Friends Pay Final Tribute To Alvin Ackerman
The community mourns Alvin Ackerman of Riding Mountain after his death near Deleau on October 27 1954. A long time employee of Pearen Construction, Al was a keen curler and hockey supporter, married to Agnes Pennell with children Earl Lynn and Myrna. Funeral services were held at Riding Mountain United Church and MacGregor United Church, with extensive floral tributes and multiple pallbearers. He leaves his wife and three children, plus siblings and in laws, with interment at Hillside Cemetery Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ackerman
Deleau
Pearen Construction Company
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Sid Ackerman
Magnet
Alvin
Agnes Pennell
MacGregor
Riding Mountain
Relub
Bes.l
United Church
Riding Mountain United Church
Smith
Eden
D. Archibald
BESL
Roy Buchanan
Calvin McLaughlin
Harold Hutton
Cecil Boyd
Jim Wells
Fred Smith
W. R Welsh
Berry
MacGregor United Church
Colin Shaw
Bob Vermeuillen
Doug McGregor
Art Palmer
Gerald Fischer
Wilf Wakefield
Lorne Pennell
Wayne Cooper
Orville Hancock
Sid
Jack Ackerman
Hillside ‘Cemetery
Neil
Kelwood
Earl
Lynn
Myrna
Mark Robinson
Ralph
William
Hospital Aid Elects New Officers for 1953 and Recaps Year
Hospital Aid reviews a busy year with officers elected for 1953 including President LA Shaw and Joyce MacKinnon as 1st Vice President. The group held ten regular meetings and one special, contributing to pantry showers, a Fun Fair, carol singing, staff entertainment, and a Legion Carnival fundraiser while urging new members to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA. Shaw
Joyce MacKinnon
M. E Koriol
R. H. Harvey
Embree
H. Brisco
Eileen Marsh
G. C. Fotheringham
R Birkett
T Me. Culloch
Koziol
Veryone
Clancy
Memorial Hall
Officers Elected For Coming Year
The following officers were chosen for the next year President Mrs W Montgomery First Vice President Mrs Koziol Second Vice President Mrs S Booth Recording Secretary Mrs W Roberts Corresponding Secretary Mrs H Briscoe Treasurer Miss Eilene Marsh Central Aid Rep Mrs C Palmer Public Relations Mrs C McKelvy Purchasing Committee Mrs Koziol Mrs Fotheringham Sewing Committee Mrs Jelly Mrs A Nohlgren Mrs S Booth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Montgomery
Koziol
S. Booth
W. Roberts Cor
H. Briscoe
Eilene
Old Timer Norman McRea of Pine Creek Laid To Rest
Norman McRea born June 25 1876 in Truck Ontario died October 30 1954 after a long illness. He married Hanna Donalda MacKea June 23 1920 and farmed in Pine Creek Manitoba since 1921. Survived by wife Janet daughter two grandchildren and brother Rev Dr McRae of Ottawa. Funeral November 1 at Pine Creek Gospel Hall with interment at Gladstone cemetery. White's Funeral Home Neepawa in charge.
