Community Notes From North Norfolk Rural Municipality
August Weber had a misfortune when a cow blocked his car, repairs needed. In Ward 3 nominations listed Allan Raymond McCullough and Allen James Dickson. Ward 5 and 6 no papers filed, council may appoint. Reports of duck shooting, local boastful feats, and social events follow, with a note on a 1930 R-101 crash in France and upcoming threshers day at Austin. Local weather, a penny sale at Montgomery's Drug Store, and yard improvements by the Aslans are mentioned. A new bridge at Rae attracts visitors and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
AR. McCulloch
Bert McLachlan
Lloyd C. Willis
A . M. Hay
RM. of
Allan Raymond McCulloch
H. J. McGregor
H. D. Painter
Allen James Dickson
David Neufeld
F. J. Stewart
MacGregor
Austin
UNESCO Delegate Mrs Delaney Tours Manitoba in Co operation Drive
Mrs Ida Delaney of Glace Bay Nova Scotia will tour Manitoba addressing meetings sponsored by the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co operation. The noted co operative advocate spoke in Winnipeg and will visit Altona Lowe Farm Winkler Morden Portage Minnedosa Brandon Dauphin Swan River Flin Flon before continuing to Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Delaney
Glace Bay
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Manitba Federation of Agriculture and Co-operation
Delaney
Unesco
France
Nova Scotia Normal College
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University Extension Dept
Maritime Provinces
Winnipeg
Altona
Lowe Farm
Winkler
Morden
Meings
Portage
Minnedosa
Brandon
Credit Union
Dauphin
Grandview
Swan River
Fli Flon
Coop
Flin Flon
Saskatchewan
al ‘Berta
British Columbia
Southend WMS Celebrates Eighteenth Anniversary
Southend W M S marked its eighteenth anniversary with about twenty four members ex members and visitors gathering at Mrs Chas Pennell home. Mrs Art Chant led the meeting and a roll call was read from far flung members. A message from Mrs G A Hay on the West Coast inspired the group. A silent prayer honored two deceased members. The event featured Dr J Robinsons New Frontiers in Missions record and concluded with lunch and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Chas. Pennell
Art Chant
R. Shaw
G. A. Hay
West Coast
Stirling
McLean
J. Robinson
Welsh
Woodin
Meets Former MacGregor Teacher In Vancouver
Mrs. H. L. Turner of Coquitlam BC recalls visiting her husband at Shaughnessy Hospital Vancouver. At the Red Cross Lodge a registrar recalled her teaching days on the prairies at MacGregor Manitoba. She remembers Lewins Merricks Struthers and the S Snow boarding with S Jean McCullough who taught at MacGregor School in 1911 12 and is still remembered by Mr. Geo Lewin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Turner
Coquitlam
B.C
Bill
Shaughenessy Hospital
Vancouver
Geo. Lewin
Engagement of Lola Frances Elaine Comtart to David Tarr
Mr and Mrs wm G Comtart announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Lola Frances Elaine to David Clare Tarr eldest son of Mr and Mrs F Tarr of Mack Gregor The wedding is set for Saturday October 23 at 3 pm in Knox United Church Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Wm. G. Comtart
Lola Frances Elaine
David Clare Tarr
F. Tarr
Mack Gregor
Knox United Church
Portage la Prairie
Rural Council Sets Drainage Plans in North Norfolk
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held a busy meeting in MacGregor on Monday October 4. Delegations from Ward 2 pressed water issues east of Sections 28 and 33 and at 36-11-9 with demands to lower a culvert and curb flooding along watercourses into Portage la Prairie. The Weed Inspector urged taking farm lands for Leafy Spurge control and investigated suspected seed contamination from elevator screenings. The council approved the inspector’s report and compensation for sprayer work, discussed Hutterite colonies expansion in Manitoba, and urged the Department of Public Works to survey the Government Grant Road north of 30-10-11. The session adjourned with plans to meet next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Ates
Geneeral
J. Miller
Portage la Prairie
J. Fraser
Lamont
Hugh Kerr
Council
Walter Machan
Tarr McLachlan
Alderson-Willis
Westbourne
Convention of Municipalities
Willis‘Tarr
Department of Public Works
Cancer Tag Day Saturday in MacGregor
