Maples Notes and Local News From MacGregor
A compilation from the MacGregor area recounts letters and clippings from Fredericton to St John. Highlights include unusual bird names, a two-in-one pumpkin with a freak marigold, a new drug store opening by Dunc Williamson, and the town's old press replaced by a new model to come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Jack Heming
MacGregor and Rivers
Ben
Fredericton
N.B
Telegram Journal
St. John
Anderson
Canada
Jack
the Herald
Obituary of T. G. McLeod 81 in Winnipeg Grace Hospital
Theophilous D. McLeod died at Grace Hospital Winnipeg September 11 1951 ten days after a fall and hip fracture. Born May 22 1870 in Chifton PEI he homesteaded Elkhorn Manitoba, married Elizabeth Glass, served with the 203rd Battalion in WWI, and lived in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Funeral at Bardel's Chapel with local clergy, pallbearers list, interment at Brookside Cemetery Winnipeg.
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Grace Hospital
Winnipeg
T. McLeod
Nelson
Theophilous
D. McLeod
Chifton
Pei
California
Canada
Elkhorn
Man
Elizabeth Ann Glass
Little Britain
Ontario
McLeod
Toff
Togo
Saskatchewan
Card of thanks from Mrs T D McLeod and family
Mrs T D McLeod and family express thanks to all who sent sympathy messages by cards letters and flowers after the death of their husband and father.
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T. D. McLeod
Nomination Day Delayed One Day For Royal Visit In Manitoba
Nominations move to October 2 in Manitoba provinces with public holiday for Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh visit. Elections if needed set for October 20 as ratepayers urged to attend meetings in MacGregor and North Norfolk. Incumbents face re election decisions with details on local councils and school boards. A distant fact notes it would take 53 years for an airplane at 200 mph to reach the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Sue
North Norfolk
Fred Tarr
Charles Hotel
P. Alderson
R. J. Shaw
the Herald
Reeve Shaw
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Hospital Fund Progress and Revised Plans Await Approval
Rural canvasses report fund results while Stan McCulloch the Treasurer urges prompt submission. The Hospital Board studies revised plans from the Government with hopes that final approval will allow construction to begin.
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Stan McCulloch
Treaster
Community Harvest Suppers Announced for October Dates
Katrime Community Hall hosts a Harvest Supper sponsored by the Katrime ladies for MacGregor Hospital Britannia Chapter. LO.D.E. meets October 1 at 8 pm at Mrs J P MacKinnon’s home. Bagot’s Fowl Supper planned for October 10. Beaver hosts annual Fowl Supper on October 5 inviting all to attend.
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Katrime
MacGregor Hospital
Britannia
Lo.d.e
J. P. MacKinnon
Bagot
Beaver
Treasure Island at the theatre this weekend
Treasure Island starring Bobby Driscoll and Robert Newton plays Thursday through Saturday September 27 28 29 with Pirates and South Sea treasures. The Miniver Story follows on October 2 and 3 featuring Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Cathy O'Donnell and John Hodiak.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Bobby Driscoll
Robert Newton
Miniver
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Cathy O'Donnell
John Hadiak
Mayor and Reeve Invited to Royal Luncheon in Winnipeg
Mayor W H Montgomery and Reeve R J Shaw and their wives received invitations from His Majesty's Government in Manitoba to attend a Royal Luncheon at the Royal Alexandra Hotel Winnipeg on Tuesday October 9 at 12 45 PM. The decision on cancellation hinges on the King's illness with a London verdict awaited this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Montgomery
R. J. Shaw
Manitoba
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Winnipeg
London
Mrs. Jane Tarr Dies After Long Illness at 88
Mrs. Jane Tarr died Monday morning September 2 after several weeks illness. She was the mother of Peter Tarr and widow of Peter Tarr, aged 88, and had lived with her son Robert in Bagot. The funeral was held at MacGregor United Church with interment in MacGregor Cemetery.
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Peter Tarr
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
The Churches DAY lists September 30 services across MacGregor and Bethel Chapel with times for 11 am worship 2:30 pm Katrime pm Austin Nday Schools at MacGregor 10 am Little Helpers Service Bethel Chapel schedules 10 am Sunday School 11 am Praise and Worship 7 30 pm Evangelistic Service United Church 11 am Sunday School Sam Beaver p m Bagot p m MacGregor.
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Church OF England
Bethel Chapel
L. Dickinson
Sunday School
United Church
Beaver P.m
Bagot P.m. MacGregor
Local Well Water Declared Unsafe For Infants In MacGregor
Health unit analysis shows nitrate contaminated wells in MacGregor district with blue baby risk for infants under six months. Two student inspectors surveyed fifty wells. one village well cleared, several others rechecked, Ausa and Sidney wells high in nitrates. A safe water source now exists in MacGregor Village and residents advised to test and switch if positive.
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Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
Department of Health
J. Eadie
Meaith
Dep T of
Ausa
Sidney
Mac+ Gregor
High School Social Night Recap From 1951-52 Term
Hope Olson reports on a high school social at Dave’s venue with students led by Dennis Lamb and Ralph Critchlow. The group roasted weiners, sang, acted in short dramas, and thanked Reg Milburn and others for organizing. Mary Kracker from Plumas began Grade VI studies this week.
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Courturs-Re-Bois
Dennis Lamb
Ralph Critchlow
Reg Milburn
Hugh Clancy
Gary Lewis
Roy Barber
Roy
Gary
Misa Stewart
Miss Vance
Roy McPhail
McKie
Coke Company
Mary Kracker
Plumas
Canvass At Austin For Children Aid Drive
Central Manitoba society urges Patriotic Society members to canvass Austin for a fundraiser to aid underprivileged children in the community. The campaign targets 17000 dollars this year and canvassers will be around this week seeking donations.
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Antarens
Manitoba
The
Patriotic Society
Austin
Country Club Aid Serves Lunch at Barn Dance Event
Country Club Aid hosted a Barn Dance last night to raise funds for MacGregor Hospital. Mrs. K Anderson donated a cake raffled at the event. the group plans a Tea Cup Reading Booth at the Fun Fair with a 50 cent membership fee and free lunch.
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Wukavitch
MacGregor Hospital
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Gouger
North Pole
Fred Moores
Bert Wimsett
Dunc Wilamson
Swan River
G. Fotheringham
Selby
England
T. G. Mcleod
M. E. Nelson
Vera
Leah
Shaunavon
Sask
Stewart C
Stanley
Floyd
Tugaske
William
Haalit
J. Alex
Reging
Bardel
W. A. Fryer
Kildonan United Church
Cecil King
Pine Falls
A. Parsons
Mr. McLeod
Maurice Nelson
Garth Nelson
Wm. Dempsey
Brookside Cemetery
C. F. Kitson
A. R. Lamb
Montgomery
MacGregor School Board
Messrs
H. A. Lye
H. I. Collins
A. M. Shaw
Lye
Collins
Shaw
Municipality OF
N. Norfolk
Fish Pond
Raffles
Theatre News
Reeve
Jane Tarr
By Hope Olson
Childrens’ Aid
Country Club
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