Emmeline War Workers Picnic and Oats Cheque Dispatch
The Emmeline War Workers plan a picnic and sale at Emmeline School grounds on Friday June 29 starting in the afternoon. Donations to the sale are welcome. Cheques for the 5 cent per bushel equalization payment are ready at Pool Elevator MacGregor for those who delivered oats from August 1 1943 to July 31 1944. Agricultural Society Directors set aside a Fair building corner on July 6 for relics and old steam threshing outfits to be exhibited on Fair Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmeline
MacGregor
Local Agricultural Society
Ben Richardson
Death of Respected Pioneer Lady in MacGregor Parish
Mary Ann Davidson Smith died Monday June 18 1945. Born Sept 30 1859 in Stylmouth Scotland she immigrated to Canada in 1888 settling in Paris Ontario then MacGregor district. Widow of David Smith she leaves three sons and five daughters, thirty four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral June 20 at MacGregor United Church with Rev Cecil King. burial at Beaver Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Davidson
David Smith
Stylmouth
Forfarshire
Scotland
J. Tiffin
F. €. Voigt
Minitonas
Wm. Martin
MacGregor
J. Lunn
Muir
T. Chapman
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor United Church
Births and Visits Highlight Local News
Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. D. S of Edwin, born at Portage la Prairie Hospital on June 20. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forrest of Ontario visiting with the Kalberg family, as Frank serves in the Royal Canadian Medical Corps in London Ontario. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. S Kalberg will be reported in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie Hospital
Frank Forrest
Ontario
Geo. Forrest
Frank
Royal Canadian Medical Corps
London
Ont
Mrs. Forrest
Hensell
S. Kalberg
Old-Timers Night at Katrime Draws Big Crowd
Old-Timers Night at Katrime on Tuesday June 19 in Community Hall drew over 300 attendees. A varied program featured old-time costumes, songs, a piano recital by Lawrence Smith, comic acts by Ernie Duncan and Maurice Payne, a fiddlers contest, a prize waltz to Walter Machan and partners, and a fruitcake presentation to Katrime's first white child born. Singers, dancing, and plenty of cake and cookies capped the lively event. $121 at the door and $34 from a wool comforter draw supported the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
Yesteryear
A. J. Grove
Lawrence Smith
Ernie Duncan
Maurice Payne
Ben Richardson
Beaver
Katrinne and
Jas. Smith
Bagot
Walter Machan
Bob. Thompson
Muir
S McLachlan
Maurice Smith
H. Rodgers
Wallace Stone
Walter Kelly
James McLachlan
Garnet Grove
Bill Telford
Manitoba Provincial Fair Opens With Ceremonial Services
The Manitoba Provincial Fair runs July 2 to 6 at 3rand. About twenty eight members of the local Masonic Lodge attended Sunday morning Divine service where Rector Wro L. J. Adams delivered a stirring sermon on The Use of Ceremonies. An anthem was well rendered by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Masonic Lodge
W. Ro. L. J. Adams
Local Visitors And Farewell Leave Highlights In District
Mrs R Wells of Hamerston spent days visiting friends in the district last week. Mrs J B Fox of New Westminster B C visits the Grove and Thomas homes. Mr and Mrs Frank Fennell of Ogleton stay with Mr and Mrs H S Barton. Cpl Herb Harrison R C A F Patricia Bay visits Nan N Birkett. Flying Officer R W Groves returns from overseas. Rollie sailed for the Pacific war zone in Oct 1944 and is home on 30 days leave. Congratulations to Rowena Birkett on Winnipeg Normal School graduation. Rowena returns with sister Lillian and Miss Joyce Kay from Edmonton. Field Meeting and Demonstration on Couch Grass Control at F Taylors farm well attended. after addresses the group viewed plots at Mr A E Walkers Illustrated Farm. An expert on farm machinery provided tips on machinery care and fuel saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B Fox
New Westminster
B. C
Grove
Thomas Homes
Frank Fennell
Ogleton
H. S. Barton
Cpl. Herb. Harrison
R.C.A.F
Patricia Bay
Nornan Birkett
R. W. Groves
Rollie
Pacific War Zone
Rowena Birkett
Winnipeg Normal School
Rowena
Lillian
Joyce Kay
Edmonton
Alta
F. Taylor
A. E. Walker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wallace Beery
Ana
Fontaine
Arturo deCordova
Warner Bros
Dennis Morgan
Eleanor Parker
Dane Clark
Massey-Harris
McClary and Enterprise Ranges
CLL
W. Cobbe
Ger
Ma Ly
Bystem
H. A. Lye, MacGregor
Edrans
Manitoba Association
Trust & Loan Building
Portage Avenue East
Winnipeg
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