Bracken to resign leadership of Progressive Conservative Party
John Bracken, 68, longtime head of the Progressive Conservative Party, will retire from the post due to age and ill health. He requests J M Macdonnell, president of the party association, to call a convention at the earliest date to formalize his resignation, likely in the early fall in Ot-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bracken
Progressive — Conservative Party
J.M Macdonnell
Progressive Conservative Association
Cast on arm for Katrime resident after fall
Katrime News reports Janis Duncan wearing a cast following a fall. The item notes Mrs Norman McLachlan and Frankie visiting town with Mr and Mrs Norman Thompson, and mentions several local families hosting guests and traveling relatives across Winnipeg Portage and Toronto, with a July 28 event at Katrime Community Hall by Machan's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Duncan
Norman McLachlan
Frankie
Norman Thompson
Bracken Seeks Youth Leadership For Heavy Program
Mr Bracken urged leadership be placed on younger shoulders as his party faces a heavy federal program. He was chosen Conservative leader in 1942 and entered the Commons in 1945, winning a seat in the Neepawa constituency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken
Commons
Neepawa
Federal House
Demonstration on care and packaging of produce at church annex
A lecture and demonstration on care and packaging of fruit vegetables and meats for locker use will be held in the church annex on Tuesday July 27 at pm under the auspices of the WI. Mr Chamberlayne of the Dept of Health and Public Welfare will be the chief speaker Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & Pm
The
Chamberlayne
Dept. of Health & Public Ware
Prize Winners in fruit flowers and canning classes
A scanned page lists prize winners across classes 25 through 29, detailing exhibitors and top placings. Names such as Ho Atkins Lintott Smale and Anderson appear with multiple entries in fruit canning dairy and baked goods, including peaches pears corn peas cookies and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H_ Collins
J Jeffries
J Steen
Nelson
Borozny
W Adams
O Fries
Anders N Steen
K Anderson
K_ Anderson
W Adams Carroll
Hoss Atkins
W_ Adams
HS Atkins
O Nelson
J. Jeffries
Beloved Mother Dies After Lengthy Illness
Mrs Allie Elliott died July 4 1948 at age 41 after about a year of illness. Survived by husband Roy and three children Warneta Arnold and Jack, plus parents and siblings. Services July 8 at MacGregor Church conducted by Rev CD Rupp. burial in MacGregor Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Elliott
Roy Elliott
Elliott
Pine Falls
Rouen
Que
Seven Sisters Falls
Onnanole
Carberry
Elliotts
MacGregor
MacGregor Ladies
Curling Club
Warneta
Arnold
Jack
WH Sheardown
Strathclair
Bicum
Cardale
Sask
Violet Sheardown
Toronto
Thos
William
MacGreteh
CD Rupp
J. Woodin
J A Emerson
R J Shaw
N_ Barber
John Johnson
Walter
Jas Kelly
Local Notices from Bagot Parish July Activities
Community notices report Mrs JD Anderson returning from Winnipeg and Mrs K Arnold visiting Calgary relatives. Guests include Miss Gladys Gourley Portage visiting G Nicholass L Treherne visiting A Pogue family. Gloria Anne born to Mr and Mrs mont on July 12. Gail Fairbairn returned to Winnipeg after visiting relatives Baskier in Winnipeg. Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs J Landers with daughter visit Don Landers in Hartford district. Mr J Dankesretter returned to Ninette San after ten days at home. WMS and WA meetings postponed July 5 due to rain. rescheduled for July 29 at Mrs E Pogue house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis McLachlan
Vic Rehill
Winnipeg
Hughs
Garnet Groves
W Patterson
Illinois
Riley
Jos
Portage
Lake
Gail Fairbairn
JM Baskier
J. Landers
Detroit, Mich
Don Landers
Hartford
J Dankesretter
Ninette San
Dankesretter
Kenora
E Pogue
Mosquito Diet: Males Do Not Bite
The male mosquito is strictly vegetarian and does not bite.
