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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald operates from the Herald Printing Office in MacGregor Manitoba and is published weekly on Thursdays under publisher Ottawa A.M. Shaw.
The Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba held its June meeting in Portage la Prairie. Secretary Promoli noted increased field activity due to better travel, and Treasurer Deeley outlined plans to prepare for a Fall Campaign across the district. The board welcomed new members, adop tions discussed, and local improvements including a curling rink, church fundraising progress, and new homes and barns in the district.
Mr M A Rodgers of Oaky ite spent the weekend with her sens e new steed before in being erected by the Corner over the creek at Shaw Brothers corner. Miss Isabel Rutherford of her evue Ont spent several days at the Harkness home. Mr and Ms N Johnson two children and Mr and Mrs Chas Rodgers and two boys spent the weekend at Dells. Mrs W A Smith returned to Edmonton Alta after spending the p's' month with her mother Mrs M aan and family. Gam lunch added to the good address to Miss Shammay was read by Lucille McVarnel and a cosmetic set presented to her by Sharon Smith on behalf of the school pupils. Miss Shamray returned to her home at Oak River Friday for the holidays.
Winnipeg visitors are noted at several homes including the Blanchard Grove and Bull households while others travel to Portage and Springbrook. Katrime Elevator announces closure July 7 to July 21. A Winnipeg birth is recorded, and local wedding coverage includes the Gilbert and Walter Gilbert party. The Katrime Sports event faced rain with a rainout and prize division, and the school paper The Katrime Round Up may resume next term.
In loving memory of Malcolm Shaw who died July 7 1931. A token of love and remembrance from his wife and family. His memory a treasure and his loss a lifetime regret. Ever remembered by those closest to him.
A jumble of farm notices lists rentals and sales in MacGregor and surrounding areas. Items mention a suite of four rooms for rent, various farm implements and harness, generators, and multiple FOR SALE notices including a McCormick mower hay rake and a Waterloo Boy, plus a sale of livestock and 90 acres of land with buildings and pasture. Contact names include Oliver Hodge, Je. Southworth, Dr. V. Dobbin, Fred Wright, J. W. Doerkson, and others in MacGregor and vicinity.
MP and Mrs Dee MIRROL lost their home and most contents when the Bagot residence burned on Friday morning June 27. Neighbors prevented spread to Nichol land and village buildings. A bucket brigade fought the fire until water ran out. two small fires at G McMillan’s house and granary were controlled. Lack of chemical firefighting equipment and water supply hindered efforts. wind ends could have destroyed the village.
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