Memoir of a 1928 cross border road trip from BC to the US
Ernie Meclachlan recounts a 1928 journey from Nebon via Crestan Fernie Lethbridge Taber Swift Current Katrime to the US. He notes terrible road conditions, a 1928 Chevy at home on rough roads, and a homebound return with memories of old acquaintances and a farewell urging fellow travelers to “Go US.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebon
Crestan
Fernie
Lethridge
Taber
Alta
Johnny Gowan
USA
Bagot News Highlights District Happenings and Fair Wins
Local notes report guests visiting from Winnipeg Ninette and Portage areas. Crop conditions improve after rain and sun. Members of Bagot Calf Club sweep MacGregor Fair with Marg Coulthard first and Coulthard siblings placing in multiple categories. showmanship winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagot Calf Club
MacGregor Fair
Margaret Coulthard
Bil Coulthard
Alex Vallance
David Coulthard
Barry
Clarence Pogue
Earl Weddel
Robt. Tarr
Bagot
Classified Advis for Sale Listings Across Farms and Machinery
A dense classified section lists farm equipment and property for sale in MacGregor area. Items include Massey Harris equipment, 1931 Chevrolet sedan, 1946 John Deere combine, International Farmall tractor, 1946 Chevrolet truck with grain box, 12-foot International 31RD combine, a 1931 Durrant sedan, a 3-year-old milker and two village lots, a barn, a six-room house, a 6-week-old pig batch, an Aetna oil burner, a 1940 three-ton Ford truck, and miscellaneous items like a 10 gauge shotgun and a Massey Harris gas engine. Contact names and local phone numbers accompany each listing.
Successful Sports Day at Bagot near June 16
A large crowd attended two dozen teams in a sports day at Bagot. Edwin and Portage shared first and second in hardball, Seana Baal took third as darkness fell. In ladies softball Pathead won, Baie St Paul second, MacGregor third. School softball saw Southend first, Hartford second, Edwin and WA ladies provided a supper. A monster dance closed the day with Machan's music. Memorial note for Malcolm Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagot
Edwin
Portage
Seana Baal
Pathead
Baie St. Paul
MacGregor
Southend
Ist
Hartford
Edwinard
Machan
For Sale Pony Harness and Cart for School Use
Classified notice announces a pony with harness and cart for sale suitable for children going to school. Contact RD Peck at phone 15 12 in Sidney. Listing dated March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RD. Peck
Sidney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macgregor Herald
Ottawa
United States
Green Hornet
Ernie Meclachlan
Katrime
Ivy
Brandon
National Rendering Co
Manitoba
Brantford
John Deere
Plymouth
Critchlow Bros
John Deere Farm Implements
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Bagot News
Nichol Ganning
Boyer Motors
Winnipeg
JM. Baskier
Ethel May
George Stea
Rapid City
John Dankesreiter
Ninette
E. Ritchie
Portage, Hospital
M. Pogue
Mrs. Lorimer
Inglis
C. Fast
Calgary, Alta
J. D. Anderson
Miss Jean Laurie
Mrs. M. Laurie
Thompson
Image Creek School
Dringe
Elsmith
McCreary
Mise M. Lamont
Portage Hospital
Percy Smith
Beaver
G. W. Little
John Deere Noy
John Olson
International Farmall
Westbourne Supply
J. A. Fraser
International
JA. Fraser
Jcee
Sens
Ben. Friesen
W. J. Hodge
Stan
Wim
Moore
Allan Green
J. Surtzer
Ronald McMillan
Austin
F. J. Giesbrecht
Burrows
J. Peterson
Beverley St
Shaw
Malcolm Shaw
V. A. Palmer
Kensington
Bidg
John Deere Stoot
Terman
Inp
Finn MacGregor
JR. Baker
Trip
MacGregor School
G. E. Lewin
Sec-Treas
MacGregor SD
Ivor Taylor
Chipping Hill
M_V_ McCaskill
Ch Hill SD
Pet Sena
W. Norman
Toronto
Ontario
Ella
Beauty
Carol Clark
Cockshutt ““S.P
Chrysler Industrial Motor
McLachlan
Kirshner
Old Colony House
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