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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
4
The local Agricultural Society invites a strong turnout for the forty year old Fall Fair at MacGregor on July 14. Officials urge exhibitors to showcase stock and produce and to participate in a parade of decorated autos and floats, stressing community pride and support for home fairs over distant events.
The local baseball team traveled to Sidney on Friday for a league game, losing 10 to 3 for the Sidneyites. A successful annual picnic followed with a large crowd and a dance that night. On Monday, Austin hosted MacGregor, losing 12 to 6, with Battery Austin F. 1. Avery and Wilfred Booth noted in the box.
A very successful sports day at Bagot drew participants and spectators, showcasing local talent and community spirit. Organizers reported positive feedback and plans for future events, highlighting teamwork, discipline, and school support.
A community sport day showcased several events including pony racing with Percy Lucasmonte and Geoese Grewson among finishers, a tug of war between Indian and white teams, and a boxing or wrestling themed set of contests. Gimal, Buredesto, and Long Pla teams competed in a relay style meet with a 1 4aavor score noted for one team. The event drew wide civic interest and plans to repeat next year.
The Emmeline District gathered at Mr Criterii’s farm on June 19 for a Sunday School event. Children enjoyed ice cream and oranges, tea time snacks, and speeches by Rev J A Beattie and two readers who received walking canes. Emmeline oval Katrime Football Club won 2–1 in a league clash, while a tug of war contest drew the strong local crowd.
Ottawa passes legislation that removes the two-cent revenue stamp requirement on cheques of five hundred dollars or less starting July 1. Stamps still apply to all receipts or amounts of ten dollars and over.
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