Reminiscences and Local News From MacGregor Area
Activities include former resident George Bean visiting, a Farmington couple’s humor, prices from Carberry News-Express 1899, and lighthearted tips. Reports cover a windy Foresters picnic with 400 attendees, horseshoes won by Vic and Art Palmer, George Thompson’s picnic, and a hot 80 degree day with rain hoped for for crops. Local sidewalk work from bus to Mrs G W West’s property progresses, plus drainage curb plans. Winnipeg buildings reportedly use Edrans brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. West
Victoria St
Camlow’s
Cubs Rout Oakville Nine In Three Wins Display
Cubs coasted to a 12-3 victory over Oakville with strong hitting from Critchlow Cobbe Olson Tarr Kitson Lamb and a solid relief effort by Critchlow who allowed five hits and struck out five. Oakville struggled all night with untracked play and multiple hit batsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Oakville
Fred Barker
Chuck Barker
Ralph Critchlow
Dennis Lamb
Revival Services Begin At Bethel Chapel In June
Summer revival at Bethel Chapel runs Friday June 13 to Sunday June 22 led by Rev C Williams of Bethel Temple Brandon as guest speaker with his wife and a Bethel Temple group. CKX Brandon will air Gospel Half Hour. Sunday June 15 at 7 30 pm evangelist Miss L Williams leads the revival with Living Waters broadcasts since 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Bethel Chapel
Rev
C. Williams
Bethel Temple
Brandon
CKX
Miss L. Williams
Miss Williams
Living Waters
Agnes Jean Pryzner Weds James Gibson Hodge in Brandon
A June 7 1952 wedding united Agnes Jean Pryzner youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Pryzner of Shoal Lake with James Gibson Hodge youngest son of Mrs Kirkpatrick Brandon and the late Mr W J Hodge of MacGregor The ceremony at the bride’s brother in law and sister Spencer Lawrence home was officiated by Rev H G Rees First United Church A reception for 21 followed at Olympia dining room Guests from Shoal Lake Carberry and Rossburn attended The couple plans a short honeymoon in Winnipeg and will reside in Brandon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Lawrence
St. Brandon
Agnes Jean
Carl Pryzner
Shoal Lake
James Gibson Hodge
Kirkpatrick
Brandon
W. J. Hodge
MacGregor
H.G. Rees
First United Church
Stanley
Spenser Lawrence
Olympia
Thomas Angus
Carberry
C. Pryzer
Stanley Pryzner
Donny
Thos. Angus and
Larry
Roy Hodge
O. R. Hodge
Maureen
Rossburn
W. J. Bryce
Muriel
W. G. Bryce
Austin
Winnieg
Art Stevenson Retires After 44 Years With CPR at MacGregor
Canadian Pacific Railway agent Art Stevenson of MacGregor retired on pension after a four decade career starting as an assistant at Dryden in 1908. Born 5 June 1887 near Amprior Ontario he served at Marquette Bagot Port Arthur Morris Gimli and since 1943 MacGregor. He and wife Isabel have three children Earl Artie and Audrey. Succeeding him at MacGregor is B L Jelly from Petersfield with a 33 year CPR tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
MacGregor
A. J
Art) Stevenson
Art
Amprior
Ont
Willis Business College
Ottawa
CPR
Dryden
Winnipeg
Carman
Manitoba
Austin
Marquette
Man
Isabel Speed
Bagot
Port Arthur
Morris
Gimli
Stevenson
Earl
Regina
Artie
Centralia
RCAF
Merlin Lamb
Audrey
Gratitude for Kindness After Illness
During my illness friends and neighbors showed me kindness in many ways. I am grateful to Rev. and Mrs. L. Dickinson and Mr. F. Barton for transportation to Portage and Winnipeg, the Dickinsons, the A. M. Shaws and others for assistance, the WI. for fruit, and all who sent cards or visited in hospital or at home. Please accept my sincere gratitude. H. Becker.
