MacGregor couple marks Golden Wedding after 50 years
The Palmers, Mr and Mrs AF L Palmer, celebrated their Golden Wedding at home in MacGregor with a family dinner, lawn reception, and social gathering attended by about one hundred friends. They were married in 1899 in MacGregor and settled on a Southend farm before retiring in 1942. Their long service to church and community is noted along with lifted dancing feet and sports with local residents.
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MacGregor
AF L
Palmer
Arthur
Kearney
Toronto
Marjorie
White
Edna
Regefne Campbell
Winniper
Frank Winnipeg
Cyril and
Vic of
Palm
St Paul's Choir
St Paul's
Ernie Palmer
McCrorie
Sask
Wo Wright
Winnipeg
H Nick
W. White
Regina
E Campbell
Mr. Palmer
Br England
London
Canada
Southend
Palmers
Mrs. Palmer
Bank of Montreal to introduce drive in banking in Canada
The Bank of Montreal plans a Broadway and Granville Street Vancouver branch with drive in banking the first of its kind among chartered banks in Canada. The facility emphasizes streamlined service with customers remaining in cars, an outside teller wicket, and a pram parking area for mothers with babies. Drive in banking has been tested by US banks and is now debuting in Canada at this branch.
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Shank
Bank of Montreal
Broadway
Granville Street
Vancouver
Canada
B of M
Aken
Engagement of Christina May Stirling to Francis Horton
ENGAGEMENT II and Mrs John Stirling announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Christina May to Francis Edgar Horton, fourth son of Mr Arthur He and the late Mrs Horton of Meline. The wedding will be held on August 6 at Mac Gregor United Church.
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John Stirling
Christina’ May
Francis Edgar Horton
Arthur He
Horton Ofmeline
MacGregor United Church
Exciting Chuck Wagon Races Highlight Portage Holiday
Portage la Prairie hosts a Civic Holiday program on Monday August 1 featuring Calgary Stampede derived chuck wagon races at Island Park. The day includes a Manitoba baseball title showdown with Thief River Falls or Manitoba clubs like Brandon Greys and Carman. North Dakota Mirror Merchants bring a two loss record. The event aims to close the season on a high note with top rodeo entertainment and strong regional teams competing.
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Island Park
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Manitoba
Supre
Branon
Brandon Greys
Grect Plains
Northwest
Carman Club
South East
Mirror Merchants
North Dakota
Local piano students shine in conservatory exams
Mrs J Woodin and her music pupils earned strong results in the Royal Toronto Conservatory examinations. Roberta Allan earned Honors, Isabelle Kalberg and others passed, with Elvira Hamm and Ellen Thorgillson among Honors recipients. Ronald Anderson also listed. Europe is noted as the second smallest continent.
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J. Woodin
Royal Toronto Conservatory of Music
Roberta Allan
Isabelle Kalberg
Louise McIntyre de TI
Phyllis Heselwood
Lauraine Smuth
Elvira_ Hamm
Shirley Taylo
Ellen Thorgillson
Ronald Anderson
Wanted Board and room for an elderly gentleman
A notice seeking board and room for an elderly gentleman in MacGregor. Monthly payment offered from 10 to 40 dollars. Applicants advised to see Mr. W. J. Burrows for arrangements.
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MacGregor
W. J. Burrows
Baseball Fans Rally for Kamsack Club Visit
Local fans welcome two Friday night games on July 20 with the Kamsack Ball Club from Saskatoon province. The 5,000 strong town’s club has a history of Northern Saskatchewan League titles and tournament wins. Games start at 6 pm. arrive early to support the local squad.
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Kamsack
Sask
Winnipeg
Norman Irwin 71 Dies at Beaver Farm Yesterday
Norman Stanley Irwin longtime Beaver farmer died yesterday afternoon at age 71. Funeral services are set for Friday July 2 at 2:30 pm at Beaver United Church with interment at Beaver Creek. Beaver community mourns his loss.
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Beaver
Norman Stanley Irwin
Twin
Beaver United Church
Beaver Creek
Mi 1
Manitoba Tourist Traffic Foreseen From Record Influx
Manitoba expects a record rise in tourism in early 1949 with an estimated 18.2 percent gain over 1948 in the first five months. More than 80,000 visitors arrived by auto, a 14 percent jump from the same period in 1948, not counting US entrants from the east or west. Riding Mountain National Park also reports higher visitor counts as the Travel and Publicity Bureau notes rising figures.
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Manitoba
Balled Slitek
Annelies BE
Grol
Leveland Publicity Bureau
Tle
Charente Pacione
Mountain National
Taaulrie
Lost fountain pen found by Parker agent in MacGregor
A black fountain pen with a silver cap, lost around Tuesday near MacGregor is being sought. A reward is offered, and finder should contact J. P. MacKinnen.
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MacGregor
Parker Fountain
J. P. MacKinnen
Two Sighthill Pioneer Farmers Pass On
Two prominent Sighthill district farmers James Adams and David Arthur Jones died within days of each other. Adams aged 84 had farmed the district for sixty years and died last Saturday. Jones aged 61 fell ill Monday and died at Portage Hospital. Funerals were held this week with interment in Austin cemetery.
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Sighthill
James Adams
David Arthur Jones
Adams
Austin U Church
Jones
Portage Hospital
Austin Cemetery
Rural voters list shows 1776 eligible names in 1949
The North Norfolk Rural Municipality electors roll was completed at Herald Office this week listing 1776 eligible voters. This marks a decline from 2129 names in 1947 due to Reduced electorate as Lage now has its own electors.
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North Norfolk
Herald Office
Esteemed Brother Wm Cairns Masonic Rites Appraised
Mourners gathered in MacGregor July 18 1949 as members of the Masonic Order paid final respects to William Cairns a long time resident and prominent businessman of the town He earlier established a lumber and coal business and served as a county reeve and school trustee His Masonic career spanned five decades and included leadership in Temple Lodge Keystone Royal Arch and other bodies Rev C D Rupp conducted the United Church funeral service and a large congregation attended the graveside rites at MacGregor Cemetery amid honorary pallbearers and fraternal honors
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Jarly
Mon's Gay
MacGregor
Celestial Lodge
Destember
C. D. Rupp
Bet
Cairns
Presbyterian Church
United Church
Rurel
Weesipeg
Temple Lodh
Temple Lodge
Keystone Royal Arch
Mason Lodge
Portage la Praise
B. Cairns
Windmonton
Alté
Mm. Moore
Morris
Man
DD. Melennan
Regina
Sak
Collins
MacGregs
EG. Kilpatrick
D. Rupp
Messenic
Lely
Reauves
Tone
J. Woodic
Gan
Rupp
MacGreg Cemetery
Maxorus Ordes
W. McGregor
Bro. Edwell
Card of Thanks from Tre Cairns family
Tre Cairns family expresses gratitude for expressions of sympathy and support during their bereavement, thanking friends and neighbors for kindness and condolences.
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A. le Palmer
Bill
Cyps
Dave
Nother
Harvey
Europe
Norman Irwin
Katrime Community Club
Walker
Masonic
Mr. Cairns
Gregor
Meath
Uyal
Hi Nes
Das
William Cairns
Lambton County
Ont
Gladstone
Austin
Walter Clifford
The
Lumber Co
George Stacey
Janees Een
Annie Bzird
Der
Gladstone Lodge
Nober
Carne
D.d.gm
Tos Maconie
Messrs
D. A. Campbell
S.C. Dut
HB. Gilroy
J Mackinton
Mesers
RE Lye Irwin
Flower
L. B. Patterson
A. Duncan
R. J. Shaw
J. Mitchel
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