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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
8
The annual meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. R. McNeely on Monday February 21 at 8 p.m. This notice provides the official scheduling for members and attendees.
The MacGregor hockey squad faced a wild weekend as they broke down en route to Poplar Point and Portage, weathering a blizzard. After fording snowdrifts, the group sheltered at Burnside schoolhouse, sharing shelter and meals until a late train home. Coach Jack Fraser eventually arranged beds at the Portage police station, and the team returned victorious, defeating Poplar Point 4-2.
Portage defeated MacGregor 7 to 5 on local ice last Friday night in a fast paced contest. Portage goals came from Mair Ellwood and others, with solid defense by McGuire and McDougall. Local scorers included Colfer, Hay, Palmer, and Little, while Ted Hay and Reg Palmer provided key plays. Officials were tcKay and Allen.
Wanted details on number of good work horses and quantity of feed oats. Apply to K O McKelvy, Phone 8, MacGregor.
Members request contributions toward obtaining dishes for a new cupboard in the rink. Any organization or individual wishing to donate should contact the club president.
The Legion Bridge committee invites entries for the annual Edge Bridge contest. Players may form groups of four, with the winning pair from each group advancing to finals. Submit names and fees to MacGregor Committee members by noon Wednesday February 28, indicating preferred play-off system. outside Austin entrants should seed by phone or letter.
The first string for Ma Gregor leads scoring today with Sankey Little Palme and Hay all contributing points. Eddie Jack of Sidney follows closely with seven points as the race heats up.
Stanley Cooper and Gilbert and E McLachlan visited friends in Wionger and Wooniger over the weekend. Robert Clarke stayed with her brother George Hanna in Portage la Prairie, visiting his home during the same period.
Mrs N S Irwin visits daughter in Muir while Beaver Ut M will host a dance at Beaver Orange Hall on Friday February 18. Mrs Arthur Street improving after care. Mrs W B Graham traveled to Winnipeg to visit Mrs Kobeleskie who is seriously ill. Mrs Daskentlice Birthday event at 20 pm on February 25. Mr and Mrs T F Graham visiting MacGregor at A Mcintosh home. Mrs Graham receiving treatment from Dr Jubb.
A Bagot church service is set for Sunday at 1 o'clock with the Bagot hockey team out with new sweaters. A whist event and dance is planned for Friday night February 18. Harold Armstrong from Rossendale visited his parental home. A carload of hockey fans left for the Terrier Monarch game but could not pass due to the storm. The Sunday School social scheduled for February 1 was postponed due to cold weather and bad roads. An honorary evening whist drive and dance is planned for Tuesday February 22 hosted by H J Smith. Vintage card players urged to arrive early for whist.
The article notes gasoline remains inexpensive due to supply and competition but taxes keep the overall cost high. It contrasts refinery wages with gasoline purchasing power in 1920 and 1922, showing workers could buy more than double the gallons per hour in one period and about six in another, highlighting wealth distribution by the industry amid price trends.
Applications will be received by the undersigned up to noon of March sth 1038 for the position of Weed Inspectors. Two inspectors are required one for the east half and one for the west half of the Municipality. Term of engagement three and one half months beginning July 1 1938 Salary 75.0 for each inspector GE Lewin.
Tenders are invited for the supply of bridge plank in two and three car loads. Material measures feet long and four inches thick with widths six, eight and ten inches and specified numbers of pieces. Delivery required by May 1 1938. Lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance. MacGregor February 19 1938. G E Lewin secretary treasurer.
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