Local notes on crops, pets, and community events
The column reports oversized vegetables including a 13 inch scarlet runner bean and a 24 inch carrot with seven on one stem. It notes rain delays threshing, a light overall crop, and duck season prep. It mentions property damage by youths, new sidewalks and a bridge, and a Guatemala dagger souvenir. A Masons meeting in Gladstone features a Canadian versus English rites talk and travel woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thompson
McReg Sharp
Presentation Party for Alice Giles Honors Bride Elect
Miss Alice Giles received a car and gifts from about fifty friends at Mrs. M Williamson's home in a pre-bridal party. Hosts served lunch after contests. Joyce MacKinnon invites joiners to the Badminton Club by Sept 23 with about $5 membership for the season.
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Alice Giles
M Williamson
Alice
E. Fraser
Heotesses
M. Williamson
H. B. Gilroy
B. Embree
J. Woodin
G. E. Lewin
D. Pearson
Booth
O. Nobl
OR. Lamb
A. M. Shaw
Joyce MacKinnon
Drenching Rain Delays Harvest Work In District
Heavy rainfall from Saturday to Wednesday halts harvesting in the district. Albert Hesewood notes 178 inches of rain, delaying ripening and reducing yield quality. Oats and wheat yields are reported at low levels as frost and wet conditions impact the prairie crop.
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Ens
Albert Hesewood
Katrine Ilustration
Trinder
United Church Sunday School Rally Service Set
The United Church Sunday School will hold an all day service at 11 am on Sunday September 24. Teachers and pupils are preparing a special program and invite heightened attendance. Everyone is welcome. More details to follow next week.
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United Church
Engagement of Olina Thorbjorg To James Struthers
Mr and Mrs T Asgeirsson of Mozart Saskatchewan announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Olina Thorbjorg to James Alfred Carlyle Struthers of Regina son of Mr and Mrs A J Struthers Mayor. The wedding will be held at Carmichael United Church Regina on Tuesday September 26.
Legion Branch Honors J P MacKinnon With Life Membership
A North Norfolk and District Legion meeting at Memorial Hall MacGregor on September 5 awarded Comrade J P MacKinnon a Life Membership and recognition for his long service. MacKinnon helped found the branch twenty years ago and served as president, then secretary, while remaining active through wartime and veterans’ work. Fellow comrades cited his dedication as luncheon was served following the ceremony.
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North Norfolk & District
The
Canadian Legion
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Button
J.P. MacKinnon
Legion
Mr. Mackinnon
New Pool Hall Opens In Former McLachlan Building
Norman and Garnet Critchlow own and operate a new pool room in the former D. G. McLachlan implement building. The renovated space features natural veneer and pastel green walls, with two new larger tables installed by Burroughs of Winnipeg. A confection and cigars corner will open for players, and seating will be expanded as soon as possible.
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Norman and
Garnet Critchlow
D. G. McLachlan
Burroughs
Winnipeg
Tax Hike Advances Pop Candy Prices Across MacGregor
A new budget tax raised 30 percent on soft drinks candy and chewing gum causing price bumps in MacGregor retail outlets. Survey shows drinks at 6c per bottle while candy chewing gum and chocolate bars ranged from 3c to 6c higher. Some retailers held old stock at prior prices while others added a penny per bar on certain brands. Traders report broader price upticks across merchandise, though some increases reflect trends long underway rather than the tax alone.
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MacGregor
Abbott
Portage la Prairie WMS Plans October Rallies
The Portage la Prairie presbyterial WMS met with twelve members. Rallies are set at Macdonald October 10, McKewin October 11, McCreary October 12 and Gimli October 13 with box lunches and suppers. Miss Ida Mackenzie and officers will attend. groups urged to donate $1 and knit sheets for Gimli Fresh Air Camp. Treasurer reports $3,100 received mid year. annual allocation $8,284.
