Stamp collection notes Antarctic crossing commemorative issue
Mr. J Lambert adds a new airmail stamp and envelope honoring the first Antarctic crossing by Dr Fosch and Edmund Hilarey, sent from Mrs Trevor Cairns of New Zealand after years of trade. District notes snow, freezing temps, and a 1919 Model T sighting beside reminiscences of old town institutions and local highway work plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lambert
Dr. Fosch
Edmund Hilarey
Lambert
Trevor Cairns
New Zealand
Beloved Church YLS Presents Play and Funeral Rites
Mrs. Fred Venn, 75, longtime Beaver district resident, dies at MacGregor Hospital after a life of church service. A YLS three act play Yes and No raised funds for United Church Building Fund at Memorial Hall. many Beaver MacGregor attendees praised the cast and director. A chest X ray survey will visit North Norfolk and MacGregor area June 20-28 with a May 12 meeting in MacGregor to organize participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.ls
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Bagot
MacGregor Wed
Rossendale
Sidney
Austin
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
Eye catching metal emblem material debuts in Canada
A German introduced metallic emblem material for annual reports and calling cards arrives in Canada as the first overseas market. Available in brass aluminum or color spreads and priced similarly to color printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Financial Post
Canada
Accordion origins span continents and centuries
The article notes that while the modern accordion emerged in Germany and Austria in 1829, the Book of Knowledge states similar instruments existed in China for centuries beforehand, highlighting a long, cross cultural history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Book of Knowledge
Three W.I. Members Honored With Life Membership Pins
A WS meeting at Mrs. A. Duncan's home on April 24 honored three life members. Mrs. Anderson joined in 1918 at Edrans and has been active in MacGregor. Mrs. McCarl is the sole charter member with 43 years of WI service. Miss Fox shows 25 years of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Duncan
Moss
Anderson
Edrans
Man
MacGregor
Hotel
Snaith
Manitoba
Ames
John Steen
Abbotsford
B.C
A. Grove
A. Kolke
Bride of Last Friday Honored at Shower
A mis cellaneous shower in the Masonic Hall basement Mac Gregor honored Miss Margaret Alton a bride of last Friday. Hostesses Velma Duncan Viola Stewart Sharon Smith Norma Stratton Lorna Walley and Mrs A M Shaw presented corsages and Margaret was seated in a prettily decorated chair. A miniature transfer truck and gifts including a step up table and a large picture were given by local high school students. Lorna Dankesreiter led a piano sing along and nine-tenths of the forests are owned by the people of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Margaret Alton
Velma Duncan
Viola Stewart
Sharon Smith
Norma Stratton
Lorna Walley
A. M. Shaw
Margaret
Alton
A. Duncan
Hospital Tag Day Scheduled for May 10 by Aids Group
Hospital Aids plan a Tag Day on Saturday May 10 in the North Norfolk MacGregor district to aid a nursing student. 4H girls will canvass homes in the afternoon while Aids members solicit donations in the evening. The drive aims to encourage more girls into nursing training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aids
Norfolk- MacGregor
Final Service Draws Large Crowd to 58 Year Old Church
On Sunday evening April 13 over 190 people gathered at the United Church for the last service in the fifty eight year old building. Rev J L Fargey led the service with a twenty voice choir. Mrs Adamson sang I Walked Where Jesus Walked Today and Mrs Russell accompanied. John Woodin sang The Last Chord. Mrs Woodin, longtime organist, presided. Only Mrs G Booth and Mr and Mrs F T Course attended both openings. The church had changes including a moved choir loft and added annex in 1939 as memories of days past returning before demolition for a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godl
Fred Venn
Higher Sorve
Macregor Hospital
Pilkington Township
Wellingtonounty
Ontario
Elora
Ont
Shoal Lake
Man
Venn
Newdale
Murphy
Hile
Souris
C. Coleman
Beaver District
MacGregor
United Church
Beaver
WMS
W.ms
W.S
J. L. Fargey
Adamson
Jesus
Russell
Minne- Josa
John Woodin
MacGregor Cubs eye return to Civic Air League baseball
In a season preview the MacGregor Cubs are poised to rejoin the five team Civic Air League along with Portage, Macdonald RCAF, High Bluff, and Oakville. Oakville has dominated recent pennants, but the circuit remains competitive with most clubs on a par. a Sunday intra squad game was noted with regulars scarce as Ralph Critchlow and Gerald Cobbe’s status shaping the lineup.
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MacGregor Cubs
Civi-Air League
Baby Bears
Portage
Macdonald Rcaf
High Bluff
Oakville
MacGregor
Ralph Critchlow
Cub
Gerald Cobbe
Phil Watson
Ranger
Shaw
North Norfolk Legion Meeting Notices District Representative
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold a regular meeting at Memorial Hall on Tuesday May 6 at 8 30 p m Mr D Raine District Representative from Portage la Prairie will attend this meeting A good attendance of members is requested
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North Norfolk and District
The
Canadian Legion
Memorial Hall
D. Raine
Portage la Prairie
Bethel Church Schedules Mother's Day Service and Rally
Bethel Church announces a Sunday schedule change with Holy Communion at 11 30 am and Sunday School at 10 00 am A rally is planned for May 11 at 10 30 am to celebrate Mother s Day A gift from the pastor will go to the mother with the largest family present The notice invites boys girls and their mothers to attend and bring friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Communion
Bethel Church
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Owen Om
George Lewin
Matt Little
Woolworth
Lizzie
Herald
No. 1 Highway
Doc
Deer Lodge
Agai
Beloved Church
Y.L.S
E. A. Hay
Garry Cobbe
Marlene McCorrister
Charlie Townsend
Persia
Barry Barber
Janice Lamb
Barry
Janice
Marlene
Charlie
Jean Hay
Hazel Ray
Mrs. Hay
W.I
Legion Meeting
Missionary Conference
Evangelical Mennonite Church
Ben Eidse
Congo Island
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