Richardson Heads Fair Board For 1948
At the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society annual meeting in MacGregy on Tuesday afternoon November directors were named for 1948. Ben Richardson of Beaver was elected President and H J Collins Secretary Treasurer replacing Thos Clarke who resigns after years of service noted as debt free thanks to his careful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
MacGregy
Ben. Richardson
Beaver
H.J. Collins
Thos. Clarke
Clarke
Good
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Good
W. C. MacWilliam
Vancouver
Geo. Wells
W. R. Shaw
Society
Death of Mrs. Ed Smith Brings Community mournful farewell
The death of Mrs. Ed Smith occurred at Brandon General Hospital after a five week illness. She and her husband were longtime community figures known for running a confectionery and active involvement in curling and local events. Funeral attendance included MacGregor visitors and numerous floral tributes from local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Smith
Brandon General Hospital
Marvel
Pearce Electric
Smith
MacGregor
Ladies’ Curling Club
Jean Fox
Lillian, Keays
R. E. Lye
Walter Allan
G. C. Fotheringham
New Venture Outgrowth Of Steady Business Development
In October 1919 Charles W. Lye moved his family from a farm south of MacGregor to MacGregor and bought the lumber yard and home of Wm Cairns. Ralph Lye joined in 1921. after C W Lye's 1932 death the business has been run by Ralph as C W Lye and Son Ltd. Now one of the region’s largest hardware and lumber coal yards, the firm has grown over twenty six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W
MacGregor
Wm. C. Cairns
Ralph Lye
Merchants Bank
Portage
C. W. Lye
C. W. Lye & Son, Ltd
Ralph
Manitoba
Students Enjoy Halloween Dance at Masonic Hall
MacGregor High School students held a social evening at the Masonic Hall on Halloween night. Prizes were awarded for Spot Day and Freezing Position dances, with costumes judged by judges. Lunch followed and organizers were thanked for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor High School
Masonic Hall
Hallowe
Coslume
Charlotte Muirhead
Jean Guttors
Nelson Olson
Gay Lambert
Garry Cobbe
Herman Weber
Vancouver widower Reginald Millard dies after WWI service
Mrs W A Young of Vancouver B C reports the death of her son in law Reginald Thomas Millard on Friday October 21. A former Gordon Noon farm resident and husband of Amy Young, he served with the 21st Battery in World War I and was controller and secretary of the Commercial Tire Co Ltd. He leaves wife and three daughters and was mourned by many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
W. A. Young
Vancouver
B.C
Reginald Thomas Millard
Millard
Gordon Noon
Amy Young
MacGregor
Regina
Young
S.mmunit
Christmas Mailings Urged Ahead by Post Office
Officials warn readers to mail letters and parcels early for Christmas. The first annual notice stresses deadlines with November 15 for inland parcels and November 29 for international mail, citing residents Mr and Mrs John Q. Pul as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Pul R
United King
Municipal Job Opening for Assistant in Norfolk Office
Applications will be received until 12 noon November 25 1947 for 1 Assistant in the Office of the Norfolk in AcGregor. Applicants should state qualifications and note potential for permanent position after training. For more information apply at a Municipal Office or to the Reeve or Councillors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Community Honors Fallen Heroes in Remembrance Day Service
Citizens of MacGregor mark Remembrance Day with a cenotaph service and United Church ceremony. School children Boy Scouts and veterans from West Curve attend the parade and wreath laying after two minutes of silence. Rev C D Rupp addresses youths urging righteous living to honor sacrifices. Vic Palmer leads Last Post and Reveille. G C Fotheringham reads the Honor Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
United Church
Westcurve
G. C. Fotheringham
Vic. Palmer
C.D. Rupp
L. Labossiere
Cnd
Rupp
Early lumberman Cairns no longer active at Lye yard
The article notes that Cairns, originally owner of the C W, Lye & Son yards, later partnered with the late George Stacey in a lumber business. In 1911 he bought Chase Street operations where the fair grounds now stand and ran lumber and coal until selling to Chas W. Lye in 19. At 94 he suffers poor health but is hoped to recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C W, Lye & Son
Cairns
George Stacey
Chase Street
W. Lye
TENDERS Sealed bids received per 4th for foot wood
Sealed tenders were received per instruction for foot wood delivery to Macaulay Sc ny by March 15 1918. For information contact Roy Glover at phone 87-21 MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaulay Scny
Roy Glover
MacGregor
Engagement of Marion E ine to Alex Frank announced
Mr and Mrs Jarreo Gregor announce the engagement of their only daughter Marion E ine to Alex Frank son of Mr and Mrs H Frank of MacGregor. The wedding is planned at MacGregor United Church on Saturday November 29 at 2 90 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarreo Gregor
Marion Eine
Alex Frank
H. Frank
MacGregor
MacGregor United Church
Edward John Harkness Died At Carrot River
Edward John Harkness died at Carrot River on October 25. He was born in High on February 5. He married Carrie Orchard on December 24 1921 and lived in Sask. He is survived by his widow three daughters and one son Gordon Marjorie, four brothers and one sister. Funeral held from the Gospel Mission to Carrot River cemetery on October 30. Interment at Carrot River cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Etended
Carrie Orchard
J. Fitzpatrick
A Lucus
Brantford
Gordon
Carrot River
Marjorie
Gospel Mission
Carrot River Cemetery
Jean Davis Becomes Winnipeg's First Woman Justice of the Peace
The Winnipeg Tribune reports Jean Davis, a former MacGregor girl, received her certificate Monday and is named Winnipeg’s first woman Justice of the Peace. She educated in MacGregor, worked in Winnipeg, then in the Law Department at City Hall, and has served as a stenographer at Central Police Station since spring. She lives at 634 Dudley Ave with Dr Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg ‘Tribune
Jean Davis
Winnipeg
Jean
Central Police Station
Hier
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Richardson
Fair Board
H. J. Collins Sec.Treas
Ed. Smith
Brandon
Mr. Smith
Ralph E. Lye
Ess
Elizabeth
Philip Mountbatten
R.N
Her Royal High
Reginald T. Millard
Edward John Harkness
Country Ladies
Ella’s Beauty Shop
Ella
Beauty
Carol Clark, Istant
Pone
Acgregor
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