MacGregor Herald Weekly Edition
The MacGregor Herald notes it is established in February and printed each Thursday. The paper lists its authorized status and distribution within the United States.
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald notes it is established in February and printed each Thursday. The paper lists its authorized status and distribution within the United States.
Canadians learned Monday that butter and other foods would be removed from rationing and price controls. Hon Douglas Abbott announced the change, noting prices would rise to about 60 cents per pound despite the new freedom from coupons.
A planned sale at W.A. was postponed from June 10 to June 17 due to weather. The note mentions Katrime News ors, George Reshaur and family visiting relatives at Neepa and Winnie peg, with references to Mr. and Mrs. Don Brugger and Miss Ethel Taylor of Winnie.
Miss Jean Thompson from Winnipeg spent a weekend with her sister Mrs. McLaughlin. Mr Johnny Clarke of Vancouver visits his brother R A Fri. Mrs George Weisspe day in Winnipeg with Mrs Cummings of Calgary. Janet Orchard of Neepawa visited Roy McLaughlin and Jennie Melin's son Roy. Mrs Alex Nichol of Doris Alberta accompanied. George Kaurr attended funeral of nephew Orville McBride at Ninette Sanitorium, June 1, funeral held June 4 at Gladstone.
Dr Seager Wheeler, veteran seed grower and long time member of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association for 39 years, retires. He won the World's Championship for wheat five times, a world record, and originated varieties like Kitchener and Red Bobs, bringing advertising and acclaim to Canada.
The Barley Contest committee extends the final entry date for the 25 000 prize event due to late seeding season. Entries must be mailed to provincial coordinators in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and to Edmonton for Peace River Block participants.
Under the Trustee Act of Arthur Street Beaver Manitoba farmer deceased claims against the estate must be sent to the undersigned at their office on Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before the fourth day of June A D 1947 Dated at MacGregor Manitoba this 21st day of May A D 1947 MacKinnon MacKinnon Solicitors for Gladys Marguerite Street and Lloyd Alexander Administrators
Miss Nancy Wallace visits Winnipes. Mr and Mrs Frank Elliott guest Erickson last week. Myrna Nichol convalesces with measles at Winniper Hospital. Mrs M Lawrie of High Bluff weekend in Bagot with her mother. Arthur Kaibert and Mrs E Muli spend weekend with relatives. R Farncombe visits Marion Longstreet of Port. McDougall employed at head office. Fred Archer shows a fine recovery. Winnipeg guests of Mr and Mrs J D Anderson. Mr and Mrs Wm Bodie Jr accompany Rex Hadland to U S A. North Norfolk Legion meets in Bagot Hall with Grant Fotheringham chair. L unch served. attendees from Westbourne, McGregor, Bagot. MLF A C supporters urged to attend June 18 Stonewall convention with public speaking winners. June 16 17 rink shingling. June 18 Sports Day and Dance. June 20 WMS 25th anniversary. June 17 Haby Clinic. June 25 Act play from Sidney then dance with Mach Orchestra, Cardi Club sponsorship. Mrs Crealock presides. silver tea afternoon. Pi day June 20 at 2pm for church fund. Bagot Community Club sponsors Sports Day. Dance with Mac Hans orchestra at Nite. Come join.
The WMS and Sports Committees met at Mrs. W. Burch's home to finalize plans for the Sports Day supper and the Anniversary Lunch. An evening of light work followed with lunch served and proceeds aiding the Church Building Fund. Two plays, Frank and Erna and Aid by the Ladies Aid, were presented in Bagot Hall by Sidney players under Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Beswith erick. Despite road conditions, the crowd was smaller but attendees reported a good time. Proceeds go to the Church Building Fund.
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