Anderson-Little Wedding at MacGregor United Church
The MacGregor United Church hosted the first MacGregor wedding on May 16 at 4 PM. Dorothy Elizabeth Little married Raymond Karl Anderson in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. J. L. Fargy. The bride wore a nylon net and lace gown, carried American roses, and wore a lace crown with a fingertip veil. Bridesmaids carried white mums, and the event featured organ music, a solo, and a signed register song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson — Little
MacGregor United Church
Dorothy Elizabeth
Gordon Little
Raymond Karl
Karl Anderson
MacGregor
J. L. Fargy
Sally Graham
Beaver
Peggy Smith
Winnipeg
Sabrina
Mary-Ellen Little
Dorothy Sparrow
Pilot Mound
Betty Pogue
Portage la Prairie
Dorothy
Betty
Little Karlon Frame
Vancouver
Rural Council Holds Regular Meeting in North Norfolk
Regular meeting of Rural Municipality of North Norfolk on May 12 1959 with full council present. Budget approved with municipal mill rate 34, school taxes budgeted separately, notable allocations for wards public works market roads and services. By laws on taxation and land transfers approved. Delegation seeks road, tree planting urged, Indian Affairs plans discussed, hospital deficit payment noted. various accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Reeve Hotel
Council
Wingram
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Harvey Cruickshank
Walter Neufeld
Division School Board
North Norfolk — MacGregor Hospital
Agricultural Memorial Museum
Andrew
Emerson
Department of Indian Affairs
Indian Department
Sandy Bay Reserve
TEEN S ByLine Dance News Teaser and Farewell
A teen columnist signs off describing a Katrime dance last Friday with Doug Zurbin delivering a 15 minute drum solo possibly surpassing a future Saints performance at the Fair Dance on June 26. Maurice Oakes and friends are praised, with thanks to local supporters as the writer plans future notes on east hits and collegiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gang
Bob
Briscoe
Katrime
Doug Zurbin
Saints
Maurice Oakes
Au Revoir
Local Notes Highlight MacGregor Events And People
Community notices from MacGregor Manitoba list a Decoration Day guest, Allan Briscoe’s visit, funeral attendance, and a Memorial Hall meeting on June 18. Also noted are achievements by Kelvin Palmer, a Manitoba convocation for George Arnold Pratt, a Beaver Hospital Bazaar on June 3, and various travels, birthdays, and local society activities.
Shower for Dorothy Little Bride Elect at MacGregor Church
A shower hosted at the MacGregor United Church hall honored Miss Dorothy Little bride elect for Saturday May 16. Mrs. Little and groom-elect’s mother Mrs. K Anderson greeted Dorothy. After gifts were displayed and thanked, a delicious lunch was served.
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MacGregor United Church Hall
Dorothy Little
Little
K. Anderson
Dorothy
Family Reunion Honors Carruthers Fifty Years of Marriage
A Austin family gathered May 23 at Wonders Paradise to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Carruthers wedding date March 24 1909. Thirty five attended a turkey dinner and a reception followed the next day with over fifty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Carruthers
Austin
Wonder’s Paradise
Clif Carrothers
Eldon
Powell River
Clare
Calgary
Violet
Don
Muriel
Clif
Gladys
Isabel
King
Dick Lile
Donna
Vera
Carol
Louis
Gra
Harold
Geo. Wood
Wm Jones
Elmer Templeton
Carruthers
Funeral Service Held For Isaac Fleming
Isaac Fleming age 83, Manitoba pioneer, died May 19 after years of ill health. Born in Ontario to Irish immigrant parents, he farmed near Brandon and MacGregor before moving to Austin eight years ago. Survived by wife Catherine Holliday and several nieces and nephews. Funeral May 21 at Austin United Church with Rev. W Harland officiating. burial in MacGregor Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austi News
Manitoba
Isaac Fleming
Fleming
Brandon
Ireland
John
Ontario
MacGregor
Catherine Holliday
Archie
Peck
Nellie
Austin
Austin United Church
