Remembrance Day Observed Worldwide and in Ottawa
A solemn Armistice Day ceremony marked observances across nations. In Ottawa the largest crowd on record gathered at Parliament Hill where the carillon signaled the two minutes of silence. Governor General Lord Bessborough and Prime Minister Bennett laid a wreath at the memorial chamber as Rev. Armstrong led services at the United Church with pupils, teachers, and Legion members in attendance. Wreaths were placed and the day closed with poppy tributes and the National Anthem.
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Ottawa
Peace Tower
Parliament Hill
Lord Bessborough
R. B. Bennett
United Church
MacGregor
Canadian Legion
G. L. Armstrong
Legion
R. Smalley
Canadian Legion 10.D
Cy Palmer
North Norfolk Nominations and Elections Notice
Returning Officer G E Lewin announces annual ratepayers meeting in MacGregor on Tuesday November 21 for receival of nominations for Reeve and Ward Councillors 1 2 and The meeting runs from 1 to 2 pm Electors should consider fit and proper persons before deciding whether incumbents will stand Polling day set for December 1st. ratepayers urged to attend and hear stewardship reports
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G. E. Lewin
MacGregor
Cies
Low Christmas Fares From MacGregor Agency
Christmas travel deals offer low fares to the Old Country from November 20 to January 5 and Eastern Canada December 1 to January 5. Home visits to Central States and Pacific Coast routes run December to February with stopovers and flexible routes on Canadian Pacific service. Tickets via Mr BL Patterson will provide detailed information.
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Christ
Old Country
Canada
Central States
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific
BL. Patterson
MacGregor
Passing of Fred Byers at Roland in 49 years
Obituary details the sudden death of Mr G F Byers in Roland on November 7 at age 49 years 9 months. Born in Hawkesbury Ontario he lived in Lachute MacGregor and Roland. The article notes his cheerful companionship to locals and children and records funeral at Roland United Church with large community turnout and sympathy to Mrs Byers and family.
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G. Byers
Roland
G. F. Byers
Fred Byers
Dad
Hawkesbury
Ont
Lachute
Que
Assiniboine
Winnipeg
Portage
Jane Higginson
R. J. Fraser
T. J Elliott
W. H. (Pard) Byers
MacGregor
Margaret Muir
James
Owen
Byers
Roland United Church
J.B. Boyd
A. F. Lavender
The
United Church
Rd, Muir
Earl
G.S. Booth
Experimental farm notes on hay and livestock feeding
The Experimental farm at Brandon reports cheap hay production and expanded acreage. Idle work horses colts dry cows and older heifers receive hay morning and night with no grain in winter. During warm days they graze fields and carryover hay supports liberal feeding and better winter condition for cattle. Mixed hays favored over single varieties.
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Brandon
Canada
Whist Drive and Dance to Aid Christmas Hamper Fund
The local 1.C.C.E. Chapter hosts a whist drive and dance at the Masonic Hall on December 6 to raise funds for the Christmas Hamper Fund. There will be a cake draw and future announcements. Admission costs 35 cents.
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1.C.C.E
Masonic Hall
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