Masons Visit Portage Lodge for Fraternal Exchange
Six carloads of Brethren from Austin MacGregor and Bagot traveled to Portage la Prairie Tuesday evening to visit Assiniboine Lodge No 7. Grand Master Rev P T Pilkey delivered an address to a large crowd. Two $5000 cheques were presented to Temple Lodge No 49 MacGregor and Keystone Chapter No 2 to aid erecting a new Temple in MacGregor. Worshipful Master R W Cobbe accepted on behalf of Temple Lodge. The gathering was a cordial show of Manitoba Freemasonry.
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Austin
MacGregor
Bagot
Portage la Prairie
Assiniboine Lodge
No. 7
W. Bro
P. T. Pilkey
Grand Lodge of
Manitoba
Temple Lodge No 49
W. Bros, Stephens and Garrett
Assiniboine Lodge No
Keystone
Bro
R. W. Cobbe
Temple Lodge
Portage Freemasonry
First Year of Peace Reflections on War’s End and Peace Hope
One year after May 1 1935 the guns fell silent signaling a peace mood despite ongoing calamities in the Far East and Japan. The text notes fear of atomic weapon dangers, amid unemployment and strikes, and argues lasting peace requires ending greed and self-interest through collective effort.
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Europe
W.E. Day
Far East
Japan
To Erect Temporary Rest Room Here
At a Memorial Hall and Rest Room Fund meeting in the Masonic Hall on Monday night plans were laid to immediately build a temporary rest room in MacGregor that can be removed when the new hall and rest room are completed. The decision followed a strong turnout of members who emphasized the dire need for facilities in MacGregor.
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Memorial Hall and
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Wearever Brush Demonstration by Mrs Currie in Winnipeg
Mrs E Currie of Winnipeg demonstrates Wearever Brush at the War Work Centre on Tuesday May 2 with a 2.30 p.m. start. The social afternoon features contests and silver tea under the Women's Institute auspices for a pleasant gathering.
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E. Currie
Winnipeg
War Work Centre
Lver
Women’s Institute
Rosehill club buys piano house for hall use
Community notes describe purchases and social updates. A piano house instrument is bought for the Rosehill Community Hall. Slender Tablets advertised at Montgomery's Drug Store. Local meetings of St Pauls W A and the Canadian Legion are noted with dates, attendees, and visits from families and friends. Mrs. L J Adams hosts the St Pauls W A meeting on Tuesday May Mth at 2 30 pm. Mr David Harvey visits from Victoria BC. Jean Davis and Pu members from Winnipeg at a Brandon conference. Mrs M McDougall and Kay visit Pine Creek for a dance and the returned men presentation. Lloyd Crosby and George Crosby visit from Oakland California. North Norfolk Legion holds Katrime meeting with many initiates and a lunch.
Arbor Day Holiday Proclaimed In Manitoba MacGregor
Monday May 13 proclaimed public holiday in Manitoba by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. All stores in MacGregor closed while regular Wednesday half holiday is cancelled. Local clubs plan events at MacGregor Rink and meetings set in Mason Hotel and at the rink. Mr and Mrs Carr visited Trekerne and Rossendale. Miss Betty McCaskill and Mr James Andrews from Winnipeg visited town.
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Manioba
MacGregor
Mrs. A. Carr
Trekerne
Rossendale
Betty McCaskill
James Andrews
Wnipeg
St Pauls Choir Variety Concert Delights Local Audience
St Pauls Choir Variety Concert at Masonic Hall in MacGregor featured adult and junior performers from St Pauls and Austin. Funds for the Rectory Fund were raised though about 1200 remained to be gathered. Performances included vocal solos, duets, tap numbers, and humorous sketches with Rev L J Adams as chairman.
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St. Paul's
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
New Rectory Fund
Membe Paul's Choir
Ju Bers
Austin
Glen Thompson
Isabel
Margaret Collier
Norma Blaine
McGillvray
Sof St. Jormemne
L. J. Adams
R.W. Cobbe
Donna Lye
Gwen Lewin
Diana Lye
Una McKelvy
Lee
Edwards
D. G. McLachlan
Lillian Fox
E. Thompson
H. A. Lye
A. F. L. Palmer
L. J. Atal
Betty McLachlan
Manitoba
Seeding Progress and Wheat Growers Optimistic Across District
Wheat seeding is nearly complete across the district with fields green and ahead of last year by two to three weeks. Farmers deliberate weed control, recent heavy weekend weather, and a spell of bright sunshine have accelerated growth. Coarse grains sowing continues and many plan more flax than in prior seasons.
Parish social rotates with church meeting and travels
Mrs W J Parr and Misses Una and Aileen Parr with Mr W W Parr were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A M Shaw. United Church W M S to meet at Mrs M Marsh's on Tuesday May 14 at 7 pm. Rev J Flagler of St George's Brandon will lead Anglican services on May 12. This Sunday marks W E Day anniversary and the Anglican Appeal opening. Mr and Mrs G E Lewin and Gwen and Mr and Mrs H Trethewey and Mrs R S Edgar of Dauphin motored to Winnipeg Monday. Trethewey remains in city after operation at General Hospital. friends hope for his quick recovery.
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United Church
Nglicans
F. A. Kent
W.A
Spea
Angliance
Standon
C.B.C
W. G. Martin
Grace United Church
Winnipeg
Australia
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Women’s Missionary Society
Yall
W. J. Parr
Una and
Aileen Parr
W. W. Parr
A. M. Shaw
The
W.M.S
J Flagler
St. George's, Brandon
W.E. Day
G. E. Lewin
Gwen
H. Trethewey
R.S. Edgar
Dauphin
Herald
Trethewey
General Hospital
Churches Meet May 12 Services at MacGregor and Area
St Pauls Church MacGregor hosts Sunday School at 2 30 pm and Evening Prayer at 7 00 pm on May 12. United Churches schedule lists Bagot at 1 30 pm and Beaver at 1 am with services across the day.
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St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
Katrime
United Churches
Bagot
Beaver
United Church Choir Presents Sacred Cantata at MacGregor
The MacGregor United Church annual choir concert last Sunday evening featured twenty voices in The Better Land cantata. Soloists included Mrs H S Collins Mrs Wm Jolliffe Mrs M Nelson Muriel Collins Lillian Fox and Messrs J Woodin and F Venn. The event praised by Rev. King as one of the finest, with leader Mrs J Woodin and choir members acknowledged.
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MacGregor United Church
Better
Also Mentioned on This Page
Portage Lodge
Rosehill Community Club
Montgomery
St. Paul's W.A
David Harvey
Victoria
B.C
R. H. Harvey
Zena Kirshner
St. Paul, Minn
Jean Davis
P.U
Brandon
Geo. Crosby
Lloyd
Oakland
Caifornia
Rosehill
A. Allen
North Norfolk
Canadian Legion
Lewin
MacGregor Athletic Club
Dema
Portage
Walter Machan
MacGregor Board of Trade
Ason Hotel
St. Paul's Choir
Gertie McKelvy
S. R. Lamb
Katrime Hall
Dr. B. Embree
Messrs
Alf. 1
Palmer
Rev. L. J. Adams
D.G. McLechin
A. Lye
Lye
G. Hi. Lewin
Blaine
Aust'n
National Employment Office
Or Provincial Agricultural Service
Department OF Laegur
Humphrey Mitchell A. Monamara
Minister of Labour
the Churches
United Church Choir
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