Rural Municipality Council Plans Road Work Changes
The Council of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk met on Friday September 4 with all members present. They substituted road projects under Ministerial Order 1151 including grade and gravel sections and set costs, assigned vaccination territory to veterinarians Dr Thompson and Dr Arbuthnot, approved a $2500 monthly grant to Mr Wilson Harding, and endorsed school bus route status for Beaver and Emmeline roads with government shares. The CNR station building removal was approved and ditch drainage discussions continued with a proposed inter municipal plan costing about 75000. Numerous other correspondence and accounts were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Reeve Hotel
Bang
Dr. Thompson
Arbuthnott
Wilson Harding
Division School Board
Beaver School
Emmeline School
CNR
Youil
Council
Portage - Norfolk - Westbourne
Griffiths
Cannon Stolen From Evans Front Lawn in Buffalo
Frank Rodler of Evans reported a 500 pound antique cannon disappeared after thieves loaded it onto a vehicle Thursday night. Police ask for tips and description of any suspicious activity. The unusual theft occurred in the Buffalo area near Rodler’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Frank Rodler
Evans
Giant Fun Fair Set in Carberry Arena September 19
The Carberry Chamber of Commerce Recreation Committee invites all to a second Giant Fun Fair at Carberry Arena on Saturday September 19 from 7 pm. Events include bingo crown and anchor ball tossing and a fish pond with prizes. Proceeds fund a Carberry Recreation Park, groundwork complete with land levelled and grass seeded. Bring the whole family. no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Carberry Chamber of Commerce
Carberry Arena
Carberry
Cy Godin
C.N.R
Council Raises Dog License Fees in MacGregor
The Village of MacGregor council met on Monday September 14 with most members present. Building permits for John Martiniceen Wesley Urnau and Roy Leckie were approved. The interim assessment was accepted. a Court of Revision will be held October 6. RCMP officials visited and outlined policing plans. A $940 provincial grant was authorized to surface the east street. Dog licensing was amended to take effect January 1 1959 with fees 10 for police or large German Shepherd dogs 8 for females and 5 for others. New fire and Workmen's Compensation regulations were adopted. A nuisance ground site was discussed and the hotel director to handle it. Accounts were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martiniceen
Wesley Urnau
Roy Leckie
RCMP
Workmen's Compensation Board
Cheaper Imperial Oil Cuts Prices in 96 Manitoba Towns
Imperial Oil reduced gasolines and light fuel oils in 96 Manitoba communities including MacGregor and Sidney agents due to lower rail transport costs from refineries. The Winnipeg refinery area did not see the cut. The company signed a new rail agreement with immediate effect in MacGregor and Sidney with wholesale gasoline cuts up to 0.9 cents per gallon and fuel oil reductions up to 1.2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
MacGregor
Sidney
Winnipeg
Oil Company
MacGregor and
Mr. G Blagden Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
George Blagden celebrates his 80th birthday on September 18. A family gathering is planned for September 20 with relatives from Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Stonewall Indiana USA. A boar war and World War veteran, he has lived in the district over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jaguen Wuebrate
Floyd Otto
George Blagden Jr
Winnipeg
Alf Blagden
Painter
Portage la Prairie
Claude Blagden
Stonewall
Cliff Blagden
Indiana
USA
George
Funeral Service For Mrs. Ella Blanche Watters
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Ella Blanche Watters were held at Foster's Garden Chapel Calgary Alberta August 26 at 2 pm. Rev D K Walker officiated with burial at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Calgary. Watters suffered a stroke August 10 and died August 24 in Royal Inland Hospital Kamloops British Columbia. Born Carberry Manitoba June 17 1895 she was the second daughter of John and Eliza Templeton. She lived in Firdale before moving to a farm southwest of Austin. She married Donald James Watters in 1915 and farmed Ravenshoe district until 1941 when ill health sent them to Vancouver. In 1947 they moved to Delta Alberta where they...
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Ella Blanche Watters
Foster's Garden Chapel
Calgary
Alta
D. K. Walker
St Mathew’s United Church
Mountain View Memorial Gardens
Watters
Royal Inland Hospital
Kamloops
B.C
Carberry
Manitoba
John
Eliza Anne Templeton
Firdale
Austin
Donald James Watters
Ravenshoe
Vancouver
Delta
Alberta
Obituary for Ontario woman with large family network
The obituary notes a late Ontario resident who operated a hardware business until February 1956 before moving to Chase British Columbia where she resided. She is survived by a husband, three children D J Campbell Watters of Los Angeles, Mary Isabelle Dick of Michichi and Lorne Harvey Watters of Chase, five grandchildren, three sisters and five brothers. One sister predeceased her in 1958. Pallbearers included Bob Hay Albert Smeal Ed Dick Andy Grant Wm Fitzsimmons and Burleigh Williamson. numerous floral tributes were received.
