Rural Village council ends year with few assessment appeals
The Rural and Village councils met for sessions including a Court of Revision for 1949 assessments. Only three appeals were filed. the revised assessment roll was approved. The meeting approved a bylaw for Lot transfers in Austin, raised wages for two workers, and adjourned after routine finance actions. The Village of MacGregor noted Canadian Pacific Railway taxes paid for 1948. A pension application was approved and accounts were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
North
Beaver Creek
Thompson— North
Wm. Jeffries
H.R. Eade & Co
Charlton
Village of
Austin
Alfred Hill
McLachlan—Hotel
G Cronk
Roy Elliott
Canadian Pacific Railway
MacGregor
Manitoba
Firth— Kitson
Finance Committee
Pensions Officer to Speak at Legion Meeting in MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will host AH Yetman, Pension Officer for the Dept of Veterans Affairs in Winnipeg, as guest speaker at the Masonic Hall in MacGregor next Tuesday at 8:30 pm. The event marks the first fall gathering with Yetman renowned for his veteran affairs knowledge. Women are especially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AH. Yetman
Dept. of Veterans + Affairs
Winnipeg
North Norfolk and District
Canadian Legion
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Yetman
Womer Peters
World Wide Communion Emphasizes Global Christian Unity
The article notes a worldwide move toward church unity led by the World Council of Churches formed after Amsterdam's meeting. It highlights World Wide Communion Sunday when Christians everywhere join in Holy Communion across denominations and nations. This year it falls on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
World Council of Churches
Twin Showers Honor Mrs Sutton At Wedding Celebration
Honored at Twin Showers at Rosehill Hall for Mrs George Sutton and her recent marriage. Guests presented gifts drawn by Shirley Sheridan and Beverley Leckie. Hosts Ed Leckie Mary Legg and Nellie Meffen served a lunch. dancing followed. Joyce Bowes hosted a surprise shower at Portage la Prairie for the Suttons with gifts and a wagon presentation. A subsequent luncheon was served. I also note a sale pitch for Christmas cards and stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosehill Halesday
George Sutton
Shirley Sheridan
Beverley Leckie
Mabel
Ed. Leckie
Mary Legg
Nellie Meffen
Joyce Bowes
Portage la Prairie
Portage United Church Witnesses Pretty Bridal Ceremony
Mabel Els Sheridan and George Chapman Sutton were wed at Portage la Prairie United Church in a candled setting with gladioli and roses. The bridal gown featured ivory satin and lace with a sweetheart neckline, while attendants wore maize and pale green gowns. The couple will reside in Winnipeg after a reception at Olympia Cafe Grill Room and a toast by S Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Els
Martin Sheridan
George Chapman Sutton
Frank Sutton
Winnipeg
United Church
Portage la Prairie
A.W. Martin
J.D. McRae
Margaret Sheridan
Elsie Towle
Leslie
Jack Saunders
Frank Pedrick
Olympia Cafe
S. Sutton
Mrs. Sheridan
Mrs. Sutton
Regina
Western
Gerald Cobbe and Muriel Woods Wed at Homewood
Gerald Cobbe and Muriel Woods were married Wednesday September 15 at Homewood United Church Sperling with Rev. J W Cruikshank officiating. The ceremony featured Miss Mildred Wilton as soloist and E Brown on organ. The bride wore ivory embossed satin with pearl details and carried a colonial bouquet. matron of honor was Mrs. Woods and bridesmaid Peggy Woods. After a reception at Memorial Hall the couple left for Kenora and Toronto and plan to reside in MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
CBC
Manitoba
Dave Moffat
Rosehill
MacGregor
Mofatt
The
Herald
Alex. Borozny
Homewood United Church
Muriel Doreen
Milton B. Woods
Gerald Richard Cobbe
R. Cobbe
J. W. Cruikshank
Sperling
E. Brown
Mildred Wilton
Wm. Woods
Peggy Woods
Garry Cobbe
Lloy Andrews
Cobbe
Kenora
Toronto
R. W. Cobbe
Garry
Howard
Margaret
Doug. Cameron
Linda
Roblin
Robt. Cobbe
Killarney
S. Sadler
Elgin
High School Charter Weiner Roast at MacGregor High
On Wednesday September 2 MacGregor High hosted a weiner roast directed by Una M Kelvy and Vivian Telford. Gary MacDonald Lyall Stone guided a misdirected trek to the appointed spot then the group gathered by the fire for food games ghost stories and a song. The girls beat Hep Katz and the boys beat Kmoos in recent games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor High School
Una M Kelvy
Vivian Telford
Cour-De-Bois
Gary MacDonald
Lyall Stone
Gary
Lyall
Columbus
America
Kmoos
Harvest Thanksgiving Services At MacGregor and Katrine
The MacGregor Anglican Church held its Harvest Thanksgiving Service with a large congregation. The choir performed hymns and Mrs D G McLachlan sang solo parts while R Milburn conducted and preached urging harmonious living. Katrine also held a Harvest Thanksgiving Service with the MacGregor choir leading and Mrs McLachlin again soloing the salvos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Anglican Church
D. G. McLachlan
R. Milburn
Katrime
Sunde
MacGr
Lord
Aga
Women's Institute Supports Cancer Campaign Here
The Womens Institute sponsors a rural cancer education drive with local groups urging early treatment and doctor consultation. The Winnipeg Free Press item notes musical scholarships at United Scottish Association, highlighting Maxine Miller and Betty McLachlan among recipients, with prizes and future tuition credits. The piece also mentions Canadian fur production leading Ontario in population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Cancer Reset Research Institute
MacGregor
Winnipeg Free Press
Betty McLachlan
United Scottish Association
Maxine Miller
Civic Auditorium
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rural Council
Tues
North Norfolk
Chas. Wallace
Telephone System
World Communion
Tor United Church
Beaver, Bagot
Portage United Church
Canada
Gerald Cobbe
Muriel Woods
Homewood
By Hope Olson
Womens’ Institute
Ontario
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