Teachers Convene At Gladstone Fall Convention
Two hundred forty teachers from Inspector Mackenzie’s division met in Gladstone for a two day Fall convention. Prominent speakers included H Low Winnipeg educator and A Piggott of Winnipeg. Dr Geo A Dickson spoke on The Unknown Teacher. MacGregor were represented by Morison Struthers Book Tupper Rutledge and Munroe. Olmstead was absent ill.
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Mackenzie
Gladstone
H. Low
A. Piggott
Winnipeg
Geo. A. Dickson
Bagot
MacGregor School
J. E Morison
A. J. Struthers
W. Book
Tupper
Rutledge
Munroe
Mrs G A Hay Guest Speaker at Church Meetings
Mrs G A Hay spoke at First United Church Brandon during the W M S Thank Offering meeting on October 10. She also addressed Prospect on Tuesday and High Bluff on Wednesday, presenting the Dominion Board meeting report from its June Toronto session.
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G. A. Hay
First United Church
Brandon
W.M.S. Thankoffering
Prospect
High Bluff
Dominion Board
Toronto
Auction Sale at Cork West of Oct 2
Auction notice for cork goods near west of Oct 2 at 10 30 a m with noon luncheon served F BURCH as auctioneer and organizer Event appears to be a local sale listing with time and serving details.
British Blockade Reduces European Food Supplies
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that Britain’s blockade depresses food imports across Europe especially Belgium France and Netherlands with bread shortages spreading while meat supplies stay near normal due to slaughter restrictions. Officials acknowledge suffering for women and children as Europe faces rationing and hardship alongside Allied aims to topple Nazi power.
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United States Department of Agriulture
Belgium
France
Ina
Netherlands
Scandinavian
Germany
Austria
Akia
United State
Europe
Optometrist at Macgregor Hotel in Winnipes
An optometrist will be at the MacGregor Hotel using modern instruments and methods. appointments encouraged and guests asked to arrive early. A bridal shower for Miss Selma Peterson was held at Mrs RE Lye’s home with hostessing by AV Judd McLachlan HAL Lye and E Lye. Guests enjoyed games, vocal solos, and a decorative table with orange yellow marigolds and bronzes. Selma expressed thanks and guests offered best wishes.
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Selma Peterson
RE. Lye
AV. Judd
McLachlan
Hal Lye
E. Lye
eLachlan
Earle
Thompson
North Norfolk Council Meeting in Austin October 11 1940
North Norfolk Council met in Austin with all members present chaired by Reeve Dull. Items include approving travel expenses for weed conference attendees, grants to the Childrens Aid Society of Portage Is Prairie, by laws on municipal doctor engagement, land sale and transfer to George C for 155 dollars, and various payments and travel reimbursements. The council adjourned to meet in MacGregor on November 6.
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Reguar
North Norfolk Council
Austin
Reeve SC. Dull
McPhee Hotel
Carberry
Robinson -Jeffrey
Childrens’ Aid Society of
Portage
Prairie
NJ 4
George C
Proudrock
Goulding
Peter D. Dych
Jalance
McPhee Goulding
McPhee
Winnipeg
McPhee—Goulding
W. Telfore
Jack Nowell
Portage Hospital
Tinonipeg
Audrey Gorieg
Childrens Aid
Goulding Robinson
Natolk
Gillespie
Norfolk
Canadian Pacific Ailway
Tossinger
No. 1
Canadian Pacific Railway
CPR
MacGregor
Real good Bronze Turkey ome sale by government stock
Advertisement notes a government bred batch of Bronze Turkey ome birds priced at 1.00 each. It mentions F. E. Towle of MacGregor and Mary Henderson of Brandon College as teachers. The text lists a meeting at Mrs. Co. Hering’s home in MacGregor on Friday with All grades (20).
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Turkey
F. E. Towle
MacGregor
Mary Henderson
A.T.C.M
Brandon College
Card of Thanks from Mars Afoore to St Pauls Wa and L O B A
Acknowledges sincere thanks to members of St Pauls Wa and the L O B A for flowers and support during illness. Also to friends who called during the recent illness.
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Mars
Jas Afoore
St. Pauls Wa
L.o.ba
Rent Eight Acres on East Side of SE Apply to Mrs MacGregor
Public notice offering eight acres for rent on the east side of the SE quadrant labeled 45121. Full particulars available from Mrs. Wm. McElrevy, also spelled McElrevy, known as MacGregor. Written inquiry preferred.
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S.E
Wm. McElrevy
MacGregor
Wheat Situation Casts Cloud Over Canadian Markets
An economic analyst from Dominion Economics outlines a difficult wheat outlook. Carryover to July 31, 1940 is near one billion bushels with 1940 crop prospectively yielding 380 to 400 million bushels. After milling seed and feed needs, supply should cover demand, though three-year trends show limited growth.
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Econics
Cana
Obituary for Mas Tobas oldest vet Dr H Bradshaw
Dr H Bradshaw a longtime Mas toba veterinarian who practiced in Portage la Prairie for about years died last Friday aged 76.
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H. Bradshaw
Mastoba
Portage la Prairie
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Cork
Launen
F. Burch
Auctioeeer
Chas. A. Grobe
Optometrist
Somerset
Winnipes
Macgregor Hotel
Salaenaato
Rebecca
Joan Fontaine
Laurence Oliver
Daphne du Maurier
Pure Food Store
Elrose
Emish Beauty
Anc
H Red
Jc Mcinto
Athan Apples
McCormick & Co
Man
Hind
Gray
Wawanesa Mutual
Mutual Life OF Canada Canada
Mutuals
Austin and
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