Fair Board Finalizes 1947 Contest Nominations
In MacGregor and surrounding areas a large crowd attended the final nomination session for municipalities in Norfolk. Wm Alton and Chas Wallace nominated for Reeve. several councillors listed by ward, and three candidates entered the mayoral race. Election day set for Friday October 24 with polling at the Masonic Hall MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Taylorson
Shore
MacGregor
Lewin
R. W. Cobbe
F. C. Barton
J. L. Lamb
C. F. Kitson
R. B. Wimsett
S. Firth
LB. Patterson
Wm. Montgomery
Wilson Lamb
Pioneer Rosehill Farmer Buried Here
William Jeffrey 70 of Rosehill died Oct 3 1947 when his car was struck by a Canadian National freight train north east of town. Born in Paisley Ontario March 20 1877 he settled in Rosehill 1885 and married Elizabeth Leitch in 1907. He retired to MacGregor in 1943 and was active in Presbyterian United and Masonic circles with burial rites by Temple Lodge A F & A M. He is survived by his widow two brothers John and David and three sisters. funeral Oct 9 at MacGregor United Church with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jeffrey
Canadian National
Jeffrey
Mr. Jeffrey
Paisley
Ont
Portage la Prairie
Rosehill
Elizabeth Jane Leitch
Toronto
S. Smiley
Clairmont
MacGregor
Presbyterian
United Church
Rosehill Church
MacGregor United Church
John
David Jeffrey
Roseluill
J. Gourley
Mrs Roy Stone Dies After Nine Years of Illness
Mrs Roy Stone of Beaver died Friday October 10 1947 at Ninette Sanitorium after nine years of illness. Born Mildred Lillian McPherson June 7 1902 in Alexandria Minnesota she moved to Portage la Prairie in 1910 and later lived in Milwaukee and Beaver. She is survived by husband Roy Stone a daughter Geraldine a son Ronald two sisters and three brothers. Funeral held at MacGregor United Church October 1 1947 with large attendance and interment in Beaver cemetery. The North Norfolk District Agricultural Society held its final 1944 meeting. plans discussed include a new baseball diamond, a calf club for 1948, and a new secretary treasurer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stone
Beaver
Mildred Stone
Ninette Sanitorium
Mildred Lillian McPherson
Alexandria
Minnesota
Portage la Prairie
Bank of Montreal
Portage
Milwakee
U.S.A
Beaver District
Beaver Cemetery
Geraldine
Ronald
Gladys McPherson
Washington, D.C
Harold
Moose Jaw
George
Winnipeg
Gordon
Maurice Smith
Alderson
Ben Richardson
Wilson Lamb
George Thompson
G. R. Lamont
Stan Cooper
Jas Irwin
Harry Shaw
The
Beaver Ladies’ Aid
U.R.C
North Norfolk & District Agricultural Society
MacGregor
Department of Agculture
Thos. Clarke
Clarke
Shower Of Gifts For Miss Helen Cobbe
Miss Helen Cobbe bride elect of October 22 receives a shower hosted by Mrs. JE Laird at Sheridan Apartments Ste. 5. Bea Day and Winnie Fred Leachman organized the event with over 30 guests. Helen was surprised by practical gifts and corsages of glad job and baby mums. A clock alarm invoked a playful moment. a contest and a dainty lunch ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cobbe
Bea Day
Winnifred Leachman
JE Laird
Ste. 5
Sheridan Apts
Winnipeg
Helen
Miss Ruth Taylor von Bride-Elect Entertained at Shower
Miss Ruth Taylor von, bride-elect for Oct. 29, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Frances Nelson and Mesdames Audrey Switzer, Lil Tarr, Omnallee Wanebuck Ada Booth on Oct. 7 at the host’s home. Nelson and Tarr led the gift presentation after Ruth was escorted to a decorated chair. Ruth expressed thanks, a contest preceded lunch, and the evening closed with singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Taylorvon
Frances Nelson
Audrey Switzer
Lil Tarr
Omnallee Wanebuck
Ada Booth
The
Ter
Lillian Tarr
Ruth
Permit Teachers Still Needed in Manitoba
Manitoba schools seek Grade XI or XII graduates to qualify as permit teachers for one room rural schools. Since September about a third of schools are staffed through the Teacher Placement Service, leaving 40 teachers still needed. Respondents mainly high school graduates who had helped at home or did seasonal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Education
In Memoriam Jean Green 1945 Obituary Poem
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Jean Green who passed away October 9 1945 Peaceful be thy rest dear mother Ever remembered by her husband daughter son in law and granddaughter
Nominations in Macgre Village Elections
Nominations show for mayor two year term with one to be elected. Councillors two year terms with four to be elected. Reeve two year term with one to be elected. Ward and acclamation details listed. all elected by acclamation except W C McLachlan who will stand for a two-year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Lewin
Municipality
Norfolk
Wm. Alton
Sidney
Chas. Wallace
Austin
G. S. Thompson
R.j.shaw
Charles
W. C. McLachlan
McLachlan
Macgre
F.C. Borton
W.cobbe
Lamb
C.F. Kitson
WIMSE
Ss Firth L. B. Patterson
Wm. Montgomery
W. Lamb
Wm. A. Alton Chas. Wallace
Ear Thompson
R. J. Shaw
Chas. Hotel
W.C. McLachlan
WC. McLachlan
Im. Alt
Death of MacGregor Pioneer T. D. Lamb at 69
Mr. Thomas D. Lamb died this morning at his home in MacGregor about 8 o clock. He was 69 years old last May and had been under medical treatment for months. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon Oct 18 at 2 o'clock at the MacGregor United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Lamb
MacGregor
Lamb
MacGregor United Church
Diefenbaker to Speak at Carberry Meeting
John G. Diefenbaker MP will speak at an open Progressive Conservative nominating convention at the Palace Theatre Carberry Manitoba on Wednesday October 29 at 2 pm. The gathering aims to select a candidate to contest Portage Neepawa in the next federal election. A reception by the Carberry Women’s Progressive Conservative Association will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diefenbaker
M.P
Palace Theatre
Carberry
Man
Portage
Neepawa
Carberry Women’s Progressive Conservative Association
In loving memory Tommy Parker fight septoct 21 1941 Bremen
In loving memory of Tommy Parker who fell October 21 1941 over Bremen. Buried at Wilhelm Avenue, Germany. Inserted by his mother Jim Margaret and family. The poem lines express grief and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarcher
Tommy Parker Ost
Breman
Wilhelmaven
Germany
Mother
Jim
Margaret
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Helen Cobbe
Memoriam
T. D. Lamb
John G. Diefenbaker
Canada Savings
Canada Savings Bond
Bof
Bank
Montreal
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