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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
8
St Pauls Church MacGregor opens with Morning Prayer at 11 a m on Sunday August 15. United Churches schedule lists MacGregor 11 a m Bagot 1 30 p m and Beaver 3 p m services on August 15.
North Norfolk Council met in MacGregor with all members present chaired by Reeve S C Duff. The claim of Trevor Poyser for two lambs killed by unknown dogs was allowed at 18 dollars. An annual Court of Revision for assessment matters was set for Oct 7, 1943 at 1 30 p m. Desiquent dog taxes were to be pursued legally. Communications from the Dept of Agriculture and Good Roads Board were noted. Several accounts were recommended for payment by the finance committee. Council adjourned to meet at the Reeve's call.
Ontario voters ousted Premier Harry Nixon's Liberal government and swept seven cabinet ministers from power. The Progressive Conservatives led with 38 seats, CCF 34, Liberals 15, Labour 2, and Independent Liberal 1. Federal by elections saw Liberals lose all four seats. CCF won in Selkirk and Humboldt, Labour Progressive in Montreal Cartier, and Bloc Populaire in Stanstead. Commentators foresee shifts in Canada's political life.
Mr and Mrs Jas Sims extend thanks to friends and neighbors for fruit flowers and many acts of kindness during his hospital stay and since his return home.
Mrs. Geo North of jpeg visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Chant on Sunday. Miss Elsie Marks of Portage la Prairie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs N Hulme. Lac Russ Tarr and Pte H Towle of Winnipeg were home for the weekend. Mr and Mrs R Battershell and Miss Mae Lawrence of Kenora Ontario are visiting the Stirling home.
Miss Evelyn Irwin of Portage is mentioned alongside visits by Reg Lane and Mrs. Thompson of Winnipeg. The Pears family child was ill and treated at Portage General Hospital. A daughter named Myrna Louisa was born August 8 at Portage General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ben White.
The article notes a Sunday 3pm service at Katrime Church and multiple Winnipeg visitors including Mrs R Cummings and 8 Ethel Taylor. It lists numerous visits: Mr and Mrs Ernest Duncan from Orangeville, Ken Reid returning to Winnipeg, Geo North visiting J S Barber, Mrs N Downie and Brian with O Brien relatives, Nellie Ethel Reid and Harry Reid from Lindsay visiting Jos Reid, and S Cooper's family motor to Steele's Ferry for a reunion. Additional items include Harvey Gilbert attaining Corporal rank in the R C A F Overseas, Morrow returning to Winnipeg, and Margaret staying for holidays. Mrs J McLachlan, Roffey, and daughter return from Ontario. the latter heads to Edmonton.
A brief note urges readers to read the advertisements from local sponsors and follow the invitation to visit their businesses, underscoring the community’s support for the newspaper.
A lady's small gold wrist watch with a corded ribbon bracelet is missing. Finder should return it to Mrs Maurice Smith in Beaver or to the Herald Office.
A request asks readers who own a copy of the Herald issue from July 15 to leave it at the Herald Office or send it in. The note thanks readers for any help in securing a copy for archival purposes.
A 16 inch wheel and tire from an R C A F trailer went missing on July 28 between MacGregor and Bagot along No 1 Highway. Finder should contact the R C M P at Portage la Prairie or the Commanding Officer R C A F Grain Exchange Annex Winnipeg.
Classified notice offering a two storey frame house with attic five bedrooms sleeping porch four rooms sun room pantry shed downstairs electric lights cement cistern surface stable and hen house on three lots in MacGregor. Contact S C Duff Austin or Herald Office for particulars.
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