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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1936
Page
8
From the Swan River Star and Times comes word that Duncan G. Williamson, son of Mrs. M Williamson of MacGregor, was re-elected president of the Swan River Curling Club. His leadership guided a record season with sixteen rinks participating.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has arranged with the British Broadcasting Corporation to retransmit all important Coronation programs in Canada for the May 12th coronation of King George VI. CBC will join the Empire homage program before the king’s messages after Westminster Abbey service. Coverage aims for full pre and post ceremony access with CBC’s national network opening around four to five in the morning and remaining on air all day.
The Home Improvement Plan aims to spur homeowners to spend on home improvements this spring and summer. It emphasizes using ready funds from banks on easy terms, with bankers offering favorable installment repayment options and low discount rates.
Mrs K Clarke of McCreary and Mr and Mrs H M visit Smith Mis Lydia Cooper enjoys a Portage la Prairie holiday this week Mr Ben White rents Mrs Wa McElrerys farm and settles The Bryden Youre return to Lac Vert Sask after visiting Smith family The WMS and Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Thos Kelly home Thursday April 22 at 7 PM A silver tea will be served at 3 PM inviting all ladies and gentlemen from nearby districts
Applications are invited for two weed inspectors for the East half and one for the West half of the Municipality of North Norfolk for 1937. Salary 575.00 for each inspector. Dated MacGregor April 1987. Signed by G E Lewin treasurer RM North Norfolk.
Trade for cattle proposed using a Reo two ton truck listed for sale. Apply to W. J. Turner at MacGregor Manitoba for inquiries and arrangement.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Blanche Lucas who died April 19 1933. The years may wipe out many winds but this they'd wipe out never. We think of you in silence your name we oft recall. Just when your life was brightest God called you to eternal rest. Lovingly remembered by husband daughter and sons.
The death occurred in Clive Alberta of Mr Frank May aged 83 last surviving member of the May brothers who settled in the Carberry district over fifty years ago He moved to Alberta in 1917 and was a prominent member of the Oddfellow's Order.
The article notes actor Hoy Emerton, known for playing Moody, appeared in the Canadian Pacific Railway film set during the Rockies construction. It mentions his family ties with Percy and Roy, their roles around Revelstoke in 1912, and Emerton as a notable figure among local padders during filming.
Special prizes for Field Day on June 11th are not in printed programmes. Awards go to the teacher of the top pupil in each class of Physical Drill, Folk Dance or Fans Del's cone of a Fountain Pen or a Handbag. The MacGregor Chapter of the LODE donates a special prize for Rural concert singing. Notices sent to every North Norfolk school. JA Gray, See Treas.
April 18 1957 event noted with Bagot at 1 pm and Beaver 3p listed under Pastos MACGREGOR on Sunday.
Mrs Robt Clarke spent the weekend in Portage la Prairie. The Mystery of the Masked Girl will be staged at Katrime Community Hall on Wednesday April 21 with the Glow Club and Austin Orchestra providing a dance afterwards. Admission 25c, children 14c. Dr A G MacKinnon spoke on Eskimo life, with exhibits and a large crowd attending.
Miss Eilie McMillan spent Sunday visiting in Bagot. Mr and Mrs Geo Kelly have left Bagot to reside in the Rignold district. Mrs Eden Smith of Prospect is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs W Bur eh. Rev D Cavers of High Bluff will conduct the church service next Sunday. Mrs M Davis of Portage la Prairie returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E Burton. A play The Girl Who Forgot will be presented in the Community Hall on Friday by the Rossendale Dramatic Group. Dance to follow with music by the Ellsmith orchestra. The Young Peoples Club entertainment Monday night was well attended. Plays by MacGregor group were well acted and enjoyable. The church service conducted by the Young People was well attended. Wes McVerey presided, assisted by J Broadfoot and Miss N Bodie with two addresses and special music by a quartet. The Bagot Young Peoples Union presented new Hymn books.
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