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Pine Creek
N. McRea
Norman McRea
McRea
Truck
Ont
Wm. McRea
Elm Creek
Man
Haug & Co
Winnipeg
Jhose
W. H. Johnson
Janet
Livingstone
Nora Anne
William Rae Johnson
Dr. Mcrae
3Rd St
Ottawa
Pine Creek Gospel Hall
Gladstone Cemetery
George Lawford
Norman Tilley
Angus Stewart
Lyle Knox
Wm. Suttee
Reg
Hospital Aids Fun Fair Draws Large Attendance
The North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital Ladies Aids held a busy fun fair at Memorial Hall last Wednesday. The event featured games, fortune telling, raffles, food booths, stalls, posters, darts, a fun house and more. Total proceeds reached 805.19 after expenses, funding a new wheelchair and other medical gear. A notable exhibit was student posters by local children, with Tommy Satkunas winning top honors for his Grade VII MacGregor School poster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk-MacGregor Hospital Ladies Aids
Tommy Satkunas
MacGregor School
Tommy
Card of Thanks for Alvin Ackerman’s Passing
We thank our kind neighbors and friends for thoughtful acts after the death of our son in law Alvin Ackerman. Your kindness was deeply appreciated. Will and Mary Pennell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ackerman
Will
Mary Pennell
Portage la Prairie wedding unites Lola Coltart Tarr and David Tarr
Knox United Church hosts the October 23 wedding of Lola Frances Elaine Coltart, Portage la Prairie, to David Clare Tarr of MacGregor. Rev. R K McLean officiated as the couple, attended by sisters Audrey and Jean Coltart, exchanged vows, with a reception for 108 guests and plans to honeymoon in Winnipeg and Minneapolis before residing on the Tarr farm at MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Portage la Prairie
Lola Frances Elaine
W. G. Coltart
David Clare Tarr
F. Tarr
MacGregor
R. KN. McLean
Audrey
Jean Coltart
Ronald L. Tarr
Jack Coltart
Russ Tarr
J.D. McRae
Marguerite Park
Ed. Crewson
Winnipeg
Minneapolis
School Area Meeting in Memorial Hall MacGregor
Public meeting held in Memorial Hall MacGregor at 8 on Wednesday November 17 to discuss forming a School Area for Secondary School Purposes including Lakeview Westbourne and North Norfolk. Deputy Minister of Education Mr Scott Bateman will outline the proposal and answer questions. Attendance urged for parents of high school age children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Lakeview
Westbourne
North Norfolk
Scott Bateman
Mystery man paces school as Sadie Hawkins Dance nears
Nervous rumors swirl at MacGregor High as students await next week’s reveal of the mystery man. Diana Lye of St John’s College earns a scholarship, while Lyle Cox returns after illness. Walter Machan provides music for the dance with corsage prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellenburg
Diana Lye
St John’s College
MacGregor High School
Diana
Walter Machan
Lyle Cox
Lyle
Daughter Celebrates Mother's 94th Birthday in Winnipeg
Mrs. M. E. Nelson hosted a tea and birthday lunch on October 28 at 189 Kildonan Ave Winnipeg for her mother Mrs. T. D. McLeod as she turned 94. Guests included Mrs. S. R. McLeod who led the tea service, with assistance from Mrs. J. C. Daley and Mrs. Chandler. Mrs. McLeod received gifts and greetings including fruit from St. Paul's WMS and a corsage from Rev. G. C. Nelson of Flin Flon. She remains in good health and retains her keen sense of humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Nelson
Kildonan Ave
Winnipeg
T. D. McLeod
S. R. McLeod
St. Paul's United WA
J. C. Daley
Chandler
S.C. McLeod
World Travel Film and Lecture Sponsorship by 1.0.D.E. Chapter
Britannia Chapter Lu.v.s met for its November gathering at Mrs. J. L. Lambs home with Mrs. C. Kitson presiding. Minutes reviewed the chapter's recent work including Blood Donor Clinic efforts and a grateful note from first regent Mrs. W A. Young of Vancouver. A Remembrance Day plan and wreath making were arranged, plus final plans for Flight 9703 on November 23 in Memorial Hall. New member Mrs. E. Hay joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia
Lu.v.s
J. L. Lamb
C. Kitson
Red Cross
W A. Young
Vancouver
Memorial Hall
E. Hay
Saskatoon
A. Weber
D. Brow
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Ueen
George Currie
Sussex
W. J. Currie
Turner
PFA
Frank Woods
Long Plain
Herald
E. Horton
Cmmeline
James Ramsay
Horton
Mel McRae
Austin
CPR
Russell Small
Agnes Ackerman
Fun Fair
Portage
C. C. Falconer
Fort Square Dance
Hos
Hosal
W. J. Loney
Ime Compinea Aids
M. E. Koriol
THE
Teen Town Theatre OF
macGregor Hospital Ladies’ Aid
H. A. Lye
Manitoba
Wheleding Tarr — Coltart
Gail Nicholls
D.E
ST. Paul's Womans’ Auxilliary
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