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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald is established February 1897 and printed every Thursday from the Herald Printing Office in MacGregor. The notice states authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department in Ottawa in the United States.
L Forrest and his brother C Forrest from Winnipeg were weekend visitors to their parents Mr and Mrs G Forrest. Mrs C Nichol attended the funeral of her grandfather the late Mr T Smith of Dole. The district extends sympathy to Mrs Nichol in her bereavement.
Community updates report Ronald Kalberg recovering from flu after bed rest. R Farncombe wiring his store for hydro. Harvey Robinson made a business trip to Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Allrt Pogue attended the funeral of Mrs Doak in Winnipeg. Mrs J Roberts and Mrs J Dowie ill at Portage Hospital. Miss Marion Longstreet visited Kalbergs then left for Moose Jaw. Mr and Mrs R Albinet hosted Kalberg guests. Mr and Mrs R Charlton attended Mrs Kesler’s funeral in Portage. Jas and Stuart Lamont bought a new International truck. Sympathies sent to Mrs A Pogue on the passing of her mother Mrs G J Doak of Winnipeg aged 92 and to Mrs R Charlton on her sister’s death. Community calendar lists dances, suppers, rallies, WMS and W A meetings and a silver tea in May.
In loving memory of Mrs J E Farncombe who passed April 23 1947. We think of you dear mother and the happy days gone by. She was always watching for us and waiting at Heaven’s gate. Ever remembered by the Farncombe family.
Multiple local ads list used farm equipment and vehicles for sale in Portage la Prairie MacGregor and area. Items include a Cockshutt drill with tractor hitch, a 1902 Plymouth car, Alfa Romeo hay equipment, a 1940 Ford half ton truck, a 1930 Plymouth coach, a 1927 Ford pickup, a Massey Harris drill, assorted John Deere and International tractors, and related farm gear. Listings show contact names, places like Sidney Beaver MacGregor and Westbourne, and prices or terms.
A stream of local classifieds lists for sale items including a Hamilton 3 furrow Linch tractor plow with stubble s and breaker bottoms, a RCA Victor foot ice refrigerator four years old at 35.90, a 12 volt Electrolux vacuum cleaner with attachments, a 32 volt Universal Electric Beaver, a Cream Baby carriage with metal body and canvas swing, a Jersey heifer calf fresh, farm work sought by a young man experienced with power implements, manure delivery from Livery Barn, and contact notices in MacGregor with phone references.
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