North Norfolk Fair Plans 57th Annual Agricultural Show
Local fair officials prepare for the 57th annual Fair of the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society on Friday June 30. Directors promise strong exhibits in horses cattle sheep and swine with a new calf class fed by youths. Prizes for the calf class total 40 dollars across five awards. A midway and athletic events for pupils and older youths are planned to boost attendance and participation.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Wenham Furniture Auction Set for MacGregor Friday
Posters announce an auction of furniture and related items for Mr. W. J. Wenham in MacGregor on Friday May 26 at 1.30 p.m. Auctioneer S. C. Duff conducts the sale.
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W. J. Wenham
MacGregor
S.C. Duff
Manitoba Provincial Fair Opens With Expanded Exhibits
The Manitoba provincial exhibition runs July 3 to 7 offering increased horse classes and higher prize values with $100000 added to cattle prizes. Sheep and swine prizes rise as advance strip tickets go on sale at 4 for $1, saving 50 percent versus gate admission of 50 cents. Major feature is a patriotic musical extravaganza Let Freedom Ring. Horse racing on July 5 and 6 offers purses totaling $3000, plus the Midway with rides and shows.
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Manitoba
Victoriou
Red Cross Bazaar Planned for June 2 at School
IMAGE CREEK residents are invited to a junior Red Cross fundraiser at the school on Friday evening June 2. A prior meeting is set for June 1 at the home of Mrs. J Pogue, with Don Boyer visiting the district over the weekend and Ed Nichol and family visiting Plumas. Proceeds will aid the Junior Red Cross.
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Red Cross
J. Pogue
Ed. Nichol
Plumas
Bagot Sports Day Set For June 14
Bagot plans its annual Sports Day on Wednesday June 14 with later announcements promised. Event details remain forthcoming from organizers.
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Bagot
Beaver Roy Stone Recovers After Eye Operation
Roy Stone shows good progress following eye surgery. Mrs. McDermaid of Winnipeg visited her mother Mrs. Stone over the weekend. Mrs. Geo Lamont rode to Winnipeg Saturday to see Mr. Lamont who had surgery last week. The anniversary meeting of the W.M.S. will be held at T. Kelly’s home on Wednesday May 31 with guest speaker Mrs. Wisheart of Portage.
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Roy Stone
Mrs. McDermaid
Winnipeg
Mrs. Stone
W.ms
T. Kelly
C. Wishart
Portage
In Memoriam McAskie Dear Husband James 1942
In loving memory of my dear husband James McAskie who passed away May 25 1942. We leave him in Gods keeping not dead to those who love him but only gone before. Ever remembered by his loving wife Maud.
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McAskie
James McAskie
Maud
Katrime Social Notes and Rain Report From Katrime
Miss Irene Alton of Portage visits Mr and Mrs E Alton. Blair Heselwood attended Red Cross Convention in Winnipeg. Miss Nona Nohlgren of Winnipeg visits aunt Mrs Henry Taylor. Miss Velma Brugger of Franklin visits Mr and Mrs C Brugger. Pte Walter Lake of Camp Shilo visits friends. Mr and Mrs H North and Barbara of Winnipeg visit J S Barber. Rehill of Winnipeg visits McLachlans. Downey family Pete OBrien and Mrs Cummings of Winnipeg visit Groves and Thomas. District reports rain totaling inches since Sunday. Tickets on sale for Red Cross fundraiser draw. Proceeds benefit Red Cross. Mr and Mrs H Walker and daughters visit from Portage and Mrs Walker from Nora Sask. Mrs Walker Sr. stays a week.
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Velma Brugger
Franklin
C. Brugger
E. Pearson
Winnipeg
Walter Lake
Camp Shilo
Mrs. Downey
Pete O'Brien
Mrs. Cummings
Groves and
Thomas
E. Alton
J. S. Barber
Red Cross
H. Walker
Portage
Florence Snaith Guests at Por tage Home
Miss Florence Snaith of Portage spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Snaith. About $32 was raised at the Junior Red Cross tea and bazaar in Macaulay on Saturday. The next WMS meeting combined with the Baby Band Tea will be at Mrs Art Chant's home on Thursday June 8 at 2 30 p.m. Mothers fare requested to bring babies.
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Florence Snaith
Portage
Mrs
George Snaith
Red Cross
Macaulay
Strayed Sorrel Mate from Lavenham Farm Seeks Help
Strayed horse Sorrel Mate named Sorrel from a farm near Lavenham around March 1. A 4 year old mare missing. Information welcomed by W G Henry in Portage la Prairie via phone 374.
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Lavenham
Sorrel
W. G. Henry
Portage la Prairie
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Lost Angel
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James Craig
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Henry O'Neill
James Tagney
Johnny Come
Beaver
Macgregor Meat Market
FISH
J. L. Lamb
Gray
Jean Fox
Victory Solution Creme de Elite Seasons
Katrime
Irene Alton
Mrs. E. Alton
Blair Heselwood
Nona Nohlgren
Mrs. Henry Taylor
Rehill
Francis McLachlan
A. Walker
Wawanesa Mutual
Mackinnon
Austin and
Medusa
Massey-Harris
McClary and Enterprise Ranges
Parris-Dunn Wind Electrics
W. Cobbe
Southend & Macaulay
Chas. Pennell
Finklemam
Optometrists
Opticians
Kensington
Portage Ave
Brandon Sun
Grant Gair
Frank Taylor
J. Percival MacKinnon, Ll.b
Malcolm E. MacKinnon
McGregor, Man
BH. A. Lye
P.O. Box
Man
Austin
J. R. Horton
North-Western University
Chicago
Ralph N. Rea
Gilroy
Geo
Croucher
General Blacksmith
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