Circulate Petitions Re Telephones in Austin July 10
Fifty years ago electric light and rural telephones did not exist in this municipality. Now they are essentials with a public booth in every office. The Manitoba Telephone Commissioner plans longer distance rates unless neighbors talk locally. A protest petition will be in post offices and booths. sign once before July 10 to press for removal of the rates.
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Manitoba Telephone Commissioner
Manitoba
Bell Telephone Co
Austin
Prize Lists Ready For 1945 Fair
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society announces the 58th annual Exhibition and Sports to be held in MacGregor two weeks from Friday July 6. The prize list is complete and mailed. Livestock exhibits, farm and home products, baseball and other sports are planned along with the George Stanger Midway and a night dance with Machan's Orchestra. The Local Society has staged many successful fairs since 1885.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
MacGregor
George Stanger
Machan
Jocal Society
MacGregor Fair Day Attracts Community Exhibitors
The event promises benefit to the town and neighboring districts as exhibitors meet friends on Fair Day. Success hinges on the enthusiasm of local residents and nearby communities.
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MacGregor
For Sale Waterloo Model K-B Srish combine
For price further particulars apply to J. C. Hyde, Box 45, RR 5, Portage la Prairie. Local advertisement notes the 12-foot model available for sale and directs inquiries to the listed contact.
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Waterloo
J. C. Hyde
Portage la Prairie
Bortons Auction Rooms Farm Land Fi Specials
Bortons Auction Rooms presents farm land and fi specials featuring a 9 piece dining room set in Old English Oak for 125.00 a Spiece dining room set in English Oak and a 95.00 spiece dining room suite in solid Walnut. Oak dining chairs at 27.50, child’s crib 16.00, Chesterfield bed 42.50, Davenport 32.50, odd buffets from 12.50, drop side couch and mattress 15.00, two and four burner coal oil stoves from 3.50, Renfrew cream separator 114.00, plus many other bargains.
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Spiece
Eptc
Davenport
Simmons
Cote
Local Air Cadets Inspected at North Norfolk Squadron
FO. Tobin of No. 2 Air Command Headquarters inspected the North Norfolk Squadron of Air Cadets in MacGregor last Wednesday evening. Under Flight Lieutenant H. A. Lye, the squadron displayed drill movements with and without rifles, saluted on the March Past, and performed physical drill, gymnastics, tumbling, and aircraft recognition. Tobin praised Lye and the officers for their efforts and the group for efficiency and smart appearance.
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FO. Tobin
No. 2 Air Command
Winnipes
North Norfolk
Air Cadets
MacGregor
Fit
H. A. Lye
Offic
Lye
In Memoriam Lamb Myrtle C Lamb Tribute Note
In loving memory of Myrtle C Lamb who passed away June 23 1944. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell for the loss of one we loved so well. While she sleeps a peaceful sleep her memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed by her husband and family.
Passing of Dr. A P MacKinnon in Winnipeg
Manitoba surgeon Dr. Andrew Pritchard MacKinnon died in Winnipeg last Thursday after a lengthy illness. Born July 28 1880 in Gatineau Valley he trained in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. He served in WWI then led orthopedic surgery in Winnipeg and at St Boniface Hospital. Survived by two sons and other relatives, funeral held in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie under clergy guidance.
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Manitoba
Parage la Prairie
MacGies
Andrew Pritchard MacKinnon
Winnipeg
Andrew MacKinnon
Gatineau Valley
Ottawa
Griswold
Portage la Prairie
Portage Central School
Manitoba Medial College
11Th Field Ambulance
England
Fort Osborne Military Hospital
S.C.R
Ninette
H.galloway
Galloway
MacKinnon
University of Manitoba
Theta Kappa Psi
Isabel Thompson
Wol
James Russell
R.C.A.F
Neil Thomson
James Russell Andrew MacKinnon
J. Percival MacKinnon
Malcom M. MacKinnon
MacGregor
Alexander G MacKinnon
M.D
Norman Wells
N.W.T
Thompson Funeral Chapel
Hillyside
John L. McInnis
Portage
A. Martin
In loving memory of James Sims 1944 death notice
Sims in loving memory of our dear husband and father James Sims who passed away June 22 1944 As we loved him so we miss him In our memory he is dear Loved remembered thought of always Bringing many a silent tear Inserted by his loving wife and sons Frank and Bob
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Frank
Bob
Sims Remembered by Kilfoyle Family
In loving memory of James Sims who died June 22 1944 treasured still with love sincere Ever remembered by Mr and Mrs Robt Kilfoyle and family
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Mrs. Robt. Kilfoyle
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the Herald
MH. T. Trethewey
Prices and Trade Board
Granastand
MILES
Midway
Ursery
Win
Ace Lillard
Dillon Electric
A. Dillon
Borton
WEE
Edrans
Manitoba Farm Loan Association
Trust & Loan Building
Portage Avenue East
Lamb
Myrtle C. Lamb
Thos. Clarke, MacGregor
Ralph N. Rea
Gilroy
Kovar
Roy Duncan
Man
H. A. L. MacGregor
M. Kirshner
General Merchant
Kellogg's
Heis
Erade
Y Enestepec
Setectea
Dr. A. P. MacKinnon
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