Afternoon Tea Aids War Memorial Fund With Global Curios
Mrs R O McKelvy and Mrs K G Gair hosted a successful Afternoon Silver Tea on Friday to benefit the War Memorial Fund. A notable display featured silk painting on silk from Hol, seaweed from Wales, Dutch shoes, Mexican locust beans, coconuts from Florida, a 15th century sword, British Guiana items, a miniature English Coronation Chair, an Indian Napkin Ring, a Greek shell cameo, Danish and Cornwall jewelry, a Baffin Land cribbage board, and an alligator skin from Florida. The event also showcased the MacGregor Herald first edition loaned by Mr Cairns. The hostesses' efforts were praised and kudos extended to contributors who aided the fundraiser.
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R. O. McKelvy
K. G. Gair
War Memorial Fund
Wales
Mexico
Florida
Andria Farara
Scotland
Bonnie Prince Charles
Canada
British Guiana
Greece
Denmark
Cornwall
Baffin Land
MacGregor Herald
Cairns
Gair
McKelvy
Death of Bagot pioneer Alexander McKay in Canada
Alexander McKay a long time Bagot district resident died at Portage General Hospital on August 27 at age 80. Born July 20 1870 in Sutherlandshire Scotland he came to Canada over fifty years ago settling in the Bagot area. He is survived by one sister Mrs M Ross and two brothers Mr Mckay in Montana and Mr Hugh McKay of Bagot. The Bagot community extends sympathy to the family.
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la Prairie
Aus
Alexander Mc
Bagot District
Portage General Hospital
McKay
Suherlandshire
Scotland
Canada
Eit Bagot Alex
Eer
M. Ross
Montana
Hugh McKey
Bagot
Major Hugh C. Bate Died Suddenly in Winnipeg
The community mourns Major Hugh C. Bate husband of the former Misson er, who died suddenly at Winnipeg on August 28. He served with the Fort Royal Canadian Signal Corps and later worked as a chartered accountant with the Federal Grain Co. Funeral services were held last Friday. The article notes the family’s sorrow and mentions his ties to MacGregor and local veterans.
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Hugh C. Bate
Missoner
Winnipeg
Major Bate
MacGregor
Royal Canadian Signal Corps
Federal Grain Co
Special Speaker At Anglican Services Sunday
The Rev. Grant Sparling rector of Elleville Ontario will be the special preacher at Anglican services in MacGregor Austin and Kat. He is a war era delegate to Gem Synod and plans to attend.
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Grant Sparling
Elleville
New Dominion Savings Bond Drive To Start Next Month
Ottawa reports that the Dominion of Canada Savings Bond Drive will begin next month. Unlike the Victory Loan, the campaign will avoid house to house visits parades speeches and an active sales organization.
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Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Two Farm Boys Reunite on Train Platform
After six years Bill Birkett and Clarence Lake, once inseparable on adjoining farms, meet on a train platform in Katrd. Bill, Air Force veteran, and Clarence, now a Winnipeg worker, realize they are each other in a brief, humorous reunion as city and country worlds collide.
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Bill
Clarence
Air Force
Winnipeg
Katr
Bill Birkett
Clarence Lake
Legion To Meet In Bagot North Norfolk District
Bagot hosts the North Norfolk District Branch of The Canadian Legion meeting next 1 10th at 5pm. All members urged to attend and new members will be welcome.
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North Norfolk District
The
Canadian Legion
Spm
Re Surfacing Main Street in MacGregor
Workmen began resurfacing MacGregor's Main Street after months with the Good Roads Department. A tar layer is spread under a sand spread to seal the old surface and extend road life against moisture.
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Good Roads Department
MacGregor
Dance events featuring Lord’s Orchestra and Frank Henry
Rink announces Saturday dances on Sept 7 with Lord's Orchestra. Friday Sept 18 features Frank Henry's Orchestra. Friday Sept 27 presents Glen Frain and His Buck. Geared for regular music and social skating nights.
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Lord’s
Frank Henry
Glen Frain
Buck
Notice to Creditors Joseph Thomas Jones Deceased
Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joseph Thomas Jones late of Nort Norfolk Manitoba farmer. Claims must be filed with Angus A.D. 1946 at Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Signed by 1. H. Greenberg solicitor for Charles Pogue and Joseph Jones.
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Joseph Thomas Jones
Nort Norfolk
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Portage A Prairie
Angus
H. Greenberg
Charles Pogue
Jose Rdon Jone Ee
What Price Pride! Bus Fire Drama in Quiet Town
A bus arriving in a neighboring town caught fire at the rear engine. The driver halted, passengers exited in order, and locals fought the flames without injuries. A female passenger calmly powdered her nose and adjusted her hat as the fire was extinguished.
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Rome
Rema
Church schedules for MacGregor area listed
In The Churches Sunday schedule for September 8 lists Pauls Church MacGregor with evening prayer at 3 pm and 7:30 pm service at United Church MacGregor. Also notes Sunday School and usual Bagot times and a 11 am service at Bea.
Ration Book Distribution Planned For MacGregor Next Week
G E Lewin leads ration book distribution in MacGregor with dates September 12 13 and 14 from 1 30 to 5 p m at the municipal office. Residents urged to bring green application pages fully filled and to collect during distribution week or risk missing two intervening weeks.
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MacGregor
G. E. Lewin
Herald
Lewin
Ground Hog Nois Kill Leads to Raccoon Discovery
A man in a rural area killed what he thought was a ground hog in his barn and later, with another man, brought the carcass to town. Residents identified the animal as a rare young raccoon, prompting concern about local wildlife.
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Tui
Wes
Towle
A.J. Stra
Jim
The
Raccoon Fame
Portage Church Scene Of Petty Wedding
A Portage wedding at St. Peter’s Church featured Miss Rita Pase as gift bearer, with bride Mr. Machin in ivory satin and heart neckline gown. Bridesmaids in pastel blue, best man Karl Machan, ushers Robert Carton and Donald Wright, and out of town guests from Winnipeg and Westbourne attended. The ceremony was conducted by Rev HL Henderson under a pea arch, followed by a reception and car departure for a Lake Ontario trip.
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Ant Mea
Michan
Pane Tchantouly
Wd Hinton
St Pee
Rita Pase
Winniper
Machin
Karl Machan
Robert Carton
Elmwood
Ndonald Wright
Sidney
HL. Henderson
Ferns
Gera
Carlson Acut Robert
W. McGill
Winnipe
W. Black
It. Llack
Westbourne
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Monte Alamein
Hugh Bate Frost
United Church Lads Aid
Ladies’ Aid
Legion
Main Street
Grant
Katrime
United Church
A. Joking
Red & White
Blue Bird Cafe
Phone 8
Ration Book Distribution
Edrans District
K. J Manns
Chas. Patter
Irans L Son
Portage
Mistery
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