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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
8
Tenders were to be received by 1 pm on Thursday May 5 for renting pasture east of the agricultural grounds. The district reserves the right to use the pasture July 19 21 if needed. Cash must accompany all tenders and will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. No tender is guaranteed acceptance. Thos Clarke secretary.
Grant Hall of the Canadian Pacific Railway lauds W. G. Billy Chester for a quarter century as chief spokesman of the conductors, praising his loyalty, fairness, and square dealing with both men and company. Chester began railroading in 1881 and spent 25 years with the CP alongside his leadership in the conductors’ order.
A quantity of Sweet Clover scarified and government tested offered at four cents per pound. Also available are quantities of Ceres and Marquis Wheat on loan.
Pur e bred Barred Rock eggs 250 per 100. Pure bred White Leghorn eggs 200 per 100. Young rabbits 5 per pair. 6 young must be ready March 28. Day hawks, send orders if wanted. A H Palmer phone 95 MacGregor. Special Notice advertising charges apply for amusements and free advertising not offered.
A heavy rain on Saturday followed by a colder spell delayed seeding operations for a time this week. Most farmers are back at work. Parts of Alberta saw a three day blizzard with snow drifts up to ten feet and over eight thousand poles wrecked. Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba areas also recorded a drenching rain on Saturday.
A historical note on Rogation Days and Rogation Tide describing penitential days for blessing seed and labor, tracing origins to Israel and early Christian church practices, urging communal prayer for harvest and spiritual sowing.
St George s Day was observed in St Paul s Church last Sunday evening with choir music and an address by the Rector Rev G L Armstrong. The anthem Land of Hope and Glory and a duet by Mrs D G Mc Lachlan and Mr H A were well rendered. The rector preached a forceful sermon. Pulpit shown with the Union Jack and altar decorated with red flowers gifted by Mrs C W Lye.
A bill to authorize raising 50 000 for loans to municipalities to meet seed grain and fodder needs, bringing the total to 300 000, was introduced in the Manitoba legislature last week by Hon Albert Prefontaine. It moved quickly through readings amid other bills, including one on unemployment relief with Dominion government wage sharing agreements.
Arthur Laidlow a 22 year old from Cupar was killed in a Masson Quebec tunnel last Friday while operating a small locomotive. He was buried under falling rock and was son of Mr. and Mrs. D Laidlow who recently visited MacGregor with Mrs. Ludlow’s sister Mrs. F T Course.
The annual meeting of the local Tennis Club was held in the old Municipal Hall on Monday night. Officials elected include Hon. President J. Gray, President HA Lye, and Sec. Treas. P. J. Paul. Fees set at 3 for gents, 2 for ladies, and 1 for school children. Courts to be shaped soon and memberships available from the Secretary. A handicap tournament is planned for May 24.
Members of the Katrime W A invite the public to a silver tea at Mr George Bolton's home on Thursday May 12 from 3 to 6 pm. The event features plants sewing and produce for sale plus popcorn balls. all welcome.
A crowd attended a recent Bagot Agricultural Society fundraiser. Whist prizewinners were Audrey Corrigal and Sid Hay with consolation won by A Moffatt and Mike Ruidy.
A quiet wedding was held at St. Pauls Church MacGregor on Wednesday April 27. Dora Violet Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs J Howe Treherne wed Samuel Robert Cain son of Mr and Mrs R Cain Treherne. Rev G L Armstrong officiated.
A United Church notices Sunday activities with a Mam time for Sunday School at 2 p m and an Evening Service. Choir practice is listed to the course at a church location.
Rev G L Armstrong rector leads Sunday after Easter services with Holy Communion at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 11 a m Evensong and Sermon at 7 p m on And the Earth brought her fruit Tuesday May 3 Rev Harding priest Field See BX 3 pm Women’s Service Evensong and sermon highlight details of upcoming events with location and times.
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