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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
2
The fragment lists the MacGregor Herald, printing office location in MacGregor Manitoba, Ottawa and names A.M. Shaw as publisher. It hints at the paper's administrative notes and department labels.
The report notes several days of dry heat stunting oats and barley and reducing soil moisture. Farmers fear light rains and heavy dew have damaged crops while hayfields risk lower yields, though some areas report bumper harvests.
A long list of residents and visitors appears from Bagot, Winnipeg, and nearby towns. Miss Isabelle Ariss attends Calgary Stampede. several families visit relatives in Winnipeg and Brandon. Mrs K Arnold hospitalised in Portage with surgical treatment. community notes July events and upcoming meetings at Bagot Hall.
Family of Mr and Mrs Cecil Nichol and Glen honored at Bagot Hall last Tuesday with numerous household gifts. Women helpers included Mrs G McLachlan Mrs W Mee Vety Mrs G Thompson and Mrs J M Baskier. Cecil and Glen received a purse totaling nearly 100 dollars from Wes McVety who urged acceptance as help after losing their home. Sincere thanks were voiced by the Nichols and Glen as guests enjoyed lunch and dancing to close the evening.
Tenders for painting the outside of Bagot Community Hall will be received by H J Smith up to Friday July 25. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Paint supplied. Phone 451-144 Portage Exchange.
Readable fragments list prize winners and participants including MEO NGC Sheaf of Gmethy G Linvat EA Pogue Meadow Fescue Homeny Nelson and JD Dapkespeller. Mentions Mrs J det fof Brome and The Ladies Work and Specials.
A long reader list details many household purchases and names including canned vegetables pumpkin beets corn tomatoes and pease as well as butter cottage cheese and bread among items. Multiple names appear with quantities and varieties indicating a community market or auction catalog.
Mr and Mrs J H Radford and Donnie Wright thank friends for sympathy, floral offerings, cards, letters and fruit received during hospital stay. Appreciate support from the Ladies Aid of MacGregor and other friends for the considerate kindness shown.
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