Community notice urges participation in Cancer Tag Day this Saturday in MacGregor. It urges readers to seek early cancer diagnosis and to read brief tips on recognizing symptoms, noting Manitoba's advanced cancer treatment equipment and stressing time can save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Manitoba
Village Council Returns Lamont. MacGregor Board Acclaimed
The Village of MacGregor held nominations but no election as Charles E. Lamont was returned by acclamation for two years. A vacancy exists on the council due to Fotheringham’s term ending and no filing. MacGregor School Board members R. W. Cobbe and W. Trinder were re elected by acclamation. No election will be held in MacGregor this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Manitoba
MacGregor
Charles E. Lamont
Grant
Fotheringham
R. W. Cobbe
W. Trinder
G. E. Lewin
Mr. Lamont
H. A. Lye
Pine Creek Ladies Honor Octogenarian On Birthday
Mrs W F Stewart was feted at her 62nd birthday with a surprise party at Miss Hughina Stewarts home on October 5th. Guests included Mrs M Stewart, Mrs Clayton Stewart, Rev Nixon, Mr W J Loney and others from Pine Creek MekiwIn and Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Stewart
Hughina Stewart
Clayton Stewart
Pete Ey
Jean Jamieson
Dorothy Loney
M. Stewart
E. Critchlow
E. Nelson
P. Uri
W. J. Loney
Pine Creek
A. R. McGregor
Mekiwin
Stewart
Rev. Nixon
W. Lamonby
A. Dupres
Gladstone
Duncan McGregor
Picture of Arizona district residents from 1909
Photo taken in the Arizona district south of Sidney around 1909. Donated by D Beswitherick of Sidney who sought to identify everyone. From left to right front row standing behind the old separator names include Les Elliott Alex Cameron William Beswitherick William Elliott Sr Ern Williams Tom Peck Bill Robinson Tom Williams Bob Outhwaite William Elliott Jr Ed Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Sidney
D. Beswitherick
Les Elliott
Alex Cameron
Wm. Beswitherick
Wm. Elliott Sr
Ern Williams
Tom Peck
Bill Robinson
Tom Williams
Bob Outhwaite
Wm. Elliott Jr
Ed. Williams
Alf. Outhwaite
Henry Benton
Jim Beswitherick
Jos. Robinson
Bob Logan
John Outhwaite Sr
Geo. Williams
Jack Livingstone
Back To School After Thanksgiving Holiday
Gail Nicholls reports a lively return to classes after Thanksgiving with students joking about more time off. Mr. Patterson praises his pupils as the football team suffers another defeat, while congratulations go to the Gladstone team for their fall success. New pupils Mary Beauchamp and Harry Neufeld join Grade II and III/IV rooms, Linda Hay recovers from misfortune and returns to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Linda Hay
Homeward Return of Mrs E Fraser After Overseas Trip
Mrs E Fraser arrived home yesterday after an extended overseas trip. She had been away since July last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Fraser
United Church W A starts church organ fund
October meeting at Mrs Stan Moore home had fourteen members present. Miss Eilene Marsh and Mrs Winnie Critchlow led devotional. Plans were made for the December 2 bazaar. The group decided to start a church organ fund with two hundred dollars set aside and welcomes contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church W.A
Stan Moore
Eilene Marsh
Winnie Critchlow
Local Church and Club Bazaar and Supper Dates
A set of community fundraisers and meetings scheduled in October and November. Groups include Pauls W.A. Bazaar November 18 at Memorial Hall, Beaver W.A. Bazaar November 10 at Beaver Church, Katrine W.A. Sale of Work and Cafeteria Tea October 27, Worthy Fowl Supper October 15 with 5:30 pm supper, Sidney W.J. Turkey Supper October 27, The Thimble Fumblers Bake Sale October 16 9 pm at Frank and Tarr Show Room, YLS meeting October 16 8:30 pm with Mrs Mildred Hay, W.M.S. Fall Thankoffering October 19 8 pm at United Church with Mrs B L MacKenzie, Beaver W.M.S. Thankoffering October 20 2:30 pm at Beaver Church with Miss Janet Pawlik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Fumblers
Frank & Tarr
YLS
Mildred Hay
W.M.S
United Church
Beaver W.ms
Beaver Church
Janet Pawlik
The
Children’s Aid Society
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S August Weber
Jack Emerson
Pearson and
Smith
Rollie Lamb
Old Kildonan
Clarence Pennell
Hughie Kerr
Big Doin’s
Ray Little
Memorial Hall
Pete
Callum
Les Barber
Les
Connie McKelvy
Montgomery
Poplar Point
Mel MacDonald
Max Kirshner
Gib Turner
H. T. Trethewey
Max
Aslans
Rae
Southend W.M.S
No. 13
Gail Nicholls
Church Organ Fund
Or. Paul's
W.A
the Beaver W.A
Katrime W.A
Sidney W.J
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