Under-Perpoles and Odd Local Gossip Parade
A jumble of small town notes recounts quirky local happenings from the week. Reports mention a man planning a wash and wood cutting, a lemon of fashion purchases by a blip, snow rollers by a Beaver district craftsman, and road incidents near the West End Service Station. The piece also cites a rising deer hunting season, highway death stats, and reminiscences of historic visits by royalty in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
RCMP
Manitbou
MacGregor Hockey Club Eyes Banner Season and New Talent
Local hockey officials outline plans for a strong season with Letellier and MacGregor clubs fielding new coaches and imports. Dozens of improvements to the rink plus youth and intermediate teams aim to draw support and develop tomorrow’s stars in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emerson
Gus Phan
MacGregor Hockey Club
Paul Rheault
Winnipeg Monarch
Winnipeg National Tar
Letellier Hockey Club
Pilot Mound
Swan Lake
MacGregor
Misplaced slug leads to contract request in MacGregor minutes
A village council minutes error inserted a Manitoba Power Commission communication about contracts for Eating your cake and having it MacGregor for 1950 54. The misprint drew ribbing from readers, underscoring how one slug can alter meaning in a busy paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Manitoba Power Commission
Wedding HISLOP LAMONT AT SHERRIDON UNITED CHURCH
The United Church at Sherridon was the scene of the October 21 wedding of Elizabeth Caroline Lamont to Lloyd Hislop of Sherridon. Rev. Brown officiated. Jas per played violin and Mrs Jolly organ. The couple will reside in Sherridon after a honeymoon trip to Flin Flon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Sherridon Man
Elzabeth Caroline
J. Ho Lamont
Sherridon
Lloyd
W. Hislop
Brown
Jolly
Jasper
Helen Procyshyn
Loretta Martin
Blythe Lamont
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Pool Elevator Assoc Names Directors for 1949 50
The annual meeting at the Masonic Hall on November 15 heard guest speakers Portage la Prairie officers L H Carter and A J Boudais. Directors named are Jos Lambert president A Bergquist vice president S T Hay secretary G Snaith G Stirling L J Fox Robi Lamb. Wm Trinder assumed agent duties October 1 succeeding Russell Gilbert. Poor attendance urged stronger member effort at future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
L. H. Carter
A. J. Boudais
Portage la Prairie
Jos. Lambert
A. Bergquist
S. T. Hay
G. Snaith
G. Stirling
L. J. Fox
Robi. Lamb
Wm. ‘Trinder
Sanford
Russell Gilbert
Katrime
Local Implement Dealer Hosts Farmers Show in Winnipeg
Local Implement Dealer LHC presented a farmers show on Monday with agents RH Har vess, Wm Sutherland, and Walter Bouldie from Winnipeg representing International Harvester. The afternoon kiddies segment featured a Rocky Mountains travelogue in TechniColor and an educational reel on modern hay harvesting. The evening program attracted many farmers and families with a continuation of the Rocky Mountain film and a practical reel It Isn’t All Hay, followed by coffee and lunch hosted by Mr Harvey for his customers.
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LHC
RH. Harvess
Wm. Sutherland
Walter Bouldie
Winnipeg
International Harvester Company
Harvey
Rocky Mountains
CPR
Rocky Mountain
Farmiat
California
Canada
Public urged to attend Memorial Hall meeting
All interested persons are urged to attend a public meeting in Memorial Hall on Monday November 28 at 8 00 pm. The meeting aims to lay plans for the completion and operation of the Hall.
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Memorial Hall
W M S Thankoffering Meeting Features Rev J L MacLeod
The W M S Thankoffering gathering at the United Church last Wednesday evening featured Rev J L MacLeod of Carberry as guest speaker. Mrs A MacDonald presided with devotional aid from Mrs A J Struthers, Mrs R H Harvey and Mrs A M Shaw while Miss Mavis Huget and Marorie Giles provided a vocal duet. Mrs Woodin accompanied, and the speaker urged continuing the work of those who went before, tying it to home and abroad church efforts. The U L will hold its Christmas Bazaar in the United Church annex on Saturday, Dec Ltd, at 3 p m with produce candy and kiddie surprise packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
United Church
U.L
Dec Ltd
Widow of Dr Swan Dies in Winnipeg Recall of MacGregor Life
Mrs A J Swan wife of prominent doctor died in Winnipeg after an overseas service and years in MacGregor. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Norman Gilbert and Alexis Swan and son George, plus brothers Bert and Maurice Murdock. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Old Kildonan Cemetery.
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Swan
MacGregor
Man
Winnipeg
First Presbyterian Church
Alexander J
Alexa Swan
Washington
D.C
Norman Gilbert
Dauphin
George
Toronto
Bert
Maurice Murdock
Binscarth
Old Kildonan Cemetery
Mrs Robert Hodgins Dies After Stroke at 78
Katrime friends announce the death of Mrs Robert Hodgins aged 78 at Portage la Prairie Hospital after a two week stroke. She lived in Katrime and moved to Portage with her husband several years ago. Funeral services follow Friday at McKillops Funeral Home and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hodgins
Fortage la Prairie Hospital
Hodgins
Katrime
Portage
McKillops Funeral
Hillside Cemetery
Old Time Fiddlers To Perform A Ho-Down in MacGregor
Old Time Fiddlers contest set for Memorial Hall MacGregor on Wednesday December 7 at 8 p.m. Prizes include 20, 10, and 5 dollars. Entries to R Shaw or K H Harvey. B Brothers from CKX Brandon to provide music and square dance. Admission 50 cents for contest and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Macregor
MacGregor
Shaw
K. H. Harvey
B Brothers
CKX
Brandon
Celebrate 55th Year Of Wedded Life
The notice extends belated wishes to Mr. and Mrs. McLeod who observed their 55th wedding anniversary on November 21 at the home of their daughter Mrs. M. E. Nelson, 189 Kildonan Ave Winnipes. They spent much of their married life in Manitoba and MacGregor, enjoying good health with many more years of happiness hoped by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can Co
Prince of Wales
Duke of Windsor
Prince George
Premet
Baldwin
MacGregor Station
Canada
Good Roads
TD. Mixod
Christmas Concerts Schedule in Several Cities
December dates listed for ELSMITH SOUTHEND and BEAVER present a Christmas concert schedule. ELSMITH performs December 20th followed by SOUTHEND December 21st and BEAVER December 22nd. Local residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsmith
Southend
Beaver
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N Srs
A. J. Struthers
Ine Nockey Ooys
Percy Smith
Beaver District
Geo. Croucher
Senate
Jim Lee
Switzerland
BY Glenn Lye
Shilo
Papar Point
Ranger
Brian Hextall
Gordon
Moose” Sherritt
Minneapolis Millers
Ccutive
Empoyees
Austin
Her Royal Highness
Pri
Margaret
Princess Margaret
Buckingham Palace
Pool Elevator Assoc’n Names Directors
Carberry
al Thankoffering
A. J. Swan
Ieee
Robt. Hodgins
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