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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
8
Canadian businessmen are reminded they must charge the full ten percent premium on U.S. currency, travelers cheques, or silver when dealing with American tourists. Banks accept these rates, but accepting other rates is punishable by severe penalties. Holding U.S. currency beyond a few days is also an offense.
Beav er residents are informed there will be no church service for the next two weeks. Messrs A Green and E Hark ness drove to Riding Mountain on Wednesday with no further details. J Burke of Gainsboro has been visiting the community for the past week. Mrs Harold Jarvis and her three sons from Muir spent the weekend visiting local families in the district.
Miss Myrtle Hodgins spent the week end in Winnipeg. Mrs James McLachlan was in Portage la Prairie Friday. Miss O Smith visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Reid. Geordie Reshaur of Rivers visiting here. Wm Blanchard attended the ROP poultry convention in Winnipeg last week. There will be a dance in Kat rime hall on Friday August 1 with the Lavenham orchestra. Aircraftsman Wm Birkett of Toronto on furlough home here. Kenneth Reid leaves Thursday for Winnipeg to work in the Grain Exchange. Mr and Mrs A E Walker spent a few days in Winnipeg. Blair Bert and Nellie Heselwood visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs Geo Kidd and family visited Blanchard home. Lillian Birkett returned with them after a month in Winnipeg. During the electric storm Saturday morning a horse near town owned by Wm Moore was struck by lightning. Martin Anderson lost a calf. The Duke of Kent arrived Tuesday for a six weeks tour of air training establishments in the Dominion. In 1927 the Duke of Kent visited Canada with Windsor at his side.
Mrs Acheson left for Winnipeg and Keewatin. Ireland family plus Colin and Frank visited relatives. Gair family from Swan Lake seen with friends. Ackerman family spent the weekend at Portage. Olive Hancock and Winnipeg guests stay with Miss Laurens. WMS met at Mrs A Sealey’s, July gathering planned. Joyce Pennell returned to Winnipeg after a month, Garnet Pennell joined for a short holiday. Argue and Pennell households hosted visitors from Mather Clearwater and plan continued visits.
In loving memory of Alexander Stone who passed away August 3 1940. Its memory we cherish and his smile we will keep. For us he is not dead but just fast asleep. Ever remembered by the family.
Three Black horses impounded on the N W 23 12-12 around July 20. Two mares one with an S on the left shoulder and a star on the forehead, a gelding with white markings on hind feet. If unclaimed, auction set for August 20 1941 by Poundkeeper G H Hughson at Pine Creek. Phone 12 2 Sidney.
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