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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
8
Plans for Manitoba's Provincial Exhibition of 1934 near completion. Directors push a half price advance admission ticket campaign for June 29 to July 3. New programme adds entertainment and several new exhibits to attract visitors. Harness races return with increased purses boosting week attractions. Royal American Shows bring 1200 staff to stage a large Midway on the grounds.
Bagot hosts the Austin Dramatic Group presenting The Dust of The Earth on June 17 with a lunch and dance. A Miss Moffatt of Grenbors called at Bagot. Mr. and Mrs. Farncombe and H G McMillan toured to Winnipeg. W A M L S meet June 18 at Mrs Crealock’s. K Mettat and J A Gourley guests of the Walden family. A cross country Bagot Treherne highway proposal gains support at a Community Hall meeting with M L A DL Campbell urging provincial and federal backing.
The Bagot Sports Day drew a solid crowd despite cooler weather. Seven baseball teams competed with Portage Giants and Rossendale taking first prize, Portage West Ends finishing third. In girls softball Bagot-Elsmith placed second. school softball saw Image Hill first and Edwin second. Costigan and Donaldson served as umpires. Bhackle's Orchestra provided the evening music at the Community Hall.
Tenders invited for booth rent at Fair Day on July 17. Indicate booth each tender covers. All bids due by July 4. No tender guaranteed acceptance. Thos Clarke MacGregor Official notice.
On Tuesday June 16 the District Sunday School Institute takes place in the United Church MacGregor starting 2 30 o clock Delegates from Carberry Sidney Austin Petrel Lavenham Edrans and MacGregor expected A public meeting at 8 pm features Ree A Milligan Secretary of Religious Education for Western Canada addressing attendees.
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society announces a July 17 fair judging contest for youths 18 and under. Beef dairy cattle and heavy draft horses will be judged with three prizes. Parents must be members and all competitors must notify Dr. McLoughry or Thos Clarke by June 17.
The Agricultural Society and Experimental Farm Brandon announce a Field Day at A Walkers Demonstration Farm Katrime on June 25 at 1 pm. Speakers cover Field Crops Horticulture Bees Poultry and agricultural activities. Cafeteria lunch served. Barber president Clarke secretary.
Miss C Barber visits her sister Mrs. Chant while Mr. R Heden of Winnipeg meets with Bolton family. Robin Reshaur from Rivars spends the weekend with the Reshaur and Thomas families. Edna Thomas and Ethel Reshaur visit Mrs. Cairns in Orangeville. Lundy of Selkirk and Winnipeg guests with the Hodgins. Katrime Sports Day set for June 19 at McKelvy farm with softball, horseshoes, races. under 14 games and a community dance at Com night. posters for details.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk announces the Electors Roll is open for inspection until June 27 1935. Complaints must be filed in writing before June 1935. The Council sits as a Court of Revision on July 7 1996 at 11 am in the Municipal Hall MacGregor.
The United Church of Canada in MacGregor led by Rev. R McLeod, 1936 schedule for Sunday June 14 at 11 am Sunday School in the morning and an evening service. The subject is Christ's Alternative to Communism. A review notes Stanley F. Jones EBEAVER at Bagot at 1 pm.
Notice to creditors for the estate of James Pogue of North Norfolk Manitoba. All claims verified by statutory declaration must reach Colwill & Newman in Portage la Prairie by June 2, 1936. Dated May 29, 1936. N D Pogue and H S Pogue, per Colwill & Newman, their solicitors.
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