Contests for Reeve and One Councillor in North Norfolk
North Norfolk voters face elections for Reeve and Ward One Councillor with two acclamations in Ward 2 and 4. A key issue is road conditions and the proposed move of the Municipal Hall from MacGregor with polling set for Friday October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve
North Norfolk
W. G. Burch
J. A. Fraser
H. Dankesreiter
P. Alderson
C. R. Barber
A. Stone
Fred Tart
C. Pennell
W. C. Charlton
C. E. Hotel
J. H. Gilmour
W. H. Duncan
Counillor
Bothymen
Hall
MacGregor
Winnipeg Bride Elect Jean Thompson Hosts Prewedding Parties
Mrs R Sims entertained on Sept 30 in Jean Thompson’s honor, who receives a mantel clock. A linen shower on Oct 5 and a pre-bridal shower on Oct 6 brought numerous gifts with thanks from the bride elect.
Community Notes From Kатime Area
Mrs. Jenkins visited in Winnipeg Friday. Miss Irene Alton of Portage spent Thanksgiving with local families. Patterson went to Minnedosa for the Teachers' Convention. Art Lynds Plumas guests at Lake and McRae homes. McLachlan hosted Vic Rehill Winnipeg for week end. Bolton and daughters Winnipeg visitors at F Smith home. Barber party to Winnipeg for Roy’s medical check. J Barber Winnipeg visitors over the weekend. Maurice and Mel Dagg Killarney spent long week end at Cooper home. Mel to stay several weeks. continued on page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jenkins
Winnipeg
Irene Alton
Portage
E. Alton
Roy McLaughlin
Betty
Brandon
Patterson
Minnedosa
Art Lynds
Plumas
Lake and
McRae
Guy Bolton
F. Smith
R. Barber
Roy
J. Barber
Jack
Maurice Dagg
Mel Dagg
Killarney
Cooper Home
Mel
A. Rosling Sr
Woodside Spe
Vic Good
Trelemme
Harkness
Ed. Harkness
Cecil
Roy Graham
Newd
Eleanor Morton
Lois Harkness
Carberry
Gainsborough
Sask
RG. Smith
Harvey White
Dickie
Ronnie
Lyleton
M. Smith
Delmar Burke
Neil
Hager
Lamont
Hay
Struthers
Portage Teachers’ Convention
Hardy
Murray
Minneosa
J. Brown
Armstrong
Thanksgiving Visits Across Town Highlight Local Families
Mrs V Grieve of Russell spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs A Chant. Miss Hazel Orchard of Portage weekended at the Tart and Orchard homes. Alvin Ackerman of Riding Mountain visited the Wm Pennell home. W R Laurens of Calgary arrived to visit relatives. S McGill of Hartney spent the weekend with J Billings. Mrs Atche son returned with them. Inkser and Collier attended the Teachers Convention at Portage la Prairie. E Anderson and song left for Swan River to visit relatives. L Clark and Joan of Winnipeg visited the Holliday home. G Surling family spent Thursday in Veg. They saw W J Turner who is slowly improving after hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Orchard
Portage
Alvin Ackerman
Riding Mountain
Wm. Pennell
W. R. Laurens
Calgary
Alta
S. McGill
Hartney
J. Billings
Atcheson
Miss Inkser
Miss Collier
Portage la Prairie
G Surling
W. J. Turner
MacGregor Village Council Brief Session
The Incorporated Village of MacGregor held a regular meeting October 3 with all members present. Council considered increasing relief for Joseph and Mrs Thompson Patterson Montgomery and authorized a $15 monthly raise for J H Thompson from Oct 1, 1949 to Apr 30, 1950. Discussion on Hampton Street building restrictions and a bylaw to prohibit dwellings on that street from Fox Street to Grafton Street. Also planned reassessment of all vacant village lots. Accounts were paid by the Finance Committee. next meeting set for November 7, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
North Norfolk
G. E. Lewin
J. L. Lamb
Finance Committee
Family heads to England for winter stay aboard Scythia
