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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
8
Jimmy Irwin returned home Sunday from Portage la Prairie hospital where he had been a patient for a week after an operation. Wesley Thompson, from Portage hospital for nearly six weeks with a broken leg, also came home Sunday. Both boys are doing nicely.
Sunday service at Katrime Church at 3 pm. Mr and Mrs Geo Kidd and Natalie of Winnipeg visited Mrs R Blanchard. Mr and Mrs Pearn and Miss Alice Pearn and Mr J Willi amson of Sidney visited Mr and Mrs R Clarke. Mrs R Reshaur of Rivers returned home after a week with Geo Reshaur. The writer visited the farm home of A E Walker at Katrime to see the orchard with many plum and crab apple varieties. The Dominion Experimental Station uses part of the farm. Walker’s sons thresh 100 acres of Regent and Renown wheat, expected to yield about 30 bushels per acre.
Mrs. J B Merrick and family extend heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness sympathy and floral tributes from friends and neighbors following a death.
The message asserts high priority for scheduling optical services at an unspecified hotel facility, claiming that experience knowledge and modern equipment ensure top service. It lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to specify a verifiable appointment.
Bagot school reopened last Tuesday with Miss M Ferguson as teacher. Church services resumed on Sunday after a short holiday. Threshing in the district progresses with yields of 20 to 36 bushels per acre. Mrs. Russell Grant and two children left for Regina Sask after visiting the Walden family for ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Machan and Mrs. Geo Machan visited the Longstreet home on a Melville to Regina trip, making several calls en route.
Arthur Clarke of MacGregor died August 22 at Portage la Prairie Hospital after an earlier operation. A native of England he lived in the district for about 25 years farming near MacGregor. The service was held at St Pauls Church MacGregor with interment in the local cemetery. Pallbearers were F C Borton Wilson R Lamb and F C Berry.
In loving memory of Will who passed away August 28, 1936. A cherished memory that remains through the years. Sisters and Brother endure the sorrow with sincere love.
Advert says a 30 plus year old applicant is sought to care for a home in Portage la Prairie. No children, no washing duties. Apply in writing with qualifications to Box A MacGregor Herald.
Mr. B L Patterson local Canadian Pacific Ticket agent announces early Fall trip specials to Eastern Canada. Tickets on sale September 13 to 27 with a 45 day return limit. Three classes Coach Tourist Standard with sleeping car options. CP trains offer modern comfort and dining service. Patterson can provide full details to interested parties.
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