Amateur concert at LODE hall draws six hundred plus crowd
A bustling evening at the LODE Amateur Contest in Lakeside attracted an audience of over six hundred. Funds from admissions and the lunch bar totaled 370 dollars. Winners in junior and adult classes were announced, with the High School Chorus and Carberry Sextette among top prizes before a capacity crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Montgomery
Larry Moore
Donna Lye
Beverley
Alfred Roulette
R. W. Cobbe
James Hood
Doreen Longstreet
Gwen Lewin
Isabel Ariss
Jack Mel Gillvray
Doreen Zimmerman
Denver Collins
Jimmy Lambert
Carberry Ladies
Dynes
Carberry
Archie
Beverley Glover
Dianna Lye
Una McKelvy
A. V. Jubb
H. A. Lye
Lo.d.e
Rural Art Show in Winnipeg Praises Avella Struthers
Manitoba Pool Elevators Rural Art and Handicraft Exhibit in Winnipeg praised Avella Struthers for several hand painted pictures. Randolph Patton, past President of the Federation of Canadian Artists, commended the mountain scene for professional standard, the sail boat picture for shading and color harmony, and the park picture for tone and overall handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Avella Struthers
Randolph Patton
The
Federation of Canadian Artists
Residents complain about Smith Street road work in MacGregor
Our Mail Box Editor calls for better street maintenance and road engineering in MacGregor. He blames the village council and stresses the daily impact of a truck on Smith Street, noting dust, damage, and poor traffic conditions while urging accountability from local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Street
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Hatchery
Beaver Creek
Missionary Describes Medical Life in Northern India
Dr Merle Patterson spoke in India outreach talks sponsored by United Church MS. She works in Banswara, India, where 3 million people have few Christian workers and ten centers with schools churches and hospitals. Patterson urged integrated medical and spiritual aid and shared slides of her hospital work and public health projects.
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India
Merle Patte India
United Church MS
A. MacDonald
J. Woogin
WMS
G. Booth
G. Fotheringham
C.D. Rupp
Annex
Winniper
Patterson
Inala
J Shaver
Sidney
Rupp
Manitoba
New Modern Cafe Officially Opened in MacGregor
In spring 1IM6 a young couple opened Dave's Lunch in MacGregor which grew into a popular town eatery. A devastating April fire destroyed the interior, prompting a rebuild. The modern cafe reopened October 5 with a ceremonial opening on November 4 led by Mayor J. L. Lamb.
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MacGregor
Dave
J. L. Lamp
Lamb
and Brow
Brow
S. T. McCulloch
Bank of Montreal
MacGre
Katrime Church Events and Social Notes
Katrime community calendars note a 3 pm Sunday service on November 13 and a Good Neighbors meeting at the hall on Wednesday November 16. The column records multiple Sunday visits to Katrime from local families, jury duty for E Duncan in Portage, and various small social and travel notes among residents including families from Mac Gregor Springbrook Brandon and Katrime. Blair Hesly Od hospitalized after an accident with a telegraph pole incident continues to be reported.
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J. McLachlan
E. Duncan
Portage
Ben Richard
S. Coope
Forbister
Brandon
M Ming
Ann
Katrime
Blair
St Boniface
Dedication Guest Speaker Rev Spencer Elliott to Speak
MacGregor and District Hall hosts a dedication service on November 13 with Rev Spencer Elliott MA Leeds Manchester DD, professor of systematic theology, St John’s Winnipeg, and former dean of Christ Church Cathedral. Veterans are asked to gather at 7.30 pm for a wreath ceremony, then attend the service with families urged to sit with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedica
R. Mill
C. D. Rupy
Popular Bride Honored At Church Social Event
The United Church Annex hosted a social gathering Wednesday evening October 26 honoring Miss Dorothy Westman a bride who wed just the prior Saturday. The event celebrated the recent marriage with local friends and members in attendance.
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United Church
Dorothy Westman
LODE Dance Night and Memorial Service Plans
LODE notes invite judges contestants and music providers to a dance on Saturday November 12 at Memorial Hall hosted by Britannia Chapter LODE with 35 cent admission. A memorial service is set for Sunday November 13 at 8 PM in Memorial Hall by the Legion and LODE who will place a wreath at the Cenotaph at 7 30. LODE members not in the choir should meet Legion members at the Hall before 7 30. The group again sponsors a Christmas parcel for English child Joan Shrubsole with donations requested at Mrs. R. E. Lye’s home by November 12.
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Britannia Chapter
LODE
Memorial Hall
Legion and Lode
Legion
The
Joan Shrubsole
R. E. Lye
Wind-up and Jackets Presented to 1943 Baseballers
Intermediate Baseball Club held its season end wind-up at RE Lye’s home with Vic Palmer presiding. A financial report showed starting funds around 50 dollars, receipts about 420 dollars, expenses near 473 dollars, leaving a bank balance near 300 dollars. Players receiving leather jackets included J Emerson, Glenn Lye, Vic Palmer, W Allen, F Hay, Geo Snaith, G Cobbe, Colin Shaw, Elmer Cairns, Don Barber, Glenn Hotel, Russell Gilbert. The group hoped for a stronger 1950 season with potential new recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Lye
Vic. Palmer
Glenn Lye
Vi Palmer
J. Emerson
W. Allen
F. Hay
Geo. Snaith
G. Cobbe
Colin Shaw
Elmer Cairns
Don Barber
Glenn Hotel
Russell Gilbert
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Gweer
Mapies 1.C.C.E
Raymond Cairns
Pat Stirling
Johnny Grieves
Wolf
Daniel Boone
Elmer Duncan
Victoria
Vancouver
Ted Hay
Ted
Sterling Cairns
CBC
GE. Lewin
D. L. Campbell
Lakeside
Old Cy
Mac Gor Herald
Katrime News
Mrs. S. Cooper
Spencer Elliott
S. R. Lamb
Mildred May
Lois Fotheringhas
Joye Clarke
Marion Frank
Marjorie Telford
Gertie Mildred Rows Hay
Frances Nelson
Nohleren
Mary
Marjorie
C.D.E
Friay
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