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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
8
Eddie Pears relocates to a farm just north of Beaver station. Mr and Mrs Leenan Cooper and little Dave Liter drove to Portage last week and began living there.
Miss Hazel Corrigal of Mayfeld spent the weekend with sister Audrey at RO McKelvy’s. Mr and Mrs J F Barber and daughter Joan visited Winnipeg Monday where Jack bought a Ford V8 truck. Friends of Mrs M McLachan of Mayfeld learn she is a patient at Victoria Hospital Winnipeg and wishes for speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Cother drove from Portage Sunday with Blanche Payne who spent the day at her home. Blanche remains under treatment at Portage Hospital. A small crowd attended Friday’s dance, with music by the Missis Casrigals and Vern McKelvy enjoyed by attendees.
J H Adams resumed trucking livestock to Winnipeg on Monday. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Cotte who had a birthday on April 27. Wilbert McMillan sprained his knee Monday evening. friends wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Margaret Bodie ill with fever. all wish her a quick recovery. A well attended gathering last Sunday heard Rev SR McLeod speak on Life Remember the Play to be staged May 1 at Bigot Hall by the South Rossendale Group and Bagot Hockey Club. Womens Auxiliary of MS held Easter Tank offering meeting April 21 with Mrs G A Hay of MacGregor speaking on Mission work.
Readers are reminded to report news quickly as ten days after an event is considered history not news. Traffic on No. L highway from Brandon to Winnipeg resumed Saturday after over a week of flood closures. Waters have subsided and most routes east of Portage la Prairie are fair for travel.
May observance at Home and Family month in United Church Bagot Beaver and MacGregor aims to strengthen home life through five Sundays with the theme Home the Unit of Christian Civilization. Music and message coordinated to deepen spiritual life in families with Home representatives aiding the minister. Family hour at Church this Sunday invites parents and children to occupy a family pew.
The North Norfolix and District Legion Bridge Tournament finals were played at Mr. and Mrs. J. P. MacKinnon’s home with twelve couples. Winners across events included Dr. Hamlin, Rev. Calder, J. P. MacKinnon, A Barber, and G. S Hotell, with prize corrections announced after a post event score check. The event featured a noon lunch and thanks from organizers C. F. Kitson and S. R Lamb.
Local merchants back the paper inviting readers to shop where they advertise. The message encourages patronage of sponsors to sustain community journalism and sustain local coverage.
Guaranteed Nestle Permanents offers shampoo and finger waves by expert operators in all branches of beauty culture. Aimed at customers seeking professional permanent styling services across locations.
The Herald notes donations for church interests. United Church of Canada pastor Rev. R McLeod of MacGregor announces Sunday May 8 1936 service at 7 pm with evening worship. Beaver at 3 pm and choir practice Thursday at 759.
Anglican St Pauls Church MacGregor lists services for Sunday May 3 1936 third Sunday after Easter with Sunday School 1am annual musical service 3pm evensong 7pm. Faith choir practice Thursday at the rectory 8 pm. Rev G L Armstrong rector.
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