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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
8
The Spieler a Pathe romance of carnival life will be shown at Allies Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights. Cast includes Alan Hale Renee Adoree Fred Kohler and Clyde Cook. The film promises romance love intrigue and mystery.
The North Norfolk Trustees' Association met in MacGregor last Thursday with strong attendance and interest. Resolutions for the provincial meeting were discussed, including a Farm voting proposal from Austin. Salaries for teachers were debated, with districts to decide. A $25 grant supported the Agricultural Society and Field Day funds. Inspector Fallis participated in questions. Officers reelected include President R. E. Walden and Vice President H. McKay.
Jack Fonger 18 son of CP agent at Wellwood died from a self-inflicted gunshot while handling his father’s revolver. The coroner Dr Waugh ruled it an accident after a brief inquiry. Born March 1913 in MacGregor, he had borrowed the weapon to join friends on a shooting trip.
Miss Ethel Taylor returns home from Winnipes. a dance will be held in the Hall on Friday Feb 27. Miss Blanche Clayton visits Miss Connie Barber. A large crowd attended the war time dance, most in costume, with prizes to Miss L Corrigal and Mr George Corrigal for best outfits.
The Beaver Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. W. B. Graham's home on Monday March 2 at 8 pm to arrange the forthcoming mis cellaneous ale. A large turnout is hoped for.
Mrs Fercy Scott and children of Souris visit Mr and Mrs J Billings in Southend. There will be no dance at South End school Friday night. J H Chant suffered a severe cut on his foot while splitting wood Friday. Harvey hopes for a speedy recovery. Ladies Bridge Club met at Mrs C F Pennell's home last Wednesday with a dainty lunch and Mrs R J Sha winning the highest score.
An Manitoba notice outlines a non political group urging farmers to oppose compulsory Wheat Pool legislation. It cites joining by Progressives Liberals and Conservatives supporters, pledges Royal Commission scrutiny, and seeks 5000 dollars or over 2000 cream cheques to fund a provincial federation with officers and nine directors.
The report outlines large investments in Canada including trout hatcheries at Lake George and Nova Scotia, and a $59 million expenditure on power development. It notes natural gas abundance in Alberta and Western Ontario, growing U S ties, a big push for the Trans-Canada Telephone Line in British Columbia, and a planned $1.25 million upgrade with 655 miles of lines. A Vancouver incident recalls a quick rescue from Burrard Inlet.
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