Fair Day Promises Exciting 1947 MacGregor Exhibition
The 60th Annual Exhibition opens July 4 under local Agricultural Society auspices with a larger livestock prize list and new added classes. George Stanger Midway returns with rides and games, baseball and softball featured. prize lists soon ready. Only six weeks remain to prepare exhibits for the summer fair.
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Heraia
Folk and District Agricultural Socil
Thos. Clarke
George Stanger
MacGregor
Anniversary Night Postponed in MacGregor
The MacGregor Memorial Hall Committee announces the Anniversary Night event is postponed due to a clash with the Bagot Community Club Dance. The event will be held in MacGregor on Monday June 9 with details to follow in next week’s issue.
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Bagot
MacGregor Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Image Creek News Birthdays and School Minstrel Success
Late last week at Image Creek Elizabeth Matthews spent the week end at her home. John Dankes reiter is back in the district after leaving Ninette Sanitorium. The Minstrel Show by Image Creek School pupils, led by Mrs H Boyer and Miss English, drew a good crowd and raised 19.50. Birthday greetings go to Jim Pogue Jr and others with May birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Matthews
John Dankes Reiter
Ninette Sanitorium
Image Creek School
H. Boyer
English
Jim. Pogue, Jr
Jim. Pogue
Johnny Gordon
Ted. Matthews
Clarence Pogue
Bert Nichol
Ernie Smith
H. Lamont
St Pauls Church MacGregor Service Led by Rev A Morgan
In The Churches Sunday service at St. Pauls Church MacGregor Rev A Morgan is in charge with Morning Prayer at 11 00 a m.
United Church MacGregor Sermon by Rev J W Ridd
The United Church in MacGregor invites all to attend Sunday School at 11 and an Evening Service at 7. Rev J W Ridd will preach next Sunday on Building a Nation for God Jesus Christ the Chief Cornerstone.
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J. W. Ridd
MacGregor
Jesus Christ
Greek Relief Appeal Tag Day Nets $98.00
A Greek Relief Appeal Tag Day in MacGregor raised 98 dollars last Saturday. The drive will stay open until June 15th per National Headquarters. Contributions may be left with W.L. members in the ICC or at the Bank of Montreal.
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MacGregor
W.L
1.C.C.E
Bank of Montreal
Stores Close for May 24 Holiday in Local Ads
Local merchants announce a holiday on Saturday May 24 with stores closing early at 11 p.m. Shops will remain open Friday night until 11 p.m. This brief notice reflects shopping district plans for the upcoming weekend.
Former Austin Woman Buried in British Columbia
Funeral services were held in New Westminster BC for Mrs Catherine Ann Winterbottom widow of Joseph Winterbottom formerly of Austin. She died May 1 1947 at age 65 from a stroke at her son Russell Winterbottoms home. Born April 17 1879 in Wolverhampton England she came to Canada as a young woman and lived in Montreal before moving west. She married Joseph Winterbottom December 6 1913 and they farmed at Hugo Siding north of Austin until his death February 1910. She later lived in MacGrath and moved to New Westminster in fall 1946. Surviving are her husband Russell and several relatives including five grandchildren.
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Catherine Ann Winterbottom
Joseph Winterbottom
Austin
New Westminster
Winterbottom
Russell Winterbottom
Wolverhampton
Eng
Catherine Ann Cartwright
Canada
Montreal
Hugo Siding
MacGra Time
Joseph
Hi Russell
New Nald
Toronto
England
Thanks for Sympathy from Winterbottom Family
The Winterbottom Family expresses sincere thanks for the floral tributes and messages of sympathy received at their mother’s passing. They cherish these kind gestures from old friends and acquaintances.
