Compulsory Pre Marital Blood Testing Introduced in Manitoba
Manitoba announces compulsory pre marital blood testing effective October 1 for all couples marrying in the province. A certificate from a physician showing a test within 20 days must be presented to the marriage officiant. The test results remain the individual's property. Pamphlets and further details are available free from the Department of Health and Public Welfare at 320 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg. The plan aims to reduce syphilis in marriage and protect family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz
Manitoba
Shhultz
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Sherbrook Street
Winniper
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Family News
Southend and Macaulay residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Brandon residents Art Sealey and Stirling family members were among visitors. Portage General Hospital announced a birth, and Violet O Neill expected to stay home after four months in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Ge VU
Hory
Portage General Hospital
John Scord
Betty Blaine
Violet O'Neill
United States
Carlton Holliday
Wm. Dana
Ocean
Falls BC
FD. Pilling
Ketsuth
Minnedoss
Ward
Joan
Nori
Local Students Win Scholarship for Manitoba study
Ralph Bergquist son of Mrs R Bergquist of MacGregor has won a University of Manitoba scholarship issued by the Education Minister and university president. Carrying 151 dollars for two years, the award honors his MacGregor Collegiate work, with Grade IIH honors last June, part of several MacGregor students receiving scholarships ranging from 25 to 75 dollars.
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Ralph Bergquist
R. Bergquist
Robert Bergquist
MacGregor
University of Manitoba
Minister of Education
Ralph
MacGregor Collegiate
Roger Goulet
Brian
Births and tea reception details at Regina and Morris party
Last Thursday a birth celebration and tea gathering honored 93rd birthday guest and featured attendants from Regina, Morris, and Neepawa. Mrs. H J Col McLennan, Mrs. H T Tre, and others assisted with tea service at both afternoon and evening spreads. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Manns with child and Mr. and Mrs. Johnston of Neepawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yecaston
Ters
H. J. Col McLennan
Regina
Moore
Morris Jing
H. T. Tre
A. Hay
Non. T
M Pres
Roothewey
J. P. Mack
Muriel Collins
W. J. Wenham
RE. Lye
H. A Lye
T L. Jolliffe
A. V. Jubb
Helen Cook
Anne Roberts
Presen
Mrs. Manns
Mrs. Johnston
Neepawa
Prafi Pioneer Neil Hodgins Dies at 76 in Portage la Prairie
Neil Hodgins a longtime Pratt district resident died suddenly at Portage la Prairie General Hospital on September 13 1946 at age 76 He had been a patient for two weeks and formerly lived at Alisa Craig later moving to Pratt He leaves widow a son two daughters and several grandchildren The funeral service was held September 15 at Austin Church with service by David Muir and was followed by interment in Sidney cemetery
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Prat
Portage la Prairie General Hospital
Neil Hodgins
Hodgins
Ailsa Craig
Pratt
Austin
David Muirco Tervicé
Albert North
Herb
North
Thomas Menzie
Ernest North
George
Win. Woods
Ed. Strain
Lawrence Outhwaite
Russell
Harvey
Harold
Cecil Hodgins
Sidney Cemetery
Rink Dances featuring Glen Karoos and Frain Telford Orchestra
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rink dance event with Glen Karoos and Frain Telford's urda Orchestra performing on a Saturday. Details on date and venue are unreadable but suggest a local dance night card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Karoos
Frain
Ti Telford
Urda Orchestra
Thirty Fons Of Paint Needed Convert The Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Elizabeth liner once coated in gray war paint has been repainted in the Cunard colors of black white and red. Exterior painted surfaces total about 1,000,000 square feet.
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Metur
War Transportees
Atlantic
Cunard Line
Auction Sale Notices by F C Borton
Posters announce an auction sale of horses cattle implements and household furniture for Paul Kubilanski at No1 on 6 10 10 opposite Southend School and farm equipment stock from A H Fraserorth of MacGregor see posters.
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Paul Kubilanski
A. H. Fraserorth
MacGregor
Distribution of Keares ri stributed by MacGregor
Local chairman Mr. G. Lewin reports that about twenty people applied for the new book over Thursday Friday and Saturday without the green application form. He thanks applicants and the group of young ladies who assisted. Since Saturday there have been no new calls, and only the first day saw a rush. The distribution went smoothly with no deadline failures this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Fire Destroys Tractor and Shed on West of Austin
Early Tuesday morning a John Deere tractor ignited by back-fire started a blaze at Councilor Wm. Alton’s farm west of Austin. A shed and 200 tons of distillate fueled the flames, sending thick smoke 100 feet high. Over a hundred neighbors fought the fire, saving the house amid shifting wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Alton
Austin
Mr. Alton
Bill
Annus Gatherings Planned at Orangeville Creek
An event set for September 22 at F Greek Orangeville and Sundes, marking the last service of this session. Invitations extend to Orangest Creek and Earings to join in the planned congregational meeting and services.
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Orangeville
Sundes
Orangest Creek
Earings
Frank Hay Will Plays Hecke in England This Winter
Frank Hay Will performs Hecke in England this winter with a likely schedule of recitals and appearances. The tour aims to showcase Hay’s interpretation of Hecke and connect with European audiences in early winter venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hay Will
Hecke
England
Twenty Four Young Hockey Puck-Chasers Sail for London
Canada’s Mrs G A May time notes that Frank is among twenty four young men from Portage la Prairie hockey lines headed to London England for postwar league play. Les Gawthrop Austin and eleven Portage players join, with Duke McDonald leading the group for the Ice Hockey Association. They sail Aquitania on the 28th, as Frank shines in army service and with MacGregor last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
G A. May
Frank
London
England
Portage la Praiie
Ast
Mrs W Burrows Reaches Eighty-Sixth Milestone Birthday
Mrs. W Burrows celebrated her 86th birthday on Sunday with neighbors and relatives in Austin. Mrs. Orland Patt hosted the gathering at her mother's home, with twelve MacGregor residents and Austin residents attending. A three tier cake, presented by Mrs A Weber, stood at the tea table as guests enjoyed a jolly afternoon and luncheon prepared by Mrs Patterson and Mrs Olsen.
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W. MacGregor
Eighbors
Orland Pattson
Austin
MacGregor
L. D. Campbell
P. Waters
M. Olsen
Barley Seed Contest Rules for Farmer Samples
Farmers must mail applications for the National Harley Contest by November 1 to the Grain Exchange Winniper. Three forms are required one for the committee one for the inspector and one for the sack display sample. Copies must accompany sample inspections and all actions apply to seed contests only.
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Eady Gaid
National
Harley Contest Committee
Winniper
Plants Products Division
Cantes Committee
Winnipes
Evening Festival Services Held at Ma n
Canon BJ Tierce MA, Warden of St. John's College, will be the special preacher at Festival Services conducted by Circles and Sevens Faul's Church MacGregor Rev L J Adams, Red Evening Prayer at 7.00 p m. Evening Prayer on Sunday October dth to be observed with special sermon by Rev t Aus.
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Pusuaa
Seevens Faul’s
MacGregor
L. J. Adams
Katrime
Man
Rarime
BJ. Tierce
St. John’s Colle
Sunday church services schedule details
Fragmentary notes show a regular Sunday service and a payment or offering time at 11 00am with mentions of a school and a regualr Sunday event. Names or places are unclear but the text references church timing and a weekly schedule.
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Ivan
Southend & Macaulay
Samay LD Decker
F. C. Borton
Arvest Home Services
Avons
Farmers Ished
The
S. W. Burrows
Red River
Square Dance Calling
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