Miller Wins Portage By Election for Progressive Conservatives
Cal Miller, Portage born lawyer, led the Progressive Conservatives to a 559 vote victory over Liberal Progressive challenger Jaffray Wood with Sidney Coulthard of the CCF in a Portage by election. Miller secured a 75 vote rural majority and carried the city with 4,911 to Wood 4,032 and Coulthard 2,807. Total turnout was 11,211 of 16,800. Miller overturned the 1,865 Liberal majority from 1945 and benefited from a late rural shift and party turnout. Election night featured loud celebrations along Saskatchewan Avenue as results poured in with officials announcing the final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clal
MacGregor
Portage
Cal Miller
Portage la Prairie
Saskatchewan Avenue
Dave Stevenson
Tan McKenzie
Miller
Wood
Coulthard
Harry Leader
CCF
William M. Stew ‘Art
Poplar Point
Weed
Leader
Portage Collegiate
Aif
Salem
Bagot
MacDonald
Charleswood
Marquette
Tuxedo
Kirkfield Park
Woodlands
John Bracken
Fen
Langruth
Warren
Westbourne
Lader
Oakville
Mr. Miller
Reginder
Canada
Britain
Woods
St. Franc Xavier
Quiet Wedding In St. Pauls Rectory
Phyllis Sleen daughter of Mr and Mrs Manns of Firdale married Stanley William Smith son of the late Mr and Mrs S Smith of Pine Creek and MacGregor at St Pauls Anglican Church Rectory with Rev L J Adams officiating The couple left for a short honeymoon in Winnipeg and Kenora after a reception at the Manns home with about twenty four guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Phyllis Sleen
JT Manns
Firdale
Stanley William Smith
C.W. S. Smith
Pine Creek
L. J Adams
Shirley Aliban
James Price
Manns
Winnipeg
Kenora
World War II Casualties Acknowledged in Local List
A local memorial notes the men who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II. Residents are invited to provide corrections or additions to complete the list for inscription on the monument, with names including Bergquist, Hughson, Buckley, Ireland, Brown, Kitson, Douglas, MacWilliam, Gates, Olson, Goodwin, Parker, Hille, Ritzer, Horton, Thompson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . R. Lamb
Lisle Patterson
Bergquist
E.R. Hughson
E. M. Buckley
K. A. Ireland
J. H. Brown
M.H. Kits
Ted Hay Receives Army Certificate of Merit
Ted Hay son of Mr and Mrs G A Hay of Mac Gregor and a University of British Columbia student received a certificate of merit from his former commander in chief for outstanding service and devotion to duty in northwest Europe. He served five years overseas with the Third Division Signals and the citation was signed by Field Marshal Sir Bernard L Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted. Hay
G. A. Hay
MacGregor
University of British Columbia
Ted
Bernard L. Montgomery
21St Army Group
North West Europe
Annual Legion Meeting in MacGregor November fifth
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold its annual meeting at the Masonic Hall MacGregor on Tuesday November 5 at 8 p.m. It is the first Tuesday of the month and follows the regular meeting. Election of officers for 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk and District
The
Canadian Legion
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Burial notice and bonds drive headline from Manitoban era
Official notice confirms Flight-Sergeant James Howard Ireland was re interred in Milan British Empire Cemetery after a crash in northern Italy while on a supply drop. In Manitoba, Ca Savings Bond sales surpassed one million dollars on opening day with Bank of Montreal MacGregor reporting 24650 and H A Lye selling over 5000 in Winnipeg region.
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R.C.A.F
Ottawa
Jessie Ireland
James Howard Ireland
Monte Calvaria
Turin
Ivrea
Italy
Milan
British Empire
Canada
Imperial War Graves Commission
Ireland
Provincini
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Bank of Montreal
Mac Gregor
T.L. Jolliffe
Spirella Goods Offer for New Fitted Garment Appointment
Mrs. R. C. McKelvy advertises Spirella garments calling for appointments at 64. A selection of materials including satin and lace is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundition
R. C. McKelvy
North Norfolk TB X-Ray Clinics See 2,880 Immersed
Dr Charles Manly called the recent TB X-Ray Clinics in North Norfolk highly successful with 2,880 residents tested, representing 79.8 percent of the 9,608 population. The clinics at Sidney, Austin, MacGregor and Bagot drew 515, 788, 1144, and 431 respectively, with 259 additional attendees at Long Plain Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manly
Portage Health Unit
North Norfolk
Sidney
Austin
MacGregor
Bagot
Long Plain Reserve
Portage Rural
Auction Sale By S. E. BURCH at Edrans Farm
Auction sale by S. E. Burch to be held at his farm two miles north of Edrans starting at 1 30 p.m. on the date to be announced. The notice lists Fumerans as another party and repeats location details for the rural sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fumerans
Edrans
Sale of Horses Farm Equipment and Household Goods
Thursday October 31 sale features four horses including a matched team, a full line of farm equipment well kept in shed, and a quantity of household furniture. Lunch will be served.
Mrs. G. W. Croucher Passes Suddenly in MacGregor
Mrs. George W. Croucher died suddenly at Portage Hospital on October 19 1946 at age 75 after a lingering illness. Born April 29 1871 in Roxburghshire Scotland she lived in Edrans Austin and MacGregor. Survived by husband George W. Croucher daughter Elsie Vallance three grandchildren and a niece in Hawick Scotland. Funeral held at United Church MacGregor with Rev C A J King presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Croucher
MacGregor
Croucher
Portage Hospital
Roxburghshire
Scotland
Aew
Alex. Vallance
Elsie
Bagot
Nice
L. Woods
Hawick
United Church
MacGigor
C. A. J. King
Stunt Night Draws Crowd for Memorial Hall Fund
A large crowd attended Stunt Night at Tivoli Theatre to aid the Memorial Hall Fund. Mrs. Walter Allan served as MC guiding impromptu acts such as a pie-eating contest, musical quiz, and juvenile boxing match. Proceeds totaled 140 dollars after a fruit cake raffle and auction.
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Tivoli Theatre
Memorial Hall Fund
Walter Allan
M.C
Lience
W. Dennison
R. H. Harvey
Tribute to Mother and Wife Interred at MacGregor Cemetery
A fitting tribute honors a devoted mother and wife for her home life. Interment took place at MacGregor cemetery. Floral tributes came from her husband, Vallance Family, and MacGregor Board of Trade. Pallbearers were Wm. Jeffrey, F.T. Course, A. Dun can, J. H. Smale, A. R. Stine son, J. M. McPhee. Flower-bearers were F. F. Borton, B. W. Cook and J. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Cemetery
Vallance
MacGregor Board of Trade
Wm. Jeffrey
F.T. Course
A. Duncan
J. H. Smale
A. R. Stineson
J. M. McPhee
F. F. Borton
B. W. Cook
J. Moore
Card of Thanks From Croucher Family
G W Croucher and Mrs Elsie Vallance express heartfelt appreciation for kindness shown during Mrs Croucher's illness and after her bereavement. They thank all who offered support and sympathy during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Croucher
Gaurnter
Elsie
A. Vallance
Croucher
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Cal. Miller
St. Paul's Rectory
Army
Legion
Fit.Saf
J. H
Canada Savings
Spirella Goods
S. E. Burch
Mrs. Croucher
Fred Lake
Jake Rempel
Dominion OF Canada
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