Rev. W. Harland
John, Murry
Stanley Stinson
Plumas
Archie Farmer
Bob
Andrew Logan
MacGregor Cemetery
Dairy Day Set for June 11 at Bagot Manitoba
Central Manitoba dairymen may hear the latest dairy recommendations at a Dairy Day on Thursday June 11 at Bagot. A demonstration of good dairy practice on selected farms will feature three specialists from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. Topics include insect control milking machine operation judging dairy cattle and the new dairy herd testing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Manitoba
Bagot
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Dorothy Little Honored Before Marriage
Dorothy Little was honored Friday May 8 at Grace Zimmer’s home in the Birmingham district by friends and neighbors ahead of her marriage to Rae Anderson. Guests included Dorothy Little her mother Mrs Gordon Little and Mrs Carl Anderson. Several gifts were presented and the evening included games, conversation and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Grace Zimmer
Dorothy Little
Rae Anderson
Gordon Little
Carl Anderson
Dorothy
Dedication of New United Church in MacGregor
A Sunday dedication will mark the completion of MacGregor’s new United Church building with fresh furnishings. Dr. S. R. McLeod will lead the service, aided by Rev. W. W. Harland of Austin. Contributors and memorials are acknowledged as instrumental in the project, with hopes for deepened spiritual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
MacGregor
S. R. McLeod
W. W. Harland
Austin
William Foxall Passes in Coaldale Alberta
William Foxall of Coaldale Alberta died Thursday in Coaldale hospital at age 67. Funeral services Saturday at Christenson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev W H McDaniel and Rev G G Nakayama officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery. Foxall born in Bootle England came to Canada at 16, married Frances Leptington in 1920, lived in Pine Creek then Coaldale carpenter and service station operator. Survivors include wife son Earl sister and three grandsons. Pallbearers named Jack Smith Lyle Fairhurst Rop Greer Harold Smith Ralph King Herman Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funere
Christenson Funeral Home
William Foxall
Coaldale
Alberta
Coaldale Hospital
W. H. McDaniel
G.G. Nakayama
Mountain View Cemetery
Christenson
Mr. Foxall
Bootle
Liverpool
England
Pine Creek
Man
Frances Leppington
Portage la Prairie
Foxall
Coaldale and
Brooks
Earl of
Jack Smith
Lyle Fairhurst
Rop Greer
Harold, Smith
Ralf King
Herman Sm
Thimble Fumblers 4-H Sewing Club Achievement
The Thimble Fumblers 4-H Sewing Club held a May 22 event in Memorial Hall with twelve red and nine blue ribbons awarded. Seven items were chosen for Brandon Fair. Edna Gibbs and Donna Wark selected for 4-H camp. Donna Dankesreiter and Mavis Bergquist to model at Rally Day in Portage la Prairie. Performances included songs by Sandra Kelly and Faith Hark ness with piano accompaniment by Roberta Stone. Mavis Bergquist played a piano solo. Speeches by Donna Wark, Shirley Palmer, Gloria Gibbs, Donna Dankesreiter, and others. two gold seals awarded for more than five years of 4-H work. A carpet care demonstration was given by Donna Dankesreiter and Edna Gibbs. Lunch served. silver collection yielded $23.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Fumblers Sewing Club
Memorial Hall
Brandon Fair
Edna Gibbs
Donna Wark
Donna Dankesreiter
Mavis Bergquist
Portage la Prairie
Sandra Kelly
Faith Harkness
Roberta Stone
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Rural Council
Teen’s
Claut
Allan Briscoe
Allan
G. E. Lewin
West Coast
R. Nelson
Mr. W. Foxall
Alta
Kelvin Palmer
Transcona
Kelvin
George Arnold Pratt
C.F. Pratt
Norwood
Beaver Hospital Aid
Beaver School
John Sykes
Bank of Montreal
Montreal
Que
Ken Grant
Barbara
Winnpseg
Andersons
Jim Howell
Jack Smale
Jack
Wainwright
WMS
Harry S. Craig
Edmonton
Craig
Merchants Bank
1.0.C.E
Jim Jeffries
Orangeville
R. Fox
E. Duncan
L. Kennedy
Fox
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