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Chase
B.C
D. J. Campbell
Scotty) Watters
Los Angeles
California
Alex
Mary Isabelle) Dick
Michichi
Alberta
Lorne Harvey
Pat) Watters
Chase B.C
Roy
Elizabeth) Fisette
Sinclair
Manitoba
Ida Templeton
Calgary
Angus
Irene Williamson
Russel Templeton
MacGregor
Man
Clifford
Toronto
Earl
Winnipeg
Elmer
Austin
George
Vancouver
Art
Mabel) Nelson
Bob Hay
Albert Smeal
Alta
Drumheller
Andy Grant
Delia
Wm. Fitzsimmons
Burleigh Williamson
William J. Rodd Dies Suddenly At 77 In Portage
William John Rodd 77 died Monday in Deer Lodge Hospital after a brief illness. He farmed near MacGregor then lived in MacGregor. Survived by four sons, three daughters, a sister, fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday September 19 at 1st Presbyterian Church Portage. Interment Hillside Cemetery. McKillop's Funeral Home in charge.
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William John Rodd
Deer Lodge Hospital
Burnside District
Rodd
MacGregor
E. W. Rodd
Edmonton
Lloyd
Eastview
Ontario
Harold
Portage
John
Niagara Falls
H. M. Schwab
Shilo
Olive McDonald
Lorna Rodd
Pine Falls
Manitoba
Curtis Palmer
Kirkfield Park
1St Presbyterian Church
Hillside Cemetery
McKillop
Marital Union Unites Cooper and Murray in Straits Anglican Church
Maureen Ida Cooper and Gordon Murray were married at Straits Anglican Church on Saturday September 5 at 3 pm in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. G Hicks. The bride wore white Chantilly lace and satin with veil and carried white carnations and pink roses. Attendants included sister Glenda as maid of honor and bridesmaids Margaret McKay and Bernice Belbin in twilight blue gowns. The reception for 100 guests followed at Katrime Community Hall with a Good Neighbors Club luncheon and a three tier cake. The couple will reside at 452 Spence Street, Winnipeg.
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Catte MacGregor
Maureen Ida
Stanley Cooper
Gordon Murray
M. Tario
John Tario
Austin
Rev. G. Hicks
Glenda
Margaret McKay
Bernice Belbin
Clare Tario
Mervin Belbin
Alex Hansen
David Morrow
Roy McLaughlin
Betty McLaughlin
Langley
B.C
Amia
Tario
Spence Street
Winnipeg
Football verses about the Eskimos and Grey Cup rivals
A humorous verse set about Canadian football culture features the Eskimos, Bombers, and Regina Komorades. It references Jackie Parker, Rolly Poly, and playful digs at teams and fans, with light jabs about Grey Cup outcomes and team toughness. Ella Peterson signs the piece.
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Eskimos
Casey
Jackie Parker
Rolly Poly
West
Regina
CCF
Fightin Eskimos
Bud
Ella Peterson
Hospital Pantry Shower Set for October First at Grounds
Hospital notes announce a pantry shower on October 1 at the Hospital Grounds weather permitting. Items needed include small packets of Kleenex brown sugar tea and coffee puddings serviettes canned goods cereals cake mixes canned orange and tomato juice and kitchen cloths. Detergents not requested. The Southend Schemers plan to buy a crib and transistor radio for the Hospital. The Good Neighbors Club at Katrime donated 43 dollars. Central Aid will buy a soap dispenser with foot control. The Buying committee has purchased about fifty men’s ladies’ and children’s pajamas. Beaver Aid will handle September mending. Central Aid meeting set for Wednesday September 16.
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Southend
Good Neighbors Club
Katrime
Central Aid
Beaver Aid
WMS Meeting Notes and Farewell from MacGregor
MacGregor WMS held a meeting on Tuesday September 8 at 8 pm with sixteen members and two visitors. Mrs Woodin and Mrs K Anderson led devotional time and introduced a new study book Africa Disturbed. Mrs Struthers led prayer for missionaries. Secretaries reported on their work. An assistant for the Mission Band was requested. Donation of used clothing for a Missionary Base asked for via Mrs E Wright. Fall Rally dates were announced at Carberry September 30 and Gladstone October 30 with Mrs Kelly as Carberry devotional representative. Missionary Monthly subscriptions due next month. Fall Tankoffering Meeting committee named Messrs A M Hay, Gilroy and Farge. Mrs Struthers received a sterling silver spoon as she leaves for Regina. Mrs Woodin read address. Mrs Marsh presented spoon. Struthers thanked all. A social and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequier
WMS
Woodin
K. Anderson
Africa
Struthers
E. Wright
Carberry
Gladstone
Kelly
A.M. Hay
Gilroy
Farge
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Council of Rural Municipality
Fotheringham
Wenham
Mr. G. Blagden
William J. Rodd
Mrs. Anderson
Lillian Beauchamp
Douglas Borton
Robert Butterfield
Terry Lee Collins
Donald Defoort
Phillip Giesbrecht
Barrie Hamilton
Robert Harmon
Randy Hill
Randy Hodge
Ralph Irwin
Rodney Irwin
Robert Litster
Leona Loeppky
Susan Long
Marvin Orchard
Albert Othwaite
Tario — Cooper
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