Public School Reopens August 26th
MacGregor Public School will reopen next Wednesday the 26th for Grades I to VIII. The Collegiate Department for Grades IX to XII will not reopen until September 14th. The Education Department set the later date to allow higher grade pupils to assist with harvest. High School students may help harvest crops during this period. Students entering High School next year, especially Grades XI and XII, should register with G. E. Lewin, Sec. Treas., MacGregor S D to avoid accommodation shortages.
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MacGregor
Department of Education
Canada
G. E. Lewin
Sec. Treas
MacGregor S.D
North Norfolk Air Cadet Squadron Formed Appointment Details
A local committee appoints a North Norfolk Air Cadet Squadron with J P MacKinnan as chairman and H A Lye as head. Officers proposed include H A Lye as Commanding Officer and J P MacKinnan as Adjutant. Eligible boys aged 14 to 18 are urged to obtain applications. uniforms and financial aid are provided by the Air Cadet League.
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North Norfolk Squadron
J P.mackinnan
H A. Lye
Messrs
S. R. Lamb
T. L. Jolliffe
C. A.J. King
H. A. Lye
J.P. MacKinnan
S R. Lamb
A.V Jubb
Air Cadet Corps
Air Force
Portage
Air Cadet League
MacGregor
Floral tributes omitted in Arthur McLean obituary
The obituary notice for the late Arthur McLean notes that the names of Mr and Mrs Jas Sims were unintentionally left out of last week’s floral tribute list.
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Arthur McLean
Jas. Sims
For Sale Span of Matched Horses 4 and 5 Years Old
For sale a span of good well matched horses four and five years old weighing about 3000 pounds inquire W. J. Turner MacGregor or J. J. Turner phone 85-32.
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W. J. Turner
MacGregor
J. J. Turner
Army discharge brings Andrew Tait home
Andrew Tait is back from Camp Shilo with an honorable army discharge. In MacGregor on August 16 a son, Brian Ronald, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Hodge (nee Verna Paton). Hopes for a week’s holiday at Kenora for Mr. and Mrs. H L Turner with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Adams of Portage. A Whist Drive for War Work Centre by Women’s Institute on August 20 at 30 p.m. Admission 25c lunch included. Mrs. Geo Gourley and family with Mrs. W E Stirling and Ralph of Port Arthur visit Tait relatives.
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Andrew Tait
Camp Shilo
Army
MacGregor
Wilburn Hodge
Verna Paton
Brian Ronald
H. L. Turner
Dick Adams
Portage
Kenora
Women’s Institute
Beav er Mrs Lamont Visits Friends in Area
Mrs A Lamont visits with Mr and Mrs Geo Lamont and a family. Mrs Eric Brooks of Winnipeg visits with friends Mr and Mrs Cooper. Mrs Parry of Oregon visits sister Mrs J Fraser. Miss Ethel Irwin of Portage la Prairie and Mr Frank Chadwick of Rivers visit Irwin home. Mrs A Mackie of Winnipeg spends week with Mr and Mrs J Green. The 81st birthday of Mrs Lamont celebrated at Swan River with 15 guests. tea served from service given on golden anniversary. The Herald and local friends extend congratulations.
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Eric Brooks
Winnipeg
Cooper
Parry
Oregon
J. Fraser
Ethel Irwin
Portage Lan
Prairie
Frank Chadwick
Rivers
Irwin
A. Mackie
Mrs. J. Green
Mrs. Green
In Memoriam Merrick Remembered by Family
In loving memory of John B. Merrick who died August 19. A husband and father mourned by Mrs Merrick and family with personal remembrance and affection.
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Merrick
John B. Merrick
Through the Gate Our Father Claims His Own
A brief devotional verse from The Family reflects on an open gate at life’s end where each must pass alone. It speaks of a guiding light unseen by the living and the comfort of a loving God who knows best for departed loved ones.
Dwelling House in MacGregor Seeks Tenant or Buyer
Three room dwelling with full size basement and cistern on Lot 5 by 12 in MacGregor. Apply at Herald Office for details and transaction.
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MacGregor
Herald Office
Churches Schedule and Lost Army Pin Notice
Pauls Church MacGregor holds morning services Sunday August 23. United Churches schedule in MacGregor Bagot Beaver times listed. Lost an army discharge pin please return to the Herald Office.
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United Churches
MacGregor
Bagot
Beaver
Herald Office
Southend and Macaulay Community Notes Update
Mrs Roy Snaith traveled to Nova Scotia to visit her husband. Southend school will reopen on Wednesday August 25 with Miss Mabel Asken in charge. Miss Hazel Orchard of Kelwood visited relatives in the district for a couple of weeks. Mrs Acheson returned to the Billings home after Winnipeg visit with her daughter Mrs McGill. Miss Muriel Bowes of Portage la Prairie visited Hulmes south of MacGregor. W M thank donors of eggs for Gimli Fresh Air Camp crate. Mrs Argues returned to Clearwater with Mr and Mrs C Pennell for a short holiday. Misses Ruth Bernhardt and Doreen Nageal returned to Winnipeg after two weeks at H Frank’s home.
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Southend School
Mabel Asken
Hazel Orchard
Kelwood
Muriel Bowes
Portage la Prairie
Hulmes
MacGregor
Local Visitors and Messages From MacGregor District
Mrs C Williams and Miss E McLachlan visit relatives in MacGregor area. L Upl N McLachlan of Camp Shilo spends weekend at home. Winnipeg guests Mrs N Downey and Brian visit Mr and Mrs O Brien. Vic Kehill returns from Portage la Prairie. Bernice Mustard and family visit from Gladstone. W known RC A member Gar W Lake from Brandon visits. Mrs R Fox and family from Winnipeg stay with Mr and Mrs E Duncan. Mrs D McIntosh and Winnipeg family holiday with sister Mrs F Lake. Guy Bolton and wife Lucille visit Mr and Mrs F Smith and return home. Ernest McLachlan writes from Somewhere in England praising the Herald and home folks.
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Vic. Kehill
Portage la Prairie
McLachlan
Guy Bolton
Winnipeg
F. Smith
the Herald
Ernest McLachlan
England
MacGregor
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Corsica Brothers
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Paramount News
William Holden
Claire Trevor
Texas
Glenn Ford
George Bancroft
Parks-Dunn Wind Electric
McClary’s
Enterprise
Massey-Harris
R. W. Cobbe
T. D. Lamb
Independent Theatres
Marlborough Hotel
Mrs. A.lamont
Mrs. Geo. Lamont
Erle R. George
Mayfair
le Anie
Vancouver
Victoria
Nanaimo
New Westminster
Armstrong
Vernon
Kelowna Penticton
Peachland
Nelson
Banff
Memoriam
Southend & Macaulay
Roy Snaith
Nova Scotia
Mrs. Acheson
Billing
Mrs. McGill
W.M
Gimlin Fresh Air Camp
Katrime
Miss E. McLachlan
Mr. and
Mrs. F. McLachlan
L.upl. N. McLachlan
R. Fox
E. Duncan
D. McIntosh
F. Lake
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