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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

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North Norfolk TB Clinic Attendance and Migratory Bird Rules

The report notes 2,466 persons X-rayed in North Norfolk last week with a breakdown by town, and mentions Portage Health Unit offering x-rays September 7–11 or 14–18. It also details Manitoba migratory bird regulations including season dates, bag limits, and prohibited hunting methods under threat of fines up to $300.

Norfolk North Norfolk MacGregor Charles Manley Portage Health Unit The Herald Manly Portage Sidney Austin Bagot Rossendale Macere Doos Oth North Delta Manitoba

Ladies Entertained At 1.0.C.E Tea in MacGregor

Mrs Brown, a recent Scottish bride, was guest of honor at an Britannia Chapter afternoon tea hosted by Mrs H A Lye and Mrs J Brown in MacGregor. The event aimed to strengthen Empire ties, with Mrs Brown presented a glass bowl and a luncheon concluding the gathering.

Brown H A Lye Britannia Chapter Rist J. Brown Labassiere HA Lye Scotland MacGregor Empire

Beaver News Highlights Local Events and Birthdays

Beaver News reports on regional visits and family gatherings in Quill Lake and nearby towns. It notes threshing progress, oat yields, a student returning for the fall term, and social visits from Lundar and MacGregor residents. University attendance, church events, and a building campaign are also mentioned.

Bee Keepers Prize List At Royal Winter Fair

E C Martin provincial apiarist urges Manitoba bee-keepers to enter the Royal Winter Fair competitions for liquid honey granulated honey comb honey and beeswax. Manitoba honey has won major awards in past years and a strong crop is on hand. Complete entry details are available from Mr Martin Room 153 Legislative Building. Entries close October 22 and honey must arrive by November 16.

E C Martin Manitoba Martin Legislative Building

Guest preacher at United Church MacGregor on August 29

The United Church in MacGregor invites a large attendance this Sunday August 29 at 30 pm to hear a guest preacher speaking on behalf of the College Building Campaign.

C Smith B. Stinson Lundar W. Cook H. Gilroy MacGregor G Harland United College United Church

C C F Platform Outlined At Convention In Winnipeg

Hazel Allan delegates report on the 10th National CCF Convention in Winnipeg. The Fort Garry Hotel opened August 19 with Mayor Coulter and E A Hansford welcoming delegates. David Lewis highlighted the party’s aim uniting labor farmers and cooperatives for political action.

Hazel Allan CCF Winnipeg Kleig Fort Garry Garnett Coulter E A Hansford David Lewis National Council Dominion

Two Injured In Highway Crash West Of MacGregor

Two men were hospitalized and four escaped serious injury after a Studebaker coupe collided with a cattle truck two miles west of MacGregor on No 1 highway at about 3 am. The truck carried nine cattle from Sandy Lake Manitoba to Winnipeg. the coupe traveled from Winnipeg to Vancouver. The truck overturned but all cattle remained uninjured and sought refuge at a nearby residence. The injured were Peter Wark of Winnipeg and Steve Kashman of Vancouver. RCMP from Gladstone and Brandon investigated.

Portage Studebaker MacGregor No. 1 Winnipeg Sandy Lake Man Vancouver J Clarke I Bros Garage Peter Wark Steve Kashman RCMP Gladstone Brandon

Friends Honor Mr. And Mrs. Labossiere On Departure

MacGregor residents bid farewell to Mr Labossiere and Mrs Labossiere as they depart for Fort Garry where he will serve as school principal. Friends hosted a Friday evening party for Mrs Labossiere, Britannia Chapter hosted a Saturday afternoon tribute with a LO D E emblem spoon, and MacGregor High pupils presented a Ronson lighter to the ex-principal.

Mrs. Labossiere Labossiere Edward MacGregor Fort Garry MacGregor High School Mr . Labossiere Ronson

Britain builds postwar housing record in June

The British Ministry of Health reports over 21 000 houses built in June, about 600 above the May postwar peak. About 23 000 temporary units add to the total, with rehousing around 1 000 families daily. By June end 729 000 permanent and temporary homes had been completed since the war, nearing an autumn target of 750 000.

Ministry of Health

Local Families Reunite At Ogilvie Gathering

Members of the Duncan and Dickie families held a reunion on Sunday August 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs W White of Ogilvie. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Aylmer Duncan MacGregor Man and others, plus extended relatives from Minnedosa Roblin Kenora Basswood and Rapid City.

Duncan Dickie W . White Oxiivie Aylmer Duncan MacGregor Man Earnest Duncan Katrinne Walter Duncan Ken Austin Douglas Duncan Brandon Frank Dickie Margaret Jack Dickie Harold Dickie Letta Grant Minnedosa Jack Yeo Roblin Cecil Stocking Kenora M_ ‘Thompson Basswood Man Robert McDonald Rapid City

Andrew Kilfoyle Dies in Chilliwack at 87

Andrew H. Kilfoyle died at General Hospital Chilliwack BC on Sunday August 15 at age 87. Born Falls Ontario he moved from MacGregor area to BC in 1930 with wife Lavina Burns. Survived by wife two daughters two sons and six grandchildren. Funeral held August 18 at Henderson Funeral Home Chilliwack with burial in local cemetery.

Andrew H. Kulfesie General Hospital Chilliwack Kilfoyle Falls Ontario Lavina Burns MacGregor C F Pratt Annie Winnipeg Pearce Edna Gordon Ross Edmonton Brock Henderson Funeral Home

Card of Thanks from Hospital Returnee

A hospital patient thanks the Ladies' Aid and Women's Institute and other friends for boxes of fruit and flowers cards and letters and for calls after returning home.

Ladies’ Aid and Women’s Institute

Letter to the Editor urging Coarse Grain Board support

A reader argues for establishing a Coarse Grain Board to stabilize markets. The writer cites rye price declines from May 21 to about 1.60 per bushel, questions open market effects on flax and wheat, and asserts local grain handling has succeeded and could be improved through organized marketing.

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