Community observes Armistice Day in MacGregor and Beaver
A solemn Armistice Day observance took place in MacGregor with a school parade to the monument, flag lowering, poppy tributes, a two minute silence, and a Union Church service led by Rev. W. J. Hatter and Rev. B. Pearson. An address by Mr. J P MacKinnon highlighted wartime suffering and the home front’s relief at end of hostilities. The United Choirs sang Land of Hope and Glory as the service closed, followed by a Beaver service at 3 pm with similar solemn emphasis.
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D.E
C. W. Lye
Victm
W. J. Hatter
Union ‘Church
St. Paul
Rev. B. Pearson
Union Church
J.P. MacKinnon
Paris
Beaver
MacGregor
Hatter
Britannia Chapter announces annual Oration Contest cup
Britannia Chapter 1 0 D E MackGregor offers a cup for an oration contest to promote imperial history and current events among North Norfolk schools. The winner holds the cup for one year. Schools wishing to compete should notify the secretary of Beta Chapter 1 0 D E.
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Britannia Chapter
D.E. MacGregor
North Norfolk
Riweatiogs
Beteansis
D.E
Frst price cup contest hints at Canadian author topics
A fragmented notice outlines a competition where the first prize features a Wimbledon cup for an English event and third prizes arrive from Canadian authors. It notes that competitors will choose the subject of their oration and that the themes are patriotic and varied.
Death of Mr Arthur Palmer Pioneer of MacGregor District
Mr Arthur Palmer longtime MacGregor pioneer died at his daughter's home aged eighty three after a seven year illness from a paralytic stroke. Born in Bestog in 1541 he moved to Winnipeg in 1882 and homesteaded south of MacGregor. He supported the Anglican Church, helped build the chute building and rectory, served as auditor for twenty years and was reeve of North Norfolk. He is survived by two sons A F L Palmer and B A Palmer and four daughters, with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held at St Pauls Church conducted by Rev W J Hatter. Interment in MacGregor cemetery.
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MacGregor
W. Lye
Bestog
Bastol Grane
Ferrier
Winnipeg
Palmer
Anglicas
Is Hatch
Northorfolk
A. F L. Palmer
B.A. Palmer
Southey
Sask
C.W. Lye
W. J. Thompson
Birch Hills
Man
St. Paul’s Church
W J. Hatter
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's WA
Hareon
Talbot
Azw
Alf
HA. Lye
F Kitson
W. W. Wright
Geo. E. Leain
Card of Thanks for Arthur Palmer Family
Members of the family thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and tributes shown after the death of Arthur Palmer. Their grateful acknowledgment extends to all who offered kind expressions during their bereavement.
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Arthur Palmer
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