Pioneer macgregor teapres figure remembered in local note
A local column recalls Ond er MacGregor Teapres as a pioneer, with community notices about gardening, hospital insurance registrations, a missing money wallet, and social events. It reports on Mr Alfred Stirling of Kenora Ontario dying at 86, his farming career, family, Wheat Pool work, and funeral details in MacGregor.
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Alfred Stirling
Kenora
Ontario
Mr. Stirling
Bayfield
MacGregor
Sterling
Foresters’ Lodge
Old Town
Campaign highlights Red Cross fund drive success
Under Britania Chapter LO.D.E. the 1958 Red Cross funds appeal raised 489.50 dollars. Red Cross officers thanked volunteers and E. A. Hay for treasurer duties. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Weber attended TB Chest survey planning. E. A. Hay and C. Brown attended the two day Provincial L.O.D.E. Convention in Winnipeg. Two new members welcomed in May. Next meeting at Mrs. J. L. Lawk’s home on June 2 at 8 p.m.
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Britannia Chapter
Lo.d.e
Red Cross
The
H. A. Lye
1.C.C.E
E. A. Hay
J. Wood
Weber
T.B. Chest Survey
C. Brown
Winnipeg
J. L. Lawk
Brandon Women’s Auxiliary Deanery Meeting at MacGregor
The Brandon Diocese Women’s Auxiliary held its May 14 Deanery meeting at St Paul’s in MacGregor with Holy Communion led by Rev. G Morri son. After lunch in Memorial hall, about eighty members attended the afternoon session featuring speakers from Winnipeg and Rivers, and elected officers were installed. The St Pauls W A served tea as the day concluded.
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Deanery of
Brandon
MacGregor
St. Paul's Church
G. Morrison
G. Hicks
W. A
Memorial Hall
H. A. Lye
Stanley Cooper
R. E. Lye
Hazel Oshey
Rivers
M. J. Basker
Elgin
W.A
Rev. Greene
Womens Association of the United Church
Womens Auxiliary
John Woodin
United Church Women's Missionary Society
United Church
M. J. Barber
W. Folliott
Winnipeg
Rupertsland
H. M. Hoover
W. J. Kent
F. Lloyd
Norma Hill
Womans Auxiliary
A. Stone
Katrime
G. Jay
Regular Meeting of WMS Reports and Plans
The WMS met at Mrs. Templar's home on Tuesday May 13 with nineteen members and one visitor. Deliberations were led by Mrs. A Shaw and Mrs. K Anderson with Mrs. Saunders. They reported on the Presbyterial held at Carberry and announced the WCTU Convention May 21 22 at Portage United Church.
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WMS
Templar
K. Anderson
Saunders
A. Shaw
W.C.T.U
Portage United Church
Masonic Hall
Graham
Gilroy
Fargey
Application of Grassland to Farming in Manitoba
Welland Stonehouse outlines grassland farming across Manitoba highlighting its impact on the agricultural sector. It emphasizes high quality seed for grasses and legumes, profitable forage crops, and the shift toward livestock. Proper mixtures, seeding methods, pasture management, and hay or silage practices are essential to preserve fodder quality and soil health while supporting soil conservation and marketable outputs.
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Welland
Manitoba
Fire Breaks Out Saturday Night
A roof fire at the Royal cafe started when fire crackers were tossed during May celebrations. The local brigade extinguished the blaze before it spread, avoiding a larger disaster. Police plan legal moves to ban fireworks in town after previous injuries and damaged clothing.
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Royal Cafe
Agricultural Museum Notes From the Open-Air Exhibit
Nice weather drew hundreds to the Agricultural Museum's open-air displays but few signed the visitors book or donated to the old oaken bucket. Visitors included an Australian exchange student, while staff and volunteers from Winnipeg and Holland tended engines, restored a steamer, and added trees, grass, and small acquisitions as the site prepared for a new building.
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Australia
Don Milne
Makinak
Dick Carruthers
Jack Kerr
Winnipeg
Jack
George Down
Holland
Joe Tucker
Ed Hareton
Hovland
Mr. Anger
Ken Down
Churcher
Trevor Poyser
Austin
Ted
Fred Hartnoll
Don Carrothers
George Currie
Mrs James Pogue Dies in 86th Year
Mrs James Pogue dies at MacGregor hospital after a fall at home leaving her confined to bed. The Herald extends sympathy to the family and a full obituary is planned for next week.
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James Pogue
MacGregor Hospital
the Herald
Collegiate Charter Promotes Neepawa Track Meet Growth
Jennifer notes 21 school days to June exams as Neepawa High enrolls more entrants for the May 28 track meet. A large Athletics meeting attracted a crowd. Winnipeg experts offered demonstrations. Encyclopedias ordered by the Student Council arrive as students plan a Friday May 23 dance with Kadets providing music.
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Neepawa
Winnipeg
Kadets
Engagement announcement for Marilyn Fox to Glen Thomson
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Fox announce the engagement of their only daughter Marilyn Laura to Glen Franklin Thomson son of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Thomson of Austin. The wedding will be held in Austin United Church on Saturday June 14 at 2 30 p.m.
Community notices for church groups and fundraisers
Local organizations announce gatherings and fundraisers including You Have a Date at Mrs C Brown home on May 28, Katrime W A silver tea June 11, Pathfinders Hospital Aid Bread and Bun Sale May 31 at 9 p.m. Beaver and MacGregor groups schedule silver teas and dances through May 30 to June 6 with lunches and admissions.
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St. Paul's
W.A
The
Katrime
Katrime Hall
Pathfinders
Hospital Aid
Lye’s
Beaver Hospital
Beaver School
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Onder MacGregor Teapres
Reg Sharp
Sharp
Sandy Michaels
Sandy
Katrinne
Machan
Agnus Holliday
Mr. Sterling
Earl
Stirling
Libby) Lawrence
Ellenor Battershell
Port Coquitlam
B.C
Gordon of
Robert
George Snaith
J. J. Turner
Nels Hulmes
Chas. Pennell
Roy Glover
P. Scora
J. M. McPhee
R. Kilfoyle
Chant
Bill MacWilliam
McKillop
Char
C.D.E
Brandon Women’s Auxiliary
A. Robertson
Dore
W. E. Cavenagh
Divvinity Students Fund
Rev. Morrison
H. Atkins
Nazel Oakey
Deanery
Frank Brideman
Dorcas
Lee
Carberry Educational
Christian Social Service
St. Pauls W.A
B. Jelly
A. Nohlgren
W.M
Agricultural Museum Notes
Mary K. Tennis
Jennifer
ST. Paul's Macgregor
Rural Life Service
MacGregor United Church
Saturay
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