Decoration Day Services Partially Cancelled Last Sunday
Heavy rains forced partial cancellation of Decoration Day activities in MacGregor last Sunday. The service at United Church proceeded with Rev. J. W. Ridd, Rev. Lockham, and Mr. Morgan in charge, Vic. Palmer sounding the Last Post, and wreaths laid by C. F. Kitson and Mrs. T. L. Jolliffe. Unable to visit cemeteries, 1L0.D.E. will decorate MacGregor graves later. Beaver cemetery service was canceled. a July 6 service is planned for Katrime cemetery.
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MacGregor
United Church
J. W. Ridd
Winnipeg
Mr. Lockham
Westbourne
Morgan
St. Paul's Church
Macaregor
Vic. Palmer
Beaver
Katrimne
McCreary Masons Visit Temple Lodge for Fraternal Visit
McCreary Lodge No. 1 members and one Vermillion Lodge visitor traveled June 17 to Temple Lodge. They presented the Pred Leach Travelling Register in memory of the late R W Bro Fred Leach. The event featured a Fellowcraft Degree for Bro John Heselwood and a social luncheon followed by singing.
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McCreary Lodge
No. 1
Vermillion Lodge
Dauphin
Temple Lodge
Pred Leach
R.W. Bro
Fred Leach
Card of Thanks from Duncan McLachlan
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation for the kindness and thoughtfulness of neighbors friends and Brandon hospital staff for helping make the hospital stay comfortable Duncan McLachlan Carberry.
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Brandon Hospital
Duncan McLachlan
Carberry
Bride of Yesterday Feted at Pretty Rainbow Shower
Mrs Granam and co hosts held a pre wedding shower for Enid Smith on June 18 at her home. Rainbow motif lit rooms as guests enjoyed games and gifts including silver salt and pepper shakers an occasional chair a foot stool and an end table. Enid thanked friends for kindness as fifty four attended.
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Mrs. Collins
Enid
Changes Announced In School Staff
The school announces staff changes for next term at MacGregor. The Collegiate Department will close and the two room high school will open with five teachers. Miss Erlendson resigns, Miss Niven takes grades 7 8, Miss Primmer moves to Emerson, and Miss Marjorie Wilson resigns.
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MacGregor School
Erlendson
Portage
Miss Niven
Forrest
Man
Primmer
Emerson
Marjorie Wilson
L. Labassiere
A. J. Struthers
A. Tupper
Enid Jubb
Land
Bagot's Sports Day Draws Busy Crowd and Raffles
Wet weather did not dampen a large turnout at Bagot's Annual Sports Day and Dance on a Wednesday in June. Attendance topped 600 for grounds entry with W A ladies booths raising over $115. Portage and Austin won prizes in senior and school softball, Edwin and MacGregor sharing top honors in early events, and a Portage Flying Club plane delighting attendees. Proceeds exceeded $550 for the Community Club.
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Bagot
W.A
Edwin
MacGregor
Poplar Bluff
Austin
Russell Love
Rossendale
Portage
Southend
Rignold
Machan
Portage Flying Club
WMS Anniversary marks progress and overseas needs focus
The Bagol Ellsmith WMS observes two years of work with reports of doubled membership and bright prospects. Mrs. McKenzie urged aid to overseas needy, while gifts and readings honored charter members. Visitors from nearby towns attended a luncheon and cake as a three-tier celebration cake adorned with candles.
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de G. Crealock
Hay
Machair
At Wms
W. Mcs
C .Matthews
G. MacMillan
H Armstrong
W.M.S
Toronto
McKenzie
Presbyiry
Gladstone
B.G. Crealock
Lady Hamilton
W. Burch
K. Arnold
E. Pogue
Barrett
Portage
R. Kerr (Sr
Elsmith
Burnside
Hartford
Beaver
MacGregor
Austin
Montres
Quebec
Rignold
Sheddon Ont
Miami Man
Moose Range
Sask
Suture
Local notices and visits pace Katrime area social scene
Residents and visitors are listed attending events in Katrime area including visits from Garret Grove in Winnipeg, stays by Mr and Mrs A E Was and Mrs J Heselwood visiting Shandon, and trips by Kenora Ontario residents. Birth announced in Portage Hospital, June 18. Baker Quilts raffle and W A tea proceeds noted. Austin Group performs at Katrime Hall.
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Air
Ars. Garnet Grove
Winnipeg
A. E
J Heselwood
Shandon
Alf Stirling
Kenora Ont
George Wells
George Bull
Thomas
Grove
C.R. Barber
E. Duncan
Portage
Jennie McLaughlin
Alex Nickle
Gilbert Plains
Lawrence Smith
Portage Hospital
Edward Morton
No Appeals Filed At Court Of Revision
The Elector Roll Court of Revision met with no appeals filed by any party. The assessor presented results and changes were approved, with adjournment to a committee meeting on June 20 to discuss finances and village matters.
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Waring
F R. Jackson
Abo
Emerson—Chariton
Skyways Servi Ltd
Reeve
Sec
Treas
Skyways
Thompson
Neepawa
Eade
Charlton North
Graham—Emerson
Emerson—Thompson
Graham
Emerson
Alton
Austin
MacGregor
In Memoriam of Our Dear Father J R Watson
In loving memory of J R Watson who died July 1 1946. We miss him as a father and friend and treasure his sayings. Audrey Watson and family remember his kindness and strength as they note the loss remains deeply felt.
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R Watson
Pal
Blue
Audrey
MacGregor Pool Elevator Closure Notice
The MacGregor Pool Elevator will be closed from June 30 to July 1. R. Gilbert, agent.
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MacGregor Pool
R. Gilbert
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McCreary Masons
Pecunia
Bride of Yesterday
Pretty Rainbow
Bagol-Ellsmith
Sidney
Emily Isabe
Pine Creek
Arnold Matthew O'Brien
S. Brien
Georgina Neddow
Wnipeg
Ronald
Sidney Scott
Glen Hughson
Lionel Wright
United States
Katrime News
Katrime
Coopersper
Gilbert
Nellie Sells
Fred Cooper
Bert Middleton
Winnie
Pirie
Frank Smith
Chas, Starr
W. R. Shaw
Joyce Lake
Good Neighbors Club
Rattime Hall
Pla
Telfords Orchestra
Memoriam
Masonic Hall
L. Dickinson
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor Herald
The
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