Maples and Memorials in a Manitoba Village News
A village page notes garden woes with a Siamese cucumber, praises a home paint job, and sketches fall town improvements. It recalls a tragic highway crash near MacGregor that claimed three lives, names Miss Jean Durward among the victims, and records funeral details. The old school Bell rings for ten months as classes expand and a Masonic Temple basement hosts primary students. The avenue maple removal updates street lighting, and a MacGregor ball club exhibit ends with a 5-4 win over Clear Lake amid local fan turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Duda
Stonewall
Masonic Hall
Suspended Driver Set in Manitoba Reaches New High in August
RB Baillie, Manitoba Registrar of Motor Vehicles, reports 4 878 drivers were licenseless as of August 31. August saw 520 suspensions, the most in a month since the program began. Insurance problems caused 187 suspensions and 333 were for traffic violations including 169 major offences. Driving while drunk or impaired rose to 56 percent of major offences with 94 suspended for being under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
RB. Baillie
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Local sports brief notes party celebrations and remarks
A fragmented clipping notes casual banter about a figure named HL Turner missing, with comments on party celebrations and a nod to Jim celebrating, ending with a generic congratulation and wish for more success. The text is informal and unclear on specific events, dates, or locations.
Bank appoints Edward Hay as manager succeeds McCulloch
The Bank of Montreal announced Edward A. Hay will become manager of the local branch, succeeding Stanley T. McCulloch who previously held the post. Hay comes to the position after prior service elsewhere in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Edward A Hay
Mr. Hay
Stanley T. McCulloch
Bank of Montreal reorganizes Belmont staff
Mr. McCulloch transfers to Daukin as Belmont manager. Mr. Jay, born Portage la Prairie, joined the bank 34 years ago and rose through Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan branches. He led Rose Valley and Wakaw offices before Belmont appointment. Mr. Hay served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, later managing Belmont for four years and engaging in community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
McCulloch
Daukin
Portage la Prairie
Jay
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Hay
Royal Canadian Air Force
Bank of Montreal
Rose Valley
C D E Resumes Work After Summer Recess
Britannia Chapter LODE met at Mrs H J Collins home on September 7 after a two month recess. Regent Mrs C F Kitson presided. Mrs H A Lye elected acting recording secretary. Miss L Stewart left last June leaving vacancy. Mrs 8 Z McCulloch moving to Dauphin this month. Mrs J L Lamb to complete term as first vice regent. Red Cross parcel sent since June meeting and one to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in England. Local hospital visits made. veterans remembered. Delegate Mrs H L Collins to attend semi annual Carberry convention with regent. Donations to Korlean project and plans for fall activities including scholarship presentations. Mrs N Wright and Mrs C Kit helped serve lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia
Lode
H. J. Collins
C. F. Kitson
H. A. Lye
L. Stewart
Z. McCulloch
Dauphin
N. Wright
C. Kit
Friends honor Mrs. F. Bogue at farewell tea
On August 20 Mrs. F. Bogue was honored at an evening tea hosted by Mrs. I. B. Patterson. Members of the Ladies' Curling Club and United Church W A presented gifts as neighbors and friends in MacGregor bid her farewell before she moves to Kenora with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bogue
I. B. Patterson
Ladies’ Curling Club
United Church W.A
Bogue
Curling Club
Monkhouse to Represent Manitoba Farmers in Washington
J T Monkhouse of the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co operation will join the Canadian Federation of Agriculture delegation at the LFAP regional conference in Washington D C to address world dairy surpluses and falling export markets. The meeting September 7 gathers North American representatives while a parallel London session runs September 1 to 3. Monkhouse said the conference aims to mobilize organized agriculture into coordinated action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Monkhouse
LFAP
Washington
D.C
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
London
England
Wr. Monkhouse
Agricul
Butter Surplus Talks Highlight Price Supports
Mr Monkhouse explains dairy surpluses and the role of butter price supports in stabilizing markets. He notes U S butter stocks rising from 309 million pounds last year to over five million pounds this July and cites Canada's growing surplus. He serves as a director of the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co operation and holds positions with Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Dairy Association of Canada. He formerly farmed at Erie, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Monkhouse
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co-operation
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Dairy Assocation of Canada
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Association
Erie
Manitoba
Record Enrolment As Local School Classes Re-open
The article notes the September 1 reopening of MacGregor schools after a two month gap, with eight teachers and 209 pupils returning. It lists fifteen new classroom pupils in the basement of the Masonic Hall and emphasizes the importance of education, inviting cooperation from teachers, pupils, and parents for a productive year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Elizabeth Anderson
Norman Ardagh
Brenda Clark
Georgina Duthie
Marjorie Giesbrecht
Tim Giesbrecht
Merlin Hodge
Sheldon Harvey
Gregory Haskett
Edith Hodge
Ernest Penrice
Stephen Roulette
Barbara Wood
Beverley Wood
Sandra Olson
Bell
MacGregor
You Have a Date United Church W A meets at homes
The United Church W A will meet at Mrs H Briscoe's home Monday September 13 at 8 15 pm. The WMS will gather at Mrs Wood's home Tuesday September 14 at 8 pm.
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The
United Church
W.A
Wedding in Holy Trinity Church Sooke Harbour BC
A wedding at Holy Trinity Church Sooke Harbour BC on August 29 united Miss Ann Louise Hooper and Mr Leonard Duane MacDonald in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Miss Lorna Hooper. best man William Koch from HMCS Ontario. The couple planned a short honeymoon and will relocate to Halifax where the groom is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Hooper
William Koch
Rom Hmcs Ontario
Robert Joseth
Raymond Bourquin
HMCS
Ontario
Harry Sharplin
Gertrude L. Hooper
Weekes
Edmund F. Watherston
Point No-Point
Halifax
Children's Aid Society Campaign Opens in October
The Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba plans an October campaign to raise 18 000 with Mrs. Walter Allan directing efforts in MacGregor. The society emphasizes strengthening families, preventing neglect, counseling unmarried parents, and placing children in careful foster or adoptive arrangements.
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Children’s Aid Society
Central
Manitoba
MacGregor
Walter Allan
Allan
Childen
Children’s Aid Society of
Canada
Board of
Representative Citizens
Wea
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Gordon South
RD. Muir
Palmer and Putterfield
Herald Attice
Jean Durward
Austin
Hudson's Bay
Winnipeg
Regina
Miss Durward
Mr. Norton
Ed. Beutel
Chevrolet
Sidney Hunker
Regi
MacGregor Hospital
Hunker
George Kobayashi
RCMP
Arizona
Hydro
Clear Lake
Erickson
Cobbe
Critchlon
Pete McGregor
Weber
James Ramsay
Mr. Ramsay
Senate
HL. Turner
Jim
Stan” McCulloch
S. T. McCulloch
A. Hay
C.D.E
Monkhouse
Ture
J. T. Monkhouse
Wolding
Onald
Howre
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