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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
2
A terse notice states authorized as secom and primed every Thursday at the Meana Office with names MacGregne Bas A M Shaw and a publisher note.
A plea recalls how war ravaged Europe has stolen childhood from countless boys and girls. They are underfed, cold, and living amid rubble, with many homeless or in garbage dumps. Donations to the Canadian Losten fund will provide money clothing and a fresh start for millions.
Seonnnial Bagot and Distret Bonspiel ended last Tuesday after seventeen rinks played close games in three events. The Bagot Curling Club thanks a long list of donors from Bagot Mac Gregor and Portage who supplied prizes and cash. Special appreciation goes to district ladies who provided meals and luncheons. Awards included Nichol sweaters and roasters, Burch hampers, Kelly pyrex, and Dankesreiter air cushions. Several rinks tied for the Wheaties for the largest end with C Nichol winning after a playoff.
One day bonspiel at Bagot on Saturday February 14 featured pupils from Hartford Elsmith Image Creek and Bagot. Final results list Don Coubrough first Hugh Lawrie second Alvin McMillan with Earl Farncombe third Robert Tarr sixth Charlton Smith seventh Clarence Pogue. Prizes were awarded to all rinks and lunch was served by Ladies' Cut members.
A Pogue is named chairman of Image Creek School with S H McLachlan as secretary treasurer. District residents extend sympathy to Mrs E Towerzey on the death of her mother Mrs E Babb. Matthews returned from three months work in the bush camp at Stevens after enjoying Bagot bonspiels and prizes.
Beaver News notes support for Carnival Queen candidate Miss Marjorie Telford. Mrs. Bill Pears visited Winnipeg Grace Hospital brother Harry Shaye. Mrs. Chas Rodgers cared for Mrs. M A Rodgers recovering from surgery. Thelma’s health improved. Beaver Creek School hosts pre school children Vivian Dankesreiter attends Sidney. Miss Dankesreiter birthday at her mother’s home. Mrs Earle Thompson returns to Winnipeg for treatment. wishes for speedy recovery.
The House rejected a point of order as Speaker ruled Prime Minister's remarks insulting. King’s motion to appoint a committee passed 119 to 80 with Social Credit backing government. The week saw debates on the Speech from the Throne and a change bill amid heating and poor building conditions.
The committee heard government officials read briefs as witnesses regarding current import restrictions. The vote on loosening or extending the rules is set for next week.
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