Home Guard Formed In Portage la Prairie Area
On Tuesday February 2 Captain Wallace of Portage la Prairie led a meeting to form a local unit for home defense. A representative gathering pledged allegiance to the King and Country. Rev Dr J R Johns was named recruiting sergeant for MacGregor Unit and encouraged residents to join and learn the terms of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitia
Wallace
Portage la
MacGregor
I Lome
Ada
Britain
J. R Johns
Britannia Choir Hosts War Era Concert and Lecture
On February 28 at the Masorati MacGregor hall the Britannia Ch organization staged a concert with national anthems from wartime nations. Union Church Choir conducted by Prof. W. P. Evans performed, with pianoforte by Mrs. R. J. Haworth and Miss Emer. Edith, Mrs Jackson Sidney, Mrs R. Mansergh, Mr H. Giffin and W. P. Evans sang solos. Rev Dr J. R. Johns delivered a lecture on Democracy and the Contribution of the Races, praising democracy as Britain's chief contribution and urging citizens to sacrifice for posterity.
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Britannia Ch
LO. Dd
Paardeburg
MacGregor
Union Church
W. P. Evans
R. J. Haworth
Emer
Edith
Jackson
Sidney
J. R. Johns
Germany
Britain
Empire
Council Meeting in Austin Presided by Reeve Shaw
Municipal Council met in Austin with all members present. John Graham MPP reported that by law reallocating costs for Drainage District passed the House. C W Row Aky sought $25 for Boys Scouts. grant approved. Central Executive Committee relief request noted. Belgian Annison-Robinson donation of $150 approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Reeve Shaw
John Graham
M.P.P
C. W.row
Aky
Boys Scout Association
Council
Annison— Robinson
Municipal actions and staffing notes from MacGregor council
Delegates report strong reception by the Minister of Public Works and promise of a grant for specific work. An engineer will inspect ground conditions. discussions touched on sections 12-12 opening. Weed inspector and municipal constable appointments set with salaries. by-law notices for snow removal and scales to be introduced next meeting. Accounts approved for payment. council to meet March 28 in MacGregor. Spring stationery orders urged for The Herald printing department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Shaw
Winnipeg
Thorn
Armstrong
S. J. Rex
Uns
Robinson
W Ie Regelous
L Robinson — Byers
Southworth
Comnecillor Byers
MacGregor
Annison
Finance Committee
Room 1 Attendance Report With Perfect Scores
The record notes aggregate attendance with an average of seven and perfect attendance with no late arrivals. Listed individuals include Sybil Glover Janet Laml Leonarda Harry Shaw Vera Churchill and Lorne Moor.
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Sybil Glover
Janet Laml
Leonarda Harry Shaw
Vera Churchill
Lorne Moor
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Stella Glover
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Ford
Ontario
Mania Bros
Manitote
Gray's Druc Store
G. F. McKay
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Litle
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Ogilvie's
Ogilvie’s
Imperial Oil Co
Sheldon’s Cash Store
Sheldon
Charles E. Sheldon
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