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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
8
The local Girl Guides will collect salvage in MacGregor this Saturday. Newspapers magazines cardboard coca cola and beer bottles rubber old records car batteries and more will be gathered. Residents are asked to place salvage outside ready for pickup at the Massey Harris warehouse.
Mrs. Jane Fox widow of Sam Fox died in Winnipeg on April 9 at age 88. Born in Roxborough Scotland she lived in Stratford Ontario and MacGregor before moving to Winnipeg after her husband’s death in 1935. Service held at United Church with Rev S R McLeod. interment in MacGregor cemetery. McKillop's Portage la Prairie funeral director.
March 29 marked the death of Mr. Wm Perkins, a founder of the Lavenham district and longtime community worker. He leaves a widow, two daughters Edna and Mrs Kenny Newton, five sons Ed, Harry, Edgar, Wilfred, and Laurie in Lavenham, and Albert in the RCAF at Brandon, plus brother Albert of MacGregor. The United Church service, led by Rev M Nixon, drew many friends. pallbearers were Geo Blagdon, W Jeffries, C Painter, T Newton, H Mel Eachern and J Nichol. Interment followed at Rossendale Cemetery.
Gordon Nichol Bagot of the RCA F. at Macdonald spent leave with his parents. Shirley Burch enjoyed part of Easter with sister Joyce at Gladstone. A Munro of MacGregor weekended with Mr and Mrs S McLachlan. June Farncombe spent Easter at home aiding in store and post office. Mrs Sam Nichol and son Ed Nichol visited Winnipeg and attended the Portage Edmonton hockey game Friday night.
Classified notice offering a quantity of alfalfa and a chick brooder stove in good condition. Apply to Harry Dankesreiter in Beaver Manitoba.
Two teams of good horses listed with ages four years for one team and four and five years for the other. Application directed to W. J. Turner at MacGregor 133 or J J Turner at phone 85 32.
The MacGregor Egg Grading Station began operations on April 1 1942 at Booths Warehouse with David Pearson in charge.
Mrs M Nelson and Beverley Nelson left for Togo Saskatchewan to visit relatives. Mrs H Rodgers returned from Minnedosa after a two month illness. Miss Katie MacDonald home from hospital recovering well. WMS and Ladies Aid plan a meeting April 30 at Mrs Cecil Graham. Dr Dickson bought municipal scales. John Emerson and Russell Cairns installed them. Mrs Burnie visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Little who are under doctor care. Mrs Little ill with pneumonia but improving. friends wish speedy recovery.
Norman Birkett spent the weekend at home. George Wells and Ira Taylor visited Portage la Prairie on Thursday. Mrs. R. G. Birkett returned Friday from Portage la Prairie. Holy Communion Sunday at 3 pm. Katrime Community Hall dance Friday April 17 featuring Machan’s Orchestra. Admission 35 cents. Lunch served.
Canadian paper makers report government asks cut in chlorine use by at least ten percent for national defense. Bleaching agent brightens paper, so newspapers appear darker today due to reduced chlorine.
Farm auction notice for Frank W. Chambers Estate offering 120 acres with buildings on Part SE 3-12-10 W one mile east of MacGregor on No 1 Highway. Bids received up to April 29 1942. Mackinnon and Mackinnon solicitors for the administrator.
In loving remembrance of our dear sister and aunt Helen Suir who fell asleep April 20 1941. Oh why was she taken we ask in sorrow When others are older and longing for rest The answer comes softly God is our father He knows what is best Ever remembered by Pete Annie Coletta Doris and Vivian.
Real estate notice offering the north half and the north half of the south half of parcel 31-108 W.1, located about a mile west of Edwin. Interested parties should apply to Colwill & Newmad for details and terms.
A quantity of oat hay offered at 509 dollars per load. Contact Roy McLaughlin at phone 81-31 in MacGregor for details and purchase arrangements.
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