Crowds Attend Porky Show Then Royal Visit Draws River Views
A large Friday crowd attended the Porky Show with over six hundred admissions, described as very successful. Porky hitchhiked to Winnipeg after a car breakdown, arriving in time for the morning. Rivers residents joined crowds to welcome Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, marking a festive weekend in Manitoba. Deer season opens November 26 and closes December 6. Snow blessed the countryside, with about 5 percent of local grain crop still unharvested.
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Winnipeg
Porky
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
St. Paul’s Church Alters Sunday Worship Time
St Pauls Church MacGregor moves worship to 7 p m this Sunday with Sunday School at 11 a m and services at Austin at 11 a m and Sidney at 2 30 p m A congregational meeting is set for 7 30 p m on Monday Nov
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St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
Austin
Sidney
You Have a Date Calf Club Meeting and Local Events
The M. Gregor Calf Club annual meeting will be in Memorial Hall on Friday November 9 at 8 pm. All present please attend and potential members aged 10 to 21 are welcome. Also a WMS Bazaar and Tea in Macaulay School tomorrow starting 3 pm. Britannia Chapter LODE November meeting at Mrs H S Collins home. A bi annual convention report by delegates Mrs Kitson and Mrs Collins. A Fowl Supper at Rosehill Hall Wednesday Nov 7 from 6 pm. Adults 75c Children 35c under 6 free. Sponsored by Rosehill and Clarmont Hospital Aid.
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M. Gregor Calf Club
Memorial Hall
Macaulay School
Britannia
Lode
H. S. Collins
Souris
Chipman
Toronto
Kitson
Colslins
Rosehill Hall
Rosehill and Clarmont Hospital
Portage Mayor Guest Speaker At W M 5
Ht L Mennerson of Portla Prairie spoke at the Pall Thankoffering meeting of the United Church Woman's Missionary Society on October 7. Mrs E Graham presided with Mm W Anderson, Mrs H J Collins, Marjorie Giles, and Janice Fotheringham also participating. The talk urged Missionary workers to uphold justice and righteousness and stressed Christian witness amid international crisis. A vote of thanks was given for Rev H L Henderson. The collection totalled $26.40.
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New
H. L. Henderson
African Missionary To Speak At Bethel Chapel Rally
Miss Suse Siemens, an African missionary with twelve years in Kenya Colony, will share how the Gospel has deepened in native hearts. She describes church work, open air preaching in markets, education, and dispensary service, ending with color pictures titled Scenes from Kenya.
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Bethel Chapel
Pam
Suse Henala Siemens
Kenya
British East Africa
Miss Siemens
Lord Jesus Christ
Mise Siemens
Popular Radio Artists Entertain Sell-Out Crowd Here Friday
A Friday MacGregor Memorial Hall concert attracted over 500 attendees led by CKY radio star Genial Gene Porky Charbonneau. The Chamber of Commerce organized the event with CKY staff including Ralph Gerry Bob Byron and featured entertaining impersonations and a strong overseas service connection.
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MacGregor Memorial Hall
Porky
Charbonneau
Chamber of Commerce
Stan McCulloch
Norman Harrod
CKY
MacGregor
Ralph Gerry
Bob Byron
Weddings in MacGregor and Portage United Churches
A lengthy account of autumn weddings in MacGregor and Portage la Prairie. Dorothy Elsie Wright and Norman Thomas Birkett wed at MacGregor United Church with family and friends attending, followed by a reception at the bride’s home. Agnes Kozak and Joseph W. Chambers married in Portage la Prairie with a buffet luncheon for immediate guests, then to reside in Portage.
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W. A. Clark
W.ding
Portage
Praine
United Church
Joseph W. Chambers
MacGregor
Marrage
Agnes Kozak
Winnipeg
Mis. Sed Moores
Chamber
Portage la Prairie
Palmer Buckley Wedding in Holy Trinity Winnipeg
Katherine Mary Buckley and Victor Albert Palmer exchanged vows at Holy Trinity Church in Winnipeg on October 17 at 5 p.m. Attendants included Mrs. Cyril Palmer of MacGregor and Lore Begg of Winnipeg. officiant Rev RG Milbhurn. The bride, daughter of Mrs. J. P. MacKinnon of MacGregor, wore a deep green street-length gown with green velvet trim. corsage Johanna Hill roses. The groom is son of Mrs. A F L Palmer of MacGregor. Sharon Buckley served as senior attendant.
