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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
8
A meeting at the Carberry Tennis Club brought together Corserry players and members from both clubs. Participants enjoyed a day of sport with mixed doubles and social dining, praising the event and hoping for a future joint activity.
Beaver notices recount weekend visits from Cecil Cooper and others, plus the death of long-time resident George Menzie who died August 2 in Portage Hospital at 75. Survivors include two brothers and four sisters. funeral held at McKillops Funeral Home with Rev Meek officiating and pallbearers listed.
Alf Mills of Winniper and many locals hosted visits and weekend trips. Mrs. Preston and Charles of Portage visited with the McLachlans. Miss Muriel Chant stayed with grandparents John and Mrs. Barber. Several families from Winnipeg, Kenora, Gilbert Plains and Portage enjoyed weekend gatherings and long visits.
Mr. and Mrs. Hesel wood of Headingly spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Walker.
A roundup of social and personnel moves around Bagot Manitoba including Viola Sparrow visiting Birds Hill, Clara Forrest taking a new post in New Westminster, BC, Mrs. Cooper of Tugaske visiting relatives, and transfers of foremen on the Canadian Pacific line. Also mentions J. Busch moving to MacGregor, an Indian School Work address by Mrs. Jones of Portage, and relatives visiting from Saskatchewan. The note closes with the death of Mrs. S Adams of Winniper, aged nearly 101.
The Herald lists May and August events for St Pauls Church MacGregor. On Sunday August 9 1935 the ninth Sunday after Trinity service is at 1015 am with Sunday School at 9 am. Mr LF Jones will sing the solo. Choir practice Thursday in the church at 8 pm.
Sealed tenders will be received up to noon August 13, 1936 for the position of Caretaker of the MacGregor School to commence August 15. Form of contract and duties are available at the undersigned’s office. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. MacGregor SD dated August 1936.
Tenders due by August 21 for conveying Birmingham S C children to MacGregor School from August 25, 1936, to June 20, 1937. Payment per school day. Van driver to be competent and 21. Envelope marked Tender for Van. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. J R Bergquist secretary MacGregor
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