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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
1
The North Norfolk area plans another free X ray TB survey mirroring the 196 October effort. The X Ray Unit will travel through Sidney Austin Flossendale MacGregor Bagot from August 17 to 20 offering free screenings to all residents.
Southend and MacAulay residents reported visiting High Bluff and Moose Jaw while Stirling and Winnipes figures spent weekends at local homes. Several members including Ken Scott are ill at Portage Hospital. A WMS meeting is set for 230 pm at Mrs Chant’s home. Grade IX happy with exam results. Earl Anderson injured by falling mower weights. treated at Portage Hospital and returned home.
Lorna Isobel Hay married Courtenay Michael Griffiths in a quiet MacGregor ceremony conducted by Rev C D Rupp. The bride wore white brocaded satin with seed pearl accents. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs W J Griffiths of Vie tona BC. A buffet luncheon followed and the couple will reside in Vancouver.
This week Mr or Berto disposed of his Auction Rooms in MacGregor to George Curie and Son who took possession this morning. August 5th Mr Borton retires after fifteen years in business and will live a more inactive life. Mr Currie and his son take up residence in town shortly. Welcome to MacGregor as the new owners.
Farmers may gain a five cent per bushel premium for malting barley if their grain meets malter specifications. Premiums range from five to fifteen cents above feed barley, with larger gains for carload shipments selected by malting companies. Proper variety and careful harvest and threshing are essential to avoid downgrades and ensure malt-grade quality.
Four generations attended the christening of Diane Heather Raven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Raven. The ceremony included the baby's maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs RF Howe of Mr BC and Mrs Howe's parents Mr and Mrs D Oak of Winnipeg.
The announcement lists students receiving honors and passes across grades XI and X. Notable names include Joyce Peterson, Winnie Cath, Gay Lambert, and John Scott with various subjects noted. Supplementers indicated to be written off in August for Grades XI and XI and in October for Grade X.
The first voters list for the incorporated Village of MacGregor shows 306 names. Election day is October 22 and electors will vote on Local Option and elect two new village council members. In North Norfolk municipality, if needed, councillor or reelection ballots occur on the same day at area polls.
Katrime News items record visits and greetings among residents of Woodside Muir and nearby areas including Alf Rosling Dick Birkett and families Mrs Fleming of Muir and Riley home visitors Miss Gertie McKelvy Aunt R Thomas Betty McLachlan and Wilbert McLachlan Fir tae Joyce Lake Betty Groves Olive Edgeworth Grade IX success Jimmy Payne RC AF 4 Debert NL leave with family WR Shaw J Peterson Winnipeg Bert Troop Burnside Francis McLachlan Bruce Freeborn at Sandy Lake James Hanna and Patricia Hanna Winnipeg visitors McRae and Lake homes Joyce Lake in Winnipeg Beach Ontario trip Rowena Birkett Toronto Dave Morrow Cooper home engagement Mabel Elsie to George Chapman Winnipeg wedding in early September with Beaver district spring easement gram progress and line work near Beaver and No 1 highway.
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss AE Anderson on Wednesday July 28. Billie and Ronnie Anderson presented a wagon of gifts to Mrs Thomas who thanked guests. The afternoon featured pink and white decor, contests, a lunch, and singing For She’s Jolly Good Fellow.
MacGregor-Southend Calf Club exhibitors sold nine calves to packing houses and others. Total receipts totaled 164.00 with individual shares listed for Nelson Hulmes Billie Steen Joan Steen Doreen Man Glenn Anderson Eddie Robert Jimmy Cox Anderson Chant and others, showing cents per calf and final tallies.
Mrs Helen Friesen wishes to express sincere thanks to the Beaver ladies for the basket of fruit received during her recent illness or hardship.
Investigations show fruits and vegetables vary in suitability for freezing. High quality fresh materials harvested at proper maturity are essential, with careful preparation and controlled processing. Advances in equipment and packaging help retain quality, but products must remain frozen and be used within 10 to 12 months. A North Norfolk council meeting occurs in McGregor on Monday, August 9.
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