Beaver Manitoba Notes and 1955 Hunting Rules
Local notes from Stan Baxter resident at Churchill include a wolf tale and hay troubles, plus school trees set for December 19. Community updates mention snow, caretakers at the rink, trapping, and a joke. Manitoba deer hunting season runs Nov 25 to Dec 10 1985 with one deer bag limit and fixed license fees for residents and nonresidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce, Greenlay
Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Greenlay
Horne
Spruce Woods
Canadian National Railway
Fight Ofray
Henry Becker 70 Succumbs After Long Illness
Henry Becker of MacGregor died in MacGregor Hospital on November 10, 1955 at age 70 after a long illness. Born January 11, 1885 in Cass City Michigan, he lived in MacGregor since 1905, ran a repair shop, and was a devoted husband and father. Survived by widow Myra Jane and two sons Stanley and Lester of Winnipeg, plus two brothers William in Douglas and Ben in Invermay, he was predeceased by a sister and his parents. Funeral held November 12 at Bethel Church with Rev. L Dickinson officiating. burial in MacGregor Cemetery. pallbearers G W Croucher, Wm Saunders, J M McPhee, L B Patterson, Ed Fougere, Alex Shaw. flower bearers R J Kilfoyle, H Collins, Norman Critchlow. McMaster Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Cone
Henry Becker
MacGregor Hospital
Becker
Winnipeg
Henry
Cass City
Michigan
MacGregor
Samuel Little
Myra Jane Seupholm
CNR
Napier
Stan
Lester
Stanley
Whiam
Douglas
Ben
Invermay
Sask
Peter McVanzell
Bethel Church
L. Dickinson
Dickinson
Jesus
G. W. Croucher
Wm. Saunders
J. M. McPhee
L. B. Patterson
Ed. Fougere
Alex Shaw
R J. Kilfoyle
H. Collins
Norman Critchlow
McMaster Funeral Home
Portage la Prairie
Rural Court Deals With Heaviest Snowfall In Years
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held its annual Court of Revision in MacGregor on Oct 25 with all board members present. Twenty four appeals were heard. three saw small assessment reductions while the rest were sustained. A full report is on file in the Court of Revision book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Court of Revision
Community events and club notices for November
A series of local notices announce Scout Group meeting at United Church on November 21 at 8 30 pm Watch for posters for the Gladstone Male Voice Choir concert on November 18 at Katrime sponsored by the Good Neighbors Club United Church W A Bazaar in Memorial Hall on November 24 Cafeteria tea supper fancy work produce and candy table Each play sponsored by Bagot W A presented by Austin talent in Bagot Hall on November 25 at 8 30 pm The Southern Garden Club sponsors a Film Night at Southend School on November 23 at 8 pm Beaver WMS and WA meeting at Mrs W Pears home November 23 Mrs J Webb of Portage to speak on Federation All members urged to attend bring Bible and recipes for roll call
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Gladstone
Katrime
Good Neighbors’ Club U
Memorial Hall
Bagot W.A
Austin Talent
Bagot Hall
Beaver
W. Pears
J. Webb
Portage
Winnipeg construction passes forty million for 1955 permits
Winnipeg building permits total 40,904,200 for 1955 with two housing projects and a nurses residence hospital project contributing. The year-ago figure stood at 32,115,300, showing a strong year over year rise in construction activity.
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Winnipeg
Citizens Honor War Dead At Remembrance Service
Citizens of Mac Gregor and district gathered on Remembrance Day to honor those who sacrificed in two world wars. Legion, ex service personnel, Scouts, Cubs and students met at 10 55 am, paraded to the cenotaph for a wreath laying and two minute silence, then moved to Memorial Hall for the service led by Rev L Dickinson with Rev J Fargey prayer and scripture, a solo by Mrs Earl Thompson and a message from Rev Father Patrick.
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MacGregor
Legion
IODE
Britannia Chapter
Memorial Hall
Rev. L. Dickinson
J. Fargey
Earl Thompson
Father Patrick
H. A. Lye
Scouts and Cubs Corner Parents Night Reminder
Scouts and Cubs report a strong parents night with many in town and calls for more from outlying districts. Remembrance Day parade improved. next Cubs Thursday at 7 and Scouts at 8 led by Scoutmaster Robi O Neill.
