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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
2
The fragment lists the MacGregor Herald printed at the MacGregor Printing Office with A. M. Shaw as publisher. Itawa 200 appears in the text, signaling an old-time printing line or location. The readable portion indicates a 1697 issue record or imprint line from MacGregor, Manitoba era typography.
The Herald’s chain of ownership includes Rev Andrew Chisholm buying the paper, moving operations to Knox's store, then ownership by James L Cowie who moved the plant. H T Trethewey led 1912 to 1915, after which the paper entered a period of gradual editorial shifts amid equipment shortages and rising costs.
Community notes from Portage report a February 21 gathering titled Kathime Ens AW. Local residents Mrs R Ber sister and Geo Ingle are listed among attendees with updates on Winnipeg visits and social calls. Henry Duncan Sr. passes in Portage. remains to Regina for interment. son Henry accompanies funeral party. Valentine party at Katrime school discussed with Mrs Collier. Katrime beats Pathead 4 3 in hockey. Orangeville defeats Katrime 5 4 with Walter Allan as referee.
Classified brief reads for sale two bronze turkeys and one bronze gobbler. Interested buyers are asked to apply via box 31 in MacGregor.
Help wanted notice asks for a portable typewriter, apply at the Herald Office. Contact by phone number 13 at MacGregor location.
Trustees act notice states creditors must send claims against the estate of Henry Thomas Trethewey late of MacGregor Manitoba retired publisher deceased to the undersigned at Hampton Street MacGregor by March 25 1937. Solicitors for the Executors certify the claim deadline and location of the office.
Dankesretter, who passed February 17 1940, deep in our hearts is a picture more precious than silver or gold. Our dear mother I never grow old, memory loy remembered by her children and grandchildren.
Portage residents and visitors are mentioned including Mrs. O Neill and Mr R Laurens visiting relatives and Winnipes. M Clave nell shows improvement. Haske and AE Coant spend days in town. Orval Chant attends Portage events. school children host a Valentine party for pre schoolers and parents as Mrs D MacGregor and others entertain.
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