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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
10
Harvesting in the region shifted to full production this week with extensive combining and binder work. Light rain slowed activity briefly, but a brisk wind yesterday enabled continued cutting. yields are as good or better than recent years. Modern power machinery speeds the process, and most fields are expected to be cut, threshed, and delivered within two weeks.
Ten Guernsey cows were shipped from Patterson New Jersey to Bogota in a converted army plane. Cattle were stabled in canvas stalls with bedding, tied headward in rows to fit the aircraft, totaling 5,500 pounds, the plane’s maximum cargo. The flight inaugurates a new cattle transport service to South America.
Last Friday, August 9th, a miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. George Snaith in honor of Miss Muriel Chant, a bride of August 17th. Forty guests enjoyed contests, Donnie and Dickie Snaith presented a gift basket, Muriel displayed the articles and thanked her friends before a dainty lunch.
Joseph T. Jones longtime MacGregor resident died August 10 1946 after illness. Born in Wales 1879 he lived in Rosehill MacGregor Florida and Westbourne before moving to Austin 1943 and MacGregor 1949. Funeral held at Austin United Church with large gathering and interment in Austin cemetery. Survived by wife five sons two daughters plus sisters and brothers. one daughter Irene predeceased. Pallbearers and flower bearers named.
We extend thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and floral tributes and to those who loaned cars during our recent bereavement for Mrs. J. T. Jones and family.
The Queen Elizabeth, the 85 000 ton Cunard liner, is docked at Southampton being prepared by 1100 workers to resume service. After years of war service, she will rejoin the North Atlantic run alongside the Queen Mary, ready to set sail in September.
MacGregor enforces By-Law A-719 limiting truck parking on Hampton Street and Victoria Street Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Constable R D Muir reports cooperation but urges compliance. A pamphlet outlines requirements and marked yellow parking areas to create space and reduce accidents.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Frances Leovil Lynds mother of Mrs D G McLachan from St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor. She died Sunday August 11 at Portage Hospital at age 80 leaving Nova Scotia home DeBert and interment to DeBert.
Canadian Pacific Railway reduces fares for Labor Day week end announced by A J Stevenson MacGregor Manitoba. The sale runs noon Friday August 30 to 8 pm Monday September 2 with return by midnight September 3. Branch lines without afternoon service on Aug 30 sell tickets for morning trains. Single fare plus a quarter for the round trip applies across all stations in Canada in all classes.
The rink hosts Friday dances featuring Glen Frain and his Buckaroos on August 16. On August 30 the Glenboro Orchestra performs.
The Board of Trade will hold an important meeting in the Stinson Hotel on Monday, August 26, at 8 p.m. The event invites members to attend and discuss key industry issues.
Final examinations at MacGregor Collegiate yielded strong results across four grades. Notable honors went to Joyce Peterson and Joan Stinson. other high marks earned by Anne Rempel and Howard Turner.
Edrans and surrounding community held a Welcome Home dance at Orange Hall on Tuesday July 16. Peacock Orchestra provided music as Red Cross ladies served lunch after a brief address by Mr. R. Eburne. Of 22 returning servicemen, 11 attended and received billfolds. memorial names James Ogle Skeet Robert Pool Bud Seaman and Walter Smith were added to the cemetery memorial. The gathering closed with the National Anthem.
The Edrans branch of the Canadian Red Cross closes after wartime service. Records show cash donations totaling 2021.95, 4639 sewn items, 79 pounds of feathers, and 9 quilts delivered to headquarters since 1940. Members thank supporters for their splendid cooperation and commendable effort.
The Churches United Church in MacGregor holds regular Sunday worship at 7 30 p m and Sunday School at 11 a m. Bagot and Bea ver observe services at their usual morning times.
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