Clean Up Week Planned in MacGregor May 5 to 10
Portage Health Sector director outlines a province wide Clean-Up Week from May 5 to 10 in MacGregor. Board of Trade to sponsor the campaign with local merchants and Herald ads promoting the effort. A Portage inspector will survey lanes and yards, notifying occupants if any premises fail to meet standards.
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Portage
Manly
Chas. M Uni
HB Cat
Atareg
Board of Trade
MacGregor
Department of Health
The
Herald
Thespector
Former Orangeville Farmer Buried
James Walker of Gladstone, born November 7 1870 in Abdeen Scotland, died unexpectedly at Gladstone April 7 1947. Funeral at Gladstone April 9 officiated by Rev E C Bewell with interment in Gladstone cemetery. Survived by widow and three sons Ross Sask Ted Edmonton Winnipeg and Vera McAskill, plus two brothers and a sister in Scotland. Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers listed from Gladstone and MacGregor. Known as a long time farmer, grain buyer, public servant on North Norfolk Council and Orangeville School Board, member of United Church.
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James Walker
Gladstone
Gay
Giada
United Ciy
E. C Bewell
R. McAskill Sr
Wm. Chandler
H. A. Lye
3A. Hay
MacGregor
Les. Fox
Jos. Lambert
A. Duncan
Orangeville
Walker
Vera McAskill
North Norfolk
The
United Church
Ross
Sask
Ted
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Srhl
McAskill
Vera
Scotland
Res
Annual Meeting of Board of Trade Set for May 13
The annual meeting of the MacGregor Board of Trade will be held Tuesday May 13 at 8 p.m. Officers and other business will be conducted. All members and others interested are requested to be present.
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MacGregor Board of Trade
Sp.m
Former Citizens Celebrate Wedding Anniversary of Durrants
Mrs. Jos. Moore reports the 70th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Durrant of Brandon on March 30. The couple, long time MacGregor residents, previously farmed near Brandon and Douglas, have two sons Charles and Frederick, two daughters Nellie Skinner and Maud Schnurr, and a late son Frank killed in World War I. The district community extends warm congratulations and wishes for good health and more anniversaries.
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Jos. Moore
Charles Durrant
Brandon
Durrant
Sid. Hay
MacGregor
Douglas
Maud
Huston, Texas
Frank
Portage Young People Present Two Plays
A full hall in Portage la Prairie greeted the Young Peoples Union at the United Church as they staged two one act plays. Mrs. G A Hay introduced the performers and Mrs. A J Stevenson played piano between acts. The Valiant kept tension with Rev A Martin’s portrayal while Curse You Jack Dalton provoked many laughs. Sheridan Atkinson’s villain drew the strongest applause. The show, under WMS auspices, was well worth attending.
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Young Peoples Union
Portage la Prairie
Villian
Sheridan Atkinson
W.ms
Local firms begin remodelling their establishments
Local businesses Lamb and Son and W Lye and Son Ltd started extensive alterations this week. Lambs grocery stock moved to the former Stinson Hotel for continued trade during remodelling. W Lye and Son Ltd plan major changes to their lumber yard with cement foundations laid for new main walls.
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N. Lamb and Son
Lodge, Church and School Friends Honor Canon Adams
Fraternal gathering at Temple Lodge No 49 MacGregor marked Canon L J Adams farewell as he leaves for Rector of Anglican Parish in Killarney Man A purse of money and tokens were presented by Temple Lodge members and by the Girls Auxiliary WA to Canon and Mrs Adams. Vocal solos and a social hour followed the church service and school gift endowsments were presented by pupils.
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Bretheren
Sorr
Temple Lodge No. 49
W. Bro
L. J. Adams
Killarney
Man
J. L. Lamb
R.W. Cobbe
Robr. W. Service
Athebasca Dick
W. Bro. Adams
R. W. Bro
M. E. McKinnon
Adams
Temple Lodge
MacKinnon
MacGregor
Bro. B. Embree
C. F. Kitson
Mildred Rowlatt
Dorothy Weber
W A
McLachlan
W.A
H. G. Parker
Lye
Mr. Adams i
Farewell Presentation to Mrs Gordon Jones
The home of Mrs M M Marsh hosted a farewell for Mrs Gordon Jones who leaves soon with her husband and son Ralph to Brandon. Hostesses included Mesdames Rt Stratton W Critchlow A Weber R W Dobbe and Miss Eilene Marsh. Mrs Marsh presented an electric lamp and a steel and plastic bathroom set. Mrs Jones expressed sincere thanks. After contests a luncheon was served to many guests.
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M. M. Marsh
Gordon Jones
Ralph
Brandon
Marsh
Mesdames Rt. Stratton
W. Critchlow
A. Weber
R. W. Dobbe
Eilene Marsh
In Memoriam Ulm James T. Hulme Obituary Note
James T. Hulme passed away April 27 1928. His wife Nelson and Alice remember the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that remains with them.
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Ulm
James T. Hulme
Nelson
Alice
Mrs C King Honored by MacGregor United Church Ladies Aid
The MacGregor United Church Ladies Aid honored Mrs C A J King with a silver spoon and inscribed ladle as a token of esteem. Mrs H J Collins poured tea, and Mrs D A Shaw presented the gift with an accompanying address. Mrs King expressed thanks and regret at leaving the society after many years of service.
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MacGregor United Church
C. A. J. King
D. A. Shaw
King
Pretty Home Wedding of Dorothy Grove and Percival Smith
Dorothy Jean Grove wed Percival Charles Smith at the Grove home on April 22 at 2 01. Canon L J Adams officiated. The bride wore a gold wool suit with brown accessories and a talisman rose corsage. Bridesmaid Elsie Grove wore green with gold accents. A three tier cake and showers of confetti followed. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside on the groom’s farm east of Beaver.
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Grove
Katrime
Dorothy Jean
Percival Charles
H. M. Smith
Elsie Grove
Mrs. Smith
Beaver
D Card Dies at Portage after Stroke at 75
D Card former crown prosecutor at Portage la Prairie and prominent Manitoba barrister died Monday evening at Portage General Hospital at the age of 75. His death followed a stroke suffered weeks earlier in Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife and one son Byron of Killarney.
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Wilnam
Card
Portage A Prairie
Mantoba
Portage General Hosital
Winnipeg
Byron
Killarney
North Norfolk District Legion Meets at Westbourne
The North Norfolk District Branch of the Canadian Legion will meet in Westbourne on Wednesday May. A good attendance of members from the area is requested.
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North Norfolk
Death of Mrs. Lillian G. Wall 10 May 3 1945
Obituary note for Mrs. Lillian G. Wall 10 who passed away May 3 1945. Contains line about love and remembrance lasting forever. Memorials appear from Nelson and Dale Bes.
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Coors
Lillian. G. Wall
Bes
Nelson and Dale
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Dominion Textile Company Limited
Lodge, Church & School Friends
Canon
M Thompson
Canon Adam
Jackie Giles
David Little
Memoriam
Vrs. C
Stratton’s
Ford's Orchestra
Dorothy Jean Grove
Percival C. Smith
D. Card
Moriam
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