Maples to Austin pipeline history and local happenings
The text recalls the 1913 pipeline lay between Austin and MacGregor by Trevey and Hate, with Ken Duncan and his brother Wat Duncan involved later in Weyburn for repair work around 1924. It notes seasonal weather, local farming yields, hunting trips, and community anecdotes from a small town with mentions of Barton, Katrine, and Toronto visits.
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Austin
MacGregor
Ken Duncan
Trevey and
Hate
Wat
Duncan
Weyburn
Sask
Here
Presentations Made To Couple at Fireside Hour
Last Sunday evening the United Church hosted a fireside hour honoring Mr and Mrs Lyall Simms of Winnipes following their August marriage. The MacGregor congregation presented gifts as Lorraine Fargey’s family and local members spoke warmly of ties to MacGregor. Mrs Sims received a singing of hymns led by Mrs HT Coline with Mrs A J Struthers at the piano. A lunch followed and Mrs Fargey’s birthday was celebrated with good wishes. Beachell of Winnipeg, Lorraine’s maternal grandmother, attended.
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United Church
Lyall Simms
Winnipes
Sims
Lorraine Fargey
Mer
MacGregor
Dias MeGregor
Scaring
RH Harvey
Oeces
Lyall
Lorraine
Fargey
Beachell
Winnipeg
Hospital Aids Plan For Fun Fair
The Central Aid Committee of the Hospital Aids met on September 19 to plan a Fun Fair set for October 17 at Memorial Hall starting at 8 pm. The event features booths games stunts bake sales and a Cedar Chest draw. Teachers and School children assist poster publicity and many locals are urged to help and buy tickets.
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Aids
Durses
Orto
First Meeting of Fall Season for C D E Chapter
The Britannia Chapter WDE held its first fall meeting at Mrs Kitson’s home with regent in chair. Mrs Lamb reported on the scholarship committee. Four members met to prepare decorations for Decoration Day. Funds discussed include a Dinner for Eight raffle in November. A Manitoba chapters convention is set for Dauphin on October 11. A quiz on HODE aims was conducted. Next meeting to be at Mrs Hayes’ home.
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Amears
Britannia Chapter
WDE
Kitson
L Lamb
Regent
G. Lewin
SR. Lamb
H. J. Collins
Austin
MacGregor
Manitoba
Dauphin
H. Lye
Mra EA Hay
Haye
Rural Council Happenings North Norfolk RM Minutes 1956
Regular meeting September 7 1956 with all members present chaired by Reeve Hotel. Actions include approving Mrs Howie’s admission to Margaret Memorial Home, appointing Fred Paisley as land transfer arbitrator, canceling the Wharren family reef as of September 15 1966, discussion of Beaver Creek dam near Shaw Bros farm with no action, and adjournment to October 1 1956. Special meeting September 21 1956 with Emerson Thomson present. by law for Secondary School Area read first and second time. $900 hospital bill settlement from J H Rintoul. meeting adjourned.
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North Norfolk
Reeve Hotel
McFarlane-Willis
Sarah Howie
Margaret Memorial
McCulloch-Emerson
RM. of
Fred Paisley
Rossen Gale
D.N. Hird
Arbroath
Matchetville S's
Lavenham SD
McCullock-Emerson
Wharren
McIntyre
PFRA
Beaver Creek
Shaw Bros
Beaver
Coun Willis McFarlane
Austin
Willis
Reeve
Emerson‘Thomson
Alderson-McFarlane
J. H. Rintoul
Bagot
McCulloch Emerson
Katrime Pioneer James McLachlan Dies at 81
Katrime residents mourn James Menactuah McLachlan longtime farmer and beloved community figure dies in Brandon hospital on September 6 at age 81. He was born June 19 1875 the first white child in Katrime and spent life on the same farm with his wife of fifty two years, two daughters, a son, a brother and three grandchildren, funeral held September 18 at Katrime Community Hall with burial in Katrime cemetery.
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Katrime
James Menactuah
Brandon
McLachlan
James Merachlan
Ben
Katrinn
Renfrew
Ontario
Francis
Mr Fred Cooper Dies In Portage At 84
Portage la Prairie mourns long time Beaver district farmer Mr Fred Cooper who died Tuesday September 25 at age 84. The funeral will be held at The McMaster Funeral Chapel in Portage Friday September 28 at 1:30 pm with burial in Beaver Cemetery.
