Under Maples Mirth and local notes enliven Fair Day plans
Harolds Sounders returns from three weeks at Watson Lake with fishing tales and 21 pound trout photos. The town teems with fair day buzz, donkey baseball jokes, midget cattle, trained zebras, and a crop report praising good rains. A bear tale, Freddie Hammond’s move to Montreal, and local growth with three new houses cap the rural evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Herald
Watson Lake
Nits
Edmonton
Nibs
Free T B X Rays Set for July Across Municipality
A district wide plan for free X ray screening was organized at Memorial Hall with Mayor Montgomery as chair and Dr W Rutledge as Medical Director. Ninette Sanitarium spoke on the effort, outlining canvassing targets to cover every home by July 10 with mail cards by July 12. Locations and dates include Sidney July 18 1 5 and 7 9, MacGregor July 19 1 to 5 and 7 to 9, July 21 1 to 5 and 7 to 9. Rossendale July 28 7 to 9 pm.
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Memorial Hall
Mongomery
W. Rutleese
Ninette Sanitarium
Rutledge
L. B. Petterson
MacGregor
Ro J Shaw
North Norfolk
Dr Rutledge
Sidney
Rossendale
Bethel Chapel Sunday Services Update
Bethel Chapel announces Sunday events on July 2. Sunday School for all ages at 2:30 PM, worship at 3:30 PM, and an evening service at 8:00 PM at Mayfeld Community Hall. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfeld
Local flood relief thanks and evacuee support notes
The bulletin thanks helpers in the flood emergency and records evacuee accommodations. About 110 evacuees registered, staying with relatives or in local homes, with Red Cross assisting for twenty evacuees from five families. Donations of beds and dishes were loaned, and the committee asks owners to contact if their borrowed articles have not been returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lewin
Laurie Smith
S. Firth
Mitchell
Mrs. Hardy
Patterson
Gertrude Hardy
Public Meeting on Childrens Playground July Fourth Memorial Hall
A public meeting is set for next Tuesday July 4 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall to discuss providing a Childrens Playground. All organizations are asked to send representatives and any citizen is invited. Can. Order of Forresters A Butterfield Chief Ranger.
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Memorial Hall
Order of
Forresters A. Butterfield
Scottish Visitors Impressed With Manitoba Beauty
Scottish couple Mr and Mrs Macdonald formerly of Glasgow arrived in MacGregor on June 15 1980 after retirement plans. They plan a second honeymoon visiting Vancouver and Canadian Hay shires while staying with relatives the Hays Ramsays Fothingshams. They praise Manitoba beauty and local trees, note rationing contrasts, and hope for a pleasant holiday with friends in MacGregor and beyond.
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Ofrana
Wm. Macdonald
Glasgow
Scotland
Vancouver
B.C
Macdonald
Mrs. Macdonald
Macregor
Hays
Ramsays
Fothinghams
Frank Hay
Hay Ol
Canada
Final Rites Held for Popular Youth
Frederick Joseph Uhnin, aged 22, died June 15 1950 in Winnipeg General Hospital after a brave illness. Born in Winnipeg, he moved to Pine Creek with his family, studied at Ellwood and Pine Creek Schools and the University of Manitoba, earning an agriculture diploma. A popular, athletic youth, he was a violinist and active in Austin Y P A. Survived by parents and one brother, his funeral on June 19 at St Augustine Church drew many locals, with Rev Father Oratzkowitz officiating and burial in the Austin Cemetery amid floral tributes and honors from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Otse
Frederick Joseph Uhnin
Winnipeg General Hospital
Doe Uhrin
An Mims
Paul Uhnn
Pine Ore
Winnipeg
Pine Creek
Ellwood
Austin
University of Manitoba
Joe
Austin Y.P.A
Ster
V. Turros
Anne
Poplar Point
John
St Augustine Church
Oratzkowitz
Roger Wi
Duncan
Grenville Smith
Small
Dennis Hanna
Vin. Livingstone
Raymond cEachern
Ab. Critchlow
George Moffatt
John Gilmour
John Gabor
Clayton Stewart
Alex Dannes
McKillops
Portage la Pramie
Milf
Final Plans For 1950 Fair Next Friday July 7
MacGregor district committees report final preparations for the 1950 fair next Friday July 7. Working parties have prepared buildings and booths enlarged electrical lighting will be used. Officials express confidence the event will be well attended and successful.
