Death of Geo L Billings Pioneer Southend Farmer
George L Billings died Sunday noon June 6 at age not stated, a Southend district farmer born in Ontario. He came to Manitoba in 1898, left three sons George A John and Fred, and widow predeceased him in 1930. Funeral held at home Tuesday with Rev S R McLeod officiating, interment at MacGregor cemetery. Floral tributes from The Family Elsie and Norman and Southend Neighbors. Pallbearers listed.
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George L. Billings
Southend
Billings
Ornor
Li Ont
Mitoba
George A
John
Fred
S. R. McLeod
Portage la Prairie Presbyterial Holds 12th Annual Meeting
The Portage la Prairie Presbyterial met in Gladstone on May 27 and 28 with 123 delegates. Mrs. J F Broadfoot chaired as retiring Presbyterial President after five years of service. Key speakers included Dr. Lowry and Miss Sherwin, with greetings from Portage la Prairie Presbytery and the Anglican Church mission. Officers for the next year were elected and installed, led by President Mrs GA Hay and including vice presidents Mrs Wishart and Mrs Falls, secretary Mrs Cruikshank, corresponding secretary Mrs McCamis, and treasurer Mrs Greenlay.
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Portagea Prairie
Dr. Lowry
Gladstone
Miss Sherwin
Stella Avenue
Winnipeg
Kenner
Portage la Prairie
Women’s Missionary Society
Anglican Church
F. McRae
Portage
GA. Hay
C. Wishart
A. Falls
J. W.cruikshank
Neepawa
Death of Bagot farmer Mr David H Ariss at 60
The death occurred at his Bagot farm on Wednesday June 2 following a short illness. A native of Elora Ontario he spent youth in the East and later moved to Manitoba settling in Bagot about 25 years ago. He was a United Church member and former Modern Woodmen of America. Survived by widow two daughters Bessie Edna and Ernest son and one brother Sidney. Funeral held at Bagot Community Hall with Rev Hislop Dick officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery Portage with pallbearers Wm Bodie J Smale H Loughheed H Bradshaw F Smith and Arthur Smallpiece.
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Bagot
David H. Ariss
Elora
Ont
Ariss
Manitoba
High Bluff
United Church
Modern Woodmen of America
Ernest
Bessie
Edna
Kenora
Sidney
Corbetton
Hislop Dick
Hillside
Portage
Wm. Bodie
J. Smale
H. Lougheed
H. Bradshaw
F. Smith
Arthur Smallpiece
Accident injures farmer eye during sheep shearing
Mr Alf Thompson suffered a painful accident last Thursday when a frightened sheep knocked the shears into his eye. He was treated at Portage hospital and later visited eye specialist Dr Weington in Winnipeg. Thompson is recovering well and likely to keep sight in the eye.
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Alf Thompson
Thompson
Portage Hospital
Winnipeg
Weington
Beaver District Social Set With Lawn Programme
Beavor residents hear of visits from Mes J Green Sr and others, noting weekend travels of Wm Mowat, OH Lamont, Wilfred Richardson, D J Graham, Nelson Martin and A Lamont. Lawn social at S H McLachlan on Tuesday June 22 offers 6 30pm events, 10 cent lunch, ice cream and produce table, 15 cent gate admission. Ladies Aid asked to bring baked goods.
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S.H. McLachlan
Katrime Sports Day at RO McKelvy Farm June 18
Katrime hosts a day of sports and social events on June 18 at the RO McKelvy farm. The schedule includes a softball tournament, horseshoes, races, tea on the grounds, a dance in the Community Hall, and an evening meet your friends gathering.
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Katrime
RO McKelvy
Anglican Church Services at St Pauls MacGregor
The Anglican Church in MacGregor announces Rev G L Armstrong rector. Sunday June 13 1997 is the third Sunday after Trinity with a sermon on The Second Person of the Trinity. Choir practice Thursday at the Rectory 7 pm.
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St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
United Church of Canada Service Schedule
Rev. R McLeod of MacGregor preaches today June 13 1937 at 11 am at Sunway Senor Tpm Evening Service Bagot at 1 pm Beaver at 3 pm Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 pm.
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Sunway Senor
Bagot
Beaver
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Geo. L Billngs
Pure Food Store
Onia
Empire
McCormick & CO
Man
Katrime Illustrated Farm
Nelson Martin
New Westminster
B.C
Beaver and
Bor
Grace Hospital
J.C. McKay
Jessie Nadean
Mackinnon
Wawanesa Mutua Insurance Company
Canada
Mackinnon & Mackinnon
Austin and
Erle R. George
3Eo
Croucher
General Blacksmith
Macgregur
North Norfolk
Gray
Wm. Mowat
Twin Colts
Mes J. Green, Sr
Mrs OH Lamont
Flin Flon
Wilfred Richardson
Vancouver,bc
Mrs Fred Cooper
D J Graham
Quill Lake
Sask
Messrs
T. F and
W.B. Graham
Vancouver
A Lamont
the Herald
G.L. Armstrong
United Charch OF
R McLeod
Fish and Poultry
J. M. McPhee
Herald Office
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