News Notes From MacGregor And Surroundings
Local chatter covers potato tug bounty in England at ten pounds each, new props for a postwar political season, and a reworked town image with a barber and painter finishing works. A drought of results follows the election, while wind and hail caused minor damage. MacGregor Fair day plans loom for July 8 as orange lodges announce a church service on July 3 at United Church with meetups at the Masonic Hall.
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England
MacGregor
Orange
Orang
Carberry County
MacGregor United Church
Masonic Hall
Liberal Sweep Dominates Dominion Elections Nationwide
In Portage Neepawa riding Liberal-Progressive W. G. Weir won against Harold Nelson and CCF rival C. E. Matthews as Liberals surge to 193 seats nationally while Conservative 42, CCF 12, Social Credit 10, and others 5. Saskatchewan sees Liberal gains while John Bracken’s Progressive-Conservative loses in Brandon. Partial local results show Matthews leading CCF 2128 to Nelson 6627 and Weir 9082 with deposits affected.
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Progressive- Conservatives
C.cf
Social Credit
Canada
Quebec
Internesi
Ontario
House
Saskatchewan
CCF
Mr. St. Laurent
Drew
John Bracken
Progressive-conservtive Party
Brandon
J. E. Matthews
Liberal Caber
Portage
Nespawa
W.W. G. Weir
Liberal-Progressive
H. A. Lye
K.C
the Herald
Matthews
Nelson
Weir
Pioneer Blacksmith John Little Dies at 92 in MacGregor
John Little, born in Kinburn Ontario on July 12 1856, died June 22 1949 at 92 in MacGregor district after a long illness. He moved west in 1882 married Margaret Renwick in 1885 and Catherine Waters in 1912. A longtime Blacksmith who operated his shop until 1942, he was a friendly pioneer known for community involvement and tales of the 1890s. Survivors include five sons and several brothers. Funeral held June 24 with Rev C D Rupp officiating and interment at MacGregor cemetery.
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John Little
Kinburn
Ontario
Moosomin
Sask
Margaret Renwick
Matt
MacGregor
Walter
4Sorman
Winnipeg
Jack
Minto
Samo
Beautiful Dedication Service At Beaver Church
A Sunday morning service at Beaver Church featured dedication of two brass offering plates in memory of the late Rev. and Mrs. R. Fotheringham who served the mission. Rev. C D Rupp led, with M E Harkness assisting, as the congregation and choir offered music and speeches recalling the couple’s ministry. Family members attended, including Una Fotheringham of Winnipeg and Grant Fotheringham with relatives from MacGregor. Rev. and Mrs. Fotheringham had served MacGregor from 1928 until his death in 1988, with Mrs. Fotheringham passing away in 1996.
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Beaver Church
R. Fotheingham
C. D. Rupp
M. E Harkness
Rupp
J. Woodin
Fotheringham
Beaver
Una Fotheringham
Winnipeg
Grant Fotheringham
Janice
Heather
MacGregor
SOUTHEND AND MACAULAY NEWS NOTES
Mrs G A Stirling reports local social updates from Southend and MacAulay. Among notices are residents visiting Delta Beach, new job start at Kirshner's Store, school ball team winning prize at Katrime picnic, and multiple trips between Winnipeg, Zurich, Carlyle, Kenora, and MacGregor with family visits and hospital stays.
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George Snaith
Dennis
Lynn
Delta Beach
Ruth Penner
Kirshner
Peter Tarr
Winnipeg
Fred Tarr
Harold Shaw
Wm. Cooper
Elizabeth
Margaretpent
Wm. Pennellt
North Portal
Sask
Lorne Pennell
Lynda
J. J. Billings
J Patterson
H. Rowland
Edwin
E Atcheson
Otatwa
A. McGill
B. L. Howlatt
Gladstone
Clare Brown
Louise
MacGregor
Coming Danzel in Memorial Hall
Promotional note lists dates for Danzel events at Memorial Hall with July 28, August 17 and September events featuring Glen Frain. details imply recurring performances in a local venue.
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Danzel
Nen Frain
Glen Frain
In Memoriam Watson Remembrance Note
In memory of James R Watson who died July 1 1946 in God's garden he rests in peace. Ever remembered by his sons Jeffery Jim and daughter Audrey with loving thoughts and prayers.
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Watson
Emery
James R Watson
Jeffery
Jim
Audrey
Card of Thanks for Mr Little’s illness support
The family of John le wishes to express sincere gratitude to friends for thoughtful acts during Mr Little’s illness. Appreciation is extended for floral tributes messages of sympathy and other kindnesses shown at this time.
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Tetate
John le
Mr. Little
Dog license tag rule notice from MacGregor village
Public notice states a by law requires each dog to wear a current year metal license tag on its collar. Dogs found running at large without a tag may be impounded. Village of MacGregor. G E Lewin, secretary treasurer.
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macGregor
Lewin
Sec
Treas
Board Confirms Teacher Engagements at Mac School
At a special meeting the Mac School Board confirmed teaching staff for the fall term. The Collegiate staff will include Struthers and Angus Murray the latter from Winnipeg. Public School staff named Miss Audrey Poynser Miss Margaret Lamont and Miss Mavis Huget. Murray is the new Collegiate teacher from Winnipeg. Lamont taught previously in Hartford.
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Gregor
Mac
Ate
Ae Struthers
Angus Murray
Audrey Poynser
Margaret Lamont
Mavis Huget
Mrr
Murray
Winnipeg
Lamont
MacGre
Hartford
Grasshopper Campaign Critique and Council Oversight
A letter criticizes the grasshopper spray plan as insufficient for farmers needs. It urges appointing a vigilant supervisor like Gilmour to ensure affordable poison access and criticizes council spending, road maintenance, and transparency while predicting future battles if grasshopper issues recur.
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Neat
Gilmour
Portage
Fair Prize List Corrections Adopted for MacGregor Fair
In the 1949 Fair Prize List several corrections are issued via pressage to exhibitors. Class 8 should state exhibitors may combine their horses in Class 7 and 8 rather than 7 and 8. Prize money for Shorthorn Cattle sections 3 4 and 6 is amended with amounts per section. Sheaf grasses Section 11 moves to Section 25 within Horticulture.
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MacGregor
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W. G. “Gib.” Weir
Dominion
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Harold A. Nelson
C. E. Matthews
Ww. G. (Gibb) Weir
Poll
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Portage City
Carberry
Court Hampton
Can Order of Forresters
Pathead
COF
Vic
Art Palmer
John Olson
Nels. Nohlgren
C. R. Barber
Herb. Borton
Southend & Macaulay
G. A. Stirling
Memoriam
S. Firth
Austin
Aris
Masey Harris
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