World War I veterans and prize notes fill MacGregor column
The column recalls Mapes veterans and prize winners from 1905 onward, listing Isaac Fleming, J B Fox, Harry Gale, W J Grogan, George Moffatt and MacGregor students Harvey Merrick, Andrew Little, Alfred Sheldon, Edna Spence, Jessie Shaw. It also mentions a 1957 Bertram Spearing obituary and local anecdotes about fire, circus plans, rhubarb, and a Bamford burger joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Fleming
J B. Fox
Harry Gale
W. J. Grogan
George Moffatt
MacGregor School
Harvey Merrick
Andrew Little
Alfred Sheldon
Edna Spence
Jessie Shaw
MacGregor pitchers lose no hitter in seventh inning
Perry Allan earned his third win as MacGregor beat Portage Braves 81, nearly extending a no hitter into the seventh. Barry Barber pitched and the offense backed the effort, keeping MacGregor atop the Portage and District Midget League with two games left. Seniors won 4th at Treherne tournament, defeating Neepawa 3 1. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Perry Allan
Portage Braves
Portage and District
Anaf Royals
Portage
ANAF
Barry Barber
Tigers
Poplar Point
Treherne
Neepawa
North Norfolk council budgets for 1957 set at 174956
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held a June 4 meeting in Austin with all members present. Budget totals 174,956 dollars including tax levy 160,487 and arrears 58,048. grants cover road work drainage and school levies. Public works and staff expenses plus new machinery funded. 2% June discount, 1% July and August. A death reported of Charles Edward Field formerly of Pathead district, Emo Ontario, aged 81. Burial at Knox United Church Emo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Austin
C. E. Hotel
Thomson-Willis
Nelson
Elz
McCulloch-Emerson
Ryan
North Norfolk Secondary
McFarlane-Alderson
Wm. Gerbrandt
Manitoba
Ed Leckie
Emerson-Thomson
Wallace Martin
Martin
Hamilton
Armco Drainage
Alderson
Willis
CPR
Dept. of Public Works
PTH. No. 1
Thomson-Emerson
Delestes
Sidney
Austin Village
Sidney Village
Pington
Willis Emerson
Jos Lambert
Pathead Distrit
Charles Field
Mr Field
Red Cross
Emo
Ont
Charles Edward Field
Tedington
Middlesex
England
Canada
MacGregor
Robert’ Cutting
Orangeville
Harriet Guttridge
Ealing
Winnipeg
Field
Department of Highways
Hhree
Marjorie
Pegg
Ernest McLeod
Barbara
Fort Frances
Margaret Field
Knox United Church
W. N. Hogman
Who Built the United Church Inquiry Pressed
A public appeal seeks details on the building dedication fundraising and current officers of the United Church. Readers are asked to contact Publicity Committee members Rev J L Fair rey Mrs W Hay Mrs C Zimmerman Mr C Bergen Mr Alex Shaw Mr A J Struthers with any information about the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Fairey
W. Hay
C. Zimmerman
C. Bergen
Alex Shaw
A. J. Struthers
Ed Harkness Dies in Portage at 65
M E Ed Harkness a longtime Beaver district farmer died at Portage General Hospital last Friday June 14 Funeral services were held from Portage United Church Monday afternoon with burial in Beaver cemetery His age was 65 and he was a well known figure in the Beaver area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District
Bertram A Spearing
Selkirk General Hospital
Bert. Spearing
England
MacGregor
Bert
John Green
Alex Lamont
Beaver
Wm. Pennell
Southend
Grandview
Brandon
Selkirk Hospital
Gilbert
Selskirk
Whitehead
Anglican Church
St. Clements
J. W
Jack) Peterson
Winnipeg
Watthew Award
Harkness
Beaver District
Portage General Hospital
Portage United Church
Beaver Cemetery
Orange Lodges to Attend Divine Service Sunday
The LOL and LUBA of Carberry County will attend Divine Service in the United Church MacGregor on Sunday June 23. The Carberry fife and drum band will lead the parade. Members meet at the Masonic Hall at 6 30 p.m visiting members welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lol
Luba
Carberry County
United Church
MacGregor
Carberry
Masonic Hall
Tea and Bazaar Successful Fundraiser at Church Annex
The Y.L.S. held a tea and bazaar in June at the Church annex. Proceeds totaled 206.45 from Work Table 86.90 Produce Table 58.15 Tea Tables 36.10 Fish pond candy parcel post 230 ash donations 3.00. The group thanks all donors for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.ls
End of Year Collegiary Chatter Roundup
Jennifer reports on a busy school year, noting Student Council leadership, five dances, scholarships, a perfect football record, bonspiels, portage trophies, and achievements in music arts festival track and public speaking. The Blue and Gold Parade monthly magazine has published nine issues as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Allan
Margaret Alton
Gary Shaw
Sadie Hawkins
Valerie Moore
Jennifer Olito
Gladstone
Plumas
Souris
Austin
Portage
Winnipeg
Dave Booth
Faye Smith
Robert Rodgers
Wedding in St Stephen Church Bagot Unites Laura Crealock and Walter Medynski
Laura Pearl Crealock and Walter Roy Medynski were married in a 3 pm ceremony on Saturday June 3 at St Stephen United Church Bagot. Rev J L Fargey officiated with music by Mrs Les Smith and A E Threadkill. The couple will reside in Portage la Prairie after a honeymoon to Vernon and Vancouver BC. Guests traveled from Winnipeg Medicine Hat Treherne and other communities to celebrate the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Unted
Bagot
Laura Pearl
Stats Crealock
Walter Roy Medynski
W. Medynski
Vernon, BC
J. L. Fargey
MacGregor
Les Smith
A. E. Threadkill
High Bluff
Lohengrin
Evelyn Chepil
M. McIntosh
A. Brown
J. Crealock
O. Kelly
A. Gemmell
B. Swalgrove
N. Tully
M. Wedel
D. Montgomery
M. Stewart
Panama
Vernon
Vancouver
B.C
Portage la "Rairie
J. Lounsberry
Flin Flon
W. C. Chariton
Treherne
K Brown
Arlene
P. Crealock
J. Hall
J. Yellowsleeves
A. Thompson
A. Bendera
Winnipeg
M. Chepil
Marilyn
Medicine Hat
Alta
A. Paul
Inwood
M. Hall
Lakeland
5. Greer
J Crealock
Deloraine
J. Doltart
Boissevain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gweer
Mapes
Critehlow Bros. Garage
George ‘Rhompson
P.s.george
P. Pearson
Critehiow
J. R. McNeely
Stan Boyd
Ho L. ‘Turner
Senate
Charlie
J. L. Pogue
Jim
Travellers’ Paradise
Pathead
THE
M. E
Ed” Harkness
Orange Lodges
Jennifer
Medynski — Crealock
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