113-Year-Old Newspaper Revealed as Yarmouth Herald Relic
A relic handed into the Herald, dated August 9 1833, Vol 1 No 1 of the Yarmouth Herald and Western Advertiser in four sheets. Publisher Alexander Lawson, annual price fifteen shillings. Contents include Newfoundland news ship news poetry and small ads with a curious marriage notice from St Marys Bay.
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Herald
Martin Haley
Yarmouth Herald and Western Advertiser
N.S
Newfoundland
Alexander Lawson
Mrs Charlotte Hill Dies in U S A
Mrs Charlotte Sophie Hill widow of W Fredrick Hill died March 13 in Pleasureville Pennsylvania USA at her daughter Otto Meisterfield’s home. Surviving children include Mrs J H Moore Mrs H Lloyd of MacGregor Walter Hill of Winnipeg George Hanover Richard New Mexico and Mrs Herden Taughe baugh York RD plus two grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral held March 16 in Pleasureville with Rev A F Stamback officiating.
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Charlotte Sophie Hill
W. Fredrick Hill
Otto Meisterfield
Pleasureville
Pennsylvania
U.S.A
Hill
H. Moore
H. Lloyd
MacGregor
Walter Hill
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
J. H. Moore
Lloyd
Meisterfield
George
Hanover
Penn
Walter
Richard
New Mexico
Herden Taughebaugh
York RD
A. F. Stamback
Canadian Legion North Norfolk Branch Season Meeting Plan
The North Norfolk Branch of the Canadian Legion will meet in plan to attend this, the first meeting of the season. New members are cordially invited, to attend.
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North Norfolk
Canadian Legion
United Church Annex Concert Announced for April 10
Local notices mention Mr. R G Vint and daughter Donna of St James visiting the Bartons on Monday. The Annual United Church Annex Concert is set for Wednesday evening April 10 with details to follow. Slender Tablets advertised with a two week supply for one dollar and twelve weeks at Montgomery's Drug Store in MacGregor. Anglican speaker Cannon I A Norris to address C K X Brandon on Sunday March 31 from 4 to 115 pm. News of visits and hospital stays includes F R Buckley of Squamish B C visiting in town, Mrs W B Graham recovering after an operation at Grace Hospital Winnipeg, and L J Fox of Orangeville recovering from knee surgery at Portage General Hospital. Clarence Smith and family hosted Mr and Mrs J R Gair and Kenny and Archie Cook for dinner before their departure to The Past Man. twenty four guests enjoyed the day.
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Clarence Smith
Beaver
J.R. Gair
Kenny
Archie Cook
Professor A R Cragg Delights Congregations in Winnipeg
Prof A R Cragg of United College Winnipeg concluded a series of sermons in the United Church to a crowded crowd. He spoke in MacGregor Bagot and delivered challenging sermons on the five point mission of the Christian Church. His blend of psychology with evangelical zeal and his engaging delivery inspired listeners and likely enriched church life.
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A.R. Cragg
United College
Winnipeg
United Church
Cragg
MacGregor
Sund
Bagot
Heis
Whist Drive and Dance for Shriners Hospital
Reminder of the Whist Drive and dance in the Masonic Hall tomorrow night to raise funds for the Shriners Hospital. Proceeds support the hospital’s charitable work and community events.
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Masonic Hall
Shriners’ Hospital
New 1946 Ford Deluxe Tudor Draws Crowds at Lye Garage
The Lye garage drew large crowds on Saturday for the display of the New 1946 Ford Deluxe Tudor car and a three ton truck. The updated models feature broader styling and V-8 power improvements. The Tudor was delivered Wednesday morning to Miss Phyllis Hadland, district nurse, as proud new owner.
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R. E. Lye
Lye
Phyllis Hadland
North Norfolk Council to meet in Austin on Friday
The North Norfolk Council will meet in Austin on Friday, April 5. Residents note the town events and local visits. Mr and Mrs T L Jolliffe spent the past week with relatives at Saskatoon. Sask Mrs M E Madson and daughter Marguerite of Winnipeg were weekend visitors at Mrs J B Merrick DAN in Stratton's Barn. Telford's orchestra and Aunt Frank Henry's orchestra performed Friday. Mr and Mrs E J Lewis of St Vital Man are visiting at the home of their parents, Mr and Mrs A Stinson. Mr M E MacKinnon is under medical care in Portage General Hospital. Petty Officer Iolo Jones, RCMR, Victoria BC, is spending thirty days' leave in town with Mrs Jones. Orangeville school district subscribed 38.50 in the Red Cross drive. Messrs J Morris and Geo Yrigal were canvassers. Ladies' Curling Club elected officers and voted a substantial sum for an extra ice sheet at the curling rink. A full report will follow next week.
