Church Friends Honor Departing Student
Last Sunday in the United Church a social hour honored Garth Nelson as he leaves for United College Winnipeg to study Theology after completing Grade XII. He served as Sunday School teacher and worker and choir member and received a Bible and purse of money from friends. The presentation was by Rev CD Rupp with tributes from Mrs J Woodin, Mr A J Struthers, Mr GC Fotheringham, and Mrs W Allan. A lunch followed.
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United Church
Garth Nelson
Garth
United College
Winnipeg
CD. Rupp
J. Woodin
A. J Struthers
GC. Fotheringham
W. Allan
Beaver News Social and church notices spread across district
Local residents visit families and attend gatherings in Glenboo Portage la Prairie Altamont Ninette Minnedosa and Oakville. Upcoming W M S meeting set for Sept 23 at Mrs H Dankesreiter with October church services at 3 pm after current 11 am schedule.
Army Week Parade to Feature 400 Mechanized Vehicles
Winnipeg will host a Saturday Army Week mechanized parade showcasing about 400 vehicles and mobile weapons. Several displays are new, including the Bomb adier a tracked and ski equipped vehicle for snow and muskeg. Mobile workshops will operate throughout the parade with solder mach inists welding and repairing.
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Army
Winnipeg
Canada Today brochure aids image of Canada abroad
A Bank of Montreal publication titled Canada Today, a pocket 100 page illustrated guide, showcases Canada to foreigners and Canadians alike. The brochure highlights Canada's resources industrial growth and cultural progress, noting its increased export potential and distribution to visitors at the Canadian International Trade Fair and to schools and teachers.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Canada Today
Bank of Montreal
United States
B of M
Manitoba to Open Big Game Season November 22
Manitoba officials announce the 194% big game hunting season will run from Monday November 22 to Thursday December 2, with regulations for moose elk woodland caribou and barren ground caribou. Special licenses may be issued for northern settlers and a Dominion study will monitor caribou populations.
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Manitoba
Riding Mountain National Park
Airéss
Dominion
95th Birthday Celebrated by Wm Cairns and Masons
Mr Wm Cairns observed on Sunday September 12 his 95th birthday. Many friends and relatives sent letters cards and telegrams. Four Masonic brothers from Portage la Prairie led by Grand Senior Warden CE Cole made a presentation. Daughters and guests from Morris Regina Binscarth Souris Westbourne Gladstone Austin Winnipeg etc attended. Mr Cairns thanks everyone for kind wishes and making his birthday a happy one.
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Wm. Cairns
Portage la Pr
CE. Cole
Wm. Moore
Morris
D. D. MacLennan
Regina
H. G. Kilpatrick
Binscarth
Bob. Kilpatrick
Souris
Murray Collins
Cathy Collins
W. Davey
Westbourne
Ro White
Foxwarren
W. J. McGregor
Alex. McIntosh
Winnipeg
Cairns
King
Card of Thanks from Mrs Geo S Booth
I extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during my illness. Special thanks go to the Ladies' Aid and the Wrightsville community.
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Geo. S. Booth
Sincere thanks to St Pauls and friends for support
I express sincere thanks to St Paul’s WA MacGre gor Wi and all who sent baskets of fruit cards and letters during my illness. These acts were much appreciated. Mrs MR Little Newfoundland’s der airport is about midway between New York and London.
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St Paul's WA
MacGregor Wi
New York
London
Volunteers sought for Memorial Hall construction drive
A call goes out for more workers as Memorial Hall and Rest Room progress with foundations and pillars complete. Volunteers will be organized by a committee led by L Lambs W Critchlow R Gilbert and Maurice Smith to fill multiple carpentry and erection roles over the next twenty days.
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Posson
August Weber
L. Lambs
W. Critchlow
R. Gilbert
Maurice Smith
Local congratulations and visit notes from the district
Mr and Mrs George Wells of Courtney BC visit the district. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ivan Taylor on the birth of their first son. Jimmy Watson of Grande Prairie AB visits the C R Barber home. Mrs Harold Barber and baby Brian of Portage la Prairie spend a week with the C R Barber family.
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Henry Annison
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. G.wells
Courtney B.C
George Wells
Courtney, BC
Afr
Ivan Taylor
Jimmy Watson
Grande Prairie Alta
Harold Barber
Brian
C. R Barber
New Birth Certificates To Be Issued In Manitoba
Manitoba to issue new celluloid birth certificates starting October 1 with name birthplace date and index number. Paper certificates remain available. Compact cards fit wallets and are more durable. Fees set for registrations and searches: 50c base, 2c for each extra year. birth marriage or death certificates total $1.25 including search.
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Manitoba
Ivan Schultz
Local farmers report record yields across county fields
James Patton near town thrashes oats at 93 bushels per acre. Fred Wright three miles east threshes 538 bushels of wheat from a trader field. Flax yields range 7 to 15 bushels per acre, average about 10, blight reduced potential. Overall, the season proves bountiful for most farmers in the area.
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James Patton
Fred Wrighing
Postal Dept to Take Over Mail Boxes October 1
Postal Department will assume control of local mail boxes starting October 1. The move follows notices posted at the post office and outlines the transfer of responsibility from private or local arrangements to federal operations.
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Postal Dept
Pakleg
Calf Club Meeting Noted for September Friday Night
The MacGregor Calf Club will meet in the Rest Room on Friday September 24 at 8 pm. All interested are invited to attend.
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MacGregor Calf Club
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Church Friends
Beaver News
Wm. Mowat
Glenboo
Ivan
Sun
No Irwin
Carol
Portage la Pra
B. Richardson
Ho Dankesreiter
MacAuley
John Lauder
Oakville
Shaw
Wm. Pears
Patsy
Altamont
Ho G. Rodgers
Minnedosa
Rodger
W. M.S. and
Ladies Aid
H. Dankesweiter
Southend & Macaulay
Ko J. Battershell
Kenora Ont
Stirling Home
Ronald Tarr
Clifford Chant
MacGregor
Clarence Pennell
Stanley McGregor
Wawanesa
Mrs. S. McGill
Hartney
Billings Home
Mrs. Atcheson
J. Billings
H. Towle
Pierson
Man
Alf Stirling
G. Stirling
WMS
R. Collier
Chas. Pennell
A. E Chant
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