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MacGregor
Dr A V Jubb To Leave MacGregor Next Week
Dr A V Jubb will depart MacGregor and nearby areas for Winnipesaukee to continue practice. The move stems from aging and country‑doctor hardships. The Chamber of Commerce and Dr Jubb work to recruit a replacement, but no definite arrangement is made. The E J Casey Shows secured for midway attractions at the fair, with a sports program planned and events for children in Memorial Hall.
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MacGregor
AV. Jubb
Winnipes
Jupp
Chamber of Commerce
Jul
E. J. Casey
Haveen
Fair Board
Etary
HT Colh
Playground Essay Winners Announced
The judges announced six winners of the Playground Essay Contest now in its fourth week. From MacGregor School, GRADE V winners are Dorothy Sparrow first, Florence White second, Elsie Towle third, and GRADE VII with Lauraine Smith first, Ronald Kirshner second, Garry Lewis third. The two first prize essays are printed on page two of this issue.
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Dorothy Sparrow
Florence White
Elsie Towle
Lauraine Smith
Ronald Kirshner
Garry Lewis
MacGregor School
MacGregor to Showcase Famous Midget Cattle Show
The famous Lost Canyon cattle, subjects of a Toron to Exhibition stir, will appear at MacGregor tomorrow night in a Donkey Baseball game under flood lights. The event promises laughing entertainment and is billed as a novelty show. Also note Mrs M Marsh and Miss Eilene Marsh hosted a tea for Mrs Simpson Regina, a guest of her cousin Mrs Marsh.
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Harlem Belles
Gene Holter
Lost Canyon
Macgregor
Toronto
California
At & Pm
Schools Out Wor Closes Tomorrow for Summer Vacation
At a MacGregor School Board meeting all teachers were rehired except Mr A Murray whose resignation was accepted. His place will be filled on the Collegiate Staff by Mr Wells from Oakville. Tenders were accepted for a new septic toilet system to be installed during the summer months.
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Wor
Nmer
MacGregor School Board
A. Muray
Wells
Oakville
Red Cross Knitters Sought by LO.D.E. Britannia Chapter
The Red Cross has sent sewing material and wool to the Britannia Chapter LO.D.E. for knitted articles. Volunteers are needed for summer work as flood-related stores are depleted. Contact Mrs. Brown or Mrs SR Lamb, convenors, LO.D.E. Red Cross Committee.
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Red Cross
Brittania
Re Brown
SR Lamb
Lode
Card of Thanks from the Uhnin Family
The Uhnin family expresses sincere thanks for kindness sympathy messages and floral offerings received during their recent bereavement from friends and neighbors.
Safer driving campaign aims to cut Manitoba traffic deaths
The Attorney General's Department launches a year long safety drive across Manitoba to reduce traffic accidents. The plan uses ads radio posters and booklets to reach drivers pedestrians and children with a focus on care caution and courtesy. A provincial Records Bureau will track traffic convictions increasing penalties and suspending or impounding vehicles for repeat violators. The Safety Division will coordinate with the Licensing and Safety Responsibility divisions to remove high risk vehicles and drivers from the roads.
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Manitoba
T Department
Canada
R. B. Baillie
Provincial Taxation Branc
Commissioner of Taxation
Baillie
Dent
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Cariboo
North Woods
Old Cy
Mr. Bear
Ld Cy
Freddie Hammond
Twak
Montrbeck
Queal
Freddie
Harry Dankesreiter
Sumer
Fred Venn
CPR
Bagot Sports
Hartford
Portage
Chaien
W. Montgomery
Morris Hay
Publicity Shaw
Elsmith School
Elsmith
Miss Goldsborough
Murray Burch
Lloyd Lougheed
Hudon Bay Co
Assiniboine Park
Bethel Chapel
Agric J
Dr. A. V. Jubb
Lo.d.e
RED Cross Knitters
Attorney - General’s Department
Province
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