Passing Of James Sims A Longtime Community Resident Dies
The death occurred at his home on Thursday June 22 1944 of James Sims a well known resident. Born in Surrey England January 1880 he came to Canada in 1908 and worked with the Manitoba Telephone System before moving to Pathead district. Survived by wife one daughter Mrs J Kennedy of Vancouver BC three sons Frank Winnipeg a prisoner of war in Germany Robert at home and another in Winnipeg four brothers Edwin Vancouver George England Frank Brandon William overseas. Funeral Saturday from St Pauls Church conducted by Rev L J Adams with many floral tributes. Interment in MacGregor cemetery pallbearers F C Borton Rob Kilfoyle R B Wimsett Geo Thompson F Taylorson and Mr Frieson.
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James Sims
Sims
Surrey County
Eng
Canada
Manitoba
Pathead
St. Paul’s Church
L J. Adams
MacGregor Cemetery
Messrs
F. C. Borton
Robi Kilfoyle
R B. Wimsett
Geo. Thompson
F. Taylorson
Mr. Frieson
Card of Thanks Sims We extend gratitude for kindness and flowers
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness sympathy messages and floral tributes during the illness and loss of our beloved husband and father from Mrs Sims Frank Bob Edith Ted and Gertrude.
Katrime Items Show Furloughs Visits and Local Events
Russell Gilbert and Jimmie Payne are on furlough home from their duties, Frank Smith and Marie Bolton visit Winnipeg and district relatives, and Katrime Willing Workers host a Red Cross fundraiser July 11 with Telford’s Orchestra. Katrime picnic June 11 enjoyed perfect weather, with baseball softball and other sports drawing a crowd.
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Lac
Russell Gilbert
Dartmouth
Jimmie Payne
Saskatoon
Frank Smith
Winnipeg
Adance
Katrime
Red Cross
Telford
Ore
Blood Donor Clinic Set for Portage La Prairie
Urgent call for donors as the next clinic for MacGregor and Austin districts is planned in Portage la Prairie on the upcoming Wednesday July Sth. Donors must leave names with Dr Jubb in MacGregor or Mrs Atkins in Austin by Saturday July 1st.
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MacGregor
Austin
Portage la Prairie
Dr. Jubb
Atkins
Passing of a Respected Citizen Mrs E Lamb
The news notes the death of Myrtle Olive Elliott Lamb aged 52, wife of Wilson Lamb, at Portage la Prairie hospital on June 23, 1944 after surgery. Survived by husband, daughters Margaret and Mrs. D R Borton, one grandson, and siblings. Funeral held at MacGregor United Church with Rev C A J King. interment in Beaver Cemetery.
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E. Wilson Lamb
Portage la Prairie Hospital
Lamb
Myrtle Olive Elliott
Beaver
H. Imerstand
Vancouver
B.C
MacGregor United Church
C. A. J. King
Isaiah
Messrs
John McMillan
Walter Machan
John Smale
N.S. Thompson
A. M. McIntosh
Alfred Graham
Bruce Stinson
Wesley Thompson
Robert Kerr
Vernon McKely
Wm. Bennett
A. Nicholl
Restinyhe Beaver Cemetery
Thank You Note From Lamb Family for Kindness
The husband and daughters of the late Mrs. E. Wilson Lamb express gratitude to friends neighbors and others for acts of kindness sympathy and tributes during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wilson Lamb
Beaver Creek Community Notes at Brandon Meeting
Ben Richardson attended the M F A Convention at Brandon last Thursday. Miss Irwin of Saskatchewa visited with her cousin Mr id M Smith last week. A joint WMS and Baby Band meeting drew about fourteen babies. Several couples visited the Richardson home Sunday. Mrs Currie of Winnipeg demonstrated Wear ever products at Mrs N S Irvine s home with about sixteen ladies attending. Mrs Cecil Cooper and Mrs Nelson won prizes in a contest.
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Marie Bolton
Winnipeg
B. Gilbert
Mrs. Reid
Gladstone
Ben Richardson
Brandon
Miss Irwin
Saskatchewa
Id. M. Smith
WMS
A. Smallpiece
Portage
Potatoes and Peas Entered in Local Fair by George West
George West submit a stock of new potatoes and peas at the Herald Office on Monday noting these are not the largest he has. Locals encouraged to enter vegetables in the upcoming fair and compete with George.
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George West
George
In Memoriam Green and Bennett Green Remembrance Note
In loving memory of John Green who died July 2 1938 inserted by mother father and sister. Also remembrance for John Bennett Green who died July 2 1938. Wife and sons Ted and Stewart recall him with love and enduring memories.
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Ted
Stewart
Girls ski suit and knitwear acquired by Pearl Bazuk
Pearl Bazuk applies for a collection of clothing and books including a girls ski suit a knitted suit and skates plus Grade 1X reading books as part of a local aid or purchase program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Bazuk
MacGregor
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Eaton’s
Young Canada
T. Eaton
Clare
Invasion Pictures
Ray Milland
Ruth Hussey
Gail Russell
Rita Hayworth
Gene Kelly
Medusa
Erior
Massey-Harris
McClary and Enterprise Ranges
Parris-Dunn Wind Electrics
WWW
COBBE
Defence Headquarters
Ottawa
H. A. Lye
Man
Erle R
Ralph N. Rea
Irs
Gilroy
Mac
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