Summer notes from the East and local harvests
Fishermen return from holidays in the east Kenora and nearby points with reports of fair catches. Local farming includes Heming house purchase by Mr and Mrs Little while Selkirk wheat sown April 16 grows tall. The New Murphy season begins with August Weber and Charles Lamont prompting plans for upcoming be events in Austin. continuous rain drenches Beaver Bagot Rossendale Portage areas with a light next day in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Heming
Berber
Selkirk
Bob
MacGregor Remembers Gilbert Turner War Hero and Friend
The MacGregor community mourns Gilbert Gabby Turner who died suddenly at 27 Wiltshire Apts Winnipeg last Wednesday night. Born July 6 1886 he served in the 181st then 44th Battalions earning the Military Medal at Arras September 8 1918. A trusted bookkeeper and former Masonic Master he supported curling and the United Church. A service led by Rev W Welsh drew World War I comrades and neighbors to the United Church on June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Vane
Gilbert
Gabby) Turner
Wiltshire Apts
Winnipeg
Gilbert ‘Elisha Turner
181St
Camp Hughes
Gibby
Hem
44Th
Solier
Lime
Arras
Gib
EE Turner
Helen
B. Caldwell
Manitoba” Power Comission
MPC
Atea
Orga
Gibby ‘Turner
MacGregorius
Masonic Lodge
Temple Lodge
United Church
Rev. W. Welsh
A United
Preparations In Final Stages For Fair In MacGregor
Preparations in the final stages for Fair Day in MacGregor on July 8 show grounds being cleaned and buildings set. Workers cut frass and level show rings while organizers urge quick entries for livestock exhibits and main events. Baseball four teams compete and softball for all, with a Memorial Hall dance featuring Walter Machan to end the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
daly“Sth
MacGregor
H. J. Collins
Memorial Hall
Walter Machan
Friends Bid Mrs Duthie Farewell Before Petersfield Move
Neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs B L Jelly home for a farewell party honoring Mrs Geo Duthie on the eve of her departure to Petersfield where George has taken the agency. Helen received a corsage and roast podczas. Concerts followed and Mrs Duthie expressed gratitude for three years in MacGregor. A light lunch was served by hostesses Mrs S Ro Lamb Mrs Wright Mrs Fred Clark Mrs Coy and Mrs Dune Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncow
B. L. Jelly
Geo. Duthie
Petersfield
George
Helen
MacGregor
S. Ro Lamb
Wright
Fred Clark
Coy
Dune Lamb
United Church Ministers Transferred as Welsh Family Moves
Rev and Mrs WK Welsh and family depart to Bright Ontario near Brantford where he will serve as United Church minister. Mrs Welsh active in WMS and Mission Band with children Bonnie and Billy in junior groups. A cordial welcome also goes to Rev and Mrs J Fargy who relocate from Elkhorn to the United Church Manse with daughter Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WK Welsh
Bonnie
Billy
Bright
Ont
Brantford
Welsh
United Church
WMS
Mission Band
J. Fargey
Elkhorn
St. James
Fargeys
Maeeger
Canadian Cellucotton Opens Winnipeg Plant
Canadian Cellucotton Products Co Ltd opens a new St James Winnipeg plant serving Western Canada. The 50,000 square foot facility cost over 600000 dollars to build and will employ more than 20 locals at start. In its first year it should produce over a quarter of all Kleenex used in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Gerth
Express
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Canadian Cellucotton Products Co. Ltd
St. James
Canada
Decoration Day Services Draw Large Attendance Across Districts
Communities of MacGregor Beaver Katrime and Westbourne honored World War I and II veterans with joint services. Legion members visited MacGregor cemetery decorating nineteen graves, Beaver with six, and Katrime with four. A parade led by Elk’s Band from Portage la Prairie proceeded to the Westbourne cenotaph for a ceremony conducted by Rev. OR Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Beaver
Katrime
Westbourne
Legion
MacGregor Cemetery
Beaver Cemetery
Elk's Band of
Portage la Prairie
HA. Lye
Westbourne Church
OR Lamb
Roberta Allan Pupils Stage Piano Recital
Roberta Allan’s piano pupils performed a recital Monday evening for parents and friends. Participants included Judy Sawatsky Lena Kendorf Jean Heppner Donna Dankesreiter Patay Patterson Diane Hay Ida Taylor Dale Critchiow and arty Moore. Grace Russell of Austin led the United Church Junior Choir offering four selections and Shirley Citchiow was absent. The host Miss Allan received thanks for her teaching and the program concluded with a social hour.