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Neigno.s
Aul
Springbrook
Winterbottom
Two Winnipeg nurses and local mourners noted
Miss Mildred Anders from MacGregor earned her R N at Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg with May 7 ceremony. Attendees included K Anderson family and Saskatoon visitor Mrs C L Patterson of Fairlight. Also reported are the death of Melvin McGowan’s wife in Golden Stream and lengthy obituary details for Erza Danke rlerter, with family ties to Edwin Beaver and farming moves to Beaver Rathme and Golden Stream. Funeral service held at Golden Stream United Church with Rev Bervell officiating. interment at Gladstone.
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Mildred Anders
Karil Anderson
MacGreg
Misericordia Hospital
Winnipeg
MacGregor
K. Anderson
N. Anderson
Mesdames
A. V. Jubb
A. R. Lamb
A. Duncan
J. Jeffry A. Bergquist
A. Weber
C. L. Patterson
Fairlight, Sask
Mildred
R.N
G. R. Wm. Telford
Stanley Cooper
Win. Clayton
Bruce Freebern
M. McConnell
Maurice Smith
Chas. Rodgers Wallace
Fred
Gladstone
R.A. Clark
Jack
R.a.clark
Clark
Lindsay
Barton
Geo. Way
Killarney
Brandon Hospital
Cooper
McGowan
Golden Stream Church
Manitoba Power Commission cuts second block rate for businesses
Manitoba Power Commission announces a lower second block rate for commercial energy across the province to aid business use. Effective for May consumption, the rate drops to 3 cents per kilowatt hour from 4 cents, benefiting customers in 200 towns and villages served.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Engagement noted for youngest daughter wedding plans
An engagement announcement states Helen will wed William George as Mrs WB supports the forthcoming marriage. The couple plans a wedding on June 4.
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Anni
Helen
William George
Wbertage
Card of Thanks From the McGowan Family
The McGowan Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy and support following a bereavement. Their message thanks those who shared condolences and assisted during this difficult time.
In Memoriam Lovingly Remembered by Family
A brief memorial notice honoring a loved one with lasting memory and affectionate remembrance from family members.
Pretty wedding at MacGregor United Church
A May wedding at MacGregor United Church featured Ian Josephine as the bride and Freder and Mrs. idney as attendants. The bride wore a turquoise brocaded taffeta gown with American Beauty Roses, and a train of sixty guests attended the reception at the bride’s home before the couple departed by train amid confetti.
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Ian Josephine
Freder
Mrsidney
S.agift
Ronald Tarr
Howard Kilfoyle
Alex
Frank
R. J. Kilfoyle
Weekend Socials and Visits Reported in Katrime Area
Katrime News notes May 20 dance at Katrime hall with Walter Machan's orchestra sponsored by the Sports Committee. Mrs Geo Wells and Mr Bruce Freeborn hosts. visitors include Mr and Mrs Ernie Alton from motored to Winnipeg. Church service at 2 oclock. changes of time noted.
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Katrime Hall
Walter Machan
Geo. Wells
Bruce Freeborn
Oleam
William Alton
Winnipeg
Ernie Alton
Oelock
Morgan
Carberry
A. E. Walker
Sayers
Wilbert McLachlan
Firdale
John McLachlan
Dunzagan Alta
Roy McLaughlin
Qualified Teacher Needed for Grades 1 to 8 at Portage
Eismith S D No 648 seeks a qualified teacher to cover grades 1 through 8. Enrollment is 15 students. Salary is $1200. Term starts in the fall. Apply to W G Burch Secretary Treasurer Bagot Man Phone 159-15 Portage.
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Southend S.C
Percy Templar
Treas
MacGregor
Eismith S.D
W.G. Burch
Bagot Man
Portage
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Image Creek News
B.C
Mildred Anderson
Melvin McGowan
Hydro
Bank OF Monrrreeal
Wenee Gowire
Cemaorans
Crear Tire
Wan
Memoriam
MacGregor United
Katrime News
Don Brugeer
Mr. and
Golden
Maud Blanchard
Mrs. Geo. Kidds
Franscona
Minneapolis Moline
Farm Implements and Sales and Service
Stan's Service Station
Stan
Giles — Macgregor
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