Local Resident Killed In Railway Crossing Accident
A MacGregor resident died Monday night when his 12 model A Ford was struck by an east bound freight train at a CN crossing half a mile north of Wm Hay’s farm. The car was demolished and the driver, Mr Jeffrey, was returning from John Steen’s farm. RCMP and coroner attended. funeral services planned at MacGregor United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Eae
MacGregor
Canadian National Railway
Hay
Jeffrey
John Steen
C.N
F.W. Orchard
N.s.irwin's
October meeting notes of Brit annia Chapter L0.DE
The October meeting at Mrs HA Lye’s home with Regent Mrs T L Jolliffe presiding discussed routine matters and vital issues. The chapter plans to send a parcel of clothing to its adopted Eng lebild and requests donations of a girl’s two piece outfit and a boy’s sweater by October 15th. Support is sought for October 1 Provincial functions at Portage la Prairie and MacGregor meetings on Election preparedness and nomination procedures for rural municipality and incorporated village offices.
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Britannia
HA. Lye
T. L. Jolliffe
D. G. McLachlan
Jolliffe
Tursee
Portage 1
Prairie
Manitoba
MacGregor
Norfolk
Mac
Masonic Hall
Cil
Wm. Alton
Hinl
Nelson mother rescues 4 year old from icy water
Mrs C Stalwood daughter of R L Oliver and sister of GA Hay risked ice cold water at a Nelson BC wharf to save a four year old boy found eight feet deep. She and the father performed CPR until doctors arrived. both mother and child are recovering.
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Ward
Nelson
B.C
C. Stalwood
R. L. Oliver
GA. Hay
MacGregor
Yankees Win World Series Remains World Baseball Supremacy
New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 in the 7th game of the 1947 World Series to capture their 11th world championship in 15 appearances. Official attendance reached 71,548 with receipts totaling $319,778.09 and the series net at a record $2,021,348.
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New York Yankees
Monds
Brooklyn Dod
Yanks
Pine Creek Visitors and Bazaar Plans Highlight Southend News
Southend and MacAulay residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs G Snarth and family and Mr JA Halliday of Winnipeg. The WMS met at Mrs A Chant's home with Mrs J Smale leading the program. Plans were finalized for a bazaar and tea at Southend School on Saturday November 1 at 3 05 PM.
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Dorothy Payne
Portage
Don Brugger
Elaine
Neepawa
Franklin
E. Alton
Alt Anu Wre Mnenee
Pine Creek
G. Snarth
JA. Halliday
Winnipeg
AG. Stirling
Bob
WMS
A. E. Chant
J. Smale
Southend School
Poppy Poster Competition Aims to Honor War Heroes
The Canadian Legion BESL announces a Poppy Poster Competition for high school students across provinces with substantial cash prizes. Winning entries will be used in Legion publicity to honor Cana fatien heroes and memory. Posters may be in colour or black and white and should fit 12 by 15 inches. Information obtainable from any Legion branch.
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The
Canadian Legion Besl
Legion
St Pauls MacGregor Service Report on World Youth Conference
Mr Dennis Middleton leads the October 12 service at St Pauls MacGregor at 11am and 1La.m. Morning Prayer. Middleton is one of six Canadian delegates to the World Youth Conference in Oslo and will report on the conference in his sermon. He studies at St Johns College Winnipeg and is active in YMCA circles among youth.
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Good Neighbors
Lake
Forth Age
The
Herald
Walter Ferris
Swift Current
Howard
Reme E
St. Paul’s MacGregor
Dennis Middleton
Middleton
Oslo
St. John’s College
Winnipeg
Y.M.C. A
Public Notice of September 1947 Financial Statement
There is on file in the Secretary Measurer office a copy of the monthly financial statement of the Corporation for September 1947. It may be inspected by any elector or agent at reasonable hours. Dated at MacGregor Manitoba October 4, 1947. G. E. Lewin Secretary Treasurer.
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Massey
Har
MacGregor
Manitoba
G. E. Lewin
Katrime Community Hall Evening Meeting Led by Frayer
At Katrime Community Hall a 7 p.m. gathering is set with Dennis Middleton in charge guiding the event.
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Dennis Middleton
Sunday Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
The notice lists Bagot and Beaver parish services with Sunday School times and Church Services. Beatty MacGregor S School holds an 11 a.m. service, with later evening service at 7.30 p.m. Rev. v is referenced as the pastor.
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Bagot
Beaver
Masons Hold Eight Meeting At Austin
The annual meeting of the second Masonic District was held in Austin last Wednesday with Grand Lodge officers presiding. About 160 members attended a turkey dinner. presentations included a Fifty-Year Jewel for W.T. Speed, first Master of Gothic Lodge after its formation in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic District
Austin
R.W
H. B Donnelly
Grand Lodge of
Manitoba
W. C. McDonald
Chas. Cole
P. T. Pilkey
P. T. Pilkey.Grand Secret
EA Syms
M.W
M.S. Donovan
Grand Lodge
MacGregor
Neepawa
Brook Fule
Portage
McCreary S Wellwood
Gladstone
Carperry
Bro. DA Campbell
W W. J. McGregor
W.T Speed
Speed
Temple Lodge
Mac.Gregor
D. McLean
Gothic Lodge
Mr. Speed
MacGregor Board of Trade to Meet Monday
The MacGregor Board of Trade will hold its monthly meeting in the Rest Room on Monday October 13 at 8 o clock.
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Jo Thurseas
Reee Vst
Norfolk Counci
Austin
Board of Trade
MacGregor Board of Trade
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Miss Keeling
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Jack
Edgar Johnson
Bert Heselwood
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Gladstone Hospital
Stella Davidson R. N
Christinson
Hugh Davidson
Alex Edgeworth
Portage Hospital
Harvey Gilbert
I. Fleming
Inday
Gilbert
Huckle
Raymore, Sask
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Portage Land
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Sheridan
Ontario
Frances McLachlan
Boch
Grangeville
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Coral Grantham
Clarence
Ottawa
Wm. Leech
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D.E
Yankees
Wacgregor Rink
Southend & Macaulay
Alias Joyce Pennell
Mrs
Chas. Pennell
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Poppy
Svctors
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North Norfolix
Katrime Comunity Hall
Nited Church
Masons
RM Rt Wallace
H. F. Johnson
W. J. Wenham
B.J. Wallace
H. A. Lye
DG McLachlan
Lye
Gillette
Ford
Harry Horne
Lipton
S. R. Lamb & Son
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Rhone
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