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Portage la Prairie
Mckewin
Franklin
McCreary
Miss MacKenzie
WMS
Urrei
Gimli Fresh Air Camp
W. Das
Morris
United Church of WA Annual Canvass Seeks Funds
The Women's Association of the United Church in WA plans its annual Sept canvass. Members greet visitors with open pockets to replace money once raised by the fowl supper. The group supports the Manse interior, furnishings, and ministerial emergency acts. This year they contributed $100 to a new furnace and allocated funds to a building fund.
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The
United Church
Ted
W.A
Y L S Commences Fall Program
The Y L S meeting on Monday in the annex had twenty two members present. Hymns and scripture opened and closed the devotional period. Evelyn Jones reported 93.45 earned on Fair Day for UU funds. Assistance was given with IODE refreshment booths. A donation of 100 was approved for the Furnace Fund. Members were invited to join the church at the next communion on October 1. The next meeting, Autumn Thankoffering, will be announced later.
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Tiber
Y.S
Mary Hay
Mavis Huget
Evelyn Jones
U.U
Rupp
Date Britannia Chapter hosts tea and home cook sale
You Have a Date Britannia Chapter LODE will hold a tea and sale of home cooking at the home of Mrs 8 Me ulloch Bank of Montreal on Thursday September 21 from 3 to 6 pm LODE No 2811 meets Sept 20 at 8 pm Masonic Hall All brothers urged to attend St Pauls WA Market Day Tex and Produce Table on Thursday September 28 from 3 to 7 pm at Mrs RE Lye home Produce donations requested James Ross Woods 54 former Manitoba Curl Association president dies in Winnipeg
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Britannia
Lode
8. Meulloch
Bank of Montreal
St. Paul's
RE. Lye
James Ross Woods
The
Manitoba Curl Association
Winnipeg
New British Grass Drier For Gas Turbine Use
A newly designed grass drier type is introduced for use in gas turbines. The device is described as a rugged rero type aimed at improving drying efficiency in turbine systems.
Garnet Pennell wins 220 yard dash at Winnipeg meet
In Scotland Sports in Winnipeg Garnet Pennell captured the 220 yard dash winning a smoker stand prize. Two new students Roy Francis and Viola Francis join the high school. A weiner roast planned for Tuesday 12 was postponed due to rain. Elaine Cairns and Mr. Wells are noted as absent or unwell.
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Garnet Pennell
Winnipeg
Garnet
Roy Francis
Viola
Rade 1
Portage
Elaine Cairns
Elaine
Wells
Hilly Billy
Lost Patrol and Barricade at local theatre
Rail delays push theater calendars late. Lost Patrol re issue plays Tuesday and Wednesday September 19 and 20 featuring Victor McLaglan Boris Karloff and Wallace Ford. Barricade screens Friday and Saturday September 22 and 23 with Dane Clark Ruth Roman in a desert mining camp tale.
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Victor McLaglan
Boris Karloff
Wallace Ford
Dane Clark
Ruth Roman
Raymond Massey
Sunday church services listed for multiple congregations
The passage lists Sunday worship times for several churches. Church of England plans 11 am and 7 pm services conducted by Rev C L Morgan formerly of the parish, with Rev Milburn preaching at Holland. Bethel Chapel under Pastor L Dickinson holds 11 am Sunday School and 7 pm church service after 2 pm Mayfield Community Hall evangelistic event.
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Church of England
MacGree
Katrime
Austin
C. L. Morgan
Holland
RT. Milburn
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Jack Emerson
Mr. Fred
Fred
Railway Street
Masonic Hall
Frank Lewin
Guatemala
Morris Hay
Masons
Temple Lodge
AF. & AM
Gladstone
W. J Wenham
Bro. Hy
Bethany
Manitoba
Masonic Lodge
Bournmouth
England
Legion Branch
J. P. MacKinnon
W.ms
Ted Church
Y.L.S
Redhill
Rome
Surrey
Readers
Theatre News
Bethel Chapel
L. Dickinson
Mayfeld
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