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Robbie Tarr shows an old three penny piece with a stork on the reverse. Austin man Harry Johnson missing, located at Clearwater Florida. Cubs gathering at Rev C Lamb’s on April 20. Gilbert installs TV, creek fishing slow, muskrats damaging roads. Local man traps muskrats for cash, Woodins enjoy grapefruits with seeds. Bill Bennett discovers brass lamp-like gadget in old box car. A Weber’s cedar-front house on south side, color debates. Possible new houses this summer, hockey season ends with rink gathering. Trinder reports first wheat seed batch for spring. Tomatoes likely abundant as Tribune seeds sprout.
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Bill Bennett
Herald Office
Bank of Montreal to Install New Posting Machine
Edward Hay, manager at the MacGregor branch, announced a new combination posting machine will automate recording of withdrawals deposits balances and dates. Current account customers will receive full statements instantly and passbooks will be unnecessary. savings passbooks remain handwritten.
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Bank of Montreal
MacGregor
Edward Hay
M_ manager
Savings Department
Hay
Spring Sale and Bazaar in Bagot WA April 14
You Have a Date in Bagot WA will host a Spring Sale and Bazaar on Thursday April 14 from 2 to 5 pm at The WMS. Presbyterial in MacGregor on May 11. Details later. United Church annual concert planned for April 26 and 27. A Bake Sale for Boy Scouts at Lye's showroom on April 16 at 4 pm. Donations appreciated. Scout Group Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Lena Brow on April 18 at 8 15 pm. All Scout mothers and interested ladies invited. Of forty four trading countries Canada collects a lower tariff share than thirty one others.
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Bagot WA
WMS
MacGregor
United Church
Lye’s Show Room
Scout Group
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lena Brow
MacGregor Cleans Up After Week-end Flash Flood
The April flood in MacGregor caused limited damage but left warped floors and debris. Local volunteers led by ER MacKenzie and George Allison pumped out basements with a 10,000 gallon per hour pump, providing voluntary aid for business districts and homes. Community gratitude was extended to the helpers while residents look to prevent future overflow.
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MacGregor
ER. MacKenzie
Manitoba Telephone System
Portage la Prairie
George Allison
MacKenzie
Allison
MacGregor flood story on television news channels
The MacGregor flood received TV coverage from CBC Winnipeg and Montreal Star, with images taken by M Kupchuk and local residents noting a lengthy 11 pm broadcast on April 7. Enid Moore of Montreal reported seeing MacGregor on air and described the town’s damage, while residents watched the footage unfold and hoped for receding waters.
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MacGregor
M. Kupchuk
CBC
Television News
Winnipeg
T. Moore
Enid Jubb
Montreal
Montreal Star
Apel
Manitoba
Star
Plum Coulee
Brandon
Enid
Teo
CBC Toronto
Flood Delays Herald Issue For A Week
The Herald did not print last week due to flooding. Staff could not access the office until Wednesday to operate pumps and clear water around machinery. Subscribers were left waiting, and the paper says it has attempted to compensate for the lost issue this week.
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the Herald
Curling Club To Hold Annual Meeting Monday
Announcement on page eight notes the MacGregor Curling Club annual meeting will be held in the rink next Monday evening April 18 at 8 pm. The meeting will present the financial report elect officers for the coming season and conduct other business. Attendance urged by club officials.
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MacGregor Curling Club
Former Bank Manager James Clarke Dies in Vancouver
James Clarke former Bank of Montreal manager in MacGregor died suddenly at his residence 2519 Neville St South Burnaby on March 26 at age 69. Survived by wife four daughters and three brothers funeral held March 30 Royal Oak Funeral Chapel Ocean View Burial Park Rev W J Selder officiating.
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HL Turner
Port Coquitlam
Vancouver
James Clarke
Bank of Montreal
MacGregor
Neville St
South Burnaby
Clarke
Jim” Clarke
Alost
Lemans
Sisk
Souris
Dauphin
South Burnaby Board of Trade
Esson
Frances
Portland
Ore
Thompson
Marion
The
Pas
Almond
Lorraine
Snow Lake
Kathleen
Toronto
Robert
Calgary
William
England
John
Ireland
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
Ocean View Burial Park
W. J. Selder
See The Ford Thunderbird Here Next Week
The Ford Thunderbird is showcased at LYE MOTORS next weekend Friday and Saturday April 22 and 23. The ad invites all district residents to see and ride in this new personal car of distinction noting style comfort and practicality.
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Thunderbird
Perssanl
LYE Motors
the Motors
Be Council Holds Brief Regular Meeting in MacGregor
The Village of MacGregor council met on April 7 1955 with all members and Mayor Wenham present. After minutes were adopted a bylaw rescinding By law No 2 on business tax assessment received three readings. A flood repair discussion followed. Accounts totaling listed sums were approved and the meeting adjourned to May 2.
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MacGregor
Wenham
Tache
N. Beauchamp
MacGregor School
Dr. Koziol
Vivian
Wilson
West End
H. Becker
Lye Motors
Lye & Son
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
With a grateful heart I express my thanks to Rev and Mrs Dickinson Rev and Mrs W R Welsh Mrs H Lloyd the doctors and staff of MacGregor Hospital the WIL Currie Sewing Circle Club and all other kind friends who were so thoughtful at the time of my illness Your deeds will long be cherished.
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Dickinson
W. R. Welsh
H. Lloyd
MacGregor Hospital
WIL
Currie Sewing Circle Club
Pathhead Ratepayers Meet Over New School Plan
Pathhead Ratepayers to discuss erecting a new school at Pathhead School on Monday at 8 30 p m. Meeting urged for all ratepayers to attend with HS Borton as secretary treasurer announcing details and goals of the district.
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Pathead
Pathhead School
Vatc
HS. Borton
Sec. Treas
Beaver Home and Contents Destroyed By Fire
Fire devastated the Martinnizen family home in Beaver last Saturday night destroying all but their clothing. Mr. J Martinsnizen, a Canadian National Railway foreman, and family were away in MacGregor when the blaze started around 11 pm. Neighbors fought to aid but interior damage was total. The house, owned by the railway, stood south of the CN station. the family is staying with relatives in MacGregor until suitable quarters near work are found.
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Sidney
Bagot
Beaver
Mrs. Martinnizen
Craig
Dale
Linda
MacGregor
Norman Johnson
Mr. Martinnizen
Canadian National Railway
C.N.R
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Robbie Tarr
Harry Johnson
Austin
Clearwater
Florida
USA
Arry
Rev. C. Lamb
Dave Kennedy
Cubs
BW. Gilbert
Briscoe
Westbourne
Mrs. Woodin
A. Weber
Trinder
Bill Moore
Tribune
Canada
Tlevision
Curling Club
Be Council
FORD
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