collins
Women’s Institute
War Work Centre
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Herald
Mrs. A. Stockwell
Youbou
B.C
F.C. Barton
Mary Annison
Portage Hospital
Barbara Hay
Bruce Tait
Port Arthur
Ont
Hay
The
B. Jennings
Natal
J. Slater
Moose Jaw
Sask
F.C. Borton
Waugh
Borton
Bruce Fisher
Cambridge University
Muirhead
Bruce
J. E. Morris
Foxwarren
Mason
Lorne Leggot
Birtle
Marion Morris
Cobbes
Miss Morris
Selkirk High School
John Fountain
Robt. Thompson
Ns. Keith and
Ian
Toronto
Harry Shaw
Lin
Vandy McKenzie
May
Neepawa
A. McDonald
Shaw
Gerald Cobbe
Carman
Man
W. E. Munro
Joyce
North Battleford
Cobbe
Violet Davis
Children’s Hospital
Andrew Lamb
Portage la Prairie
Helen Cobbe
Marshall Wells Wholesale
W. E. Stirling
Ralph
A. Tait
R.E. Lye
Donna
Charles
Sherridan, Man
E. Street
James
A. J. Vance
Garnet Vance
Alfred
Kenton, Man
JE. Reed
Kathleen
Fort William
Gimli
Ronald Lye
Gabe Taylor
Vancouver
Ronald
University of Manitoba
Frank Burneski
Barbara
John
Frances
W. E Simpson
Iowa
Gordon
Mr. W Cairns
Arcola
Car Carnduff
Russsell and
Binsearth
Cairns
Memorial Hall
L. J. Adams
Katrimne
Telford's Orchestra
Katrime Hokey Club
Gladstone's
Geo. Stanger
Oe Boys Ie
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