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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

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New System Instructed Business Tax Reviewed By Town Council

MacGregor council reviewed a revised business tax plan shifting from property tax to a personal property levy on stock, inventories, and similar assets. Some firms will pay more while others pay less, with untaxed establishments now subject to fees. Licenses in lieu of taxes were discussed for future action.

MCC H. R. Eade & Co MacGregor L. B. Patterson W. Montgomery

Poplar Point tops MacGregor 8 to 1 in hockey clash

Last Thursday MacGregor hosted Poplar Point in a tough hockey match. The Point dominated 8 to 1 as George Littie held off local scorer Howard Turner and Allan Green issued just one minor penalty. MacGregor struggled with passing and absent full-team practice amid lax turnout.

MacGregor Poplar Point Howard Turner George Littie Allan Green Yours Truly Pen Jones Turner McIntosh Telford Harringay Racers Frank Hay

Legion Carnival Set For Thursday March 4 At Hall

The Legion hosts a carnival Thursday March 4 to raise funds for the Memorial Hall Fund. Last year the event generated 909.47 for the fund, and organizers aim to exceed that total with racing events, a costume parade, broom ball, skating, and a carnival queen. A $50 Canada Savings Bond will be awarded to a lucky ticket holder. attendees are urged to wear costumes.

Legion Carnere Memorial Hail Fund Memorial Hall Fund Canada

Red Cross Discusses Hot School Lunch Program at MacGregor

The MacGregor Birmingham and Image Hill s districts met at MacGregor School on Friday January 23 with Red Cross Nutrition Division members E Hipperson and M Ifred and Local Health Unit nurse E Rankin. They explained how a Hot School Lunch could be introduced, showed a program film, and noted a school board decision after parent questionnaires.

MacGregor Birmingham Image Hills MacGregor School Ee E. Hipperson M Ifred Nutrtional Division Canadian Red Cross Rankin MacGregor School Board

Winnipeg Curlers Defeat Bagot Club in Goodwill Games

A Winnipeg curling rink visited Bagot last Saturday and were defeated 10 to 9 by B Nichol’s team. The visitors were hosted by Mr and Mrs Baskier after lunch and entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs J Thompson. A scroll from Winnipeg skip Peterson was presented to Bagot and accepted by J M Basker t, thanking the Bagot club for hospitality.

Winnipeg JM. Baskier H Lamont B. Nichol J. M. Baskier G. Thompson Bagotlub Peterson Bagot Club J. M. Bassert Bagot | Club

Curling visit nets wins and a plaque in Winnipeg

Visitors from MacGregor and West attended a curling event with Winnipeg taking two rounds 22 21 and 20 16 after lunch and evening games. A plaque was presented to Laurie Smith of the MacGregor Club as the visitors prepared for an early train, with some delays noted from the CPR.

Allan Miller Vic Palmer Ralph Lye Smith Rberry Bob Lamb HW Kitson Portage Ralph Lye Earl Muir Len Wilson Rolly Morris Smith Andy Stone Muir Colin Shaw Art Chant Clarence Pennell Atrod Billy Lumsden Curling Assoc West MacGregor Winnipeg Dave H. Hood St. Vital Club Laurie Smith MacGregor Club ATL Hoo Johnstone W. Bissett St Vital Nichol Strathcona D. Wolf A- Arnal Grain Exchange Moreland Heather P. Todd Civsatedontanne MacGregor A' Lye W. Stone Muir Andy Smith JA Emerson H.R. Hotel N.W. Smith H. Jones Booth C. E. Gilroy D.W. Allen Orchard Freder Ireland Ivenn V. A. Pa

In Memoriam J B Fox Dear Husband and Father

Loving memory of a husband and father J B Fox who passed January 29 195 years ago. Time speeds on three years have passed since death cast its gloom and shadows. His vacant place cannot be filled and his memory remains dear today as when he first died. Ever remembered by his wife and family.

J. B Fox

Mrs. A Tal Sent Passed Away After Brief Illness

Mrs Andrew Tait, aged years, died at home after a week of illness at about midnight Wednesday January 2st The funeral will be held Friday January 30th at 2 0 p m at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor with interment in MacGregor cemetery

Andrew Tait St. Paul's Anglican Church MacGregor MacGregor Cemetery

Mrs. Wark Succumbs After Illness in Winnipeg

Mrs. Thos. Wark died at Winnipeg General Hospital at age 46 after illness since last August. She entered hospital December 5 and passed away Monday. Funeral held yesterday at MacGregor United Church with interment in MacGregor Cemetery.

Thos. Wark Winnipeg General Hospital

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Wompany Boar Kitson Montgomery H R.eade & Co Montgomery J. P. Macarter Firth Kitson Patterson Montgomery—Kitson Peared Chick Frank Paris Scotland Austin Steve Trewhitt MCA Bagot Margaret and Gertie McKelvy Lois Fother Ella Smith Caronell Spie Legion Carnival Red Cross Winnipeg Curlers Canadian Pacific Railway Cune Manioes Elkhorn Sore Memoriam Thee Hydro Hydro THE Manitoba Power Commission Your
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