Daylight Saving Time Sparks Rural Town Debate
A garbled local column mocks Daylight Saving Time and its effects on town folks, rural traders, and the golf schedule. It notes older car users, wolves and coyotes for bounty, garage heists, and a veteran resident in his 90s. The piece also touches on baseball, the fire hall engine, farm machinery, and plans for a fair with a new calf shed and an expanded ball diamond.
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Brooks
Daniel Boone
Fithy
Wm. Cairns
Cairns
MacGregor
MacGre Jon
Dave's Cafe Burns in Major MacGregor Fire
Fire destroyed Dave's Cafe and heavily damaged the Massey Harris building after an oil stove exploded during supper. Volunteers and firefighters prevented further spread to neighboring shops. Brow plans immediate demolition and a new cafe expected in about three months.
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Tne
Mrs. Brow
Tim
the Herald
Brow
Aly
MacGregor
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
The
Herald
Councils Sit as Court of Revision for Electors Roll
The Rural Municipality council and the Incorporated Village of MacGregor will sit as a Court of Revision to review the Electors Roll and Business Tax Assessment Roll on May 3. The Municipal Council meets in Austin and the Village board in MacGregor in the evening.
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MacGregor
Austin
Refiring Bank Officer Honored by MacGregor Board of Trade
About twenty five members of the MacGregor Board of Trade gathered at Memorial Hall to honor T L Joliffe retiring from Bank of Montreal on April 30. The event featured cards, a golden engraved leather wallet, and speeches by Mayor J L Lamb and other local figures praising Joliffe’s service since 1941.
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Te MacGregor Board of ‘Trade
Legion
Memorial Hall
Jolliffe
Geo. Graham
Austin
MacGregor
Dave
Rev J Shaver Addresses WMS Easter Thankoffering
The WMS held its Easter Thankoffering meeting at United Church with J Shaver of Sidney as guest speaker. Mrs J Woodin presided assisted by Mrs A J Stuthers and Mrs D McDougall es. Shaver spoke on World Church and the note that The Holy Church Throughout All the World Do Thou Acknowledge Thee. He recalled his father Rev Shaver and the All Peoples Mission, sharing the life stories of two young men of Ukrainian origin affected by the mission. Mrs F Venn thanked him for an inspiring talk.
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WMS
United Church
J. Woodin
A. J Stuthers
D. McDougalles
Marsh
Marjorie Giles
Una McKelvy
V Telford
CD. Rupp
Shaver
Ducation
Portage Sabstry
World Church
al Peoples
North Winnneg
All Peoples’ Mission
Canada
F. Venn
St Laurent Sets Canada General Election for June 27
Prime Minister St Laurent announced in the House of Commons that Parliament would be dissolved this week and a general election held on June 27. He said the date follows prudent government action and that opposition votes against confidence indicate a mandate renewal is needed. The government narrowly survived four confidence votes since January 26.
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House of Commons
St. Laurent
Hous
Hanaily
Bank of Montreal Announces Retirement of Local Manager
Bank of Montreal says Thayer L Jolliffe will retire from the local branch after eight years of service. His successor is Stanley T McCulloch, a veteran banker from Regina with Saskatchewan and Western Canada experience. McCulloch, born in West Superior Mass, joined B of M in 1916 and has held posts in Willmar Sask Calgary Nelson Trail Wainwright Regina and Trail. He is active in community affairs.
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Bank of Montreal
Bank of
Regina
West S Mass
McCall Canada
B of M
Willmar
Sask
Expe Ct
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Wyank’s
Wainwright
Alta
Nelson
Trail
B. C
McCulloch
New Bank Manager Fated in Regina Local Posts
Me Jolliffe retires after 47 year career ending this month. Ottawa native built banking start in Ottawa then moved west to serve at several banks before becoming manager at B of M. Alexander in 1922 and later Saskatoon branch head in 1922. He moved to lead the local Regina office in 1941 and plans to reside in the East after retirement. He was active in sports as Ottawa Rowing Club Eight member winning Canadian Henley and Grand Challenge Cup participation in 1910 and 1911.
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Regina
Chamberf Commerce and Gyro Club
Me. Jolliffe
Ottawa
B of M
Alexander
Tank Duff, Sask
Arge
Jolliffe
Ottawa Rowing Club
Washington, D.C
Henley
Eng
East
Baseballers to Hold Organization Meeting
Baseball is in the air and a meeting will be held in the R Harvey building next Monday evening May 2 at 7 50 pm to organize the senior team. All interested in baseball are welcome and the agenda includes selection of 1948 officers and the season’s camp plan.
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R Harvey
Celebrate and Mathday for Mr A Fol Peluer Birthday
Next Tuesday May brings a goth birthday for Mr A Fol Peluer with celebrations. Mr Palmer, though not in best health, will receive guests at home from 2 to 6 pm and 8 to 10 pm, with friends sending best wishes for many more occasions.
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A Fol Peluer
Palmer
St Pauls Guild Girls Take Second At Brandon G A Festival
The St Pauls Guild Auxiliary led by Mr Connie McKelvy attended the G A Festival of the Diocese of Brandon on April 22. The group competed in sewing knitting artcraft and singing winning three first prizes and one second. The Dauphin girls won the silver cup for highest total. St Pauls placed second overall.
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St. Paul's Gur
Connie McKelvy
Diocese of Brandon
Brandon
Oldfield
Dauphin Girls
St. Paul's
Iran
Plot Owners Urged to Help Cemetery Maintenance
May 1 1946 pleas urged MacGregor cemetery plot owners to fund caretaker costs. Notices sent for annual $200 dues to maintain grounds and honor resting places. receipts issued for payments. Committee led by Ly Palmer sec treas appeals to all owners and families to donate.
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MacGregor
Nmber
En's Institute
Ly Palmer
Sec-Treas
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Bluebird Cafe
James Troy
McDougalls
Massey
Rev. J. Shaver
W.M.S. Easter
T. L. Jolliffe
T. McCulloch
Stan. Firth
Dan. McDougall
Baseballers
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