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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
4
A discussion on how towns develop through energetic local promoters. It emphasizes community spirit, cooperation, and planning by churches schools businesses and social groups to seize opportunities and advance prosperity and health through recreation and education.
A state funeral service for Sir Arthur Currie, late commander of Canadian forces in France and Flanders, was held at Montreal's Christ Church Cathedral. King George VI, the Prime Minister, and provincial representatives attended. The service, led by Revs G L Armstrong and R Smalley, featured the Anglican choir, with the Dead March and Last Post marking the close.
The Mac Agricultural Society held its November 29 meeting electing officers: President John Barber. Vice Presidents A E Chant and Sidney Hay. Treasurer Thos Clarke. Directors including M E MacKinnon F Zimmerman J L Lamb R Lamb W H Glover R D Muir J R McNeely H Smith R Ey Lye H Pogue A Thompson John Kerr Dr ROA Me Rev R Smalley and Mrs D A Shaw with Mrs R D Muir and Mrs He I Collins. An auditor was J A Gray. Due to grant cuts the 1933 Fair was postponed but a Beef and Dairy Calf Club may form for youths 10 to 15. interested parties should leave names with R I Lye by year end.
A well attended re organization meeting combined the Athletic Club and the Vics into one club to form a stronger hockey team for the coming season. Elected officers include Hon. T. G. Murphy and John Muirhead as Patrons, G. E Lewine as Hon. President, S R. Lamb as President, W. Ireland as Vice President, A. M. Shaw as Secretary, Ry Lye as Manager and Treasurer, F. W. Orchard as Assistant Manager, and F. F. Rattray as Coach. Players train three nights weekly and invite tryouts. A league with Carberry and Douglas is anticipated to bolster competition.
The local hockey team travels to Gladstone next Tuesday for a game with the Gladstone squad. The return match will be at the MacGregor rink on Friday December 15 at 8 pm. Officials expect strong turnout as the season begins. Admission is 25 cents and 10 cents.
Manitoba municipal office reports receipt of 1934 auto plates in green with white lettering, the first plate numbers starting at 47 651.
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