New Telephone Directories Highlight Local Population
The chief operator reports 344 subscribers on the local exchange with 115 in town. Sidney has 160 rural and 36 local, and Austin 86 rural and 36 local. Community notes mention pipeline work to the Mace Gregor Hotel, a new barn, cold weather delays, farm frost, and local events including turkey shooting wins and dances with missing belongings concerns.
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Rs A. Roberts
Sidney
Austin
C.P.E
Mace Gregor Hotel
Young Man Injured In Combine Accident
Pryce Alderson aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Percy Alderson suffered the loss of three fingers on his right hand when a combine glove became tangled in a chain while cleaning the machine near his home north of town last Thursday. He received emergency care from Dr Koziol and was taken to Pottage Hospital for treatment before returning home to recuperate.
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Pryce Alderson
Percy Alderson
Pryce
Edmonton
Koziol
Pottage Hospital
Race
Figure Skating Enthusiasts To Hold Second Meeting
A note invites mothers and fathers to a rink meeting on Friday November 16 at 8 30 pm to elect a committee for a Children's Figure Skating Club. Parents unable to attend should send a list of their children who will take instruction from qualified instructors.
You Have a Date for W I Monthly Meeting 1952
The regular monthly meeting of the W I will be held on Tuesday November 20 at 2 30 pm at the home of Mrs Ian Ormiston. The election of officers for 1953 will take place at this meeting. The Ladies Curling Cry Meeting will be held on November 26 at 8 pm at the home of Mrs L B Patterson. All members wishing to curl for the winter, please be in attendance.
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W.I
Ian Ormiston
L. B Patterson
Curling Club Sets Stage For Season's Rink Activities
The Curling Club holds a semi annual meeting with strong turnout as plans unfold for the season. Vern McKelvy chairs with Fred Sneith secretary. fees kept steady for curling and skating. possible Figure Skating Club to be decided by the executive.
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Curling Club
Vern McKelvy
Fred Sneith
Stan McCulloch
W. C. McWilliam
J. A. Emerson & Son
Pathead
Beaver
Southend
Mayor Montgomery Loses Fingers In Accident
A Tuesday night accident injured local resident W. H. Bill Montgomery while he worked in a basement. A small bench saw severed three fingers of his left hand, leaving only the thumb and first finger, with the index finger badly cut. He received immediate care from Dr Koziol and was taken to Portage Hospital for further treatment. He is expected to return home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Bill) Montgomery
Koziol
Portage Hospital
Legion Fowl Supper Notice for Veterans Attending
Veterans planning to attend the Legion Fowl Supper on Wednesday November 21 must respond immediately if they have not returned their invitation cards. Those who have not received an invitation should contact Fred Clarke to ensure ample supplies are prepared.
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Fred Clarke
Western Vengeance Valley screens with Burt Lancaster stars
The Vengeance Valley western features Burt Lancaster and Robert Walker with Joanne Dru Sally Forrest and John Ireland showing November 16 17 promising technicolor scenery and action. The best selling novel Captain Horatio Hornblower comes to life with Gregory Peck and Virginia Mayo showing November 20 21 in a sea adventure of bold battles and romance.
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Burt Lancaster
Robert Walker
Joanne Dru
Sally Forrest
John Ireland
Horatio Hornblower
Gregory Peck
England
Virginia Mayo
Remembrance Day Service Honors Fallen in Memorial Hall
Citizens and students gather for the Remembrance Day service at Memorial Hall Mac Gregor last Sunday. Britannia Chapter LODE and village council members attend as three wreaths are laid by H A Lye SR Lamb and C F Kitson. Rev R Milburn C D Rupp and L Dickinson lead a joint Anglican United Churches choir.
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MacGregor
Britannia Chapter
Lode
H. A. Lye
SR. Lamb
C F Kitson
Legion
RT. Milburn
C.D Rupp
L. Dickinson
United Churches
Rupp
H. As Lye
Students Honor War Dead At Remembrance Day Ceremony
Public School and Collegiate students saluted war dead with a cenotaph ceremony led by Principal T D M McKie. Joyce Lake placed the wreath on behalf of the Student Council as the Act of Remembrance was read and the day closed with prayers, hymns, and thanks to Rev. C D Rupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. M. McKie
Joyce Lake
Stu
A J. Struthers
McKie
Webster
God
Jesus
C. D. Rupp
Local Implement Dealer Sponsors Free Film Show
Stan Giles, local implement dealer, sponsors a 7 30 pm free screening on November 29 featuring Havens of Peace a color tour of European nations that have not seen war in centuries and The Soil Is Good highlighting soil's role in national welfare and modern farming methods Invitations have been mailed to local farmers and families to attend the event.
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Europe
Stan
Stan Giles
Andorra
Spain
France
San Marino
Italy
Vatican City
Switzerland
Liecht_ane
Upper Rhine Valley
Weading Liwan and Harold Gilbert Wed At Katrime Home
Weading Liwan McQuistion daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M McQuistion of MacGregor married Harold Gordon Gilbert son of Mr. and Mrs. B W Gilbert of Katrime on October 31 at 2 pm in the couple’s home. The bride wore white satin with nylon lace yoke and seed pearl trim, a fingertip veil, and carried red roses. The groom’s brother Harvey Gilbert served as best man, Rev C D Rupp officiated, and a reception for forty followed with three tier cake and bridal decor in the living room. The Gilbert couple plan a honeymoon in Kenora and points east, then reside at Katrime. Out-of-town guests included D Thompson and Sharon of Truax, Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liwan May Mequistion
Gay Lambert
Harvey Gilbert
C.D. Rupp
MacGregor
Mirs McQuisiim
Rupp
Kenofa
Points East
High School Chatter Recaps Socials and Curling Plans
Hope Olson reports the Sadie Hawkins Dance set for tomorrow with corsage contest and early dancing at eight. Students elect a Draw Committee for curling, approve a new crest, retain the class ring design, and outline ordering details. The Curling Club donates funds for a Manitoba High School Bonspiel in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hawkin
Howard Cobbe
Dennis Lamb
Garth Stone
Ralph Critchlow
Margaret Coulthard
Manitoba
Rosehill and Clairmont Hospital Aid Fowl Supper Thank You
The Rosehill and Clairmont Hospital Aid thank all who helped and those who donated donuts for the Fowl Supper. Proceeds totaled 134.40 dollars with 13.00 dollars in cash donations received.
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Rosehill
Clairmont Hospital
Legion Meeting Votes Committee Slate and Advertisements
The report notes the Canadian Legion held over coverage of the recent meeting and the long list of elected committees. Advertising continued to dominate pages, limiting space for news items.
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Canadian Legion
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Colin Shaw
Jim Irwin
L. Patterson
Jawn
Emerson
Herp
Barton
Harry
Senate
A. Michaels
Scotty
George Thompson
George
Steve Alfred
Fred Clake
We Herald
Uaz
S. R. Lamb
Albion Block
Mary Clarke
E Muir
Herald
Young Man
Image Creek Hool
Ore
Image Creek
Mie Me Lome
Sine Pogue
B. Nichol
SH. McLachlan
Mayor Montgomery
Theatre News
Gilbert — McQuiston
Hope Olson
Legion Report
Y.ls
Cea
United Church
Fish Pond
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