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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
8
A Friday field day for North School children features a 30 piece band from the Agricultural Society. All school work due in MacGregor by June, with meals provided free on the grounds. The band will perform at the school and march to the grounds starting 11 am.
Members of Temple Lodge No 49 AP 8AM MacGregor honored R W Bro T R Pontos at a regular meeting with a wrist watch. Brethren and wives heard speeches praising his eight years of service and hoped for his safe return from the front as they concluded with a national anthem and social hour.
The article notes Dr Ponton left on Wednesday for Valcartier Training Depot and soon may depart for the front. It expresses regret at his departure and faith in the vital need for medical personnel on the battlefield, wishing him luck, health, and safety in return.
Notice from Brighton England reports the death of Clara Sophia Drep-Brooks on May 25 and reveals Mrs. A J Cockburn, of Cockpen MacGregor, is her daughter. A letter from Mr. Cockburn states Mrs Cockburn of Esklgrove Inveresk Midlothian, Scotland, died suddenly on May 30.
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