MacGregor Primary Teacher Honored At Shower
Marge Duda visits Red Schellenberg’s home where about thirty people sing For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow and present Marge with a corsage of roses and gifts. Bernice Haskett and Red Schellenberg host a dainty lunch as Mae Harvey and Leona English help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Duda
Red ‘Schellenberg
Mae Harvey
Marge
Bernice Haskett
Red
Mrs. Ormston
Red Schellenberg
Leona English
St Pauls JA Attends Brandon Festival
St Pauls Junior Auxiliary members joined leaders Mrs. C. McKelvy and A. L. Nohlgren at Brandon for the Junior Auxiliary Festival. About 235 JA members from the Brandon Diocese attended a service at St Matthew's Cathedral where a new banner was dedicated by Bishop Ivor Norris. Participants from St Pauls TA, led by Miss Donna Lye, won second place in the junior class with Jacqueline Lye and other members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s JA
Brandon
C. McKelvy
A. L.” Nohlgren
St. Matthew's Cathedral
Ivor Norris
St. Paul's TA
Donna Lye
Jacqueline Lye
Myrna White
Margaret Hay
Sharon Trinder
Brenda Clark
Janice Snaith
Georgina Duthie
Velma Barker
Blood Donor Clinic Opens in Manitoba Free Transfusion Service
The Red Cross Free Transfusion Service celebrates over five years of operation in Manitoba. In 1954 MacGregor Hospital received 70 bottles of blood and plasma, with all hospital patients receiving free transfusions. Last year 16,567 people used 27,373 bottles, and the goal this year is to meet rising demand due to hospital expansion. Manitoba has one blood collecting team, aiming for a weekly quota of 800 bottles to maintain reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unn
Red Cross
MacGregor Hospital
Stewart
Manitoba
Wey
Beaver and MacGregor Showers Honor Bride Elect
A crowded Beaver School reception honored Vivian Telford bride elect of July 9, with hostesses and about fifty ladies. Guests wore corsages. duffle bags of gifts were presented as Simmie and Donnie Smith performed and Miss Telford received well wishes. A second event in United Church Annex featured a miniature train ride, a tea with peonies and yellow mauve decor, contests, and a brides life themed limerick reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver School
Sirs. Stewart
McGregor
Simmie
Donnie Smith
Vivian
Ts An Eee
Vivian Telford
United “Church Annex
G. Stewart
Ro McGregor
Macdonald Station
W I MAKES CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL HOSPITAL
The June WS meeting at Mrs Carrom's home had 20 members present. Mrs Smale reported on the Provincial WI Convention in Winnipeg, noting a donation of one hundred dollars to MacGregor Hospital and ten dollars to the 4H Sewing Club. The next gathering is set for Mrs F Wright’s home on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrom
Winnipeg
Smale
Final Scout and Cub Corner Meeting Notes
The summer gatherings end with one more potential special meeting announced. September 1 marks the start of all meetings. 18 scouts and 11 cubs attended a church parade at St Pauls Anglican led by Rev C Lamb. They then joined Decoration Day services at West Dourge before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auilary
Mrs Laycock Honored At Al Bridge Party
Mrs Laycock was honored at a social event hosted at the home of K A Weber. Attendees included Mrs Laycock’s supporters and friends who presented a corsage and shared expressions of gratitude. Delores de la S, MacGregor, and others extended thanks while noting continued friendship despite distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Laycock
Ink of Montreal Bank Hours Limited This Friday
A local Ink of Montreal branch will open 4 30 to 6 p m on Thursday June 30 due to a legal focal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
The
Ink of
Montreal
Mintosh Families Hold Reunion In Perry Park
A Perry Park outing in Westbourne gathered many Mclntosh relatives from across Canada and the United States. Attendees included Alex and Mrs McIntosh Winnipeg. Fred and Mrs McIntosh and family Winnipeg. Harvey and Mrs McIntosh and daughter Winnipeg. Leo Mayensehien and family Redmond Oregon. Cecil McIntosh Beausejour. H A Lye Diana and Jackie MacGregor. Eilene Marsh. A C Roberts and Bob Douglas and family. Phyllis McIntosh Winnipeg enjoying a Calgary vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smmneg
Perry Park
Westbourne
Alex Mclntosh
Fred Mclntosh
Harvey. Mclntosh
C. Mclntosh
Winnipeg
Leo Mayensehien
Redmond
Oregon
USA
Cecil Mclntosh
Beausejour
MacGregor
H. A. Lye
Diana
Jackie
Eilene Marsh
A.C. Roberts
Bob Douglas
Phyllis Mclntosh
Calgary
Alta
Alderson and Moran Engagement Announced for Irene
Mr and Mrs Perey A Alderson announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Irene Gertrude to Gerald Patrick Moran son of Mr and Mrs R L Moran Portage la Prairie. The wedding is set for 10 30 am Standard Time on July 16 at St John’s Roman Catholic Church Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perey A. Alderson
Irene Gertrude
Gerald Patrick Moran
R. L. Moran
Portage la Prairie
St. John's Roman Catholic Church
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F. Pogue
Charlie “Hammond
Kenora
Austin
Bill Parynnik
Bill
Bobby Briscoe
W. Pennell
Mom
Lake of the Woods
Turner
G. Duthie
United Church Ministers
Cellucotton
Roberta Allan
ST. Paul's
J.A
Verian
Revere
Allan
Kelly
W. Graham
T. Gemmel
W.l
CUB and Scout
Laycoee
K A Weber
Siuttay
Valea
J 'Jere
Robotater
Laycock
Hee
Veneta
Ars
Lavoie
Mintosh
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Wim Holden
June Allison
Barbara Stanwyk
Frearie March
Walter Pidgeon
Shelly Winters
Rod Cameron
Joanne Dru
John Ireland
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