Under the Maples News From a Foggy Political Burg
A local column of humorous vignettes on politics and town life. Citizens debate parties in the senate, a tomato plant sprouts two tomatoes, travel notes from Jolliffe and Buckley, a car owner found, Cy shortens a wobbly stool, old CPR station history, and widespread political advertising taxes. Local reporters note new homes, junior and senior teams in season, and dog license enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Senate
Martin Haley
Haley
Victoria
CPR
Lye
Bagot
Briscoe
West End
Gladstone
Ratepayers Decide Ballot On Moving Municipal Office
North Norfolk Rural Council meets June 6 at MacGregor with full board. Delegation from the west end asks moving the municipal office to Austin. Council agrees to let ratepayers decide at annual elections. Also approves printing 300 auditors’ reports, cemetery grants, and Old Age pensions. Meetings set for July 4 in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Rural Council
MacGregor
CR Wallace
Nson
Austin
North Norfolk
Asle
Hotel-Shaw
McLachlan
Federation of Agriculture
Bridal Showers Honor Carol Clark and Verna Jeta Bride
The home of Mrs. Iolo Jones hosted a mixed shower for Miss Carol Clark on Wednesday June 1 attended by friends. Diane Strang presented gifts in a miniature garage as Carol thanked guests and lunched with them. A separate event May 30 at Mrs. Andersons honored Verna Jeta bride of June 4 with a corsage a miniature store display and a light tea brimming with gifts and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iolo Jones
Carol Clark
Verna Jet
Karl Anderson
Anderson
A. Nelson
R. Lamb
I. Olson
A. Nicholls
A. Weber
F Thompson
T. Etaon Co
Funeral for Helena Rempel Held at MacGregor Mennonite Church
Funeral services conducted Sunday at the MacGregor Mennonite Church honored Helena Rempel who died June 2 in Portage General Hospital at age 50. Officiant Jacob H. Friesen led tributes as a large gathering of family and friends paid respects. She and her husband moved from Gretna to the MacGregor area in 1945 and settled on the August Weber farm. she leaves a husband, three married daughters, and three sons. Burial followed at MacGregor cemetery with McKillops in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Rempel
MacGregor Mennonite
Jacob H. Friesen
Rempel
Portage General Hospital
Gretna
MacGregor
High School Chatter Highlights Sports and School News
The weekly column covers exams, upcoming events, and sports revisions at the high school. It notes basketball improving under Mr. Hardy, junior and girls teams' efforts, a baseball tournament in Orangeville, returning staff like Miss Poyser and Hope Olson, and plans for the Year Book sale. It also mentions Easter results and the U S Tea and Produce Sale on June 11 in the United Church Annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Grafx & X
Victo
Portage
Orangeville
Miss Poyser
Isabel Ariss
Hope Olson
Diana Lye
Diana
Miss Huget
Mr. Irwin
Charlotte Muirhead
Esther Core
Clifford Chant
Yours Truly
Joyce Peterson
Hope
Tor
U. S
Council to Add Shore Street Lights and Rules on Dogs
The council plans moving the street light at Graf ton and Temple to a clearer east position. A spring clean-up boosts household cooperation while residents are urged to place waste in proper cans. One Old Age Pension was approved and fines threaten pool hall license noncompliance. A fire engine training plan and dog control by-law enforcement were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Coure
Grafton
Temple Streets
Furth Kitson
O. F. W. Turner
George Albinet
Twa
Afiends Grand Lodge Orangeville Picnic Noted At 95th Year
William Cairns, Orangeville’s oldest citizen, marks 67 years in the Masonic Order since 1882. At 95, he attended the Grand Lodge of Manitoba communications in Winnipeg with MacGregor members, while other MacGregor Masons joined events showing long service and leadership within the lodge. The district picnic drew families, with Orangeville and MacGregor teams competing and prizes shared. services for the district are scheduled across June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Orangeville
MacGregor
Wiliam Cairns
Masonic Order
Gladstone
Grand Lodge of Manitoba
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Winnipeg
I. Cairns
D.d.gm
Cairns
Rangeville
Golden Stream
Katrime
Maseregor
Orangeville MacGregor
Peoth
Rest Room Building Sold and Moved in MacGregor
A temporary Ladies Rest Room built in 1940 was sold to Mr and Mrs N J Smith for 1100. It has been relocated to the east of Critchlow Bridge Garage. The new Memorial Hall rest rooms are nearly finished with plumbing except finish work. Chairman SR Lamb hopes the quarters open within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
N. J. Smith
Critchlow Br
MacGregor
SR. Lamb
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Macdonald
SAT
Thompson Shaw
Mr. Lougheed
J.H. Gilmour
areLachlan North
Sooter North
Hotel-North
Sec
Treas
Manitoba Power Commission
Thompson-Shaw
Sidney
Rossendale
Beaver
Isles
Melachlan-Shaw
Vivian Telford
Council
Shore
Clarence Pennell
Wm. C. Cairns
Bulova Or
Wilson Jewellers
Portage LA Prairie
Bank of Montreal
Canada
First Bank
MacGregor Branch
S. T. McCulloch
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