Local Hints and Happenings from MacGregor Column
The MacGregor Herald notes H S Walker hosting a showy CPR foreman porch, a sunflower seed plant discussion, and a Havana contact via the paper. It mentions Joe Nicholson’s return, early blooming maples, a light snowfall, and Field Day at MacGregor School with dust likely in sight. Verna May Jeffries to wed Jack Sparks on June 4 at MacGregor United Church.
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Marge
MacGregor Herald
Herald
CA. Syndicate Co. Ltd
Havana
Cuba
MacGregor School
James Jeffries
Verna May
Jack Sparks
J. S. Sparks
Winnipeg
MacGregor United Church
Fair Day Set for July 8 at MacGregor Fair Grounds
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society meets May 11 in MacGregor to plan the 1949 Fair. New officers from outside the area join the board, stock sheds are replaced by curling rink expansion, and prize money for livestock increases 26 percent. New sheep and hog pens will be built, the Bagot and MacGregor Calf Clubs grow, and the baseball diamond gains a refreshment booth plus a larger sports budget. Fair Day is Friday July 8 with entries urged as only about a month remains.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
H. Dankesreiter
Sid Coulthard
H. I Collins
Fair Board
Ain Irietama
Vart
George
Oakville
J. L. Lamb
Staples
Cliff Matthews Nominated By CCF Party At Portage Convention
Three candidates stood for nomination at the CCF convention in Portage la Prairie on May 18. Sidney Coulthard of Bagot and MacGregor’s representative Mrs. W Allan withdrew leaving Clifford Matthews Benito as the chosen candidate. Matthews, a 26 year old Manitoba native studying law in Winnipeg, was selected in the presence of chairman W C Hardy. E Hansford spoke as guest.
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C.cf
Portage la Prat
Sidney Coulthard
Bagot
W. C. Hardy
Cliff. Matthews
Matthews
Manitoba
Winnipeg
E Hansford
Youthful Artis's Annex Concert Shines At United Church
The annual annex concert at the United Church Annex drew a full house last Monday. Rev C D Rupp chaired the event with YLS nthers organizing the program. Performances by SGLT girls and Miss M Telford, plus junior Larry Moore, Louise Brown, Marjorie Giles and a high school skit drew strong applause. Proceeds totaling 3445 go toward annex upkeep.
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United Church Annex
YLS
Nthers
Rev. C. D. Rupp
Canada
SGLT
Marjorie Telford
Larry Moore
Louise Brown
Marjorie Giles
Gladstone
Igh School
M. Huget
Walter Allan
Marjorie ‘Telford
Health Clinic at Rossendale Delayed to May Dist
The Rossendale health clinic date shifted from May 24 to May dist because May 24 is a holiday and MacGregor's infant and pre school clinic coincides. Starting Tuesday May 1 the infant and pre school clinic opens at the Church in Rossendale from 1 30 to 4 p m. parents in the area are invited to bring children.
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MacGregor
Anderson
Rossendale
Dankesreiters Return from McAuley
Mr and Mrs Harry Dankesreiter returned Tuesday night from Mc Auley where they spent several days. Mrs J Dankesreiter is a patient in the Winnipeg General Hospital after undergoing surgery on Monday. Friends hope she soon returns home in better health.
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Harry Dankesreiter
McAuley
J. Dankesreiter
Winnipeg General Hospital
Auction Sale of J Whittier Estate in MacGregor
Auction action for the estate of the late J Whittier in MacGregor on Saturday May 21 at 2 p.m. Household effects and buildings consigned by R Douglas as auctioneer.
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J. Whittier
MacGregor
R. Douglas
McAuley District Loses Popular Young Businessman
Keith Acton Patterson of McAuley died May 9 1949 at 35 after a ten day illness. Born in Strathclair Manitoba in 1913, he moved to McAuley as a child, ran the Red and White store, built a modern building, and was active in United Church and local clubs. Survived by wife Elizabeth Dolly, parents, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral at McAuley United Church attended by many friends. services led by Rev. McLeod and Rev. Robinson.
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Mornsworth
Keith Patterson
McAuley
Man
Mt Moosomin Hospital
Keith Ad
Keith Acton Patterson
Strathclair
McAuley Hen
Keith
MacGregor
Ther
CPR
M. E. Kirshner
MacGregor Curling Club
United Church
Elizabeth Donalda Ramsay
Dolly
Ajoy
Board of ‘Trade
Glendon
BL Patterson
Maisle
Orland
Sask
HE Comartin
Beatrice
Climax
McAuley United Church
SR. Mc- Leod
Winnipeg
Robinson
Mc- Leod
Fred McAuley Jamieson
Milt Lowes
Jon McAfee
Arthur Bulger
Fred McIntosh
Newdale
Vern Masters
Willis Lowes
Ted Griffiths
Whit Woods
Wilker Marshall
Nelson Laurence McAuley
31 Members Join In Family Reunion
Mrs. J. Moores hosted a 31 member family reunion last Sunday with all relatives except Anne present. The Goose dinner was prepared for the extended Moore family of MacGregor including White, Johnson, Holliday, Stan Moore, Bill Moore, Bert Moore and James Moore plus their spouses and children.
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Bert Moore
MacGregor
James Moore
High School Chatter and Upcoming Events
Monday night's activities feature a quiz contest between girls and boys with a narrow four point margin. Students plan a Year Book, June exams approach, and Hope Hone Olson returns from the hospital. Verna Hooper receives a photo album as she moves to Plum Coulee. A concert is planned for Monday evening.
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June
Gular 5 Hone Olson
Hope
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Slarry Walker
Harry
Joe Nicholson
Joe
Bench of Knowledge
Austin
Manitoba Associated Fair Boards
Bagot Club
MacGregor Club
C. C. F. Party
Youthful Artis
Rossendall
Beaver News
McAuley District
the Lode
Verna Hooper
Plum Coulee
Verna
Howe Repairs
Southof Mcuanager
Bank of Montreal
First Banke
S. T. McCulloch
Dinas
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