Beavers George Thompson roots for spring farm notes
Beaver farmer George Thompson, long familiar in the district, reports slow spring planting after a heavy snow and buried raspberry roots. The column notes do-it-yourself carpentry by Carl Bergquist, a low-cost coffin sale by an Aberdeen undertaker, and local youths preparing for summer sports with three Little Leagues teams, plus observers on threshing, travel cards, CPR work trains, and a humorous line about a moving television.
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George Thompson
Beaver
Beaver District
George
Foresters Sponsor Pony League Baseball in MacGregor
At a May meeting in MacGregor the Canadian Order of Foresters discussed continuing Little League sponsorship and funding a Pony League program for players up to age 15. The plan aims to prevent gaps as players age out, with community support urged to back equipment and training efforts. Also noted is the death of Ab Lowes of MacGregor, a longtime carpenter and community figure, with his funeral held May 19 in the United Church.
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Courmamown
Order of Foresters
MacGregor
The
Foresters
Jim MacGregor
Court Hampton
Kenora
Charles Albert Lowes
Ab” Lowes
Omemee
Ont
Michael Lowes
Carberry Plains
Neepawa
Orangeville
Isabelle Stewart
Lowes
Clarence
Ab" Lowes
Orange Lodge
the Foresters
Oddfellows
Masons
United Church
Curling Club
Isabelle
W. Hobby
Kincardine
Urban Lowes
Calgary
Alta
Mary Farley
Elsie Byers
McAuley
Man
Louise
Mabel
MacGregor United Church
W. R. Welsh
Beaver Creek
Masonic Order
Brethers
Fred Tarr
Russell Tarr
RH. Harvey
J. Dan
Curio Tea Showcases Oddities From Many Lands
Last Thursday the United Church Women s League hosted Curio Tea in Memorial Hall. A vast display of articles, photos, and items from around the world drew heavy interest, including items dating back to the 15th century and various lands such as India, Holland, Scotland, and South Africa.
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WLS
The
United Church
Curio
Memorial Hall
India
Holland
Florida
South Africa
Scotland
Vancouver
W I Convention Held Here Next Tuesday in MacGregor
Mrs RP Connell of Neepawa will preside at the 35th annual W I Convention in Memorial Hall MacGregor on Tuesday May 25 with registration at 9 30 am. The day includes Canada song, welcome address by Mrs F C Wright of Sidney and replies by Mrs S L Adamson of Kelwood. Presidential address by Mrs R P Connell at 11 o clock and an afternoon session at 1 30 followed by dinner at 5 and an evening session at 7 15 with installations and a film on ACW.
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RP. Connell
Neepawa
W.L
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
O. I
Canada
HA. Lye
Len Haskett
F. C. Wright
Sidney
Portage
S. L. Adamson
Kelwood
R. P. Connell
Canada Citizenship Day Highlighted By Government and Schools
The article marks Citizenship Day on Friday May 21 inviting MacGregor School pupils to join citizenship exercises at 2:30 pm in Memorial Hall. It emphasizes Canada’s status since 1947 and the sacrifices of past generations and wars.
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Canada
MacGregor School
Memorial Hall
Graduation Plans and Citizenship Day at High School
The High School outlines graduation for Friday May 28. Students prepare to attend Citizenship Day on Friday May 21 at 2 30 PM. Michael Olito wins first in Original Story Grades 1 VI at the Gladton Festival. Miss Vance photographs Grades 1 and II. Rev Kelly and Patsy Patterson are ill this week.
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Michael Olito
Miss Vance
Rev. Kelly
Patsy Patterson
Junior Baseballers See Ball Film Tonight
Lye Motors via Ford Canada procures the film Play Ball Son by Joe Cronin. The show screens tonight in Lye's floor covering department for registered Little Leaguers and Pony League hopefuls at 7 30 p.m.
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Lye Motors
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Joe Cronin
Lye
Nine Baptisms At Southend Macaulay Service
Nine children were baptized at a Southend Macaulay WMS Spring Thank Offering service led by Rev. W R Welsh with Rev. Wm Potoroka of Winnipeg as guest speaker representing the Manitoba Temperance Alliance. Music was by Miss Isabelle Kalberg. The event drew a large crowd and featured speeches and worship.
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Southend-Macaulay Wms
Southend School
W. R. Welsh
Welsh
Norris Dean
Jack Frank
Daniel Alfred
K. Larson
Brian Lorne
Lorne Pennell
Manitoba Temperance Alliance
Potorokaalo
Beaver
Bagot
MacGregor United Church
Isabelle Kalberg
WMS
Calf Club Notes Discuss Range for Portage Rally
MacGregor Calf Club met at Macaulay School to decide outfits for the 4 H Rally at Portage on July 7. Members request gate sign orders from A E Chant. The next meeting is set for May 26 at Nelson Hulme's home.
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MacGregor Calf Club
Macaulay School
Portage
A. E. Chant
Nelson Hulme
MacGregor Hospital Aid Meeting Date Change
The MacGregor Hospital Aid will meet in Memorial Hall on Monday May 31 at 8 pm. Latrime W A will hold its annual Sale of Work and Cafeteria Tea on Tuesday June 8. The W A will meet at Mrs F Venn's home on Thursday May 27 at 2 30. Southend W MS Bazaar and Tea at Mrs Fred Snaith's home on Thursday May 27 from 3 to 5. Everyone is welcome.
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The
MacGregor Hospital Aid
Memorial Hall
W.A
F. Venn
Southend W.ms
Fred Snaith
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