Spud spree ends as corn stalks taller than man grow
A cluttered rural column notes John Dankesreiter bringing in a 9 foot Golden Bantam corn stalk and general homestead chatter. J Vic Palmer displays an old photo of MacGregor's Main Steel causing a stir near W H Glovers Hardware. Winter signs appear with F T Put’s storm front and fresh paint by Mr Mc Gonigle. Morris Hay, municipal clerk, shoots three prairie chickens in a single excursion, and a ball game between Yanks concludes with celebrations and minor losses. SR Lamb & Son install an eight foot long two tier electric produce fridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Vic Palmer
MacGregor
W. H. Glover
Inspector Guest At Norfolk Teachers' Meeting
The North Norfolk Local of the Mani a Teachers' Society held its first annual meeting in Austin. Inspector MacKenzie and Gladstone School staff attended, officers were elected, and educational films were shown. Two discussion sections covered elementary number work and reading, and high school geography, with Inspector MacKenzie offering tips. A lunch followed hosted by the Austin staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Mania
Austin
MacKenzie
Gladstone
Atr
Cole
Gordon Simmins
C. Williams
Ravenshoe School
A. J. Struthers
Georgaphy
Lone Star theater lineup and notable stars
Theatre page previews Lone Star showing Oct 10 11 with Clark Gable Ava Gardner and Broderick Crawford. Come Fill the Cup screens Oct 14 15 with James Cagney Gig Young Phyllis Thaxter James Gleason. Marciano Walcott fight set for Oct 21 22 amid hype and extra ads. Rural Council Meeting and church notices held over.
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Lone Star
Clark Gable
Ava Gardiner
Broderick Crawford
Texas
Lone Star State
James Cagney
Gig Young
Phyllis Thaxter
James Glisson
Cagney
War-Time Furlough Sparks 40 Year Sisters Reunion
Walter Gilbert and his wife from MacGregor travelled to North Andover Massachusetts after a war time furlough led to a long separated reunion with his sister Nellie Gilbert formerly of Katrime now in MacGregor and her sister Ann Houghton of North Andover. The tale, shared via The Evening Tribune Lawrence MA, recounts how a RCAF furlough visit to a North Andover aunt during World War II connected two families across Canada and the United States. Mrs Houghton and Nellie Gilbert, born in Stockport England, had last met in 1913 amid their mother’s funeral in Manitoba.
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Walter Gilbert
MacGregor
North Andover
Massachusetts
USA
H. B. Gilroy
Evening Tribune
Lawrence
Mass
Gilbert
Ann Houghton
Ward
Nellie Gilbert
Macy Gregor
Katrime
Nort Andover
Houghton
Tag Day Saturday for Cancer Fund Drive Fail
Local group WAI sponsors a Tag Day on Saturday October 11 to support the Cancer Fund. The event aims to raise funds through donations and volunteers.
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Ocal Wai
Maid of the Cancer Fund
Village Court of Revision Meets. No Appeals Filed
Village Council met September 29 1952 with Mayor Wenham presiding. One Old Age Pension approved and several building permits granted. A $50 grant to Children Aid Society voted. Assessors appeal allowed. assessment roll revised for 1953. Adjourned to November 3 1952. Accounts paid. discussion of future works including a fire well.
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Ane
Wenham
Stan Firth
A.C. Blair
United Churen, SE
M. E
Crtchlow-Lamb
Stevenson_Critchlow
Council
Court of Re Vision
Lamb-Stevenson
Hospital Tache
Cousins
A. MacDonald
A. Michaels
C. E Hamilton
Quiet Nomination Day Looms In MacGregor Area
Nomination Day set for Tuesday October 14 suggests a quiet election in MacGregor and area. Councillors and school board members up for re nomination or replacement in North Norfolk rural municipality. meetings follow close of nominations at 2 o'clock in Memorial Hall MacGregor and Community Hall Austin.
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mewGregor Counc
MacGregor School Board
North Norfolk
Sean
MacGregor
Austin
Many Friends Honor Bride at Presentation Party
A large gathering at Memorial Hall honored Miss Mary Noblgren on the eve of her wedding. Hostesses led by Mrs Allan staged a mock wedding for laughter and urged Mary with advice. Guests were showered with linen, china, and gifts while lunch and a dance followed the event.
