Beloved MacGregor businesswoman Mrs Mabel Lamb laid to rest
Mrs Mabel Elizabeth Hotel Lamb aged 52 died Saturday in Brandon hospital after a sudden illness. Born 1896 in Portage la Prairie she and Thomas Lamb ran a MacGregor confectionery and later a trucking and Tivoli Theatre business. Survived by three daughters, four sisters, four grandchildren, and a brother Roy. Funeral at MacGregor United Church featured soprano solos and floral tributes. Ladies Aid members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Lamb
Mrs. Lamb
Brandon
Man
Mabel Elizabeth Hotel
MacGregor
Willan Hazel
J. Jones
Dorothy
Mildred Strang
F Srms
Winnipeg
Jas. Collier
Swift Current
J. A. Emerson
J. L. Lamb
Roy
MacGregor United Church and Annex
C. Rupp
Sophie Jones MacDonald
Ladies’ Aid
MacGregor Ladies’ Aid
C. W
MacGregor Council Seeks Tenders For New Cement Sidewalk
MacGregor council discussed business tax assessment and rail property proposals at a May meeting. One appeal from George A Hay was allowed. building permits for Mrs Chas Pogue and Stanley Firth approved. A bylaw on pool rooms and licenses received readings. Tender ads for a new cement sidewalk from the pool room toward Mrs Booths property were published. contract expected soon. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed for local funeral in MacGregor cemetery.
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MacGregor
H.R. Eade
Wm. Jeffries
George A. Hay
G. S. Booth
Early resident buried in MacGregor noted for community work
Amelia Jane Plummer Bousfield, aged 85, longtime MacGregor resident and active church worker, died May 9 in Charleswood Manitoba. She married James Bousfield in 1891 and lived in Brandon Rapid City Portage la Prairie before settling on a MacGregor farm. Funeral May 11 at MacGregor United Church with service by Rev CD Rupp. Interment in MacGregor Cemetery. Survived by five daughters and a son. one son Harold died in 1918.
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James Bousfield
W. G. Moody
Charleswood
Man
Amelia Jane Plummer
Huron County
Ont
Manitoba
Meadow Lea
Parry Sound
Toronto
Michigan
Brandon
Rapid City
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
Bousfield
France
AEF
United Church
China
Wesley J. Boynton
Port Perry
David McMillin
Winniper
Harvey Merrick
Ayisham
Sask
Albert
Star City
Harold
R.A.F
MacGregor United Church
CD Rupp
Terment
MacGregor Cemetery
Art
Chan
Chas. Pennell Billings
J. M. McPhee
AR. Lamb
R. D. Muir
Marjorie Giles Wins Spelling Cup at Gladstone Festival
MacGregor district praise for youths who competed May 6 at the Gladstone Musical Festival. Marjorie Giles of Grade 7 won the Grade 7 and 8 spelling cup while Janice Fotheringham and Gwen Lewin took second in a vocal duet and others placed in piano and chorus events. The article emphasizes the value of such festivals for experience and future opportunities.
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Marjorie Giles
Gladstone
MacGregor
Miss Niven
Janice Fotheringham
Gwen Lewin
Donna
Diana Lye
Roberta Allan
Edna
Katherine Duncan
Austin
Beaver News Local Society and Miscellany Highlights
George Thompson made a business trip to Winnipeg on Tuesday Ed. and Roy Harkness and families spent Sunday at the J. Body home in Oakland. A son Lyn James born May at Sidney Nursing Home to Mr. and Mrs. James Butterfield. Mesdames John and Harry Dankesreiter with Mrs. Henry Annison traveled to Carberry for the first W M S Presbyterial session. Carl Bergquist, while setting up harrows last Friday, had a spike penetrate his leg below the knee and is confined indoors awaiting recovery.
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George Thompson
Winnipeg
Roy Harkness
J. Body
Oakland
Sidney Nursing Home
May Std
James Butterfield
Lyn James
Mesdames John and
Harry Dankesreiter
Henry Annison
Carberry
W.M.S. Presbyterial
Carl Bergquist
Carl
Five Appeals Filed Against Rural Business Tax
A Rural Council meeting in Austin on May 4 shows five appeals or offers accepted. Purchases include Lot 1 Bik 4 Plan Austin for 35 dollars, Lots 21 2 Bik 4 Plan 212 Sidney for 60 dollars, and rent of N E 19 10 10 for 1948 with cash in advance. Relief of May for Mrs C Ainsworth of Lavenham approved. A special school rate of 2 mills for Image Hill S D approved. Municipal service rates set for various vehicle combinations and hourly disc usage. An assessor discussed property divisions made when MacGregor was incorporated.
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Austin
Shaw
R. O. Grist
N.E
Charlton—Hotel
Father of Mrs Lewin Died Tuesday
Mrs GE Lewin's father Mr AG Murray KC died Tuesday May 11 at his Fort Frances Ontario home at 87. A Rebellion veteran and former Toronto Queens own Rifles member, he had long been ill. Mrs Lewin traveled from MacGregor to Fort Frances last week. funeral was held yesterday.
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GE. Lewin
A G Murray
K.C
Fort Frances
Ont
Toronto Queens’ Own Rifles
Murray
MacGregor
Lewin
CG I T Concert At United Church Annex
The local CG I T group presents a concert of talent at the United Church Annex next Tuesday May 18 at 8 15 p m. Admission 35¢ and 25¢ with a mission lunch included. Everyone welcome.
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Cg.i T
United |Church
Engagement of Mildred Martha W. and Gilbert Me. Taggart Frame
Mr. and Mrs. Warianderson of MacGregor announce the engagement of their only daughter Mildred Martha to Gilbert Me. Taggart Frame youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A B Frame of Winnipeg. The wedding is set for May 29 1948 at 4 30 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church.
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Warianderson
MacGregor
Mildred Martha
Gilbert Me. Taggart Frame
A. B. Frame
Winnipeg
MacGregor United Church
Regional Sports Roundup Highlights Hockey Baseball Rugby
The column surveys national sports: Edmonton sweeps Ottawa in Allan Cup hockey, Port Arthur wins Memorial Cup, Philadelphia Athletics lead majors under Connie Mack with rookies contributing. Pittsburg Pirates surprise with strong hitting. Calgary Stampeders expected to lead Western Canada Rugby Union. Regina regains Patterson. Local season kicks off May 1 with MASC Baseball. schedule to follow.
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West
Edmonton
Ottawa
Port Arthur Bruins
Europe
Barrie Flyers
Montreal
St . Mikes
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Ou Brissie
Mackmen
Pittsburg Pirates
Calgary Stampeders
Western Canada Rugby Union
State
Regina
Patterson
Lamb
Jimmy Hood
Water Critchlow
Austin
Sidney
fucGregor
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Mabel Lamb
Village of
Uye & Son, Ltd
Audrey Nicholls
Cyril Palmer
Russell
Stanley
Charles
Robert
Ronald
Garry Emerson
Dennis
Murray Lamb
Marvin Sim
Beaver News
Orth Hotel
Cg.i.t
Glenn Lye
Toa
Bank of Montreal
Wadas First
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