Last Thursday Mrs Wm Olita and three children Michael Jennifer and Margaret left for Quebec by Canadian Pacific lines. They boarded the Scythia last Saturday and sailed for England to spend the winter months in Surrey. Friends wish them a pleasant journey and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Olita
Michael
Jennifer
Margareteft
Canadian Pacific Lines
Quebec
England
Surrey
Olita
Beaver News Looking Toward Community Events and Birthdays
Local notes from Beaver feature Thanksgiving visits at the Smith and Harkness homes and greetings to Elder community members. Eleanor Morton and Lois Harkness attended a Teachers Convention in Minnedosa. October 14 marks Thomas Graham’s 85th birthday with wishes for health. Plans include a Fowl Dinner and Dance in Austin and Fall Thank offering meetings in Portage and MacGregor with Presbyterian and IO D E events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Graham
Austin
Wellwood Orchestra
The
Patriotic Club
MacGregor Village Nominating Result and Acclaimed Trustees
The Incorporated village of MacGregor held nominating day with mayoral and council nominations declared by acclamation. Wm Montgomery and W J Wenham lead mayoral bids, A Rol Lamb and C F Kitson secured council seats, while School Trustee Mrs Ivy Shaw was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Montgomery
S. Firth
C.F. Kitson
W. J. Wenham
F. C. Barton
R. W. Cobbe
A. Roland Lamb
R. E. Lye
C F. Kitson
R. H. Harvey
F. C. Kitson
Public Works Committee
W. Montgomery
Police and Fire Department
Hugh Briscoe
Montgomery
L. B. Patterson
Lamb
Walter Allan
MacGregor
H. A Lye
H & Collins
D. G. McLachlan
Messrs. Lye
Collins
D.G. McLachlan
Ivy Shaw
Hazel Allan
Lois Fotheringham
Shaw
Messrs
J.P. MacKinnon
Manitoba Premier Opens New Memorial Hall in MacGregor
Manitoba Premier and local officials opened a new Memorial Hall in MacGregor drawing a large district turnout including Portage la Prairie residents. The 110 by 48 foot building features a 40 by 60 foot main auditorium, basement rest rooms, health unit offices, caretaker quarters, and a steam heating plant. Upstairs houses the Legion Memorial Room with Union Jacks and a marble plaque listing last two World War I and II fallen, to be dedicated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud
L. Campbell
J. P. Lawne
Brookdale
Portage la Prairie
Louis Quinn
Legion Memorial Room
MacGregor Hall Opens with Civic Leaders and Community Praise
Mayor J L Lamb spoke at the Hall dedication praising district cooperation and memorial purpose. Premier Campbell lauded the building as a social center and a memorial to fallen soldiers, with MLA Lawrie noting its value for youth gatherings. program featured music, recitations, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lamb
Lamb
D. L. Campbell
Manitoba
MacGregor
Campbell
Macad
Aly
J. P. Lawrie
Brookdale
Betty McLachlan
Lewin
Embree
Douglas Muirhead
Bud Holsteinn
Rev. C. D. Rupp
Cobbe
Alex Craig
Barbara O'Brian
Garrioch
Portage la Prairie
Millburn
Card of Thanks from the Moore Family
The Moore family expresses heartfelt gratitude for acts of kindness sympathy messages and floral offerings after their bereavement. They also thank those who loaned cars to assist them and say the support will long be remembered.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pua Reeve Heeve Chas. R. Wallace
Jos. Robinson
J. Elston
Roy James Shaw
Fred Tarr
Wm. Prosser
Wallace Stone
C .R. Wallace
Katrime News
8. Cooper
F. McLachlan
Vic Rehill
Win
Southend & Macauley News
G. A. Stirling
L Clark
Joan of
Joyce Holliday
C. Holliday
Joseph Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Beaver News
Mrs
Maurice Smith
Miss E Morton
Elphintone
Charles Welsh
Carnevale
M- Smith
WMS
Io.d.e
Memorial Hall
Vivian Telford
Cliff Chant
Cobte
J. P. MacKinnon
Miss Lamont
Florence White
Westbourne
Patsy Pogue
Edwin
Moore
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