Around & About MacGregor remodels and new homes noted
MacGregor residents report brisk progress despite material shortages. Ralph Lye finishes a revised stuccoed dwelling on Main Street. Mrs Butterfield and son Art move into a 24 by 26 foot house with full cement basement from Pine Creek.多个 homes gain improvements as residents insulate, lay foundations, and erect new structures along the CPR spur and north side streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Co
MacGregor
Ralph] Lye
Ralph
Butterfield
Art
Pine Creek
Clarke
Jasper
Berry
HL A
H. Briscoe
R. D. Mu
C. Mansfield
Aylmer Duncan
M Can
Gid
B. W. Embree
CPR
Fink
C. W. Lye & Son, Ltd
R. H. Harvey
Bride Anna Giesbrecht Killed In Pecos Area Crash
Tragic death of 17 year old Miss Anna Giesbrecht of MacGregor during a truck crash near Pecos Texas is reported. She had been visiting relatives, and remains are being sent to MacGregor for burial. Her life in town was noted at Mrs Smith's Beauty Salon where she worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Giesbrecht
Pecos
Texas
Anna Giesbreeht
MacGregor
States
C. H.giesbrecht
Pine Creek
Mrsmith
Anna
Pecos Texas
Anna Giesbre
Ja Smith
Bagot Residents Honor R E Walden Before Departure
Bagot Manitoba October 24 1916 residents honor R E Walden a revered Bagot figure of over 50 years with a farewell gathering at Mr and Mrs Pogue home on October 12 to Winnipeg. Mrs Arnold read the address and Harold J Smith presented a leather bit fold and gift funds while friends praised his church Sunday School and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Walden
Bagot
Pogue
Walden
Winnipeg
Arnold
Harold J. Smith
Manitoba
Mr. Walden
Forts Caine
Bagot Community Notice Roundup Reads Like Local Tour News
Residents and visitors are listed as spending time in Winnipeg and nearby towns, with several names traveling for visits and illness. Community events include a dance at Bagot Hall on November 12 under Bagot Curling Club auspices and first Red Cross meeting at Chas Lauront’s home. A Bagot School meeting is planned for Monday November 4 at 8:20 PM, with all interested urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Chas. Lauront
Bagot Community Club
Willdnld
Ue Saboul
Wall
Stoxd Basklen
Riatne Fountain
Miscellaneous Shower For Bride Of Saturday
A house shower hosted by Mrs H Hay and Mrs A Nohlgren honored Miss Marion McCaskill, a bride of last Saturday. Lyle and Dale Hay presented gifts as about twenty five guests enjoyed contests and a delightful lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bride
D. Hay
A. Nohlgren
Hay
Marion McCaskill
Lyle
Dale Hay
Marion
Rummage Sale and Tea by IODE Chapter
A rummage sale and tea, sponsored by the IODE chapter, will be held in the United Church Annex on Saturday November 2 at 3 p.m. A produce table will be available and donations are welcomed. Items can be left at Mrs Jubb’s home or picked up by request via phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
IODE
United Church
Katrime News Dance in Katrime Community Hall Friday
A Friday night dance drew a very large crowd at Katrime Community Hall with Machan orchestra. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith spent a few days in Wi. Several locals and visitors, including the Birkett and Crantham families, were noted in attendance and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime Communit
Machan’ Orchestra
Mrs. Lawrence Smith
R. Birkett
Raymond
Woodside
Card of Thanks from the Meffen family
Ard of thanks to friends for flowers, car loans, and help during recent bereavement. Mr. Andrew Meffen and family express gratitude for support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Meffen
Citizens invited to school for Education Week event
Canadian and U S Education Week runs November 3 to 9 with events on world security unity and better communities. The drive invites parents trustees teachers and friends to visit schools during the week to encourage pupils and support educators in building a democratic culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Annual Meeting of North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
The Annual Meeting of the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society will be held at the Stinson Hotel in MacGregor on Wednesday November 13 at 2 pm. Election of officers and other business are on the agenda. members and interested persons are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Stinson
MacGregor
Community visitors and farewells noted in local listings
Mrs R J Shaw visited Winnipeg last Thursday and Mrs A B Chant traveled there on Monday. Mr and Mrs W Miller from Grosse Isle spent the weekend with the Stirlings. E Stirling returned to Port William after a week with relatives. Mrs McKeen and son visited Mrs Blair and her son. Mr K Jones returned to Lena Manitoba after six weeks in Calgary and western towns. Visitors at Geo Billings home included Mr and Mrs Wilton Jr and family and Mrs Hamilton of High Bluff. Mr and Mrs Ralph Menes and Mrs Menes Sr of Portage la Prairie were guests. A large neighbor gathering honored Mr and Mrs P Templer with a purse of money. R J Shaw voiced thanks for the Templers services to the community and the Templers expressed gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Towerzey
Winnipeg
J. M.baskier
K. Arnold
John
W. Machan
Marsh Smith
Vancouver
Chas. Foster
Tyndall
J. C. Anderson
Huckaway
Bagot
Mr. Duncan
Winnipeg Genal Hospital
W. Miller
Grosse Isle
Man
Stirling Home
E. Stirling
Ort William
Mrs. McKeen
Blair
Geo. Billings
Wilton, Jr
M. Wilton
South
P. Tempter
R. J. Shaw
Annual Legion Meeting Slated in MacGregor Nov 6 1946
Braven of the Canadian Legion will hold a hall meeting in MacGregor on Tuesday evening at 7.30. It is the first Tuesday of the month and a regular meeting of the branch aims for a strong turnout. Election of officers for 1947 to be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortage
Prairie Presbyterial
MacGregor
Carberry
Oakville
Olive Sparling
B.R.E
Dominion Board
Toronto
McKenzie, Stone
North Norfolk and District
Canadian Legion
Nie Hall
At &P
Elion
Last Rites for Mrs. A Meffen in Rosehill Cemetery
Mrs. Andrew Meffen died at home after a long illness. Born in Lanarkshire Scotland in 1859 she emigrated to Rosehill with her husband. Funeral conducted by Rev C J King with interment at Rosehill. Survived by husband five sons and four daughters and ten grandchildren. Pallbearers and flower-bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Melfen
Lanarkshire
Scotland
Dawith
Henlye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion Lorna
Neil McCaskill
Mr. McCaskill
Pratt
Beame
Jack
C. A. J. King
Kenneth
Kathleen Leckie
Kenneth McCaskill
Winnipee
Eastern Points
Frank
R. E. Walden
E.M. Finkleman O
Stinson Hotel
Bagot News
Mrs. Stoy Nichol
Regina, Sask
W. Kalberg
Eek End
W. Purch
Fi Radeigh
Widnesday
Bagot Hall
Bagot Curline Club
Bride of Saturday
Katrime News
Lake
Cora Crantham
of Agricultural Society
Southerd & Bacaulay
R.j.shaw
A.B. Chant
Mr. K Jones
Lena
Mam
Mr. and
Mr Chant
R. Laurens
P. Scora
Calgary
Legion
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