Rainy spell slows harvest in MacGregor district
Weather due to linger with all day rain on Monday and Tuesday holding up harvests. Local snippets report a snooker score by J Art Roulette of MacGregor, snowfall near MacGregor in 1925, hospital news, gifts to Winnipeg General Hospital, and assorted village happenings including a new baby, a hawk encounter with a hunter, and local infrastructure issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Roulette
MacGregor
Winnipeg General Hospital
Joan Steen
Joan
MacGreer
Manitoba
Cecil McIntosh Dies in Brandon Native of MacGregor
Cecil Charles McIntosh a Brandon resident and former engineer for the Anglo Canadian Oil Co died at his home 322 Fourth St Brandon on September 27 at age 67. He was born in MacGregor and lived in Austin Carberry Winnipeg and Calgary before settling in Brandon. He leaves his wife three daughters and three sons and several siblings. Funeral services were held September 29 at Brockie Funeral Chapel with Rev W J Spence officiating and burial in Carberry Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Cecil Charles McIntosh
Brandon
Fourth St
Mr. McIntosh
Austin
Holland
Man
Christina Carnegie
McIntosh
Carberry
Anglo Canadian Oil Co
R. Robinson
Regina
E. C. Williams
Ina
Ian Head
Sask
I. Schwartz
Calgary
Frank
Oshawa Lome
Winnipeg
Albion
Vancouver
Carberry Cemetery
W. Turnbull
A. E. Kitson
M. Me, Cauley
G. Reid
C. W. Eamer
G P. Eamer
Farewell party honors Gloria Buchanan at Legion Room
A farewell gathering in the Legion Room on Friday night September 28 honored Miss Gloria Buchanan who is transferring to the Portage Operating Staff of the MTS. Mrs. R Critchlow read an address. Gifts included an overnight bag and earrings from Isabel Bennett and a silver tea spoon from the Ladies Curling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Room
Gloria Buchanan
Portage
MTS
R Critchlow
Isabel Bennett
Ladies Curing Club
Gloria
H. Lye
W. Wenham
A. Weber
R. Critchlow
A. Roberts
N. Smith
Dright
I. Bennett
L. Taylorson
Community Meetings and Fowl Suppers Announced
The notice lists October gatherings: Mrs D A Shaw hosts October 9 at 8 pm, Mrs Albert Wark hosts October 10 at 8 30 pm, Fall Thankoffering Meeting with Mrs L Dickinson as speaker, Beaver hosts October 5 Fowl Supper, Bagot hosts October 10 Fowl Supper. attendances urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wark
L. Dickinson
Manitoba to open schools despite royal visit postponement
Hon. W C Miller announces Manitoba schools will open October 9 while a statutory holiday for the Royal Visit remains in effect until October 16. Nomination day is set for October 10. offices stay open and local officials may attend the Royal Visit as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
W.C. Miller
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Winnipeg
C.E. Greenlay
Provincia
Greenlay
Oder
Montgomery
Departing Mrs. Edwards Honored by MacGregor Friends
Mrs. F. 8. Edwards receives gifts and praise at multiple MacGregor gatherings before moving to Portage la Prairie. Brittainia Chapter 10 D.E. hosted a tea, W.L. hosted a meeting, and St. Pauls Anglican Church members delivered addresses and gifts. Neighbors held a party at Mrs. Shaw’s home giving an overnight case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
F. 8. Edwards
Brittannia Chapter
D.E
G. E. Lewin
Edwards
W.L
F. Venn
H. A. Lye
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Rds
A. M. Shawidfiy
N. Thompson
N. Critchlow
MacGregor
St. Paul's Church
Red Cross
Britannia Chapter Lode
Public Notice of Monthly Financial Statement 1951
Take notice that a copy of the September 1951 financial statement of the Corporation is on file in MacGregor Manitoba and may be inspected by any elector or agent at reasonable hours. Dated October 3 1951 at MacGregor. G. E. Lewin secretary-treasurer. Take notice that the September 1981 month is on file and may be inspected by electors at reasonable hours. This is dated October 3 1951. G. E. Dewin secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Manitoba
G. E. Lewin
Corporation
G. E. Dewin
Bagot Lady Resident Called To Her Reward
Jane Tarr widow of Peter Tarr died September 24 1951 after a long illness at her son Robbies home in Bagot district. Born May 23 1863 in West Mondoy Ontario she moved with her husband to Bagot in 1910. Survived by two daughters and three sons with nineteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral September 26 at MacGregor United Church with Rev C D Rupp officiating. Burial in MacGregor cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Tarr
Peter Tarr
Robbie Tarr
Bagot District
West Mondoy
Ontario
Jane Harvey
Mr. Tarr
Sunday and Friday church services and Sunday school times
The notice lists services for multiple churches. Bethel Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 am, Worship at 11 am, and Revival Time at 7 30 pm. United Church schedules Sunday School at 11 am, Beaver at 2 pm, Bagot at 7 pm, and World Wide Communion in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Pal
Bethel Chapel
United Church
Sunday School
Beaver
Bagot
World Wide Communion
North Norfolk Hospital Board approves plans for new building and committees
At a regular meeting the North Norfolk Hospital Board gave final approval to Department of Health plans for a new building and footings to start as weather allows. A Central Committee for Hospital Aids was formed with five appointed members to elect leaders. attendance included Portage la Prairie officials and Manitoba association delegates. Treasurer S. T. McCulloch reported Hospital Fund totals at 7,100 dollars amid slow contributions due to harvest delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Hospital Board
Department of Health
George Snaith
Southern Schemera
Kay Leckie
Rosehill
Joseph Lambert
Country Club
H. Lamb
Pathead
T. McCulloch
MacGregor
Associated Hospitals of Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
New Central Hospital Aid Committee
Portage
S. T. McCulloch
High School Chatter at Neepawa Holiday and Exams
HOPE OLSON reports on a student holiday as teachers attend North Central Convention in Neepawa while Mr Struthers goes to Portage. Notes exam standards, measles cases, Junior Red Cross officers, upcoming class elections, and Student Council duties as classes resume Tuesday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Gregor
Struthers
Neepawa
Portage
Glen Thompson
Earle Wedel
Mary Alton
Red Cross
Room IL
Rev
Allan
Garry Buchanan
Myrna White
The
Local Notes From Southend and Macaulay District
Community snippets report visits by Karin Larson and L Farmer. relatives gathering for a Lavenham reunion. arrivals from Winnipeg and Brandon. birth announced for Robert and Mrs Scott’s daughter in Portage on September 21. upcoming WMS Bazaar at Macaulay School and church service at Southend School on October 28 and 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Turner
Ruth
Annie
S. Towle
Lavenham
C. Towle
Thamesford
Ontario
J. Turner
Robert Scott
Portage
Macaulay School
Southend School
A. Sealey
Brandon
S. Sealey
Regina
Clifford Chant
Winnipeg
R. J. Battershell
Kenora
Sterling
A. Sterling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. Moore
Harry Moore
Glenn Lye
New York
Jack Lewis
Gilbert
Katrime
Bill Pennell
Town
Old Orange Hall
Herald
Gertie
Cecil McIntosh
Lou
Ine Wms
D. A. Shaw
Gapital Fund
By Hope Olson
Southend & Macaulay
G. A. Stirling
Karin Larson
Toronto
K. Larson
L. Farmer
Manitou
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