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Robi. O'Neill
Ottawa Eyes Liberalizing Farm Loan Act for Farmers
Justice Minister Garson said the federal government is considering liberalizing the Canada Farm Loan Act to ease access to credit for western farmers. He spoke Friday at a Birtle district farmers meeting and said all views would be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Man
Garson
Poor Crops Here Caused Drop In Pool Elevator Figures
At Memorial Hall on Monday November 7, the Sanswoos Foo ELCoMOr meeting heard that last year was the poorest for the Pool Association in Winnipeg since its inception due to crop failures. For the year ending July 31, 1958 the group reported about 69 000 bushels of grain and a net profit around 1 708 dollars. Directors named for the coming year include Carl Bergquist George Snaith Sid Hay Jos Lambert Karl Anderson Robi Lamb and E K W Cox. Sid Coulthard was named delegate to the 1956 Winnipeg convention and provided a report on the latest meeting.
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Sanswoos Foo! Elcomor
Macaregor
Memorial Hall
Fred Hamilton
Pool Association
Winnipeg
Carl Bergquist
George Snaith
Sid Hay
Jos. Lambert
Karl Anderson
Robi Lamb
E. K W. Cox
Sid Coulthard
Style Shop Change Hands in MacGregor to Connie McKelvy
Mrs. Hazel Allan has disposed of the stock and business of the Style Shop in MacGregor after six years of ownership. The sale activates next Tuesday, November 22, with Connie McKelvy continuing the business from a home storefront opposite the Red and White store.
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Avd
MacGregor
Hazel Allan
Connie McKelvy
McKelvy
Red & White
Remembrance Day Parade and Education Department Visits
Last Friday morning the school held a Remembrance Day parade and service in the hall. Grade XI and XII were visited by Mr C K Rodgers of Teacher's Recruitment from the Department of Education, and Mr Harris from Brandon College visited this week. Mrs Anderson's Grades I and III displayed twelve drawings linked to last year's school radio program It’s Fun to Draw. Inspector McKay is visiting this week as exams begin bright and early on November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K Rodgers
Department of Education
Harris
Brandon College
Anderson
Manitoba
McKay
MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Clothing Club Elects Leaders
The MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Clothing Club held its third meeting at the school with 21 members and two guests. New officers chosen: Janice Duncan will be president for 1985-66 and Merlyn Pogue named recreation leader. A doll raffle with handmade wardrobe is planned for December 24 and tickets will be sold by members. The club will sponsor a Portage Teen-Towners play in Memorial Hall on November 25. Miss Rowlette spoke to the girls after the meeting. Merlyn Pogue was selected to attend Winnipeg Week from November 28 to December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Clothing Club
Janice Duncan
Merlyn Pogue
Portage
Memorial Hall
Scout Auxiliary Groups Amalgamate Forces
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Scouts joined with the Group Committee to form one unit under the Group name. Officers elected at the annual meeting include President Clarence Pennell, Vice President Gordon Nichol, 2nd Vice Father John Patrick, Secretary Mrs. Alda Critchlow, and Treasurer Mrs. Lizsie Orchard. Parents of a Cub or Scout are automatic members. others welcome. Next meeting November 21 at United Church.
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Clarence Pennell
Gordon Nichol
John Patrick
Alda Critchlow
Lizsie Orchard
United Church
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Stan Baxter
Churchill, Man
Shorty” Atkins
Wes. Thompson
Beaver Way
Arthur Graham
Art
Santa Image Creek
Jack Hill
Don Barber
Wallace Martin
Ev. Longstreet
Susie
Courit
Court of Revision Appeals
the Herald
R. J. Shaw
McLachlan-McCulloch
Alderson-Tarr
Beaverand
PFAA
McLachlan-Willis
James Hay
Hay McLachlan-Tarr
Lionel Aquin
Sidney
Fraser
L. Smith
Ine
Southert Garden Club
Southend School
Scouts and Cubs Corner
Ottawa
BY Gail Nicholls
Clothing Club
THE
North Norfolk & District
Agricultural Society
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