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MacGregor United Church
Dorothy Elsie
F. Wright
MacGregor
Norman Thomas Birkett
R. D. Birkett
C.d.upp
Wright
Nise
Shirley Palmer
Donald Wright
Raymond Birkett
Art Palmer
J. Woodin
Earl ‘Thompson
Mr. Rupp
Katherine Mary Buckley
Victor Albert Palmer
Holy Trinity Church
Winnipeg
Cyril Palmer
Lore Begg
Katherine
J. P. MacKinnon
MacKinnon
Victor
A. F.L. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Sharon Buckley
Johanna Hill
Telson
Dead Man Wins Lottery Prize in Australia
Vancouver man Frank Mathews, 27, killed in a traffic accident five weeks earlier, is named winner of the 14 000 prize in Queensland state lottery. His sister receives the ticket and Australian authorities must release funds amid currency export rules. He served in WWII with the RCAF and worked for B C Bridge and Dredging.
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Vancouver
Frank Mathews
Queensland
Florence Mathias
Mathews
Harvey Schwartz
Vancouver Island
Campbell River
Fry. Williander
Burnaby
Mathias
Mathew
Wilander
Thelma Mathias
Roy Mathias
Canada
RCAF
B.C
Winnipeg Tribune
Bridal Shower and Dance Honoring Marion Barton and Donnie Barber
At Pathhead School a mixed shower and dance celebrated Marion Barton and Donnie Barber prior to their October 27 wedding. Dwight and David Thompson delivered a gift basket. Carlie Butterfield and Marilyn and Joanne Thompson assisted as guests enjoyed supper and dancing to music by Mary Telford and Walter Kelly.
MacGregor Rink Committee to Hold Semiannual Meeting
The semi annual meeting of the MacGregor Rink Committee will be held Monday evening November 12 at 8 p m in the rink waiting room. The purpose is to organize activities for the coming season and invites all organizations interested in winter activities to attend.
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MacGregor Rink Committee
Hockey Club To Hold Annual Meeting
The MacGregor Hockey Club will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at the Rink ext Monday evening at 8 pm. The club notes ample local talent across Pee Wee junior and intermediate levels and urges all hockey enthusiasts to attend.
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MacGregor Hockey Club
Combined Remembrance Service Held Again This Year
A combined remembrance service is planned for Sunday November 11 at 7 pm in the memorial. Further details will be published next week. In Austin on Sunday the 11th Rev R Milburn will conduct morning service at 10 45 in the Community Hall.
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Austin
R. Milburn
Hospital Fund Nearing Milestone as Pledges Remain
The Hospital Fund surpassed $9.00 with many pledges unpaid. Donations can be made to Stan Mc Culloch at the Bank of Montreal as construction of the hospital is expected to begin soon.
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Stan McCulloch
Bank of Montreal
W M S Rallies Highlight Portage la Prairie Group Meetings
The W M S Rallies of the Portage la Prairie Presbyterial of the United Church met at Langruth Brookdale Riding Mountain and Oakville on October 17 18 19 and 22 with 172 attending. Sessions covered presidents secretaries companionship and Christian citizenship as part of a push to shorter terms welcoming newcomers stewardship and racial brotherhood with Mrs Sword of Winnipeg speaking on stewardship.
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Portage la Prairie
Sword
Winnipeg
Christian Stewardship
Secetary
Gladstone Masters MacGregor 21 0 In Rugby Opener
Gladstone Collegiate defeated MacGregor High 21 to 0 in a rugby season opener at MacGregor. Larry McLean scored four tries and added a conversion for 20 points while Lloyd Street and Reg Milburn contributed despite injuries and late-arriving players.
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Gladstone Collegiate
MacGregor High
MacGregor
Gladstone
Larry McLean
Larry
Lloyd Street
Lloyd
Reg Milburn
Dennis Kitson
Ron Tarr
McLean
Doug Barber
Reg
Glen Lyn
Returns Home After 51 Years Absence
Mr and Mrs Milton Matthews and Mrs Matthews brother W J Davis completed a 3300 mile motor trip from Manitoba to Ontario and back visiting Durham after 51 years. Davis, once of Bagot, Ontario, noted many changes at MacGregor and few old companions remain.
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Milton Matthews
Canada
Matthews
Matthew
W. J. Davis
Butte
Alta
Bagot
Ed. Nichol
Durham
Ont
Mr. Davis
Alberta
Mrs. Matthews
States
Mr. Matthews
Ontario
Mr. Davis Toearn
MacGregor
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Nellie Nohlgren
J. Olson
Don Patch
MacGregor Herald
Little Bros
Liddy
M. E. Koziol
Vetice Mours
W.M.5
Snow
Birkett — Wright
England
Western Points
Calgary
Birkett
Fred Wright
W. Link
Winpes
Chambers
Kozak
Palmer — Buckley
Mamas
HB. Gilroy
B. W. Cook
James Irwin
Beaver
W.ms
Mrs. J. Write
By Hope Olson
Neepawa Black Hawks
Hospital L Fund
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