Two Old Landmarks Disappear As Building Splurge Continues
A May Friday barn fire near H McDonald’s residence on No 1 Highway drew a crowd unaware of the town fire engine. Over the past week two landmarks were demolished the Lamb livery barn and the Glover hardware store while the site prepared for a rest room. Several buildings were moved including the Critchlow home near the Bank of Montreal and Fred Moore’s shoe shop as Fred Snaith builds a new 20 by 30 foot business front for Co op products and farm equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Harvey
Bob
Andrew Lamb
Glover Hardware
D. G. McDougall and Sons
Ted. Critchlow
Bank of Montreal
John Emerson
Mrs. Critchlow
Herald Office
Fred. Moore
Critehlow Bros
Fred. Snaith
Fred
Winnipeg visitors at Lamb and Cairns homes
Mr and Mrs Douglas Lamb of Winnipeg spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A R Lamb Doug has recently been discharged after four years in the army. Visitors included Mr and Mrs H Kilpatrick of Brandon and Mrs D D McLennan of Regina Saskatchewan. They stayed with Mr Wm Cairns and sister Mrs H J Collins. On Friday Mrs Collins and Mrs McLennan drove to Morris to visit sister Mrs Wm Moore. They returned Sunday and attended the ICCE convention, returning home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Lamb
Winnipeg
A. R. Lamb
Douglas
Army
Auction Sale By F. C. Borton
Auction notice for John Drummond features sale of horses cattle and machinery at one mile north of Woodside School on Tuesday June Mth. Includes time and precise location details to be announced.
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John Drummond
Woodside School
Dance in Stratton's Barn Friday May 31
Dance event at Stratton's Barn with music by Orchestra set for Friday May 31. Notable visits include Miss Eleanor Stitt of Vista Manitoba and Mrs J V Scott of Falkland British Columbia visiting relatives. Local cafes have installed Neon signs and a charity ration collection is organized by Mrs W Wenham for Europe relief.
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Stratton’s Barn
Overseas return of Pte Bob Kilfoyle with multiple unit transfers
Pte Bob Kilfoyle, son of Mr and Mrs R H Kilfoyle, arrived home aboard the Ile de France on May 18 and is on leave with his parents north of town. He joined the Lake Superior Regiment in December 1943, went overseas February 1945 and moved through The Winnipeg Rifles and The Oxford Rifles. His service took him through Holland Belgium and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob. Kilfoyle
R. H. Kilfoyle
Ile de France
Bob
Lake Superior Regiment
Winnipeg Rifles
Oxfords Rifles
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Early Copy Next Week and Local Notices
Early copy goes to press a day early on Wednesday. Advertisers and correspondents must have copy in the office by Monday noon. North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion meets in MacGregor on Tuesday June 4 at 8 30. Mrs D R Davis attends the Women’s Institute Provinc es Convention in Winnipeg this week. Miss Myrtle Beamish of Gainsborough Sask is visiting for a couple of weeks with her sister Mrs Stan Firth. Miss Florence Venn of Winnipeg spent the week end in town with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Venn. Mrs G A Hay and Mrs L Jolliffe attend the 16th annual National Convention of the ICCE as delegates from Britannia Chapter in Winnipeg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heral
North Norfolk and Dist
The
Canadian Legion
MacGregor
Myrtle Beamish
Gainsborough, Sask
Stan. Firth
Florence Venn
Winnipeg
Mrs
Fred. Venn
G. A. Hay
L. Jolliffe
1.C.C.E
Britannia Chapter
Memorial Hall Fund Drive Continues Next Month in MacGregor
The Old-time Fiddlers Contest last Wednesday boosted support for a Memorial Hall and Rest Room to be erected in MacGregor. Plans call for a Booster Auction Sale late June to raise funds. Canvassers approved by the Dominion Government will visit every home within three weeks to gather contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Dominion
Ladies To Conduct National Clothing Collection Drive
Under the chairmanship of 3 E Lewin the I C C E and W L of MacGregor will lead the National Clothing Collection Drive in Canada from June 17 to June 29. Used clothing may be left at the Orange Hall or Municipal Hall. Clothes should be clean though not necessarily ironed. The drive aims for strong community support from every resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. E. Lewin
1.C.C.E
W.L
MacGregor
Canada
Orange Hall
Municipal Hall
Dances Featuring Wellwood and Dema’s Serenaders This June
Friday dances with Wellwood Orchestra on June 7 and Friday dances with Dema’s Serenaders on June 21. Saturday night dances list June 1 June 15 and June 29 featuring popular orchestras.
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Wellwood Orchestra
Dema
Serenaders
Weekly social notes and meeting reminder in town
Miss Bessie Gites of Winnipeg spent the weekend at her town home. Mr T Kirkpatrick of Branton visited friends over the long weekend. Mr and Mrs Jas Ormiston and family of Carberry were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Ormiston. A General Committee meeting for the Memorial Hall and Rest Room will be held at the Masonic Hall on Monday evening June 3 at 8 30 pm. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Ormiston
Betty
Beatrice
Jack
Glenn
Carberry
John Ormiston
Memorial Hall
Masonic Hall
Mackegor Boy Scout
Annex
Burnside Players
Valley Farm
MacGregor
Young Ladies’ Society
Mrs Robt Stenhouse Died in Winnipeg
Relatives learned on Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Robt Stenhouse who passed away Tuesday May 28th at Winnipeg General Hospital. Aged 51 and formerly Edith Lunn she was born in Spring Brook district. Funeral services will be held Friday at 4 p.m. from Clarke Leatherdale funeral home.
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Robt. Stenhouse
Winnipeg General Hospital
Tuesda
Stenouse
Edith Lunn
Springbrook
Clarke-Leatherdale
June Bride Elect Honored At Afternoon Shower
Miss Pearl Bazuk, bride elect in early June, was honored at a Friday afternoon shower hosted by Enid Smith Lillian Ril foyle and Mrs V McKelvy. Guests enjoyed a mock wedding and a wagon gift display. A dainty lunch followed as gifts were presented. Nearby notices mention church time changes and local community events in MacGregor and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisses Enid Smith
Lillian Rilfoyle
Mrs. V. McKelvy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daure’s
F. C. Borton
Montgomery's Drug Store
Dominion OF Canada
Eleanor Stitt
Vista, Man
Mrs. Carr
Blue Bird Cafe
Wong's Cafe
Mrs. J. V. Scott
Falkland, B.C
Jack Smale
C. A. Russell
Doreen
Velma
C. Meg Caskill
C. A. J. King
G.A. Hay
Ethel Graham
D.R. Davis
W.mls. Presbyterial
Glad|e Stone
Keith Patterson
Glendon
J. N. Lawrence
Auley
Man
Patterson
Ramsay
Geraldine Stone
Doris Howe
Jean Mackie
Jack Wagner
Frank Howe
F. A. Simpson
Regina, Sask
M. Marsh
Europe
W. Wenham
W-P.t.b
D. R. Davis
Women’s Institute Provinces
Bessie Gites
Town
Mr.t.kirkpatrick
Branton
North Norfolk Council
Austin
Frank Sims
Roy
Marvin
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
H.T. ‘Trethewey
Wm. Rowe
Hartford
Harvey Merrick
George and
Keith
Aylsham, Sask
Ters
J.B. Merrick
L. Irwin
Irene Merrick
Olivia
Greenstreet
Corporal Harrowe
Jun Bud Abbot
Lou Cost
Hollywood
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