Pioneer Farmer James Fox Dies at 85 in MacGregor
James Fox a pioneer resident of MacGregor died at Winnipeg General Hospital on Friday July Sth aged 85 after months of illness. Born November 19 1862 in Galt Ontario he moved west in 1879 with his brother John Fox joining The Patterson Party to Manitoba. He filed as a homesteader for the northeast of 33 11-10 near MacGregor and married Jane A Irwin in 1888. Survived by three daughters Mrs E Burton Mrs B Thompson Eliza and two sons Robert and Joseph plus 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral held July 13 at MacGregor United Church conducted by Rev CD Rupp. Interment MacGregor Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fox
Fox
General Hospital
Winnipeg
Galt
Ont
Western
John Fox
Patterson
Manitoba
USA
St Boniface
Fox Brothers
MacGregor
Wm Cook
Jane A. Irwin
Eliza
Robert
Joseph
E. Burton
B. Thompson
CD Rupp
MacGregor United Church
Croucher
J. McPhee
DG McLachlan
M Kirshner
George Moore
Henry Moore
HI Colling
RD Muir
Everett Burton
John Sherdon
Wm Chewelderf
Howard
Card of Thanks for James Fox Family
The family of the late James Fox express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his bereavement. They thank those who sent messages of sympathy, floral tributes, and members of the United Church Choir for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fox
United Church Chor
Beaver News Vacation School Ends With Weiner Roast
Westmont residents Mr and Mrs Roy Bodie visit the M E Harkness home while Mrs H Jarvis and family return to Winnipeg after visiting parents Mr and Mrs Irwin. Vacation School closes with a weiner roast for 53 children. Mrs C Smith hosts a Brush Party and Mrs Currie attends. HM Smith travels to Portage la Prairie Hospital. Marion Ross returns home to Basswood from Rodger's Store. Mr and Mrs B Christianson visit T Thomasson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Roy Bodie
Westmont, Alta
M. E. Harkness
C Smith
B. Christianson
Portage la Prairie
T Thomasson
Pretty Wedding At Austin United Church
Miss Mary Lucille Duncan married Maxwell Clyde Coldwell at Austin United Church on July 7. Rev. CD Rupp officiated as guests, with floral arch decor by King Cole. The couple received a reception at the Duncan home. Larry Philips photographed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin United Church
Mary Lucille Duncan
K. M. Duncan
Austin
Maxwell Clyde Coldwell
Coldwell
Reston
King Cole
Portage la Prairie
Candlebrae
CD. Rupp
MacGregor
Sarah Moen
Dyla Duncan
Calvin Coldwell
P. Waters
Keayes
E. Ballah
Preston
Douglas Duncan
Larry Philips
Brandon
Pre Bridal Parties for Leona Glover
Miss Leona Glover was guest of honor at two pre bridal parties. July 16 at Mes demes SR Lamb AR La and AM Shaw hosted about twenty five guests with a corsage and towels plus a satin bound bed-throw presented. A dainty lunch followed. July 19 twenty of Leona's friends surprised her with another party at home and a chenille bed spread given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Glover
Mesdemes SR Lamb
AR la
AM Shaw
Leona
Duncan Lamb
Betty Lachlan Leona
C Wong
Mr Roy
Lil
United Church Holiday Schedule Notices
Holiday schedule for United Church observes services at Mac Gregor Bagot & Beaver churches July 25 August 1 with Mr S E Burch in charge August 8 and 15 no services are planned during the vacation periods due to Keysy Ruglett’s annual leave and related ad hoc arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keysy Ruglett
MacGregor
Bagot & Beaver
S E Burch
Agust
Wedding Luncheon Follows Vows With Peonies and Bells
The bride and groom hosted guests under white wedding bells and streamers then presided over a luncheon. Tables displayed Sweet Peas and White Daisies with Mrs Ready of Reston and others supervising. The couple departed by train amid confetti. they will reside at Reston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir
Mrs. Coldwell
Reston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katrime News
Shirley Taylor
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Portage Hospital
Roly Groves
Dianna Lyn
Katrime
Machan
J Lorimer
Muir
Myrtle Hodgins
Thomas and Grove
Larence Lake
Joyce
B. Mumm
San Francisco
J Mumm
High Bluff
Walker
Sayers
Geo Heselwood
Margaret
Donnaline
Lorna McLachlan
Vic Reni
Ross Thompson
Marlyn
Ho Atkins
H Atkins
Lintott
J M Smale
A Roberts
Mineman
H At
Stasy
E.R Pogue
R Pogue
Cox
John Steen
Ed Chant
E R
A. Borozny
D Ison
A Brozney
C. Nelson
Ors
Adam Cin
Nelson Parkerhouse
Nelson Ait
A_ Chant
HS. Atkins
A. Brozney
Jies
O. Nelson
A Borceny
E R Pogue
I Hamm
Bagot News
JD Anderson
Mrs K Arnold
Calgary
Alta
H L Boyer
Mary Lynne
Gladys Gourley
G Nichol
Ass L. Treherne
A Pogue
Mont
Gloria Anne
Beaver News
United Church
Sale
Phon
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