Orange County Lodges Hold Semiannual Meet
Orange County lodges convened a semiannual gathering featuring the Boyd Shield presentation. Officers and attendees reviewed prior work, honored the shield recipient, and discussed upcoming community service efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Pre Bridal Presentation For Ruth Turner
Ruth Turner was guest of honor at a pre bridal party last Wednesday evening June 4 in the Briscoe home. Co hosts were Mrs J Switzer Miss Mary Nohlgren and Miss Beverley Dixon with help from Mrs C Wong Mrs D Brow Mrs B McCarl and Mrs A Boch. Ruth sat with her mother Mrs J Turner and Mrs W Scora as guests admired the decorated setting. She received sheets pillow cases and a salt and pepper set and thanked friends for gifts and warm wishes. A bingo game followed a dainty lunch and a cheerful social time for the bride to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Turner
Hugh Brisco
Briscoe
J. Switzer
Mary. Nohlgren
Beverley Dixon
C. Wong
D. Brow
B. McCarl
A. Boch
Ruth
J. Turner
W. Scora
Pathhead Square Dancers Win First At Carberry
The Pathhead Square Dance Set won first prize at Carberry last Friday night in a large turnout at the Airrt venue. Members included Bob Lamb Lyla Lamb Ross Thompson Annie Barber Steve Thompson Evelyn Thompson Herb Borton Louise Borton, with caller Johnnie Switzer. This set also won first at the MacGregor competition on March 21. Gladstone placed second and the Carberry set took third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathhead Square
Carberry
Airrt
Pathhead
Bob Lamb
Lyla Lamb
Ross Thompson
Annie Barber
Steve Thompson
Evelyn Thompson
Herb Borton
Louise Borton
Johnnie Switzer
MacGregor
Gladstone
H A Lye Elected D D G M Second Masonic District
H A Lye of Mac Gregor was elected District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Masonic District at Manitoba Grand Lodge’s annual communication in Winnipeg. He chose H I Collins as secretary and R W Cobbe as chaplain as temple lodge members attended the Fort Garry Hotel gathering by carload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Manitoba
AF. AM
Winnipeg
W. Bro. H. A. Lye
MacGregor
Masonic
R. W. Bro. Lye
W. Bro H. I. Collins
W. Bro
R. W. Cobbe
Temple Lodge
Fort Garry
YLS Notes Highlight June Meeting at United Church Annex
The Y L S met Monday night June 9 in the United Church Annex with eleven members. Devotional duties were led by Lois Fotheringham Margaret McKelvy and Elsie Jones before their absence allowed Gertie McKelvy to assist. The group donated 15 to the Blind Institute and two dozen hymn books to the Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.L
United Church
Lois Fotheringham
Margaret McKelvy
Elsie Jones
Gertie McKelvy
C. D. Rupp
Rupp
Manitoba
Winnipeg
MacGregor
YLS
Manitoba School Trustees Region 10 Convene at Carberry
Manitoba School Trustees Region No 10 meets at Carberry Municipal Hall on June 17 with registrations noon to 12 30 pm. Welcome addresses by Mayor Calvert and E J Pearn, then R W Cobbe replies. Afternoon features reports on The Larger School Area, election, banquet at United Church, guest speaker A V Piggott, and musical items. Evening session includes greetings by J A Cuddy and E Arnett with B Scott Bateman speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba School Trustees
Carberry
Manitoba School Trustees’ Association
Man
Calvert
E. J. Pearn
United Church
A. V. Piggott
Winnipeg
J. A. Cuddy
E. Arnett
Manitoba Teachers’ Federation
B. Scott Bateman
Department of Education
R. W. Cobbe
High School Chatter on Field Day and Year Book News
The Field Day at the Public School drew strong participation from pupils, while High School students competed less. Weather was favorable and a nearby Southend guest attended. The Year Book remains financially balanced thanks to local advertisers. copies are sold at several local outlets for 50 cents. Exams approach with Grade IX starting, and final term ends soon. The issue closes with thanks from Mrs Margaret McKelvy and notes on Rally Day plans for July 9 at Portage Park and Sewing Club uniforms.
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Southend
MacKenzie
Mr. MacKenzie
T MacGregor
Herald Office
Lye’s
MacGregor Cafe
Rade IX
Shaw
Portage Pakr
Louise Brown
Beverley Pogue
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Bean
Bean
J. A. Gray
Foresters
Vic
Art Palmer
A. Michaels
Harry Hunter
Ross
George Thompson
Thompsons
Grahams
Shaws
Smiths
George
Cubs Trim
Hodge — Pryzner
Canadian Pacific
A.J
Carberry County
Roadma
Oretieae
Sogee Gacy
Weiss Green
Boyd Shield
Seaman
Pathead Square
H. A. Lye
D.D.G.M
Second
Masonic District
Y.L.S
Schoor Area
Dauphin
W. G. Booth
By Hope Olson
Sewing Club
Lorraine Fox
Ladies’ Curling Club
Young Ladies’ Society
The
E Williams
Bethel Temple, Brandon
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