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Iolo Jone
RCMR
Victoria
B.C
Jones
T. D. Lamb
Orangeville
Messrs. J. Morris
Geo Yrigal
J. L. Lamb
Ladies’ Curling Club
Gypsy Rover enchants packed Portage audience at Masonic Hall
The Por tage Knox Church Junior Choir staged the three act musical comedy The Gypsy Rover at the Masonic Hall Monday evening. Directed by Jean Martin the 35 strong cast and chorus delivered a lively Gypsy story with Rob the Gypsy Rover. Sponsored by Port age Women�s Missionary Society, the event drew a full house and ended with a WMS hosted lunch at United Church Annex.
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Masonic Hall
Portage Knox Church
MacGregor
Women’s Missionary Society
Jean Martin
Martin
Portage
W.M.S
United Church
Notice of Egg Station Opening in MacGregor
Notice states arrangements to open an egg station in MacGregor at the rear of an meat and locker plant. Watch the Herald for a definite opening date. The operation will pay ten market prices and be run under the supervision of a qualified operator.
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MacGregor
Home Coming For Overseas Troop Pte Burton Arrives
Pte BK Burton returns from overseas in February aboard the Queen Elizabeth after enlisting in January 1943 and training at Fort Garry Shilo and Niagara on the Lake. He served in Belgium Holland France and Germany and is now on furlough at home before resuming discharge formalities in Winnipeg. Cpl Ralph Horn of Peguis Saskatchewan visited during Burton’s furlough at the EF Burton home southeast of town.
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Pte
BK. Burton
Nome
Queen Elizabeth
Ernest
Fort Garry
Shilo
Niagara on-the-Lake
Belgium
Holland
France
Germany
Winenipeg
Cpl
Ralph Horn
Pegins Sask
EF Burton
For Sale Massey Harris plow with lift and evener
A for sale notice from Linch Linch, Moor MacGregor offers a Massey Harris stirrew horse gang plow with power lift and tandem evener in good condition. Apply to 2 STAN, MOO.
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Massey-Harris
Engagement announced of Dorothy Elores and Wilhevel deff
The engagement is announced of Dorothy Elores, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs BR Thompson, to Pte Wilhevel deff, son of Mr and Mrs N Cheveldeff, of Yorkton Sask The wedding will take place in April.
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Dorothy Elores
BR. Thompson
Pte. Wilhevel+deff
Auction Sales By F. C. BORTON
Auction in MacGregor area includes REUBAN POYSER model tractors cattle and household effects with lunch at 9. Warnings of future sales by W. C. Mi and RH Harvey at Bagot and No. 1 highway nearby. Including power machinery and farm equipment on offer.
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Reuban Poyser
RH Harvey
Bagot
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McGregor
William Hobbs
Argyle
Rebecca
A. Gedrie
St Mary's Bay
Yarmouth Herald
McKim
Nova Scotia
Lawson Publishing Co. Ltd
The
Telegram
C. S. Hill
R.G. Vint
Donna
St. James
F.C. Barton
United Church Annex
Montgomery
Cannon I. A. Norris
C.K.X
Brandon
F. R. Buckley
Squamish
W. B. Graham
Grace Hospital
L. J. Fox
Portage General Hospital
Les
A. R. Cragg
Ford
North Norfolk Council
Austin
T. L. Jolliffe
Saskatoon
M.E. Madson
Marguerite
J. B. Merrick
Dan
Stratton
Telford
Aunl
Frank Henry
E. J. Lewis
St. Vital, Man
Mrs. A. Stinson
M. E. MacKinnon
Enid Smith
Bluebird Cafe
Enid's Dress Shoppe
D Door East Bluebird Cafe
Mgr
F. C. Borton
W. C
S.C. Duef
S. J. Young
Kemp
C. Mansfield
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