P O W MacWilliam Receives Wings Posthumously
Mr and Mrs W M MacWilliam announce that Air Force Headquarters Ottawa has awarded the Operational Gold Wings and Certificate to Pilot Officer Walter A MacWilliam in recognition of his gallant action against the enemy. Walter was initially reported missing in October 1944 and later presumed dead. The family regards the wings as a treasured memento of a young life sacrificed for home and country.
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MacWilliam
Air Force Headquarters
Ottawa
Walter A. MacWilliam
Walter
Rosehill Farmer Laid To Rest
Harry Hammond a longtime Rosehill district farmer died April 27 1947 at Portage General Hospital after a lingering illness He was 57 years 9 months 18 days born July 9 1890 in Kent England and immigrated to Canada in 1895 He married Mary Alice Mason December 19 1905 and lived on the same farm He is survived by one son Charles Henry and two daughters Mrs Joseph M Moore and Mrs Sam Emerson Jr six grandchildren The funeral was held April 30 at the family residence Canon Adams conducted the service with many floral tributes and interment followed at Rose Metery
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Respected Hill District
Gor
Portagie General Hospital
Harry Hammond
Kent England
Canada
Ontario
Carberry
Man
Rosehill
Mary Alice Mason
Sighthill
Mr. Hammond
Same
Charles Henry
Joseph M. Moore Mary
Ingersoll
Ont
Sam. Emerson, Jr
Marjorie
Emmeline
Canon Adams
Rosehill Ladies Helping Hands
Rosehill School
Legg
C. Leckie
A. Roy J.B
D. Jeffrey
M. Haley
H. Lloyd
Douglas Leckie
Celebrity Concert Series Outlined for Portage Lions Club
Portage la Prairie Lions Club outlines a three concert series with Fred M. Gee directing. Winnipeg’s Series of Winnipeg will bring Freda Trepel Carmen Torres and Nan Merriman to Fort William? Edmonton and other Western Canada cities performing at United Church. Lions members and reservations details provided by W. W. Newell at the Playhouse box office.
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Portage la Praire
Carmen Torres
Nan Merriman
Freda
Trepel
Torres
Molson Stadium
Montreal
Miss Torres
Carrie Jacobs Bond
National Federation of Music Clubs
NBC
America
Toscanini T
Lions Club
Community groups aid British Save the Children Fund
At Mrs Copple's home sixteen attendees discuss aiding Joan Shrubsole a 14 year old girl under foster care. Parcels from C.D.E. and I.C.C.E. members welcome food or clothing items to be collected by May 17 and May 10 respectively. Families urged to donate good second-hand clothing for overseas relief.
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Ater
Save the Children Fund
Joan Shrubsole
Desiy
Joan
Thel.c.d.e
RE. Lye
1.C.C.E
Britannia” Ch
Arbor Day Declared Local Holiday in MacGregor
At a MacGregor business men meeting it was decided to observe Arbor Day on Monday May 12 as a local holiday. All businesses will close that day while the regular half holiday is not observed. Monday marks the final day of the Clean-Up campaign giving citizens a chance to finish the task.
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MacGregor
Uesday
Real Beauty and Heritage in a Mezzo’s Career
A St. Louis Star-Times note highlights a mezzo singer who blends beauty and vocal craft with disciplined dieting and Spanish heritage. It emphasizes her stage presence, training, and perception of dramatic song as part of her artistry.
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St. Louis
On Sale Monday for 1949 Season Tickets at Portage Box Office
Season tickets available Monday at the Box Office in Portage la Prairie. Deposits of 1.50 to register applicants. Tickets may also be obtained from the Forsythe Coat Co and Lions Club Celebrity Concerts Committee, with list of local contacts including Arden Janson and Dr. George H. Ham fin among others.
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W. W Newell
Portage
W. W. Newell
Forsythe Coat Co
Playhouse
Lions Club
Celebrity Concerts Committee
EM. Mackey
Portage la Prairie
Arden Janson
George H. Hamfin
Frank A. Pain
C. W. Taylor D's
Wood
Lorne Carter
Juss
H. Fane
Martin
Minvielle
Josep Reddy
Oakville
H. A. Lye
MacGregor
Man
Mary E Thompson Weds in Portage Ceremony
Mary Etta Thompson, daughter of Alf Thompson, married Ma or Francis Day, eldest son of Geo Day, in Portage Baptist Church on April 30. Rev Will officiated, with Lily of the Valley crown, JOhnanna Hill roses, and a 3 tier cake at a reception at the groom’s home. they will reside in Portage.
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Baptist
Portage
Mary Etta
Alf. Thompson
Bagot
Francis Day
Geo. Day
Winnipeg
Lohengren
Gertrud Gardiner
Will
Pearl
Allison Lyons
George Day
CPR Announces Special Fares for May 24th
CPR launches Special Fares Day weekend covering routes across Canada. From Friday May 23rd to 2 pm Sunday May 25th return valid to midnight May 26th, with branch lines allowing May 27th returns where May 26th trains don’t run. Single fare and one third round trip between all stations and all classes.
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A. J. Stevenson
Hickey
Canada
Canadia
MacGrego
Annual Choral Service Delights Congregation
The annual sacred concert drew a large, appreciative audience last Sunday evening. The choir performed well with solos by Miss Muriel Keays and Mrs Keays and Mr J Woodin. Mrs G Fotheringham and J Taylor joined with G Fotheringham and J Woodin in a fine quartet. Mrs J Wooddin played organ as Rev John Ridd of Winnipeg led the service and offered pastoral availability through June.
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Horard
S. E. Keays
Muriel
Keays
J Woodin
G. Fotheringham
J. Taylor
J. Woodin
J. Wooddin
John Ridd
Winnipeg
Dangerfield Hotel owner leads Manitoba hotel groups
Dangerfield, owner of the Dangerfield Hotel, MacLaren, Leland and Clarendon in Winnipeg, oversees 25 rooms across the three properties. He took over the Leland in 191? after his father’s death, acquired the Clarendon in 1931 and the MacLaren in 1936, and has held leadership roles in Manitoba and Western hotel associations.
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Re. Dangerfield
Dangerfield
MacLaren
Leland
Clarendon
Winnipeg
Manitoba Hotel Resecuition
Western Inada Hotel Association
The
American Hotel Association
Applications for Police Constable in MacGregor
The undersigned invites applications for acting constable in MacGregor for Saturday nights and special occasions to control parking. Applicants must state remuneration. Duties commence June 1 and end September 30.
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MacGregor
Death Notice Kay McDougall of Medicine Hat
Kay McDougall aged six died in Medicine Hat Hospital after measles bronchitis and pneumonia. She was born July 2 1940 in Pine Grove Manitoba and is survived by her brother Douglas. Funeral held May 5 with interment in Medicine Hat cemetery as friends extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch McDougall.
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Murdena Kay McDougall
Murdoch McDougall
Medicine Hat Hospital
Kay
Pine Ore Man
Douglas
Medicine Hat
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.O. W. MacWilliam
P.O. W. A. Macwilliam
Portage la Prairie Lions Club
United Church
Artiotx
Freda Trepel
Mary E. Thompson
C.P.R
G- E. Lewin
Sec
Treas
Kay McDougall
Alta
Honor Mother Witt
Montgomery's Drug Store
Montgomery’s
King Cole Flowers
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
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