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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary text indicates a weekly newspaper item listing an advance subscription price of 190 in advance, with a proprietor named T. Tretheney and a date pattern showing Thursdays. It mentions MacGreage and Masoba as likely places or names and references an advertisement contest and transient plates. The readable bits are unclear. the core appears to be a small classified or notice page item.
The Manitoba legislature prorogued with debate over public works, highway plans from Winnipeg to the Saskatchewan border, and a request for arbitration on outstanding issues. Budget figures showed a deficit of $240,554 with revenue and expenditure projections outlined, including tax changes and land tax reductions. Arbor Day is noted for May 5, and local notices advertise upcoming lodge meeting and a basketball event with free admission.
A pleasant surprise gathering occurred Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs H T Trethemey’s home. Guests arrived from Dr Swan’s house with lights on and greeted the couple with songs and warm wishes. A dainty treat was served as friends shared in the merriment and friendship.
The Community Club will be held at the Union Church on Wednesday April tenth. Do not forget to attend.
Obituary notes James MH Ashdown a former mayor and philanthropist in Wings, Manitoba who died aged 24 after time in a Red River settlement area. He worked in a hardware venture and was active in religious and civic circles shaping early Western Canada. The piece recalls his youth and ties to Ashdown and Ling.
Fragmentary OCR reads as disposal scheduled before April as the document hints at a due date. No clear names or locations are readable. The text appears to refer to a planned action with a set deadline but lacks specifics.
Miss Eis Smith has returned home from Wisrjee while James came back from Winnipeg on Monday. A Sunday School was opened last Sabranca with gas attendance and will be held every Sunday. Mrs Howell hosted a gathering at age ise Aare and Mr Aten Wr ay arrived after spending months with his sister Mrs G Wells of Katrine and families in MacGies. A convert turnout was reported and praise given for the successful event.
Mrs Auld and family thank friends neighbors and SWAVA for the kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
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