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Sne
Portage la Prairie
Beaver District
Fred Cooper
Portage
Cooper
McMaster
Beaver Cemetery
High School Chatter Highlights New Staff and Elections
The MacGregor High School welcomes Bergen Stanway Patterson and Shaw as teachers. Student Council members elected include Perry Allan as president Craig Walker as vice president Margaret Alton as secretary Gary Shaw as treasurer Clarene Smith as social convenor Jennifer Olito as newspaper representative and other positions. The Wiener roast announced results Friday evening. LO.D.E. to present scholarships for Grades IX and X. Football team beat Gladstone 42:14 and 21:18. school journal planned with each room handling a page. Holiday break nears for teachers convention next Thursday and Friday.
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Bergen
Stanway
Patterson
MacGregor
Shaw
Perry Allan
Craig Walker
Margaret Alton
Gary Shaw
Clarene Smith
Jennifer Olito
Clase
Ivane
Yeuma
Duncan
Inda Hay
Norma Stratton
Memorial Hall
Lo.d.e
Local church women's events schedule slated this fall
The Y L will meet at Mrs Frank Hay on Tuesday Oct 2 at 8 30 pm St Pauls WA will host annual Bazaar and Tea on Nov 15 Sidney WA of the United Church to hold annual Fowl Supper on Wed Oct 17 in Peck s Garage at 5 30 pm Bagot WA and WMS Bazaar at Bagot Hall on Oct 24 at 2 30 pm St Pauls WA to run 2 Market Day Tea on Thu Oct 4 at 3 pm at Mrs RE Lye s home YSS of the United Church announces a Fowl Supper in MacGregor Memorial Hall Wed Oct 10 from 5 30 to 7 30 See posters Pantry Shower and Tea in Memorial Hall Thu Sept 27.
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Y.L
Frank Hay
St. Paul's W.A
Sidney W.A
The
United Church
Peck’s
Bagot W.A
Wms. Bazzar
Bagot Hall
RE Lye
YSS. of the United Church
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall
Legion to Meet Here Oct 2 in MacGregor Memorial Hall
North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold a regular meeting at the Memorial Hall MacGregor on Tuesday Oct 2 at 830 pm. Note a change of meeting place was announced.
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North Norfolk and District
The
Canadian Legion
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Funeral of Arthur W Thorn in Sidney
Arthur William Thorn, 41, of Sidney, died in a hunting accident three miles east of Sidney. The inquest was held. funeral at Sidney United Church attended by many, with the Sidney Garda Club in procession. Survived by brothers Howard and Wilfred, sisters Mena Hood and Mrs Bes Ivetherick. pallbearers listed. flowers from Philip Stephenson and Hector Dunkerley.
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Arthur William Thorn
Sidney
Thorn
Philip Stephenson
Hector Danterley
WL. Parker
MacGregor
Sidney United Church
W. W. Harland
Sidney Garda Club
Geo. Thorn
Howard
Mr. Thorn
Sid Yate
Finn Countie Thorn
Mig
Endenisesaan
Mary ‘McGregor
Austin
Badie O'Brien
Hobert Stephenson
Ear
Stephenson
Sidney_cemeter
McKillops
Card of Thanks for Mary Thorn and Thorn family
Acknowledges sincere thanks and appreciation for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received during the recent bereavement in the loss of a beloved husband and brother, from Mary Thorn and Thorn family.
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Jas. McLachlan
Mary Thorn & Thorn Family
Auction Sale of Currie's Bargain Store Contents
Posters announce an auction sale of the entire contents of Currie's Bargain Store in MacGregor on Saturday September 29 at 1 30 p m. S E Burch is the auctioneer.
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Currie’s
MacGregor
E. Burch
MacGregor Edges Gladstone In Tough High School Grid Battle
MacGregor blue and gold came from behind to defeat Gladstone 21-18 Sunday in Gladstone. Ron Stone scored the opening major and Ron Anderson converted. Gladstone led 12-8 at halftime and 18-14 late before MacGregor’s defense held and Stone scored again.
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MacGregor
Gladstone
G Stone
Ron Stone
Ron Anderson
Dee
Robert Rodgers
Anderson
Barry Heinman
Britannia Chapter LODE to Award Scholarships Friday
With Mr Bergen's cooperation Britannia Chapter LODE will award scholarships to Grade IX students and one Grade X recipient at Memorial Hall at 3 pm on Friday September 28. Parents and others interested in students progress are invited. Tea will be served after the ceremonies by senior students.
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Bergen
Britannia Chapter
Lode
Memorial Hall
Regular council meetings set for North Norfolk RMD and MacGregor village
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk will hold a council meeting in Austin on Monday October 1 and the Village of MacGregor will hold a meeting on Monday October 1.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
Austin
Mon
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Pogue
Phil
Points West
George Lewin
Toronto
Ray Longstreet
Ian
Frank
Cleveland
George
Shell
Wm. Pennell
Neb
C.D.E
Rural Council
James McLachlan
By Jennifer Olite
Arthur W. Thorn
Council
FORD
LYE Motors
Ford Desler
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