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Memorial Hall
Mary
Noblgren
A. L. Noblgren
Ridge
Allan
Bridge Tender Called For Austin Holland Road Project
The Winnipeg Tribune notes tenders for a reinforced concrete bridge across the Assiniboine River on the Austin Holland road Rural Municipality Victoria. The 644 foot structure with steel deck and six piers aims to connect No 4 Highway south to No 1 at Austin and No 2 at Holland. Tenders close October 17.
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Winnipeg Tribune
Province of
Manitoba
Cal
Assiniboine River
Austin Holland Road
Assiniboine
Holland Austin
Victoria
Portage
Brandon
Austin
Holland
Local church and foresters schedule October meetings
A series of community notices lists events in October: Thankoffering at the U F Avea date, Court Hampton Foresters meeting October 14 at 8 pm in Memorial Hall, United Church Fowl Supper October 22 at 5 pm, WMS Rally October 30 in MacGregor United Church, WMS Tea and Produce Table October 17 at Mrs. R H Harvey for Manse Fund, WMS Southend Macaulay War date November 5 from 3 to 5 pm, WMS United Church at Mrs. M Marsh October until 8 pm, Pathfinders Hospital Aid meeting October 13 at Pathhead School at 8 pm, invite to join.
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Ne YS
Annex
Court Hampton
Canadian Order of Foresters
Memorial Hall
WMS
R. H. Harvey
W.ms
Southend Macaulay
the United Church
M. Marsh
Pathfinders’ Hospital Aid
Pathhead School
Pool Elevators To Build 50 000 Bushel Annex Here
The Pool Elevator Association will start immediate construction on a new 50 900 bushel annex to the MacGregor elevator. Agent W. Trinder announced the project yesterday stating the annex will be about 15 000 bushels larger than the existing facility. Materials are arriving and work is expected to begin within a week.
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Ool Elevator Association
MacGregor
W. Trinder
Trinder
Clothing Drive by Britannia Chapter LODE
Britannia Chapter LODE sponsors overseas clothing drive. Residents with used lean clothing should leave donations at the Municipal Office by October 25.
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Britannia
Lode
Local W. N. Sponsors Film on Cancer Event
Miss Cook of the Cancer Research led a Wednesday film showing titled A Question in Time plus other educational reels to teach viewers how to watch and take time for examination. Nane Anderson introduced Miss Cook. Dr. Koziol spoke on cancer symptoms and answered questions. a vote of thanks was extended.
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Miss Cook
the Cancer Research
Nane Anderson
Election results at High School Charter meet
Marj Chant was chosen secretary and Bob Wright treasurer while Ronny Kirchner won the presidency by a large margin over two opponents. The council formed committees led by Donna Lye, Betty Fox, Murray Lamb, and Viola McDougall, with each convenor picking a rep from each grade.
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Marj. Chant
Bob Wright
Ronny Kirchner
Donna Lye
Betty Fox
Murray Lamb
Viola McDougall
Betty Mason
Mary Neudorf
Pathhead
Mary
Margaret Cobbe
Red Cross
Miss. Vance
Public notice for MacGregor electors September 1952 finances
Notice in MacGregor Manitoba listing that a copy of the corporation’s September 1952 monthly financial statement is on file for inspection by any elector or their agent during reasonable hours. Dated October 6 1952 and signed by G E Lewin Secretary Treasurer. Also notices for Rural Municipality of North Norfolk dated October 6 1962 by A M Hay. Reminder of LOL Dance and Draw at Memorial Hall tomorrow Friday night October 10.
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MacGregor
G. E. Lewin
North Norfolk
Manitoba
A.M. Hay
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Mr McGonigle
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Yanks
SR Lamb & Son
J Stan Firth
Combine Service
Massey Harris
MPC
Hasketts
Len
Bernice
Greg
Jesse James
Bub
Norfolk
Theatre News
Village Court of Revision
Rage
Los
Austin-Holland Road
W. N
H. Kenyon
Jeweller
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