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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
The annual North Norfolk and District Field Day starts at 10 with a parade from MacGregor school. A programme of drills dances and athletic events will be held at the Fair grounds. good weather is hoped to ensure a happy day for all attendees and participants.
Mr W Madley Crichton of Winnipeg visits his sister Mrs John Barber in town. Jack Fraser of Bissett spent Sunday on business in Winnipeg and stayed with his mother. The 16th Manitoba United Church conference opens at Knox Church Winnipeg with delegates Re McLeod and John Woodin. The 65th Grand Lodge Manitoba meets at Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg this week. Southend WMLS hold an open meeting June 14 at 2 30 pm with Mrs G A Hay reporting. North Norfolk district fair lists for MacGregor July 5 are printed and distributed. Boy Scouts canvass Monday June 10 for books and magazines for soldiers and school library. donations may be left with Mrs G A Hay or Mrs Graffin.
The war effort spurs Canadian enlistments. Thomas Parker joins the Canadian Armed Forces and departs for Toronto training. Ted Hay George McDougall and Stan Sealey enter Winnipeg Signals. Don Turner completes tests and must report in two weeks. William Sims, veteran of 1914 18, enlists in Military Police Third Division. MacGregor takes pride in its young men joining units.
Tivoli theater hosts Gone With the Wind on June 24 and 25 starring Clark Gable as Rhett Butler and Vivien Leigh as Scarlett. Film praised for Technicolor photography and standout performances by Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland. prompts excitement for 1939 era fans.
H T Trethewey departed for Winnipeg this morning to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge convention, with papers and association duties noted as part of the visit.
Mr and Mrs James Ram MacGregor announce the engagement of daughter Helen to Harry Dankesreiter youngest son of F Dankesreiter of Beaver. The wedding set for June 26. Also announces engagement of elder daughter Florence V to George T Snaith eldest son of late H J Snaith with wedding planned about mid June.
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