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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
1
Time brings changes in small towns. On April 1, Alex McIntosh disposed of his barber shop in MacGregor to Paul Chepil of Portage la Prairie. Alex had served the village as a trusted barber for thirty-five years and will be missed as a good citizen and businessman.
Alex McIntosh and wife Mabel Grieves are celebrated for decades of local service in MacGregor. From opening a barber shop in 1914 to running a confectionery and home life, they sold the business, plan a three month return to Winnipeg, and depart April 18 for Newport and Pacific Coast before settling again. James W. Bussey wins National Barley championship of 1947 with Montcalm carload, earning $1,000 plus provincial and regional prizes.
Citizens and business people are urged to attend the Board of Trade meeting next Tuesday April 13 at 8 pm. Dr Manley Director of the Portage Health Unit will be present to discuss the annual Clean Up Campaign along with new bylaws.
A former MacGregor resident, Mrs. Margaret Campbell, died in Winnipeg at age 90. She came to MacGregor in 1883 with husband James, who predeceased her. Survived by five sons and three daughters, she remained a Christian mother despite disability. Burial was in the family plot at Edrans cemetery. district residents express sympathy.
The Electors Roll and Business Tax Assessment Roll for the Village of MacGregor 1918 are open for 30 days for inspection. Written complaints to add names or contest assessments must be filed at least ten days before the Court of Revision session. The Council sits May 4 1948 at 8 p.m. in the Village Chambers to hear these complaints.
Mr and Mrs George Copple longtime MacGregor residents relocate to Winnipeg where George moves from Bank of Montreal to the Main Office A farewell party hosted by T L Jolliffe bank staff on March 4 and a subsequent IODE event at Mrs H I Collins home honor the couple and their son at 265 Ruthland St St James Man
The Anglican Girls Auxiliary led by Connie McKely and supported by Mrs. Ralph and Mrs. H A Lye attended the annual GA Festival in Brandon last Friday. St Pauls G A won first in singing with 87 marks for To Devin Laudamus, plus thirds for knitting and sewing.
The MacGregor Curling Club will hold its annual meeting Monday April 12 at 8 pm. All members, interested individuals, and organizational representatives involved in rink activities are urged to attend.
The Austin Patriotic Club held its annual meeting on March 8 at Mrs. Harry Westman’s home with sixteen members present. President Doris Randall led the session as secretary Audrey Poyser read a report detailing a busy year including drama festival town events field day Decoration Day health committee rest room ice carnival and ming pool committee. Treasurer Lillian Keays reported the financials while Mrs. W J S Lowe announced the officers and roles for the coming year.
The wedding of Shella Marguerite Breadner daughter of Mrs C H Kevinson Hartney and Richard Maurice Ashford Murphy son of Mr and Mrs P Murphy Winnipeg occurred March 27 at 7 pm in St Pauls United Church with Rev R McLeod officiating. The gown was white satin with a court train and veil. Best man Donald Brown Wilkinson and ushers included David Hyndman Peter Cotsworth Bert Cotsworth Jack Swan. A reception followed at the Gray Stone Arms.
James Henry Hartnoll, born Braunton England March 28 180, WWI British Army veteran, dies of heart attack at his Austin Manitoba farm March 28. Survived by three sisters Nellie Annie Ruth and brothers George Leonard Ernest Fred. Sidney predeceased. Funeral at Anglican Church Austin March 30 with Archdeacon officiating. interment Austin cemetery. McKillop's Funeral Home Portage la Prairie in charge.
The Hartroll family thanks friends and neighbors in the Austin and Forrestville districts for kind acts and sympathy after the death of beloved brother and uncle Mr and Mrs F Hartroll and Florence.
The Manitoba Council of St John plans a full time instructor to run an intensive five day three hour per day first aid course in MacGregor Rural candidates will be required to pay a $100 registration fee at the first meeting. A refund applies after completing the course and examination. Interest contacts are Mrs K Buckley or Mrs L Labassiee before April 17.
A man wearing the first tall silk hat seen in London in 150 years drew a massive crowd and led to his arrest. The spectacle highlighted public fascination with fashion and sparked police intervention amid the commotion.
Public notice states the business tax assessment roll for Rural Municipality of North Norfolk 1918 has been deposited for inspection for 30 days. council will sit as a revision court in the Community Hall Austin on May 4 1948 at 2 pm to hear complaints about the electors and business tax assessment rolls. G Elewin secretary treasurer MacGregor dated March 30 1948.
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