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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
8
Cambridge defeats Oxford for the 12th straight year on the River Thames by four and a half lengths in the annual Varsity boat race. The article notes historic grounds and the longstanding rivalry as the main event.
Mr and Mrs A Williams left for England last Wednesday. The Glow Club gathered for a farewell party to Mrs L Daniel and Mrs Feanel who are visiting their old homes in the dried-out areas. Hostesses at teatime were Mrs Wells and Thomas, aided by Mrs Stapleton, Mrs Lake and Miss K Clarke.
Local church services and meetings announced for Bagot and surrounding areas. The Sidney Dramatic Group presents two plays at the communal hall on April 17, a Mission Band concert with school pupils and district youth performances on April 18, plus candy and home cooking sales. A Poultry Pool delegate reports on the convention. seed corn ordered for fodder. a petition seeks council action on Silveatie herd area.
The Lode announces a Monday April 15 telephone bridge at 8 pm hosted by several sets of Mesdames at multiple homes to raise funds for a school piano. A 25 cent fee supports a cash payment toward the instrument and guests are asked to contact Mrs HA Lye if overlooked.
The article outlines revised contract bridge scoring effective April 1 including trick values for suits and no trump, penalties for under and over tricks, and bonuses for slams and honors. It notes vulnerability and doubling effects, with several line items detailing point allocations and penalties.
Caterpillar Tractor Co reports substantial 1934 sales and profits with a strong financial position. It plans to resume quarterly dividends and retire all bonded indebtedness. Local dealer Powell Equipment notes share issues and declares February 15 as the record date for a dividend.
Readers are urged to patronize advertisers who fund the paper. The note emphasizes shopping at businesses that place ads and invites support through local commerce.
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